The Guardian

Hotels
AG Hotels
9.2 (764 reviews)
Via Palestro 13 , Rome , it

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Tour desk
Soundproof rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Concierge service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Good location
Variety in breakfast
Cons:
Small elevator
Cramped rooms
Maintenance issues
Poor sound insulation

Categories

Cleanliness
9.44
The hotel is described as clean with specific mentions of cleanliness in multiple reviews.
Service
9.91
Numerous reviews praise the staff's friendliness and warmth.
Location
9.45
Guests appreciate the location's proximity to public transportation and sights.
Room Quality
8.4
Some guests noted cramped room sizes and maintenance issues.
Amenities
8.93
Amenities vary, with many guest highlights but also some dated features.
Value for Money
8.89
Perceived value is average based on the amenities and service.
Food and Beverage
8.94
Breakfast is mentioned positively, but some guests indicated room for improvement.
Overall Experience
9.61
Overall, a pleasant and recommendable hotel experience despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 01:48

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comfort
The Guardian, housed in a 19th-century building, seamlessly blends historic charm with modern comfort. Just 500 meters from Castro Pretorio Metro, our hotel offers elegant air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, tea/coffee facilities, and satellite TV.

Delicious Breakfast Spread
Start your day with a delightful sweet and savoury breakfast buffet, featuring a variety of hot and cold items to suit every palate.

Convenient Location
Located a short walk from Termini Train Station, The Guardian provides easy access to must-see attractions like the Baths of Diocletian and Piazza della Repubblica. Book your stay now for a perfect mix of convenience and luxury.

Important information:

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 764 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.44
Service: 9.91
Location: 9.45
Room Quality: 8.4
Amenities: 8.93
Value for Money: 8.89
Food and Beverage: 8.94
Overall Experience: 9.61
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Clara family_with_children fr
7
Super séjour
Pros:

Petit déjeuner buffet; qualité literies, l accueil du personnel, la tranquillité du quartier, le roof top et son Barman vraiment gentil et drôle;les 3 supers restau à côté ect…

Cons:

Le bruit du couloir; des difficultés à fermer et verrouiller la porte de la chambre.

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Erica family_with_children us
8
Pros:

The size of the room was decent given that we are in Rome. The bathroom was clean and it was great having a functional AC in the room. The area is very quiet so very minimal outside noise when you're trying to sleep at night. Very helpful front desk staff.

Cons:

Variation in breakfast foods would be nice, the food was pretty much the same for all 4 days we were there.

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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Giovanni solo_traveller it
9
2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Uma extended_group us
9
2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Andy couple ca
8
2026-04-26 via Nuitee
5
568emmaa Family
10
Great service
Pros:

Me and my daughter have just returned from a 4 night stay at The Guardian Hotel.
We really enjoyed our stay here all the staff are extremely professional, friendly and helpful.
Location is great we were able to walk to 3 museums within 10 minutes,
walk 30 minutes to Collosseum, trevi fountain and art gallerys. For anything further metro station a 5min walk from hotel.
We loved the roof top bar after exploring all day it was lovely to return and enjoy delicious cocktails, while over looking the beautiful views of Rome.
Room was perfect for us clean with fresh towels every day.
Would definetely stay here again in the future.

2026-04-22 via Tripadvisor
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mrfrankos Couples Forster, New South Wales
10
Welcoming hotel
Pros:

Great location with awesome breakfast. Mellisa at reception was very kind and helpful, she's an awesome asset to the hotel. Breakfast staff were also helpful and hard working. 900m flat walk to railway station

2026-04-19 via Tripadvisor
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669niallg Couples
10
9.5/10
Pros:

The staff are friendly, helpful, and speak good English, which made everything easy for us.

The rooms are very clean and tidy. They’re not especially large, but they have everything you need. The bed is on the firmer side (pretty typical in Europe), but after a lot of walking each day, we slept really well. It’s also a generous king size.

The bathroom is clean and well-equipped. The shower is a bit on the smaller side, but still perfectly usable.

The only downside we found was that the TV didn’t work.

The highlight, though, is definitely the breakfast. There’s a great selection ranging from pastries and fruit to scrambled eggs. Everything is fresh and good quality, and with so much choice, it’s a great start to the day. Even better, it’s included in the price.

Overall, a very enjoyable stay.

2026-04-14 via Tripadvisor
6
64jemmat Family
2
Not for families
Pros:

Chaotic, tiny hotel that is not family friendly. When we arrived to check in there were people and suitcases crammed everywhere. Very unpleasant first impression.
Not enough space for the amount of guests. The room we stayed in smelled so so bad and when we addressed this with staff, we were greeted with a hostile response. Lift is tiny (you can fit one person with a suitcase) and didn't seemed to work most of the time, so impossible to use as a family. Surprised at the "good location" reviews, as we couldn't find anywhere local to go for lunch nearby. The surrounding area has nothing to do or see. This is not a good location for small children. Staff are rude. And hotel is not 4 stars.

2026-04-13 via Tripadvisor
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juliakN6869OB Family
8
Great choice
Pros:

Def recommend this hotel for a city visit. We were celebrating a family members 50th with teenagers in tow. Service was great, room was super clean. Fabulous breakfast buffet

2026-04-13 via Tripadvisor
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FJP111 Family Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, England
10
Great hotel in a good location
Pros:

Modern, attractive hotel in a good location! We stayed at the Guardian Hotel for three nights in a family suite. The room was clean and well presented and the beds were comfortable. The bathroom was also modern, although the shower was not ideal due to the head being placed in the corner. Breakfast was typical continental with a good selection for the family. The hotel staff were professional and helpful, especially the barman at the sixth floor outside bar who made our kids feel very welcome. The location is ideal for walking into the centre of the city but also close to both the metro and train station. It also felt safe at night with a handful of local restaurants close by. All in a very nice stay and we would return.

2026-04-11 via Tripadvisor
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Pernilla couple se
7
Pros:

Tysta rum

Cons:

Lite ocentralt

2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Nicholas family_with_children gb
7
Nice rooms, very clean. Air conditioning noisy!
Pros:

It was in a good location, close to the metro and easy to get into the city. Rooftop bar is good. Breakfast is very good, with a nice selection.

Cons:

We were on a road facing room on the 2nd floor and it was very noisy with road noise. The air conditioning was very loud and ineffective, which meant we had to have the window open. This meant we were further subjected to the noise.

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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enrique.bat family_with_children es
9
2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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GEORGIOS family_with_children gr
9
Very good
Pros:

The breakfast!

Cons:

The room was a little bit small but it was very beautiful

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Axel Hrafn extended_group is
10
2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Rodney couple us
10
Great Place, Has everything you need including great staff. 100% would stay here again
Pros:

My wife and I liked absolutely everything about the Guardian. It's conveniently located. There are several great restaurants in walking distance. There is a little market in walking distance. Hotel is very very clean, modern, and staffed with excellent people.

2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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FabioSa76 family_with_children it
9
2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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Sightsee48005 Family
10
Excellent family hotel
Pros:

We had a great 5 night stay at the Guardian Hotel. Comfortable room for our family of 4. Modern feel.
Excellent breakfast options, warm and cold, even options for my family with food allergies.
Metro stations close by and plenty of excellent restaurants within minutes from the hotel.
Just watch out using the safe, the heavy lid injured my finger.

2026-03-30 via Tripadvisor
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Eva couple fr
10
2026-03-28 via Nuitee