Hotel California

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, 7-minute walk to Via Nazionale

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Superior Double or Twin Room
Interior
Library
View from property
Interior entrance

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$156
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec

Explore the area

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Via Principe Amedeo 39, Rome, RM, 185
  • Place, Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Teatro dell'Opera di Roma
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Via Nazionale
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rome (FCO-Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(44 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Triple Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

Superior Double or Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Quadruple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Quadruple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

Triple Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

Quadruple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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About the area

Rome

Hotel California puts you in the heart of Rome, within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like Colosseum and Via Nazionale. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, multilingual staff and luggage storage. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class Rome City Centre hotel include Via Veneto and Roman Forum.

What's nearby

  • Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Teatro dell'Opera di Roma - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Piazza della Repubblica - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Via Nazionale - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Colosseum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Termini Tram Stop - 2 min walk
  • Rome Termini Station - 3 min walk
  • Rome (FCO-Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Elettra - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gran Caffe Farini - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria Pizzeria Angelo - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel California

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, 7-minute walk to Via Nazionale
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel California.
  • 1 building
  • 45 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Lift
Hotel California offers 45 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 40 per night)
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 9 for adults and EUR 9 for children
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 15 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lb per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 6.00 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 10 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 9 for adults and from EUR 9 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 55 per vehicle (one way)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 40 per night (351 ft away)
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Eurocard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

California Rome
Hotel California Rome
Hotel California Rome
Hotel California Hotel
Hotel California Hotel Rome

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel California?

Hotel California offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel California?

As of 4 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel California on 8 Dec 2025 start from AU$135.23, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hotel California family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a deli, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hotel California is a hit with families.

Does Hotel California serve breakfast?

Yeah, visitors highly rate the buffet brekkie here! Served daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel California?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel California?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel California?

Furry friends are welcome at Hotel California, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet, with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

Reviews

Hotel California Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 349 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 348 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 190 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1014 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cara

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice, clean hotel in a good location close to the train station. The staff were very kind and helpful. The air conditioning worked well and kept the room cool. The windows blocked out the street noise really well, not sure what kid of magical glass they use. The breakfast could use some improvement, we didn't find a lot of options that we liked. Also the listing is a little bit wonky on Expedia. I booked the superior quadruple room thinking we were getting two distinct environments (like the pictures showed), but it ended up being a standard room with 4 beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

LYNETTE

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our rooms are big, brand new, and clean. There’s a lot of toiletries provided on a day to day visit. The staff are friendly and helpful. Breakfast is the best part of the day.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

DONNA

Travelled with group
I fell at JFK and broje my hip on the way. I was unable to stay there or get a refund or even a voucher to use later
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

ROY

Liked: Staff & service
Bathroom / shower curtain has no privacy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Elaine

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location is great, close to Termini station and lots of restaurants, cafe, stores, laundry mat. Beds were comfortable and water pressure was great. Staff were friendly and helpful. Hotel is older and it was dusty and there were some silverfish in our bathroom.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Hotel California is located very close to the train station. The property does need to update the rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed at the Hotel California many times before. I select it because of its affordable price and location near Roma Termini. On this visit I found the bed to be supremely comfortable -- this was by far its best feature. The shower was pretty abysmal, barely functional... the soap/shampoo options were equally poor. If you didn't pack your own supplies, you are screwed. It was a disappointing stay this time around. That said, I always find the staff to be super helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great location

We were pleasantly surprised by our stay. While the hotel looks pretty basic, it is clean and well kept and the staff on the front desk were very helpful. We had a wheelchair user in our group and the lift was easy to use, the delux quad room was very accessible for us and we could easily get the wheelchair in both the room and the bathroom if needed. Breakfast was down stairs which we couldn't manage but the front desk set us up with a table upstairs and we were able to bring our breakfast up to eat together. This was a great solution for us and the breakfast was really good! The location was also perfect for the train station and sight seeing. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graciela

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mara

El personal un poco malhumorado, como la mayoría de los romanos ;), pero siempre intentaron solucionar los inconvenientes. La habitación espaciosa con frigobar, y buen lugar para guardado de ropa y equipaje. El baño muy bueno y grande. El desayuno bueno pero el lugar pequeño y cortaban media hora antes de lo que indica el horario. La zona para caminar, tomar tranvía y bus, a pasos de Termini, con muchos restaurantes, nos resultó inmejorable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuk tung

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to train and bus terminal.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Estrella, Lakewood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jaelle

Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jatinder

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Our room had such a bad odour. I threw up and it stunk in our room like garbage or someone had died. Not healthy for us and the kids to breath in this terrible air and smell in the room. 5th floor.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Bernard

Travelled with family
Lots of food options around the hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Talissa, Auburn

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Karine

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was ok when we checked in but shortly after there was a gas smell. We checked with the front desk and were told that it was not the first time. The cleck came in the room and sprayed air freshner and told us that should fix the smell. Both one of my kids and I started getting massive headaches and then Nausea. We found anotyer hotel and left as we didnt feel safe. As if today, we have yet to be reimbursed for both the room and the tourist tax.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicoletta

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not good shower ok bed very average
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pasquale

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and clean. The area was very convenient for shopping and transport. Staff very helpful
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Leina

Liked: Staff & service
It is an old hotel and amenities are limited but overall it’s good for the price and convenience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Leina

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Although it is an old hotel, hotel staffs are very helpful and it is in convenient location, close to terminal station and also free breakfast is plus! They have many restaurants and cafe nearby and also laundry store is just across the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Josie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hopefully their renovations will end soon so they can keep everything clean and dust free.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025