The Hotel Scalinata di Spagna is a great choice for guests looking for accommodation in Rome, having been recently renovated in 2023. With Flaminio just 1km away and Giovan Battista Pastine International Airport only 16km away, transportation is very convenient. Transportation around the city is also convenient, with Spagna Metro Station within walking distance. Keeping busy is easy, with Piazza del Popolo, Capuchin Crypt and Fontana della Barcaccia all nearby. This hotel makes a great place to kick back and relax after a long day of sightseeing. Guests of this Rome hotel can make use of the parking facilities. Our guests rate this hotel as one of the best hotels for cleanliness.
"Room Decor: Typical Rome hotel style. The room isn't actually in the main building (confirm this when booking); it's in a neighboring residential building. It's relatively spacious, with a high window that offers little to no view outside, only good for ventilation. Soundproofing is terrible; at night, you can clearly hear conversations, hairdryers, and toilet flushing from next door.
Bedding and Towels: Normal, comfortable, and clean.
Location: While advertised as being in Plaza de España, it's actually on a hill. You need to take an elevator from the metro exit to the street above. The hotel didn't email us directions beforehand, causing me to get lost following Google Maps. I ended up carrying a large suitcase up about four flights of stairs at night. When I called the hotel, the front desk said there was only one person available and they couldn't come to meet me. Although they apologized afterward, it was still a huge inconvenience. I can't believe this is the kind of service you get for 2000 euros.
Recommendation: Definitely take a taxi to the hotel. There's about a four-story difference between the ground-level plaza and the street above Plaza de España. Although there's an elevator from the metro exit, you might not be able to find it without knowing the route, and the hotel didn't inform me beforehand. It's worth noting that the elevator closes late at night. I stayed two nights, and both times I had to climb a long flight of stairs to get back to the hotel because the elevator was closed. If you don't mind climbing stairs, you can ignore this."