HOTEL FORTE, Rome

The hotel occupies the first floor of a historic building on a quiet, charming street, yet is only 300 metres from the Spagna Metro station and within easy walking distance of the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Vatican. The surrounding area - Via dei Condotti and Piazza di Spagna - offers high-end boutiques, cafés, and dining options such as Il Gabriello and Otello alla Concordia, both 0.5 km away. Villa Borghese park is 10 minutes on foot, ideal for running or relaxing. The location is central and safe, but the street is pedestrian-only for unloading - guests must park off-site (Saba Villa Borghese garage, €20/day) and walk 10 minutes to the hotel. The nearest taxi stand is also a short walk away.

Breakfast is available for €20 per person and includes a buffet of sweet and savoury items such as eggs, bacon, cold cuts, cereal, pastries, fresh fruit, and yogurt, with tea or coffee served at the table. The breakfast room is the main dining space; there is no full-service restaurant on-site. However, the hotel offers breakfast in-room, and a snack bar and coffee house are available in the lobby. Given the limited selection, many guests find the breakfast adequate for a quick start but not extensive. For more variety, the surrounding area - Via dei Condotti and Via Margutta - has numerous cafés and restaurants within a 5-minute walk, including Crystal Bar and Venchi for coffee and gelato. The hotel also has a bar and lounge area with wine/champagne service.

Key services include a 24-hour security team (though reception hours are 07:00-22:45; after-hours access is via a self check-in system with instructions sent before arrival), express check-in/out, private check-in, and a safety deposit box. Free and reliable WiFi is available throughout the building. Paid services include daily laundry (additional charge), trouser press, and an arranged shuttle service to Fiumicino or Ciampino airports (€60 for up to 3 people, €80 for up to 8). The hotel can also arrange a private limo to the cruise terminal (€190 for 2 people). Accessible parking (€20/day) is available at a nearby garage (Saba Villa Borghese, a 10-minute walk) - no reservation needed. The property has a lift, allergy-free and soundproof rooms, and is fully non-smoking. Cots are available on request.