Bettoja Hotel Mediterraneo in Colosseum (Italy)

Hotel Mediterraneo was designed in 1938 by Mario Loreti, and is located on the highest of Romes seven hills, the Esquilino. It offers its guests a magnificent panoramic view of Rome. The hotel was initially designed to be a hotel in the grand European style and this goal has indeed been fulfilled. With 254 rooms on 10 floors, the building stands over fifty m high.Its interior design is inspired by a monumental and understated luxury. The lobby is adorned with marble busts of Roman Emperors and mosaics portraying the departure and return of Ulysses to Ithaca. The decoration is dominated by precious woods and marble, and a sea motif occurs throughout the hotel. The beautiful Breakfast Room with its high ceilings is decorated with tritons and mermaids in carved oak, with two large chandeliers decorated with mermaids and matching lanterns; The Hotel Mediterraneo is one of the best examples of Art Deco in Rome. Ten floors of understated classical rationalism enriched with marble and fine woodwork like the grand marble staircase. The bar has an alabaster counter and wood panels inlaid with fine woods. The central lobby has a working fireplace surmounted by a wood inlay panel with Prometheus, while on the upper level in the grand lobby one of the walls boasts a painted vellum map of the Mediterranean Sea.Its centrally located position, near the Termini Railway Station, makes for an easy walk to the main sites of Rome, such as the Trevi Fountain, the Coliseum, Imperial Forums, the Opera House, the National Museum of Rome and the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. Its proximity to the Termini Railway Station and the subway station enables you to move around the city easily, and the direct airport train, taking you to and from the Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino airport, is available only a short walk away at the Termini Railway Station. At the hotels restaurant, exquisite dishes of Italian and international and cuisines can be savored accompanied by a selected list of vintage wines.

Rates From £111 per night.
Rooms: 251
Accommodation Type: Hotel

Hotel Mediterraneo Rome is located in the heart of Rome, easily reached on foot from the railway station Termini, or through Romes elaborate transit system and is conveniently located within walking distance of famous sites such as the Pantheon, the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, the Coliseum, the Fountain of Trevi, the Roman Forums, the Opera House and the National Museum of Rome.When arriving from the Leonardo da Vinci Airport by car:Follow signs for Rome and take the large raccordo anulare (beltway). On the FirenzeRoma (FlorenceRome) highway, take the direction Via Salaria Centro that will take you into the city and look for signs saying Stazione Termini or Colosseo. Hotel Mediterraneo is located on Via Cavour.When arriving from the Leonardo da Vinci Airport by train:Inside the Airport Terminal you will find the local train that takes you directly to Termini Railway station. From there you can get to Via Cavour which is located at the Cavour stations main exit. Go about 200 m on Via Cavour and you will find Hotel Mediterraneo on your right.Ticket: 9 eurosFor those traveling with luggage, you may wish to take a taxi to the hotel after you reach Termini station.Cost: Approximately 3 euros plus 1 euro for each piece of luggage.Arriving from Leonardo da Vinci Airport by taxi:Cost: Approximately 50 euros