Hotel Fontana

Hotels
8.1 (1789 reviews)
Piazza di Trevi 96 , Rome , IT
+39 06 678 6113

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Tasty breakfast
Friendly staff
Cons:
Room needs renovation
Cleanliness issues
Overpriced

Categories

Cleanliness
7.61
Several mentions of unpleasant odors and issues with bathroom cleanliness.
Service
8.58
Mostly positive, though some inconsistencies noted with staff responsiveness.
Location
9.12
Great location in front of Trevi Fountain, ideal for tourists.
Room Quality
7.07
Multiple mentions of need for renovation and old facilities.
Amenities
8.1
Breakfast praised, but general amenities were less impressive.
Value for Money
7.56
Reviewers felt the hotel was overpriced for the experience.
Food and Beverage
8.61
The breakfast received favorable reviews.
Overall Experience
8.18
Overall enjoyment noted, but several areas require improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 17:08

Property Description

Historical Charm and Prime Location
Located right in front of the iconic Trevi Fountain, the Fontana Hotel offers a unique stay in a 17th-century building in Rome’s historical center.

Rooftop Terrace Breakfast and Sky Channels
Start your day with a delicious breakfast served on the rooftop terrace with stunning city views. Enjoy uniquely decorated rooms with elegant wooden floors, flat-screen TVs with SKY channels, and some rooms even overlooking the Trevi Fountain.

Italian Dining Experience and Multilingual Staff
Indulge in a buffet-style breakfast with Italian pastries and fresh fruit. For aperitif and dinner, head to the RoofTop Lounge for classic Italian specialties. Plus, benefit from the hotel’s multilingual staff who can provide insights about local sights.

Experience the charm of Rome at the Fontana Hotel - Book your stay now!

Important information:

Please note that rooms vary in size.

A reservation at the RoofTop Lounge is highly recommended.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: FCO

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 1789 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.61
Service: 8.58
Location: 9.12
Room Quality: 7.07
Amenities: 8.1
Value for Money: 7.56
Food and Beverage: 8.61
Overall Experience: 8.18
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Sebastian • couple • gb
3
Obositor
Cons:

Gălăgie maximă . Nu te poți odihni !!!!!

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Daphne • couple • us
10
It was an awesome stay
Pros:

I loved the view. It was just really busy infront of hotel but it’s not the hotels problem

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Stephen G • couple • ie
8
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Becasen • extended_group • us
6
I would find a better hotel next time
Pros:

Close to Trevi fountain .. too close , front of hotel is crowded .

Cons:

100 yrs old and no refurbishing noted . Tiniest elevator

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • family_with_children • be
9
Pros:

La vue et l'accueil

Cons:

L insonorisation

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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joanne • couple • gb
8
comfortable , would only book for the view
Pros:

trevi view room was fantastic

Cons:

very dark and dated

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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carlo • couple • us
10
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Rachelle • couple • au
9
Will definitely stay here again
Pros:

The lady on reception was welcoming and very nice. Left something beautiful in our room for our anniversary. Fantastic location and very clean. Great value for money!

Cons:

Breakfast was average.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Jillian • couple • au
8
Charming olde world accomodation opposite the Trevi Fountain. Top floor restaurant view of the Fountay. Peaceful cabs fr
Pros:

Charming and olde world

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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SARA • couple • es
1
Pros:

La ubicación

Cons:

La chica de recepción ojos azules me dejó tirada con taxi concertado y no me dio solución y no se hizo responsable se quedó impasible le doy un cero los demás chicos muy bien

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Maria • couple • ca
8
Pros:

The Trevi !!

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Erica • solo_traveller • us
1
Pros:

The room was clean at hotel Fontana

Cons:

View

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Yakov • solo_traveller • il
10
Pros:

המיקום,הצוות, מהל המלון,המסעדה של המלון,הכל.

Cons:

אין הערות.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Erica • solo_traveller • us
1
I’ll never go back. Hotel Fontana a room was spotless. The photos on the boutique, hotel Trevi.
Pros:

The room was very clean.

Cons:

Outside the hotel door, dirty streets and rats. They just leave trash out when they close and the rats are everywhere. Huge ones. It’s so unsanitary I will never go back to the Trevi fountain area.
I traveled somewhere else and came back for one last night before I went to the airport. Hotel Fontana sent me to Botique Hotel Trevi five minutes walking because they said my room had water damage which is definitely a lie. The room they put me in was full of mold, water damage, disgusting and not clean. She on top of the mattress and the pillow was atrocious no Wi-Fi.!
I just got this hotel up and it is $355 for one night. You have to be kidding me what a racket.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Hazel1911 • couple • gb
8
Lovely Old Hotel - Book for the view at Breakfast.
Pros:

The location was fantastic. Right by the Trevi Fountain. The Breakfast Buffet was expansive and start time of 7am was spot on.

Cons:

The Room I had was very small - I appreciate it was a single room but it was very cramped and had no windows that you could see out. The bathroom was very tiny and you could not have a shower properly.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Georgia • solo_traveller • au
10
10/10 definitely recommend!!
Pros:

I absolutely loved my stay at hotel Fontana. I stayed 8 days, and here are all the things I loved.
The reception staff were lovely.
The breakfast staff were lovely.
Everyone spoke English. But they also humoured me when I tried to speak very poor Italian.
The coffee was excellent.
The breakfast was mostly cold cuts and hard boiled eggs, pastries, breads but I always enjoyed it. If you include it with your room which I recommend, you will avoid paying some of the highest prices known to man for Trevi restaurant breakfasts.
The single room was nice, the bed was extremely comfortable. The aircon worked well, the room was serviced every day and they did a fantastic job.
I didn’t find my room to be loud, but Rome generally IS loud so you have to expect street noise. I used ear plugs and couldn’t hear a thing. The walls between rooms are thick, I couldn’t hear any of my neighbours.
The rooms have opening windows, so even in a single room it feels airy.
The hotel was open 24 hours and as a solo traveller that was essential for me.
There is an elevator, but if you can’t walk stairs make sure you request a room below third floor as the lift only goes to level 2.
The area was soooo central and I felt very safe. There was an official taxi rank right out front near to the fountain. The restaurants around the hotel were expensive yes, because they charge a tourist tax (literally everywhere does- don’t be surprised) but it’s an extremely busy and populated area with lots of options, all well lit, constant police presence and genuinely my top recommendation if you are travelling solo.

Cons:

Some small - rather subjective, but completely unproblematic negatives that really did not make much difference to my stay overall.
The bathroom and shower were incredibly small in a Single room. But if you google showers in hotels in Rome you will see what I mean- this is normal.
If you feel you are wider or taller than Marilyn Monroe, you might have a hard time with Italian showers. My recommendation is- don’t worry about it. It’s the same everywhere. Know going in that this bathroom has barely enough room for one person to turn in a circle. But- as a solo average sized human, I found it to be only a tiny inconvenience.
The pillows in my room were very old. I happen to be a pillow snob so I only say this because it was obvious to me. But - I still found the bed extremely comfortable and slept extremely well every night. Oh and one last thing, my room wasn’t ready until 3pm. But I can’t imagine an early check in would have been possible even if I requested it. They are a very busy property.
That’s it. Those are my only negatives.
Everything else was perfect!! Thank you very much for a very nice stay. 10/10 definitely recommend.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Joana Rafaela • solo_traveller • br
9
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Rob • solo_traveller • be
6
Vergane glorie zonder comfort.
Pros:

Het personeel was erg vriendelijk.

Cons:

Het is een tot op de draad versleten hotel. WC spoelt slecht door, twijfelachtige elektrische bedrading, kasten die niet sluiten, verouderd sanitair. Maar je betaalt wel een hoop geld....

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • couple • us
8
I would recommend it for couples of all ages to try this place once.
Pros:

The location was spectacular and convenient. A million-dollar view from the window of the room. The 4th floor breakfast buffet and staff were excellent. The cleaning crew were like ghost and did excellent job.

Cons:

The elevator is tiny, slow and with long wait times. The AC unit had no remote, it was controlled by the front desk, response time is not consistent; from almost immediately to a few minute wait. The room was tight, particularly, your luggage would need to be managed to not to block passage from bedroom to bathroom.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee