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Hotel · Rome · Lazio
Fabio Massimo Design Hotel
A compact, design-led hotel in a quiet residential area of Rome, within walking distance of the Vatican and two metro stops from the historic centre.
- About a 10-minute walk to Vatican City
- Metro station close by; historic centre two stops away
- Quiet residential area and 24-hour reception
8.8
Great
1039 reviews
Booking.com 8.8 · 1039 reviews
About
Fabio Massimo Design Hotel
Fabio Massimo Design Hotel is a 3-star property on Viale Giulio Cesare 71 in Rome, set in a quiet residential area. The hotel is compact, with 9 rooms, and guest reviews describe the interiors as modern, clean and well designed. On-site facilities include a bar/lounge area, a lift and a 24-hour reception, and public parking is available nearby. Rooms come with air conditioning, minibars, flat-screen TVs and free toiletries; free Wi-Fi is listed among the amenities.
Guests give the hotel an 8.8 rating out of 10 from 1,039 reviews, with particular praise for the position: Vatican City is about a 10-minute walk, and the metro station is close by for reaching the historic centre. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly and helpful, and breakfast is mentioned as a strong point, with a range of options including fresh coffee and pastries. Rates start at 76 GBP.
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Lift
- Multilingual staff
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
4 reasons to book- Positioned for the Vatican and the metro — Guests describe Vatican City as about a 10-minute walk away, with the metro station close by and the historic centre two stops from the hotel.
- Design that feels considered — The modern design extends beyond the rooms to the public spaces, with small details that guests notice — including an old-style swing-door lift.
- Consistently helpful staff — Reviewers mention a friendly, accommodating team who go out of their way — from marking up maps to arranging tickets.
- A breakfast with range — Guests highlight a varied breakfast, with fresh coffee, pastries and enough choice to start the day well.
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Worth weighing
4 to weigh- Very small-scale hotel — With only 9 rooms, this is an intimate stay rather than a full-service property. The listed on-site facilities are a bar/lounge area, a lift and a 24-hour reception.
- Check-in ends at 23:59 — Check-in runs from 14:00 to 23:59, so late arrivals should plan to reach the hotel before midnight.
- Parking is public and nearby — The hotel provides public parking nearby rather than on-site.
- No pets — Pets are not allowed at the property.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
Junior Suite
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Deluxe Double Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Double Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Flexible Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
Room comforts
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Free toiletries
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
- Carpeted floor
Hotel facilities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Lift
- Bar/ Lounge area
Services & safety
- 24-hour reception
- Multilingual staff
- Bell staff/Porter
- Safe deposit box
- Smoke detectors
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 8.8/10 from 1,039 reviews
Booking.com · 8.8 · 1039 reviews
8.8Verified guest“I stayed at Christmas and appreciated the comfortable room, the cosy bed and the fridge for keeping drinks cold. The location was great, with restaurants and attractions close by, and the staff's shuttle service was a convenient bonus.”
8.8Verified guest“Convenient location and a good all-round hotel.”
8.8Verified guest“Excellent location within walking distance of the Vatican and other sights. The staff were friendly and helpful, the rooms were large, modern and spotless, and breakfast offered a good variety. Overall, a very positive stay.”
8.8Verified guest“We enjoyed Fabio Massimo Design — it has become our go-to hotel in Rome.”
8.8Verified guest“Osteria Centouno, within 200 feet of the hotel, served good dishes. The public transport connection is excellent, with a metro station close by — a comfortable, convenient base for a Rome trip.”
8.8Verified guest“We loved being right next to the metro, which made the whole city easy to reach. The quiet neighbourhood was a peaceful spot after long days out. The hotel was very clean, staff were friendly and went out of their way to help, and breakfast had plenty to choose from.”
04 — Location
Getting around Rome
The property sits in Rome.
Vatican City: Guests describe the Vatican as about a 10-minute walk from the hotel, making it a straightforward morning outing.
Historic centre: The metro station near the hotel puts the historic centre two stops away, with guests naming Piazza Spagna and the Colosseum among the easy-to-reach sights.
Neighbourhood: The hotel sits in a quiet residential area, inside an office building, which reviewers say makes for a calm spot after sightseeing.
The Tiber: The property description notes the Tiber is about a 5-minute ride from the hotel.
Eating out: Restaurants are close by, including Osteria Centouno, which one guest placed within 200 feet of the hotel.
Viale Giulio Cesare 71, Rome, Lazio, 00192, Italy
05 — Good to know
Policies & conditions
Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.
- Check-in
- From 14:00-23:59
- Check-out
- By 11:00
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
- Payment
- Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Property
- 9 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
Where is Fabio Massimo Design Hotel located?
It is on Viale Giulio Cesare 71 in Rome, in a quiet residential area, with Vatican City about a 10-minute walk away according to guest reviews.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in runs from 14:00 to 23:59, and check-out is by 11:00.
Is parking available?
Public parking is provided nearby, according to the property description.
Are pets allowed?
No, pets are not allowed at the hotel.
The bottom line
A small, design-conscious hotel that makes Rome easy: Vatican City on foot, the historic centre by metro, and a quiet neighbourhood to come back to.
8.8Best for travellers who want a calm, well-designed base rather than large-hotel facilities.
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