Hotel Capo d'Africa
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Lonely Planet review
A short walk up from the Colosseum, this is a chic but refreshingly unpretentious hotel. The look is modern - an eye-catching ensemble of neutral backgrounds, colourful furniture and bold artwork - and rooms are spacious and sunny. There's a charming terrace, a small gym, disabled access and attentive staff.
It's a little way off the beaten tourist track, but the Capo d'Africa is well worth tracking down. It must be one of the capital's best-looking hotels. The entrance, guarded by two towering palm trees, is set in a formal 19th-century façade, and inside, the lobby is a salad of sunlight, purples, browns and maroons. Rooms are stylish, featuring blanched wood decor and crimson leather armchairs and sofas. They vary in size - in a former life they were all classrooms - but by Roman standards are big. Throughout, great care has been taken to incorporate comfort into the grand design, so while beds have polished-wood headpieces they are firm with top quality linen. Bathrooms sport grey marble sinks and soft, fluffy towels. Service is top-notch and the location is quiet. The 2nd floor is completely non-smoking.
Services & facilities
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Parking
- Valet parking
- Parking garage
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Housekeeping
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
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Recreation
- Fitness facilities
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Outdoor space
- Patio
- Rooftop terrace
- Barbecue grill(s)
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Guest services
- Express check-in
- 24-hour front desk
- Tour assistance
- Express check-out
- Multilingual staff
- Room service (limited hours)
- Porter/bellhop
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Restaurant/Café
- Snack bar/deli
- Coffee shop or café
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Cards accepted
- Visa
- Mastercard
- Diners club
- American express
- Jcb international
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- Bar/lounge
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Transport/transfers
- Limo or town car service available
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Luggage storage
- Luggage storage
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
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Concierge
- Concierge desk
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Accessibility
- Elevator/lift
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Pets
- Pets not allowed
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Air Conditioning
- Air-conditioned public areas
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Bureau de Change/ATM
- Currency exchange
Description
Location. Hotel Capo d'Africa is located in Rome's Rome City Centre neighborhood, close to Basilica di San Clemente, Colosseum, and Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano. Nearby points of interest also include Arch of Constantine and Baths of Caracalla.
Hotel Features. Dining options at Hotel Capo d'Africa include a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is open for drinks. Room service is available during limited hours. Recreational amenities include a fitness facility. This 4-star property has a business center and offers a meeting/conference room, limo/town car service, and audiovisual equipment. Wireless and wired high-speed Internet access is available in public areas (surcharges apply). This Rome property has event space consisting of banquet facilities and exhibit space. Wedding services, translation services, and tour assistance are available. Guest parking is available for a surcharge. Additional property amenities include a rooftop terrace, a concierge desk, and barbecue grills.
Guestrooms. 65 air-conditioned guestrooms at Hotel Capo d'Africa feature minibars and safes. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, bidets, makeup/shaving mirrors, and designer toiletries. Wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. In addition to desks and complimentary newspapers, guestrooms offer multi-line phones with voice mail. Televisions have TV Internet access (surcharge) and pay movies. Also included are windows that open and bathrobes. Guests may request hypo-allergenic bedding and wake-up calls. A nightly turndown service is offered and housekeeping is available daily.