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    Hotel Villafranca

    1,000 reviews
    #657 of 1,275 Hotels in Rome
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    Via Villafranca 9, 00185 Rome, Italy
    011 39 06 444 0364
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    3.5
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    999 reviews
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    Bar/Lounge
    Breakfast included
    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
    Dry Cleaning
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    Multilingual Staff
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Wheelchair access
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    Air Conditioning
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    Location

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    100Great for walkers
    Grade: 100 out of 100
    149Restaurantswithin 0.3 miles
    16Attractionswithin 0.3 miles
    Contact
    Via Villafranca 9, 00185 Rome Italy
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    Getting there
    Ciampino Airport9 mi
    Fiumicino Airport15 mi
    Castro Pretorio2 min
    Termini8 min
    Nearby restaurants
    Culinaria
    6 minItalian
    Rifugio Romano
    6 minItalian
    Bar Fondi
    5 minItalian
    Asian Delight
    5 minChinese
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    Nearby attractions
    Basilica Del Sacro Cuore Di Gesù
    5 minChurches & Cathedrals
    Trimani - Vinai In Roma Dal 1821
    6 minSpeciality & Gift Shops
    Escape Room Old Distillery
    1 minEscape Games
    Borri Books
    6 minSpeciality & Gift Shops
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    Neighborhood
    Esquilino
    Old school vibe from the very beginning is the only way to describe the Esquilino neighborhood. The Esquilino takes pride in being one of the oldest areas in Rome for its key location on one of the city’s famous seven hills. From an ancient neighborhood to its modern incarnation as a multicultural hub, Esquilino always has something going on—polyglot vendors debate street artists while kids play pick-up basketball games. Look around you: this area isn’t like the historic center. Liberty architecture, large piazzas, and long boulevards mix with archaic arches, secret side alleys, and beautiful churches like Santa Maria Maggiore.
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    Trafalgar tour
    This hotel is long on the tooth, needs MAJOR upgrading. The plumbing backed up and nobody cared and it stunk of sewage, the shower leaked all over the room and we used all the towels to mop up the mess. We asked for extra towels and finally a nice room attendant helped us and he…
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    Date of stay: September 2018
    Response from HotelVillafranca17, Front Office Manager at Hotel Villafranca
    Responded 2 weeks ago
    Dear Guest, We have read your review on tripadvisor and we do apologies if our hotel did not meet your expectations. We are sorry to read that you have not felt assisted in a manner appropriate to the situation. We take note of what you described and we will work to improve the service we offer. We really hope that you accept our apologies for what happened, best regards, Hotel Villafranca
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    Booking
    Really frustrated how I was tried by hotel’s FOM- Caterina Innocenzi. We were trying to make reservation for group of the people. Even I, kindly asked for help and support I was just strongly advised by Caterina about their rules without further discussion. What is really…
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    Date of stay: December 2018
    Response from HotelVillafranca17, Front Office Manager at Hotel Villafranca
    Responded Dec 28, 2018
    Dear booker, while doing a review you should explain that you were trying to book 3 doubles and 2 triples at the special not refundable rate on april dates ( top seasons in Rome ) and to have this special rate is compulsory to prepay. As you didn't have the intention to pay in advance I offered you another option, of course higher rates with the chance to cancel all rooms within 48 hours before arrival but you pretended to have the not refundable offer not respecting the rules for having this lower rate. I am sure about my professionality and I'm sorry if applying the rules results offensive to you. best regards, Caterina Innocenzi
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    Good location
    Nice clean, renovated hotel well located. Only breakfast but good qualify food. Nice bar and very helpful and knowledgeable front desk agents. Andrea recommended a beautiful jazz concert at a great venue.
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    Date of stay: September 2018
    Response from HotelVillafranca17, Responsabile reception at Hotel Villafranca
    Responded Dec 29, 2018
    Dear guest, we are really grateful for your wonderful review, thanks a lot. We look forward to welcoming you again soon in Kolbe Hotel Rome! Kind regards, Hotel Villafranca
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    Great hotel for the price
    ...you get what you pay for! We booked a "flash sale" deal that included this hotel in the package. The lobby and eating area are updated and modern. The breakfast is nothing to write home about. It filled us up until we did our second breakfast when we were out exploring. The…
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    Date of stay: November 2018
    Response from HotelVillafranca17, Responsabile reception at Hotel Villafranca
    Responded Dec 6, 2018
    Dear Guest, We wish to thank you for your review on tripadvisor. We really hope to welcoming you again here in Rome. your faithfully, HOTEL VILLAFRANCA
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    Great staff, comfortable room, great location, and good breakfast
    Our four night stay at the Hotel Villafranca was great. The three staff members we met during our stay spoke excellent English and were very helpful. We enjoyed hot and cold breakfast choices every day. The free WiFi allowed us to keep in touch with the U.S. The room was…
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    Date of stay: November 2018
    Response from HotelVillafranca17, Responsabile reception at Hotel Villafranca
    Responded Dec 6, 2018
    Dear Guest, We wish to thank you for your review on tripadvisor. We really hope to welcoming you again here in Rome. your faithfully, HOTEL VILLAFRANCA
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    Do the bathrooms have hair dryers?
    The room I had did have a hair dryer. But it was small, compact, and didn't work very well (doesn't blow very hard).
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    Does anyone have any pictures of the 'superior' rooms. We are looking at booking as it is only a little more than standard. Thank you :)
    Sorry no photo but our room was a superior room but was small.
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    I have looked on the map and it looks like it will take 30 minutes to walk to the main attractions: Colosseum/Trivi Fountain etc. Is there a bus or train outside the hotel we can take?
    You are correct it takes about 30 minutes to first reach Trevi, but it is a nice walk and you can stop for a drink or bites along the way. Walking worked for us and we are retired folks ...not young ones ! You are a very short walk to the Termini station and the subway can get you there very fast. Do not take the subway at rush hour because it is overcrowded and tight in the train. We took subway at 8:30 to get to Vatican and it was not pleasant, but on the way back around 2:30 it was nice and not so busy.
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    hi. are there safes in the rooms? thanks
    Yes!
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    Going to stay in this hotel tomorrow,, what's the best transport from the airport
    we took a shuttle to the airport from the hotel. its a long way. thats probably best unless you think you can figure out the train. tell Gioseppe (Joseph) hi.
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    "Before you take a room take a really good look inside, check the BATHROOM!"
    "518-was updated, faced the interior "courtyard" so not much of a view. But we enjoyed the room!"
    "The room access was not yet converted to digital access, we had a corner room with a tv room."
    "Good walking location and close to Metro!"
    "Try to get higher level."
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    PRICE RANGE
    $70 - $172 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    ALSO KNOWN AS
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    LOCATION
    ItalyLazioRomeCastro PretorioTerminiCentroEsquilino
    NUMBER OF ROOMS
    83
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