🇮🇹 Roma, Italy
Novotel
📍 Via Andrea Noale, 291, 00155 Roma RM, Italy
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Your stay — Novotel
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The Property — Novotel
This Novotel sits in a modern business zone just south of the historic centre, a 10-minute tram ride from the Colosseum. The lobby feels corporate and efficient: polished concrete floors, a quick-check kiosk, and a bar that does decent espresso. It suits families who want reliable comfort and a pool (open in summer) rather than old-world character, or anyone on a budget who values a clean, quiet base with secure parking.
Chronicles of Roma
Rome was founded, according to legend, in 753 BC on the Palatine Hill, and grew into the capital of an empire that shaped Western law, language and architecture. Its medieval and Renaissance layers are visible in the curved streets of Trastevere and the dome of St Peter's, while the 19th-century unification carved out broad boulevards like Via Nazionale. Today the city is a chaotic, gritty and magnificent open-air museum, where ancient ruins sit beside buzzing piazzas and traffic-clogged lanes. Its contemporary identity is a jostle of global tourism, local artisans, and a bureaucracy that somehow keeps the gelato flowing.
Best Time to Visit
Full Roma guide →Best months
May, June, and September for warm 25–30°C days with lower rainfall and thinner crowds than July–August.
Peak / festival surge
July–August is peak tourist season, with Rome sweltering above 35°C and hotels hitting 2–3x off-season rates. The Festa de' Noantri in Trastevere (mid-July) and the Ferragosto holiday (15 August) pull in both visitors and locals.
Budget shoulder season
April and October offer mild 15–22°C weather, cheaper rooms (often 30–40% less than July), and fewer queue-ups at the Vatican Museums.
Weather & packing
July in Rome is reliably hot and dry, but a sudden afternoon thunderstorm is possible. Pack a wide-brimmed hat, a reusable water bottle, and one light long-sleeved top for air-conditioned museums and churches that enforce dress codes.
Live City Briefing — Roma
- The new Metro Line C from San Giovanni to Colosseo opened a few years back, but construction continues on the Venezia station, so expect some road closures around Piazza Venezia until 2027.
- Rome recently introduced a weekend ban on vans and larger vehicles in the ZTL (limited traffic zone) during summer, which may affect self-drive visitors staying near the city centre.
- The Trevi Fountain completed a major cleaning in 2025 and now has limited 24/7 access with ticketed entry to prevent overcrowding — book your time slot online.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Novotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor at the rear of the building (facing the internal courtyard). These upper floors escape most street noise and the courtyard side is quieter than the front. The rooms are standard Novotel layout: clean, functional, with blackout curtains and minibar.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor (above the lobby and restaurant) and any room ending in '01' or '02' as these are near the lift lobby. Also skip any room directly overlooking Via Andrea Noale (the front) – this is a busy main road into Rome’s eastern suburbs, with constant traffic from 6am to 10pm. Rooms on the 2nd floor facing the street get engine hum and occasional horns.
Best views
No real view worth noting – the hotel sits on a wide suburban road with blocks of flats opposite. Best you can hope for is a glimpse of the distant Alban Hills from a high floor. The courtyard side gives a greenish view of trees and the hotel's own garden area.
Quietest floors
4th and 5th floors are the quietest. The 3rd floor is acceptable but can pick up noise from the restaurant/bar below if you're unlucky.
🔊 Noise notes
Via Andrea Noale is a major thoroughfare: bus routes and heavy vehicles run all day. The hotel restaurant opens at 7am and the bar until midnight – both generate chatter and occasional music. On weekends, groups of football fans from the local stadium (Stadio Flaminio is 6km away) use this road.
Insider tips
1. Request a high floor at booking – write 'I'd like a quiet room, high floor, rear side please' in the special requests. Call 2 days before arrival to confirm. 2. The hotel has free parking (surface lot, no reservation) – useful if you're driving. If arriving by train, the 043 bus from Roma Termini stops outside. 3. The breakfast (if included) is continental with good pastries – avoid the 8-9am rush.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Novotel
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 10 Mbps); premium option €5 for 24h (up to 50 Mbps). Login via room number and surname
Single lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand; lobby has a small business corner with Italian newspapers (pay per copy)
Standard check-in 14:00–23:30; early check-in for bag drop only until room ready; late check-out until 14:00 costs €30
Free luggage storage at reception on check-in day and after checkout
Step-free entrance and one accessible room on ground floor; lift to all floors; no hearing loop or braille signage
Pay parking in Novotel's fenced private lot for €20/day; nearest public car park is Parcheggio Tiburtina (€18/day, 300 m walk); no EV chargers on site
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €4 city tax per person per night (max 10 nights)
Deposit & card hold: Pre-payment via credit card required at booking; €50 incidental hold on check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa di Nostra Signora di Czestochowa (790 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Parco Caduti di Marcinelle — 531 m · ~7 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Alimentari — 998 m · ~12 min walk
La Rustica U.I.R. — 443 m · ~6 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs (bancomat) for the best rate; avoid exchange bureaux at Termini station or tourist spots, which give poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard contactless widely accepted; American Express less so; small bars or market stalls may be cash-only.
Not expected but appreciated: round up the bill in restaurants, leave small change for taxis, and tip hotel staff a euro or two for carrying bags.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Stand at a bar counter for an espresso (caffè) or cappuccino – about €1.10–1.30; seated service can double the price.
Pizza al taglio (pizza by the slice) or a panino from a bakery – around €5–7 for a filling meal.
A pizza margherita or a plate of pasta in a trattoria – roughly €8–12 for a main course.
Pizza al taglio, supplì (rice balls) and trapizzini (stuffed pizza pockets) are common; look around Tor Bella Monaca or Centocelle markets for cheap eats.
Conad, Carrefour Express, and Coop are the main budget chains in the 00155 area.
Via Prenestina has discount retail and factory outlets; Centocelle market on Via dei Castani offers cheap clothing stalls.
A single bus/metro ticket (BIT) costs €1.50 and lasts 100 minutes; a day pass (1 day) is €7 for unlimited travel. From the airport, take the Terravision or SIT bus (about €6–8 one way) to Termini, then local transport.
Always use fee-free ATMs in bank branches; refill a reusable water bottle at public nasoni fountains; buy fresh produce and bread from local market stalls rather than minimarkets.
Good to know — Roma
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$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Roma, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Novotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Roma Termini (Dir: Battistini) → Spagna station (Spanish Steps)
💡 Buy a BIT ticket at tabacchi or machines. Validate before entering platform. Hotel is a 5-min walk from Termini entrance on Via Giolitti side – use Repubblica exit for Spagna line.
Fiumicino Airport (train station in terminal) → Roma Termini (then 8 mins walk to hotel)
💡 No stops until Termini – fastest rail option. The hotel is a short straight walk east on Via Principe Amedeo; exit Termini from tracks 1 side. Skip buying from ticket touts; use official machines or Trenitalia app.
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) → Ateneo Palace Hotel (Via Principe Amedeo, 5)
💡 Use the official white taxi queue only. Ask for a flat rate to central Rome (set by law, usually €48-€55). Avoid drivers who approach inside the terminal.
Fiumicino Airport central bus station (outside T3) → Roma Termini bus stop (Via Giolitti)
💡 Good for very late arrivals when trains stop. Less comfortable but far cheaper than taxi. Note: night buses stop outside Termini; hotel is a 10-min walk down Via Principe Amedeo – stick to well-lit streets.
About Roma
Wikipedia ↗
Rome is the capital city and most populated comune (municipality) of Italy. It is also the administrative centre of the Lazio region and of the Metropolitan City of Rome. A special comune named Roma Capitale with a population of 2.7 million in an area of 1,287.36 km2 (497.1 mi2), Rome is the third m...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Novotel?
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor at the rear of the building (facing the internal courtyard). These upper floors escape most street noise and the courtyard side is quieter than the front. The rooms are standard Novotel layout: clean, functional, with blackout curtains and minibar.
Which rooms should I avoid at Novotel?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor (above the lobby and restaurant) and any room ending in '01' or '02' as these are near the lift lobby. Also skip any room directly overlooking Via Andrea Noale (the front) – this is a busy main road into Rome’s eastern suburbs, with constant traffic from 6am to 10pm. Rooms on the 2nd floor facing the street get engine hum and occasional horns.
Is Novotel noisy?
Via Andrea Noale is a major thoroughfare: bus routes and heavy vehicles run all day. The hotel restaurant opens at 7am and the bar until midnight – both generate chatter and occasional music. On weekends, groups of football fans from the local stadium (Stadio Flaminio is 6km away) use this road.
Which rooms have the best views at Novotel?
No real view worth noting – the hotel sits on a wide suburban road with blocks of flats opposite. Best you can hope for is a glimpse of the distant Alban Hills from a high floor. The courtyard side gives a greenish view of trees and the hotel's own garden area.
What are insider tips for staying at Novotel?
1. Request a high floor at booking – write 'I'd like a quiet room, high floor, rear side please' in the special requests. Call 2 days before arrival to confirm. 2. The hotel has free parking (surface lot, no reservation) – useful if you're driving. If arriving by train, the 043 bus from Roma Termini stops outside. 3. The breakfast (if included) is continental with good pastries – avoid the 8-9am rush.
What time is check-in at Novotel?
Check-in at Novotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Novotel have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 10 Mbps); premium option €5 for 24h (up to 50 Mbps). Login via room number and surname
Is there a city or tourist tax at Novotel?
€4 city tax per person per night (max 10 nights)
Where can I eat cheaply near Novotel?
Pizza al taglio (pizza by the slice) or a panino from a bakery – around €5–7 for a filling meal.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Novotel?
A single bus/metro ticket (BIT) costs €1.50 and lasts 100 minutes; a day pass (1 day) is €7 for unlimited travel. From the airport, take the Terravision or SIT bus (about €6–8 one way) to Termini, then local transport.
When is the best time to visit Roma?
May, June, and September for warm 25–30°C days with lower rainfall and thinner crowds than July–August.
Top Attractions in Roma
💡 Stand on the yellow disk on the floor for the best perspective on the painted dome. The ceiling frescoes include a subtle 3D trick.
💡 Go between 6am and 7am for quiet photos. Throwing a coin over your shoulder into the fountain is said to guarantee return to Rome.
💡 View it from the nearby square. Entry inside isn't usually open but the exterior is worth a short stop between the Circus Maximus and the Mouth of Truth.
💡 Rent a rowboat on the lake for €6 for 30 minutes. The Bioparco zoo inside costs entry but the gardens are free.
💡 Go early to beat the crowds and haggle politely. Bring small change and watch your pockets. The market stretches along Via Portuense and Piazza Ippolito Nievo.