Cardo Roma, Autograph Collection
4-star hotel · Ostiense, Rome
Long Weekend score
Mixed2 serious reports in 284 reviews: something stolen (2)
Guests rate nearly every hotel highly: half the hotels in Rome are rated 9.0 out of 10 or more. So our score shows how a hotel compares with the rest, not how luxurious it is.
- Rated higher than 37% of Rome hotels
- 84% of guest comments are praise
- 100% of guest photos show no damage
How this score is made
- Rated higher than 37% of Rome hotels. Compared with 7,758 hotels in Rome. Counts for 50% of the score.
- 84% of guest comments are praise. 570 praise, 111 complain. Counts for 30% of the score.
- 100% of guest photos show no damage. 60 of 60 photos. Counts for 20% of the score.
- Serious reports are never counted in. They are flagged beside the score, because one matters even when everything else is good.
- $260 a nighttypical for two, before tax · from $190
- 14 min walkto the nearest station
- 284 guest reviewsfrom the last 2 years
- 60 guest photostheirs, not the hotel's
At a glance
For
- Staff171 praise · 19 complain
- Cleanliness74 praise · 5 complain
- Food68 praise · 9 complain
- Room condition60 praise · 3 complain
- Beds20 praise · 0 complain
Against
- Location35 complain · 19 praise
- You need a taxi or scooter to get aroundcomplaints rising: 6.4 in 100 a year ago, 8.9 now23 of 284 guests
What guests reported
What guests say
284 reviews from the last 2 years. Most praised: staff (171 guests). Weakest: location, where 35 of the 54 who mention it complain.
Beds200Strength
The bed was very comfortable, I slept very well.
Google, September 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Newly renovated hotel with great rooms, fantastic bedding, great staff and plenty of amenities.
Booking network, July 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
Room condition603Strength
Fantastic, recently renovated hotel.
Google, May 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
The hotel is beautifuly renovated, the gym and breakfast amazing.
Google, April 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
And elevators are old, I think they should upgrade the elevator.
Booking network, July 2025, rated 8/10 by this guest
Cleanliness745Strength
Spacious and incredibly clean
Booking network, March 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
The hotel was beautifully decorated and exceptionally clean.
Booking network, July 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
It was nice - perfect temperature - but it was a bit dirty.
Tripadvisor, September 2026, rated 4/5 by this guest
Staff17119Strength
I must mention the amazing and patient service and especially the perfect design of the rooms and the entire hotel.
Google, August 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Great staff especially Nico and Tiziano at check in and Beatrice in the amazing onsite restaurant with delicious food morning noon and night!
Google, April 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
She wasn't busy at all, just slow and reading from her phone on how to make.
Google, August 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Food689Strength
The on site restaurant was very good and reasonably priced.
Booking network, October 2025, rated 9/10 by this guest
The restaurant is highly recommended, offering freshly prepared dishes and the enjoyable experience of seeing pasta made on the spot.
Tripadvisor, December 2025, rated 5/5 by this guest
The rooms were very clean.
Booking network, July 2025, rated 8/10 by this guest
Room size285Mostly good
Spacious rooms, large outdoor pool.
Google, July 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Room was spacious and clean.
Tripadvisor, October 2025, rated 5/5 by this guest
bathroom without window room small difficulty to move the only window in the room to open it I had to call superman
Tripadvisor, September 2025, rated 1/5 by this guest
Poolcomplaints rising: 2.1 in 100 a year ago, 4.7 now5311Mostly good
This hotel is beautiful, especially the pool area and the rooms are clean and cozy.
Google, August 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
The pool and gym are real pluses.
Google, September 2026, rated 4/5 by this guest
Few Pools not working and the water was not hot.
Booking network, March 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
Breakfastcomplaints falling: 9.6 in 100 a year ago, 3.2 now4915Mostly good
fabulous breakfast, lovely pool.
Booking network, June 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
A great discovery: excellent hotel, clean, comfortable, rooms with all the amenities, abundant and varied breakfast, friendly staff.
Tripadvisor, September 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Breakfast was below average, and the same applies to the restaurant quality.
Booking network, August 2025, rated 8/10 by this guest
Value103Mostly good
A little bit far from the town
Booking network, November 2025, rated 9/10 by this guest
Clean and a very good staff
Booking network, September 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
Prices are ridiculous for what you get
Booking network, August 2025, rated 3/10 by this guest
Quiet at night186Mostly good
Perfect hotel for a nice vacation in Rome for those who seek quiet and relaxed location
Google, February 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
The room was peaceful, comfortable, and impeccably designed.
Tripadvisor, January 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Each day at 5am or 6am my phone rang one time in our room, waking us up for no reason.
Google, May 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
Location1935Weak spot
The location is far from any tourist attraction
Booking network, June 2026, rated 7/10 by this guest
It was quite far away from any shops and the centre of Rome
Booking network, September 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
Was further away from centre than I thought
Booking network, September 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
Too few mentions to judge: views.
Who stays, and their score out of 10
From every review of the last two years that gives a score and says who travelled, including those with no words.
All 766 Google ratings
Problems guests raised
Raised most: you need a taxi or scooter to get around, in 23 of 284 reviews.
You need a taxi or scooter to get aroundcomplaints rising: 6.4 in 100 a year ago, 8.9 now23 of 2841 in 12 reviews
Location was a little outside of the city so needed transport to get to/from locations.
Booking network, December 2025, rated 10/10 by this guest
Car needed to move, but if You rented them enjoy!
Booking network, January 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
Expensive food and drinks11 of 2841 in 26 reviews
The restaurant cost of food is very expensive
Booking network, January 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
Additionally, restaurant prices are on the higher side and not entirely justified for the level offered—but this is a more minor point.
Google, April 2026, rated 4/5 by this guest
Complaints the hotel left unresolvedcomplaints rising: 2.1 in 100 a year ago, 4.2 now10 of 2841 in 28 reviews
The hotel located by himself without any thing around, our hot water didn't works for all the period and the team didn't solved anything, and at the end we should go everywhere with Texi, so out mistake to stay there and not to Rome.
Google, August 2026, rated 2/5 by this guest
The only thing I'd change is the yoga kits, 😆 I told them two years ago, and they still have those super-thin mats that tear as soon as you look at them.
Google, August 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
A facility closed10 of 2841 in 28 reviews
Dark rooms, lots of things closed because of event they was holding inside bar/restaurant
Booking network, September 2025, rated 9/10 by this guest
We chose this hotel mainly because of the pool but when we arrived it was still out of season
Tripadvisor, May 2025, rated 5/5 by this guest
Unexpected charges and refunds9 of 2841 in 32 reviews
From the airport in an official airport taxi it was €38, coming back there was no meter and he asked for €55 cash only, I didnt have enough and had ro pay the rest in english
Google, February 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
For indoor pool they charge you extra.
Booking network, December 2025, rated 8/10 by this guest
A slow check-in6 of 2841 in 47 reviews
Check in process quite slow, and check out staff very rude - it seemed a little inconvenient to him that I needed to check out
Booking network, October 2025, rated 7/10 by this guest
Upon arrival, I was informed that my room was not ready.
Google, June 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
Serious reports
2 in 284 reviews, most common first. Shown beside the score, never averaged into it.
Something stolen2 of 284 reviews
My bag was stolen right in the lobby of this hotel which included my passport, phone and other valuables and none of the staff were able to help or assist me.
Booking network, August 2026, rated 1/10 by this guest
On Sunday, August 10, at approximately 11:15 a.m., our bag was stolen directly outside the hotel entrance.
Google, August 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
These are guests' own accounts from their reviews. We have not verified them, and the hotel may dispute them. A report is counted only when the guest says it happened at the hotel and holds the hotel responsible.
Photos, checked
0 of the 60 guest photos we checked show damage or dirt (0%).
What it advertises, against the photos
Guests’ photos confirm: swimming pool (3), spa (1), gym (1), restaurant (1), bar (3), bathtub (1).
Price, place and rooms
Price
$260 is a typical night, from 300 dates checked in the coming year.
Weekends cost the same as weekdays
A typical night, month by month
Cheapest month: Dec 2026, $195Dearest month: Sep 2027, $432
Prices on booking sites, the day we checked
What each seller advertised on the one day we checked, so these sit outside the year-wide figures above and can fall below the typical price.
- amimir.com$1,120
- clicktrip.com$1,143
Lowest advertised nightly rate for two adults; taxes and local fees are not included. Shown in US dollars.
Nearby
The nearest station is 1.0 km away by road, about 14 minutes on foot.
- Nearest main road: Viadotto della Magliana94 m
- Nearest station14 min walk1.0 km by road
- Nearest shop: Carrefour Market15 min walk1.1 km by road
- The Colosseum6.3 km
- The Pantheon7.2 km
- The Trevi Fountain7.8 km
- St. Peter's Basilica8.3 km
The lines are 5, 10 and 15 minutes on foot.
Distances follow the streets, not straight lines.
Rooms
15 room types, from 25 to 75 m².
- Arc Twin Room25 m²Sleeps 2Bathtub
- SOL Twin Room25 m²Sleeps 2Bathtub
- Deluxe EUR Twin Room with Garden View25 m²Sleeps 2BathtubA view, going by the room's name
- Sol King Room25 m²Sleeps 2Bathtub in its photos
- Deluxe EUR King Room25 m²Sleeps 3Bathtub in its photos
- Arc King Room25 m²Sleeps 2
The other 9 room types
- Junior POP King Suite50 m²Sleeps 3Bathtub
- Executive FAB King Suite with Sofa Bed75 m²Sleeps 2Bathtub
- Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bedNot statedSleeps 3
- Classic Room, 1 King BedNot statedSleeps 2
- Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin BedsNot statedSleeps 2
- Executive Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Pool ViewNot statedSleeps 2A view, going by the room's name
- Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Pool ViewNot statedSleeps 2A view, going by the room's name
- Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bedNot statedSleeps 2
- Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bedNot statedSleeps 3
From the hotel's own room descriptions, checked against each room's photos.
How it compares
How it ranks
Guests who booked rate it 8.8 out of 10. 37% of the 7,758 hotels in Rome are rated lower, and a typical one is rated 9.0.
Every review site, out of 100
If location matters to you
Here, 35 of the 54 guests who mention location complain. These nearby hotels do better on it.
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The nearest first, with our score for each.
How we know
284 reviews counted · 100 photos checked · updated 11 October 2026
- We collected this hotel's 849 most recent reviews from Google, Tripadvisor and the Booking network. 284 of them describe a stay in the last 2 years and are the ones counted here; the rest were 52 older, 124 in other languages, 375 with a score but no words and 14 about the restaurant rather than a stay.
- The hotel replied to 198 of its 200 newest Google reviews.
- 11 in every 100 reviews thank a staff member by name.
- 16 reviews mention a free upgrade, a cake or a gift.
- We looked at 100 photos: the first 40 of the hotel's own and the 60 newest from guests.
- Every number on this page is counted, not estimated. Anything in quotation marks is a guest's own words.