Babuino 181

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Boutique, value, contemporary

Via del Babuino 181 39-06-3229-5295 www.romeluxurysuites.com

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With its prime location on the Via del Babuino, boutique hotel Babuino 181 offers contemporary décor and good value in the heart of Rome.

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The annex across the street offering ten additional suites
The discreet entrance off of busy Via del Babuino where guests can escape after a long day of shopping
The Penthouse Suite with a private rooftop garden

Babuino 181 Review

This intimate boutique property (brainchild of Alberto Moncada who also owns Margutta 54 and Mario de’ Fiori 37) offers a contemporary escape that immediately transforms travelers into locals. The entrance of Babuino 181, for instance, is barely marked: a sleek set of sliding glass doors lead from the shopping bustle of Via Babuino into a slender, quiet mansion whose spacious suites feel like well-designed, fashionable and utterly comfortable cocoons. The location itself cannot be beat: the historic Via del Babuino runs between Piazza di Spagna and Piazza di Popolo, and it abounds with chic boutiques and antiques shops.

The original three-story palazzo has just fourteen individually decorated suites, all of which come with king beds and an understated, modern design scheme with beautiful textiles, original works of art and all the high-tech amenities you’d expect (iPod dock, a massive flat-screen TV and Bose sound system). The 2012 addition of the annex across the street adds ten more suites in the same contemporary style, complete with the Penthouse Suite offering its own rooftop terrace. Families should consider the Deluxe Suites, which can be easily connected to a Deluxe Room to create a small residence.

Babuino 181 is perfect for travelers and families who want a serene, contemporary space to return to at the end of a sightseeing-heavy day with good value in a fantastic location. However, the property can almost be a little too discreet—the door to the annex is barely marked and may be confusing for some guests. Visitors who want the privacy of a smaller property but also require sleek, top-notch decor should consider the Portrait Suites. Those who need a lot of hand-holding or appreciate more traditional décor, and amenities like a gym, spa and full-service restaurant should consider the Hotel de Russie just a block away.

Babuino is close to such fun, local restaurants as La Buvette, Canova and Babette, as well as such boutiques as Soledad Twombly, Saddler Union and high-end jewelry store GB Enigma.

Who Should Stay

Babuino 181 is perfect for travelers and families who want a serene, contemporary space to return to at the end of a sightseeing-heavy day with good value in a fantastic location.

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Simone Girner

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4:50 pm | July 30, 2015

From Indagare member Preston Neupert O’Brien: “This was a lovely hotel. We thought the location was perfect, the rooms were clean and spacious and the staff was so helpful. The upstairs rooftop bar was a nice place to grab breakfast (best cantaloupe of the trip!) and it was nice to have a complimentary drink up there upon arrival. The front desk was so helpful when it came to calling taxis, re-arranging restaurant reservations and making dining suggestions based on what we were looking for. We also loved the packet about Rome that they provide upon arrival. It made you feel like you got some insider tips and it was nicely organized.”
Indagare

5:24 pm | April 29, 2016

From an Indagare member: “Babuino 181 was terrific. The location was good, the rooms were clean, the staff was friendly and helpful, and we enjoyed having breakfast on the roof.”
Indagare

9:03 pm | July 11, 2016

From Indagare member O: “The rooms were really nice, large and comfortable. The hotel had an excellent location.”

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