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The Shire Hotel

Rome · Italy

146 Via Vittorio VenetoView location

9.0/10Excellent373 Reviews
Cleanliness9.4/109.4
Service9.4/109.4
Comfort9.2/109.2
Condition9.2/109.2
Neighborhood9.2/109.2
Amenities8.8/108.8
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About The Shire Hotel

Enjoy a central Rome stay at The Shire Hotel, steps from Via Veneto and a short walk from the Spanish Steps. This hotel offers complimentary Wi-Fi and concierge services. Start your day with a buffet breakfast (7:30 AM - 10:30 AM).

The 9 individually decorated guestrooms feature minibars, LCD TVs, and private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries. Safes and desks are also provided, and housekeeping is daily. Nearby attractions include the Borghese Gallery, Piazza di Spagna, and Via del Corso. Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is the preferred airport for access.

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A stay at The Shire Hotel places you in the heart of Rome, steps from Villa Borghese and Via Veneto. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Spanish Steps and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Piazza di Spagna.

Make yourself at home in one of the 9 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Featured amenities include multilingual staff and luggage storage.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Dining services
Concierge
Non-smoking
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 11:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 5 Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 11 Maximum number of pets per room 1 Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 6.00 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 10 years of age.

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport.
    • Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
    • Contactless check-out is available.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
    • Property Registration Number IT058091A1TZI4C8AM
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Pet fee: EUR 30.00 per pet, per stay
    • Service animals are exempt from fees
    • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    German

    Russian

    English

    Italian

Nearby attractions

Via Veneto 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Villa Borghese 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Convento dei Cappuccini 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Borghese Gallery 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Piazza Barberini 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Spanish Steps 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Via del Tritone 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Via Condotti 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Palazzo Barberini 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Via del Babuino 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Via XX Settembre 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Piazza di Spagna 1 km / 0.6 mi
Chiesa di San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Via del Corso 1.1 km / 0.7 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 9
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge
  • Luggage room
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Non-smoking establishment
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  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

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Room types

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  • JUNIOR SUITE ONE BEDROOMJUNIOR SUITE • ONE BEDROOMJSU.B1

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    JUNIOR SUITE ONE BEDROOM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
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    Room code: JSU.B1

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  • Double or Twin DELUXEDouble or Twin • DELUXEDBT.DX

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    DELUXE

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    Room code: DBT.DX

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  • SUITE CITY VIEWSUITE • CITY VIEWSUI.CV

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    SUITE CITY VIEW

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    SUITE
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    CITY VIEW

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    Room code: SUI.CV

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  • JUNIOR SUITE STANDARDJUNIOR SUITE • STANDARDJSU.ST

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    STANDARD

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    Room code: JSU.ST

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE QUEEN BEDDOUBLE • DELUXE QUEEN BEDDBL.DX-QN

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    DOUBLE DELUXE QUEEN BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    DELUXE QUEEN BED

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    Room code: DBL.DX-QN

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  • SUITE LUXURYSUITE • LUXURYSUI.LX

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    SUITE LUXURY

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    SUITE
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    LUXURY

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    Room code: SUI.LX

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  • JUNIOR SUITE KING BED ONE BEDROOMJUNIOR SUITE • KING BED ONE BEDROOMJSU.B1-KG

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    JUNIOR SUITE KING BED ONE BEDROOM

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    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    JUNIOR SUITE
    View / characteristic
    KING BED ONE BEDROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: JSU.B1-KG

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Shire Hotel

9.0
Excellent
373 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.4 /10
Service
9.4 /10
Comfort
9.2 /10
Condition
9.2 /10
Neighborhood
9.2 /10
Amenities
8.8 /10
100 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
31 Jul 2026
Oliver
Staff were great, room was good, aircon was great, breakfast was ok. Region of Rome makes this place the most ideal location to stay at.
8/10
Excellent
29 Jul 2026
Olutoyin
EXCELLENT Location. Walking distance to Spanish Steps and shopping.
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jul 2026
bruce
Beautifull boutique hotel with nice breakfast and incredible location, Nadia was great to deal with
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jul 2026
Frank
Great location next to Villa Borghese Park and metro station. Can walk to Spanish Steps. Efficient air conditioning with clean room. Good breakfast.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2026
Sharon
Room was very clean and ready early. Staff were excellent and very helpful. Breakfast was so delicious and plenty of variety . It is located in very nice area and close to hop on hop off bus stop. Good tests nearby. Air conditioning was very good I and bed was very large . I highly recommend this boutique hotel
Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jun 2026
Eugenio
Great location.Hotel was very deceiving when we arrived.Entrance looked old and run down when you walk in with a very small elevator but when we went to the first floor totally different.Alexandro who was excellent checked us in and took care of us very Professional.Staff was very friendly.Alexandro took us to our suite and blew us away.Room was big and clean.The view out the windows were amazing.Great air conditioning after a long hot day.Breakfast was excellent.Big king bed very Comfortable.I would stay here again.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 Jun 2026
Timothy
Beautiful street and convenient location. The room was spacious and had charm. We were lucky to have the only balcony suite. I found the shower had a bit of mold on the tiles and the carpet a bit dingy but the rest was very clean and nicely cared for.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 May 2026
Eranga
Great boutique hotel close to most places 15 mins walk to Spanish steps etc. amazing staff. Nadia helped us with all our queries and went out of her way to help other guests too. Good breakfast with nice choices. Thank you.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 May 2026
Martha
The staff, Giulia, Alessandro and Maria Luisa were absolutely amazing. They helped my husband and I with all kind of services that we needed.
The room was incredible very clean with a fantastic view to the mura Aureliana. Room 101.
The breakfast was very good.
The hotel has an elevator.
Location of hotel is great right on via Venetto close to taxi stations, restaurants an metro.
I highly recommend you stay at this hotel.
10/10
Exceptional
08 May 2026
Stéphane
Hôtel charmant et bien situé. Personnel sympathique et attentionné. Petit déjeuner simple mais bon. Quartier calme et agréable
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 May 2026
Manuel
I was happy ovo
10/10
Exceptional
27 Mar 2026
Tina
Lovely hotel with really friendly, helpful staff.
We would stay again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Mar 2026
MARY
Great location! Very friendly and helpful staff. Lovely rooms
10/10
Exceptional
10 Mar 2026
david
excellent location, only a 30 minute trek (downhill) towards St Peters Square. Trevi round the corner but far enough away for tourist traffic not to be an issue.
room, staff & breakfast buffet was excellent, i couldn't sing their praises high enough. Excellent shower!
Maybe a little out of the way for authentic Italian eateries, but the discovery is everything right? Thoroughly enjoyed the stay, will definitely be back
Self
8/10
Excellent
06 Mar 2026
Laura N
Loved the cleanliness, staff, breakfast and location. Shower issues but they fixed it well.
10/10
Exceptional
05 Mar 2026
Cheryl
Lovely hotel in great location. Metro situated 5 mins walk away.
Staff were very attentive and helped us with transport and general enquiries on Rome.
Loved the hotel small but fab.
Thank you For a super stay.
Julia and Nadine on reception were lovely and so helpful. :))
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
02 Mar 2026
Jannelle Amalin Priego
Nice place in a perfect area. Nice breakfast and great attention.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jan 2026
Monica
Hotel was excellent and the staff was incredible
I will definitely recommend this place to everyone who wants to visit Rome
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jan 2026
Aubrie
The hotel was very cute, clean, and comfortable
10/10
Exceptional
24 Dec 2025
Beverley
The room was absolutely spotless. The facilities were fantastic - we were in a beautiful room with views of the Borghese walls - perfect location and lovely street outside. The staff were really friendly and helpful. The breakfast was a lovely buffet mix - breakfast cereals, fruit, cakes and fruit tart, sandwiches, bread rolls of various types, sliced bread for toast, butter, spreads and jams, sliced meats and cheeses as well as nuts, biscuits and bruschetta - really good coffee machine and hot chocolate - fabulous choice offered.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
02 Dec 2025
Brett
It was okay
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Dec 2025
Eugene
Yes
10/10
Exceptional
22 Oct 2025
Patricia
Staff was amazing and helpful, the hotel is nicely decorated and kept clean daily. We received a bottle of water every day in the room and fresh fruit as well as a bottle of wine on our arrival. The area is very nice and safe with a lot of restaurants to choose from and was able to walk to all major attractions, would definently stay here again.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
15 Oct 2025
Michelle
The only complaint was the lady at the front desk. She was rude throughout and at the end of the trip I had a lot of bags and she didn’t even offer to help hold the door open.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Oct 2025
Martha
The hotel is cute and has a nice ubicación, can walk Via Vittorio easy, lots of restaurants around and bus and taxis. El hotel give you breakfast included and was very good. The staff very nice and helpful. It’s a really good option.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Oct 2025
John
We had a wonderful stay at The Shire. It is a small boutique hotel. When you first arrive it can be a bit confusing. They do not have a obvious front to the hotel. Just a small sign on the side of the door next to Harry's Restaurant. If you arrive after hours press the button to be let in. Take the lift to the 1st froor.

We had the large suite in the corner above Harry's. It was very comfortable. It could use a few more pieces of seating furniture in the bedroom and luggage stands, but that is minor. The staff was friendly and very helpful. The breakfast was comparable to most European breakfasts.

I would definitely stay there again the next time I'm in Rome.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Oct 2025
Danko
small rooms but plenty of storage to make it work
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Sep 2025
JOANN
Small rooms, but modern and updated. I wish they had a luggage rack. That’s probably my only complaint - as you get older, you kinda don’t want to bend down on the floor to unpack . They also have a lift / elevator so that was helpful !!! it is very small so there will be climbing the steps to get the second floor, which is where all the rooms are located and the breakfast was a typical European continental. (Many of the old hotels do not have lifts .) I don’t think this hotel has been here very long as most Everything looked pretty new -very safe location as well. It’s actually a more expensive part of town and several of the tour guide and other locals commented as such. That’s not why I booked it, but I did book it based on other people’s recommendations regarding how safe it was and now I know why. La bruschetta is a very casual restaurant nearby on one of the side streets and it was very good. We ate there several times super casual and quite inexpensive.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Sep 2025
Jose
We generally like this hotel, we like the staff and the location.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Sep 2025
James
Very nice, clean, modern and tidy. Great hotel for a great trip to Rome!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Sep 2025
Bojan
We liked pretty much everything about our stay. The room was clean, AC worked well, the free breakfast was quite good and the front desk staff were friendly and helpful. In the evening the area around hotel was quiet and we always felt safe.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
17 Sep 2025
Gary
The only issue we had was the AC would not cool the room and the elevators are very tiny
8/10
Excellent
08 Jun 2025
Stanley
It’s a great location to stay in!

Walkable distance to all the spots you want to visit and close to bus stops if you’re traveling a little bit further out.

Very clean and relaxing room.


5 min taxi ride to the terminal.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 May 2025
JAMES
Fantastic location. Unique hotel right above famous Harry’s bar. The only tip I would give the management is to make sure your room safes are permanently fixed to something - ours was not and could easily have been picked up and removed.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 May 2025
Verified traveler
We loved our stay at The Shire hotel. We were able to walk to a lot of sights easily. Our room and bed was comfortable and clean.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 May 2025
Jules
Very convenient location and central to all areas we were wanting to see. Very friendly and helpful staff that provided fabulous guidance to restaurants and areas to visit.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Apr 2025
Jennie
The Shire was a wonderful boutique hotel in a convenient area of Rome. It was charming and hospitable and our room was everything we expected and more. It was hip and comfortable. The staff was warm and welcoming. We would definitely stay here again!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Mar 2025
Joseph
Very good
10/10
Exceptional
18 Mar 2025
Laurie

The Shire is a great deal!

Amazing location and view of Borghese Gardens and Roman wall from our room. Lots of light and very spacious and clean room. Staff was helpful and breakfast was good. Excellent value for hotel in Rome. Will stay here again. Only hallenge was the lock on entry door at night. Our key card never worked.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
17 Mar 2025
Lynn
I was unable to sleep as there was extremely loud noise from the bar and streets below. In addition, the room as too hot and the staff was unwilling to help us make the room cooler. The hangers in the closet could only be reached if guests are well over 6’ tall. There was no makeup or other mirror available for such. The room was tastefully-designed, spacious and essentials such as the bed and bath were good. The service and hospitality were not commensurate with the price.
10/10
Exceptional
24 Nov 2024
consuelo
Love the hotel, it is very nice, elegant and quiet, the bed was super comfortable, the breakfast was very good and the staff was super friendly,
We highly recommend this hotel, next time in Rome we will stay here.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 Oct 2024
Ewa
Overall property was ok.
Room clean well maintained only a bit too small. Only one side of the bed had night stand no place to charge phone or put anything from another side of the bed. ?!
Stuff very friendly helpful but a little issue with front door opening at first. Ok after few attempts.
Breakfast served on cold side sandwiches with broiled eggs warm only. It could be more choices such as scrambled or egg whites.
Just a suggestions.
Thank you.
10/10
Exceptional
08 Oct 2024
Robert
Wonderful staff!
10/10
Exceptional
30 Sep 2024
Donna
Very friendly and accommodating staff.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Sep 2024
Beverly
This small boutique hotel is hard to find, but it is worth the effort. The surrounding neighborhood is super charming. It is right across from the Borghese Area and close walking distance to Trevi and Spanish Steps. The staff was very helpful, they helped to book transport to our port and allowed us to store luggage while we we did some sightseeing before departure.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
22 Sep 2024
Linda
Had a wonderful stay at The Shire Hotel. Great safe location. Staff was friendly and helpful. Stayed in the Luxury King corner suite. Room was beautiful. Breakfast had a large variety Only recommendation is bring ear plugs. Harry’s Bar is below and every evening until approx 1 am they have live music
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
20 Sep 2024
kion
No Iron !
8/10
Excellent
17 Sep 2024
Duncan
Very friendly staff. Nice property
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
16 Sep 2024
Kelly
Nice room and good location.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
14 Sep 2024
Natalie
Staff was very friendly and always helpful.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Sep 2024
Justin
Everything was great from start to finish! Staff were friendly and attentive. Hotel is in a great location to get around easily.
4/10
Poor
11 Sep 2024
Constantine
Not an hotel - no concierge your are on your own upon arrival.
The rooms need a good coat of paint and mattress is not confortable.
Breakfast is just ok.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Sep 2024
Matthew
Very handy location. Service was very friendly and helpful. Would recommend highly for a short stay
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Sep 2024
Angela
An affordable small hotel in a nice area of Rome, having a one night stay following a cruise vacation. The staff member was friendly and very helpful on our arrival and upgraded us to a balcony room foc which was a nice surprise. The room was nice with a comfortable bed and good air conditioning which was needed in 42c temperatures! My only tiny issue was the bathroom tiles could do with a grout refresh but other than that we enjoyed our stay at The Shire Hotel 😊
Partner
2/10
Poor
03 Sep 2024
Constantine
This is not an Hotel! It’s in an office building and when you arrive your on your own no help with luggage’s. The room needs to be refreshed a lot of marks on walls.
The worst is that my husband woke up with bed bugs bite on the morning of departure.
The breakfast is just ok and the breakfast room temperature was hot.
One employee was exceptional Madelana can’t thank her enough!!!! She was extremely helpful!!!!
I do not recommend this hotel.
10/10
Exceptional
02 Sep 2024
Janet
All the staff from checking in to our room to departure were amazing, supper friendly, helpful and nothing was too much trouble.
The hotel was very clean. Our room was like a suit and we had an unexpected complimentary bottle of Prosecco on arrival ( nice touch) and the complimentarys kept coming with fresh fruit the next day. Would highly recommend a stay here.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
20 Aug 2024
Amber

Hidden gem!

Beautifully decorated small boutique hotel! In a great location to see Trevi fountain and Spanish steps! Breakfast was lovely and staff were happy to help. Only downside is we could hear the chatting at reception through the door, but it did quieten at night.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
06 Aug 2024
Verified traveler

perfect place to stay

good location, comfortable room, very friendly and helpful staff.
8/10
Excellent
06 Aug 2024
Karla
The Properly is not as nice as they make it seem as promoted.
2/10
Poor
06 Aug 2024
michelle

Sweat box

Horrible
It was 100 degrees in the room. They only give you one key card which you have to insert into a panel
To turn on electricity. So when you leave all power turns off. I usually leave chargers plugged in when going out and was unable to do that. Also it turns off the AC and it never got cool. I would have suffocated if not for my travel fan.
The hotel is also hard to find as they only have a tiny sign that is easily missed. I had to ask a server at the restaurant next door where it was.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
02 Aug 2024
Rhonda-Lynne
The staff is what makes this hotel special. They make you feel welcome and are very helpful. A little far from some attractions but walkable.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jul 2024
Daniel

Great Boutique Hote8

Very friendly and helpful staff.
Good location.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jul 2024
Kimberly
Very cute spot with a good walking distance to everything in the city.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jul 2024
Rhonda-Lynne
The Shire was in a fairly good position, where it was walkable to most areas, within about 40 minutes. The room was quiet at night and close to all restaurants. The room was small, but clean. Some upgrades, but still pretty basic. The staff was helpful and friendly.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jul 2024
Sarah
The shire hotel was so wonderful! It was quiet and quaint. The staff was kind and communicated clearly. The room was very nice and decorated beautifully! The bed was very comfy, 10/10!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jul 2024
janet
The Shire hotel is within walking distance to so many attractions in Rome. We never had to use a taxi until we went to the airport. The desk staff are so very helpful with dinner ideas in the area for authentic Italian cuisine. Maria Louisa also arranged our transportation from the cruise terminal and to the airport. Excellent service!
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jul 2024
Ana
All of the staff were fantastic! The location was easily walkable from the train station and there were many dining options around. I will definitely stay here again the next time I’m in Rome!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jun 2024
Antonio
Cute boutique venue that is very closewalkingdistance to most Rome attractions
8/10
Excellent
22 Jun 2024
Scott
Very helpful staff. Clean and comfortable.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
16 Jun 2024
stephanie
These are hotel rooms on floor of a building. The rest of this block and area are huge hotels. The rooms are a decent size. The AC is fussy but usually works. Strong WiFi and hard beds.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jun 2024
Chris
Great little hotel surrounded by some of Romes best hotels. A little hidden gem. Great simple breakfast ain a lovely setting. We could literally look at part of the Aurelian Wall out of our window.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jun 2024
Verified traveler
Room was clean
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jun 2024
DAVID

Close to perfect

I cannot give high enough reviews. It was clean, staff was extremely accommodating, great area, very nice large park nearby, train station not that far away, and breakfast was AMAZING! If I ever come back this is definitely the place I’d stay.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 May 2024
Trevor

Cute and Friendly

Very cute and clean hotel. All the staff were amazing and friendly.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 May 2024
John
We enjoyed our stay at the Shire Hotel. We informed them that our flight was going to arrive late so they were flexible and made sure that a member of the staff was present to wait for our arrival. The hotel is in a great location that is close to restaurants and within walking distance of the metro. Although it is very on top of a bar, our room was quiet. The complimentary breakfast is also convenient.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
03 May 2024
Kathy

An ok choice but not next time

We stayed here for 4 nights and the room fan/AC worked ok the 1st 2 nights although they actually dont turn on the actual AC until later in the month just the blower fan works. By the 3rd night the fan blower would not even blow and all rooms were this way. It made it very stuff and warm in the rooms. Our TV also did not work. We told the staff and they contacted maintenance but they did not come to fix it.
To open the window it was too noisy at night to keep it open.

The hotel has just 9 rooms with no outside areas to sit once the breakfast hours are done. Breakfast was fine. Mostly continental type but with hard boiled eggs, cheeses and salami.

The staff though was very nice and helpful. There is only 1 person for the front desk and for the breakfast area meaning its the same person. But all the ladies on the shifts did a great job.

The hotel is up above a restaurant so the reception area is a floor up and the entrance to the hotel is a little hard to find at 1st but there is an elevator.

Area was easy for walking and near lots of stores and restaurants. To walk to the Coloseum its a 40 minute walk, Trevi Fountain, etc would take about 25 mins.
Taxis are easy to get.

It was a nice boutique hotel but I'd prefer to stsy elsewhere next time.
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
28 Apr 2024
elizabeth
Great location- close to Villa Borghese. Quiet. The staff was helpful and friendly. The bathroom needs \"reconfiguring\". There are no shower walls nor a curtain so water goes everywhere when you shower, anything you place by the sink falls because the ledge is slanted. There was mold in the shower and the toilet seat was broken. There was a lamp on only one bedside. The breakfast was not very appealing but the dining room was decorated nicely. Overall the area was very nice but not impressed with the hotel.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Apr 2024
Kirsty
I booked this hotel quite last minute but was swayed by the modern looking facilities. It’s a lovely boutique hotel with only 9 rooms so feels really personal and quiet. Although situated above a bar, we never heard any outside noise nor did we hear anything from other guests.
We stayed for 3 nights and found the staff were super approachable, kind and friendly. The location is great and close to lots of bars and restaurants, whilst still being walkable to main sites, but far enough to be away from big crowds. It’s not too far from a metro, which has great links to the airport.
Our room was impeccably cleaned daily and was nothing short of ideal! Breakfast had great choices and was a great start to a busy day including things such as pastries, cold meats and cereals.
We would definitely recommend this hotel and would return whenever in Rome!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Apr 2024
Giuseppe
Receptionists were very friendly, helpful and talkative. The morning breakfasts were great and there were many options also a great coffee machine that made a number of different types of coffee at the touch of a button. The bed was also very comfortable. All in all a great hotel and a freat comfortable stay in Rome.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Apr 2024
Oleksandr
Lovely place,
Staff is super nice & friendly.
We arrived 2:30am, all ready, meet & great & set.
Room is big, nice setup, great view, clean, tidy, breakfast was good...
Can walk to major attractions.
3min to hop on-off bus stop.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Apr 2024
Mireya
Upon our arrival my friends and I were greeted with great hospitality thanks to the lovely receptionist who helped us out! The rooms are clean, with ample space and the shower is fabulous. The location is superb with just a 5 minute walk to the gardens. If you’re thinking of staying here, look no further, you’ll encounter great service and clean and modern facilities.
10/10
Exceptional
29 Mar 2024
Garrett
Excellent hotel in Rome. Totally walkable to sights like the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Pantheon and Villa Borghese. Close to public transit as well. Quiet, clean with a friendly and helpful staff.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Mar 2024
Kam
A quaint hotel, close to all attractions, shopping and many restaurants. The staff were so friendly and helpful. The room was spacious and very clean.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Mar 2024
Tim

Nice hotel in a great location

Nice clean small hotel. Good breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Feb 2024
Kevin

Lovely small boutique hotel.

Fantastic boutique hotel, staff were very professional and friendly, and could not do enough to help you.Room was big, and very clean. The breakfast was superb, small hotel , which was very quiet. Would definitely recommend this, hidden gem next to Harrys bar.
Partner
4/10
Poor
11 Dec 2023
MONICA
The main entrance doesn’t look like a 3 stars hotel. The hotel doesn’t even offer free water as courtesy. There’s nothing special about this hotel.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Nov 2023
Verified traveler

A Great Stay

Great hotel with friendly staff! My train arrived very late in the evening, and The Shire made sure to have a staff member there to check me in. The staff also helped me arrange transport to the airport when I had to check out very early in the morning.
10/10
Exceptional
08 Oct 2023
Christine
Room was beautiful, breakfast was convenient and easy. Property was clean and quaint. Would have liked access to an iron but other than that small thing it was a lovely place to stay. We would stay here again! Thank you!
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
23 Sep 2023
Douglas R
The service was ok. The state of the the room was not great, it had a very bad smell and needed a good clean. The walls were all marked, the carpet was filthy as was the chair. The bathroom had a very bad smell, the shower was mouldy, the towels were like rags and needed to be thrown out and just generally needed a good clean. Overall it was just disappointing and I would not recommend to stay here.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Sep 2023
Mauricio
We loved it
10/10
Exceptional
19 Sep 2023
Carla
Nice spacious rooms, not too far from a few sight seeing.
Breakfast could have had a few better options, but overall was good
8/10
Excellent
18 Sep 2023
Nadia
Great stay in a beautiful part of Rome!
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jul 2023
Rosemary
Cute place
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
20 Jul 2023
Jennifer
Absolute worst experience I have ever had with a hotel. When I arrived late at night, there was a leak in the AC and it was dripping on the floor. Since it was late, nobody could come to fix it until the next day. Between the smell and the noise, I could not sleep. I had to move down the street and pay for another hotel, which I informed the Shire about. I stayed at the Shire the second night. I was nothing but nice and understanding, and I did not make a fuss. However, I have reached out 3 times regarding a refund for the first night, or any sort of compensation, and I have not heard back. I have tried through Expedia, and they informed me the Shire refuses to give me a refund. Extremely frustrating and rude staff. I would like a response at the absolute minimum. No apology or anything. Avoid at all costs.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 Jul 2023
Nancy
Overall, I’m satisfied with everything.
Just wish that the sink could drain down the water faster and the bathroom offered more space to put your belongings.
The hotel has the access to the elevator so it’s convenient to take your heavy luggages to the hotel. AC works great both in the lobby and in the room for the hot summer in Rome.
4/10
Poor
03 Jun 2023
Stephanie
Positive: breakfast, clean room.
Negative: air condition broken and given a small stand one.TV was broken. Be aware that it is on the second floor of a commercial building. Desk staff is not there 24/7. Noise with bar down stair. Small elevator. Not really a hotel feel.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 May 2023
William
Very nice small hotel with excellent service.
10/10
Exceptional
21 May 2023
Candice
We absolutely loved our stay here. The staff were amazing and so helpful. The room was large and clean. The area was perfect and you could walk to many different key sites. They provided some recommendations for dining within walking distance and which were amazing! The complimentary breakfast was so nice. We had a small issue with our bill which they were able to fix immediately. The staff offered to arrange transportation for us from the port and to the airport at a very reasonable price. The hotel is above a well known restaurant and bar, it can be a little noisy later in the evening with the windows open, but with closed windows it is soundproof and very quiet. Would recommend to anyone and stay there again if we return to Rome.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 May 2023
dale

Nice

Corner suite was spacious. Breakfast a little weak. Excellent location
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Apr 2023
Michael

A Great Spot

The Shire was a great place to stay for a few days in Rome. Right next to the Borghese Gardens and nicely located at the top of Via Veneto. The room was bright and beautifully appointed, the staff were friendly and the breakfast was varied and delicious. What a great find!
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