Grand Hotel del Gianicolo
4-star hotel · Gianicolense, Rome
Long Weekend score
MixedNo serious reports. in 285 reviews
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 24% of Rome hotels
- 79% of guest comments are praise
- 98% of guest photos show no damage
How this score is made
- Rated higher than 24% of Rome hotels. Compared with 7,758 hotels in Rome. Counts for 50% of the score.
- 79% of guest comments are praise. 692 praise, 186 complain. Counts for 30% of the score.
- 98% of guest photos show no damage. 59 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.
- $162 a nighttypical for two, before tax · from $114
- 30 min walkto St. Peter's Basilica
- 285 guest reviewsfrom the last 2 years
- 60 guest photostheirs, not the hotel's
At a glance
For
- St. Peter's Basilica view10 guest photos show it
- Staff155 praise · 19 complain
- Pool127 praise · 13 complain
- Location125 praise · 11 complain
- Cleanliness60 praise · 3 complain
Against
- Room size31 complain · 5 praise
- Room condition29 complain · 4 praise
- Value16 complain · 6 praise
- A facility closed14 of 285 guests
What guests reported
What guests say
285 reviews from the last 2 years. Most praised: staff (155 guests). Weakest: room size, where 31 of the 36 who mention it complain.
Cleanliness603Strength
Everything , rooms /small though very clean , pool and cafe bar perfect for Rome heat wave, restaurant open late ish.
Booking network, August 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
We also enjoy the hotel, its cleanliness, the toiletries and the friendly staff.
Booking network, May 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
A disgrace, a tragedy, a filth – these words best describe this hotel.
Google, August 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
Views392Strength
Hotel had a great view and pool.
Booking network, October 2025, rated 8/10 by this guest
It's a long walk to the city centre but well worth the view from the hill.
Google, December 2025, rated 5/5 by this guest
Location12511Strength
A lovely hotel, delightful staff, very clean and wonderful location.
Booking network, February 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
Really nice hotel, accessible and great location.
Booking network, May 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
30-40 min walk into main attraction areas of the city.
Booking network, May 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
Poolcomplaints falling: 5.8 in 100 a year ago, 3.7 now12713Strength
The super large swimming pool, though I did not manage to swim in it, given it as the autumn!
Booking network, October 2025, rated 9/10 by this guest
Beautiful hotel and pool and location with kind and genuinely helpful staff
Booking network, June 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
Location and traditional style
Booking network, November 2025, rated 7/10 by this guest
Staffcomplaints falling: 9.1 in 100 a year ago, 4.9 now15519Strength
Staff is very friendly, the hotel is nicely appointed and you can’t beat the location.
Booking network, May 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
Wonderful stay with very nice staff.
Booking network, September 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
The service was terrible.
Google, November 2025, rated 1/5 by this guest
Breakfast9019Mostly good
We have been to the Grand Hotel del Gianicolo six times and we really like it: well-maintained, good service, beautiful grounds, great pool, abundant breakfast, and a delicious restaurant!
Tripadvisor, May 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
We had a lovely breakfast each morning and staff were very friendly
Booking network, March 2026, rated 7/10 by this guest
Certainly, the room could have been a bit more comfortable, the bathroom a bit bigger with more storage, and the breakfast a bit more varied.
Google, February 2026, rated 4/5 by this guest
Food307Mostly good
The food was delicious and pool so inviting after a long day of walking the city of Roma
Google, October 2025, rated 5/5 by this guest
Food pretty good as we arrived fairly late in the day.
Tripadvisor, October 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
I do had dinner one evening, fish and I must say that it was not very good at all.
Booking network, April 2026, rated 6/10 by this guest
Bedscomplaints falling: 5.0 in 100 a year ago, 0.0 now186Mostly good
Lovely hotel, nice room with air con and comfy bed, amazing pool, good breakfast
Booking network, June 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
Bed and pillow comfortable
Booking network, June 2026, rated 6/10 by this guest
The bed was very firm and was hard to get a good nights sleep.
Booking network, June 2025, rated 9/10 by this guest
Quiet at nightcomplaints rising: 6.6 in 100 a year ago, 13.4 now3330Split
Ineffective windows do little to block the sound of traffic and the DOGS BARKING ACROSS THE STREET ALL NIGHT.
Google, June 2026, rated 2/5 by this guest
The rooms are very loud - could hear other guests all night long (walking, opening doors, etc )
Booking network, October 2025, rated 7/10 by this guest
Impossible to sleep with the dog barking all night and the room next door talking , the walls are so thin .
Google, June 2026, rated 2/5 by this guest
Value616Weak spot
It was okay but not worth the price at all!
Booking network, June 2025, rated 5/10 by this guest
Too expensive for what it was
Booking network, September 2025, rated 3/10 by this guest
Waste of money staying there
Booking network, July 2025, rated 6/10 by this guest
Room size531Weak spot
Rooms are a bit small and dated but comfortable enough for a short stay.
Booking network, August 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
Rooms were small and the shower was tiny
Booking network, July 2026, rated 5/10 by this guest
Room size was good (especially for a European city)
Booking network, March 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
Room condition429Weak spot
The hotel is far from new, but in the warm season you can have a good time in the pool and sit in the garden))) One of the highest points in Rome.
Google, May 2026, rated 4/5 by this guest
Location, dogfriendly, garage, anciant look,paprica at breakfast, staff…
Booking network, April 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
Beautiful old property with fantastic pool and food
Booking network, July 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
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 1,008 Google ratings
Problems guests raised
Raised most: a facility closed, in 14 of 285 reviews.
A facility closed14 of 2851 in 20 reviews
The pool closes way too early.
Booking network, August 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
The bar was closed and the restaurant unwelcoming.
Google, November 2025, rated 3/5 by this guest
Something broken in the room10 of 2851 in 28 reviews
Lots of things in the room were broken.
Booking network, October 2025, rated 7/10 by this guest
The rooms are small, the fridge in our room was broken and we asked about it and still no one came to help or fix it.
Booking network, July 2025, rated 4/10 by this guest
You need a taxi or scooter to get aroundcomplaints falling: 6.6 in 100 a year ago, 1.2 now10 of 2851 in 28 reviews
And the location was good if your happy to hire a scooter or uber away from the crowds and Trastevere is such a beautiful side of Rome the restaurants 10 to 15mins walk but down hill so be prepared for Uphill but are the best in rome !!
Booking network, July 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
The hotel is outside the centre so we took a bus in the morning and a taxi back in the evening.
Booking network, June 2025, rated 8/10 by this guest
Problems in the bathroom9 of 2851 in 32 reviews
Showers were poor, small and temperature kept changing.
Booking network, June 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
Termostaten til bruseren på vores værelse var defekt, så vi måtte tage bad i enten brandvarmt eller iskoldt vand.
Booking network, July 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
Complaints the hotel left unresolvedcomplaints rising: 1.7 in 100 a year ago, 3.7 now8 of 2851 in 36 reviews
I've called reception several times, but they can't fix anything.
Google, October 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
The lift didn’t work and they completely ignored us even telling them and the taxi they ordered to take us to the airport was so dangerous as he text the whole way .
Google, October 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
Expensive food and drinks7 of 2851 in 41 reviews
Negative: The only downside was the hotel restaurant, where the prices for both food and drinks were very high.
Google, August 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
The pool was lovely but snacks and drinks rather expensive.
Booking network, June 2025, rated 7/10 by this guest
Serious reports
None found in 285 reviews.
Photos, checked
1 of the 60 guest photos we checked show damage or dirt (2%).
What it advertises, against the photos
Guests’ photos confirm: swimming pool (5), restaurant (5), landmark view (10).
The hotel says it has no spa or hot tub.
Price, place and rooms
Price
$162 is a typical night, from 194 dates checked in the coming year.
Weekends cost 4% more than weekdays
A typical night, month by month
Cheapest month: Jan 2027, $128Dearest month: Aug 2027, $258
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.
- Super.com$230
- Vio.com$259
- deals.etrip.net$259
- deals.dealbase.com$259
- trivago.deals$260
- h-en.reserving.com$263
- deals.goseek.com$263
- stayforlong.com$270
Lowest advertised nightly rate for two adults; taxes and local fees are not included. Shown in US dollars.
Nearby
St. Peter's Basilica is 2.2 km away by road, about 30 minutes on foot.
- Nearest shop: Salsamenteria10 min walk783 m by road
- St. Peter's Basilica30 min walk2.2 km by road
- The Pantheon2.4 km
- The Trevi Fountain3.0 km
- The Colosseum3.4 km
The lines are 5, 10 and 15 minutes on foot.
Distances follow the streets, not straight lines.
Rooms
5 room types, from 16 to 21 m².
- Double or Twin Room16 m²Sleeps 2
- Classic Room16 m²Sleeps 21 Double bed
- Superior Double or Twin Room19 m²Sleeps 2
- Superior Room19 m²Sleeps 21 Double bedBathtub in its photos
- Triple Room21 m²Sleeps 31 Twin bed + 1 Queen bed + 3 Twin bed
From the hotel's own room descriptions, checked against each room's photos.
How it compares
How it ranks
Guests who booked rate it 8.5 out of 10. Only 24% of the 7,758 hotels in Rome are rated lower, and a typical one is rated 9.0.
Every review site, out of 100
21 Google reviewers ticked "Quiet", yet 30 guests complain about noise.
If room condition matters to you
Here, 29 of the 33 guests who mention room condition complain. These nearby hotels do better on it.
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How we know
285 reviews counted · 99 photos checked · updated 11 October 2026
- We collected this hotel's 884 most recent reviews from Google, Tripadvisor and the Booking network. 285 of them describe a stay in the last 2 years and are the ones counted here; the rest were 107 older, 167 in other languages, 312 with a score but no words and 13 about the restaurant rather than a stay.
- The hotel replied to 1 of its 200 newest Google reviews.
- 5 in every 100 reviews thank a staff member by name.
- 2 reviews mention a free upgrade, a cake or a gift.
- We looked at 99 photos: the first 39 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.