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"D.O.M. The D.O.M., which opened in late 2013, is a five-star boutique hotel in the heart of Rome ’s historic center. Originally built as a 17 th -century noble palace, the property was subsequently converted into a monastery, then Ministry of Justice offices. Its current design, which blends architectural elements from its previous uses, was entrusted to architect Antonio Girardi, who has seamlessly married Renaissance reverence and modern design. Thanks to the previous ecclesiastical incarnation, rooms are intimate and many have low ceilings. Dark gray and brown hues mingle with velveteen, brick, and wood, creating a cavernous feel in the ground-floor common areas, which contrast with the bright and open rooftop terrace and its views over Rome’s Renaissance quarter and across the river to Trastevere . On the ground floor, a small reception area precedes the hotel bar and restaurant, as well as a small enclosed terrace."

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"D.O.M. The D.O.M., which opened in late 2013, is a five-star boutique hotel in the heart of Rome ’s historic center. Originally built as a 17 th -century noble palace, the property was subsequently converted into a monastery, then Ministry of Justice offices. Its current design, which blends architectural elements from its previous uses, was entrusted to architect Antonio Girardi, who has seamlessly married Renaissance reverence and modern design. Thanks to the previous ecclesiastical incarnation, rooms are intimate and many have low ceilings. Dark gray and brown hues mingle with velveteen, brick, and wood, creating a cavernous feel in the ground-floor common areas, which contrast with the bright and open rooftop terrace and its views over Rome’s Renaissance quarter and across the river to Trastevere . On the ground floor, a small reception area precedes the hotel bar and restaurant, as well as a small enclosed terrace."

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Seth M

Google

Absolutely pleasant stay with no issues. The hotel is on a quiet street, right across from the anti terrorism police station!||Breakfast was a nice spread in the morning. Rooms are standard size for Europe, and bathrooms are quite nice and modern. Front desk was always nice. We needed an iron one day, and they were quick to get us one. ||No complaints about this hotel.

Explorer01246421337

Google

well located. walking distance to many locations. hotel room nice but quite small. great bed and pillows. rooftop bar was nice space but never open during my 3 day stay. dining area nice but very limited hours of operation and severely understaffed. reception crew was excellent and very accommodating. bar space was nice but severely understaffed and largely unattended. very difficult to get a beverage. when staff did show up they were almost surly. like rude.

Jeffrey Rohrlick

Google

Potential guests beware: This hotel is in a narrow alleyway directly across from a government anti-mafia building. There were police with machine guns directly outside the hotel's front door. Inside wasn't much better. The hotel was tiny and dark. The hallways smelled badly. The rooms look nice on the website, but the furniture is cheap and uncomfortable. The nightstand was stained. The paint was chipped and peeling (and had turned yellow) and the bathroom was dark and unattractive. There were several holes in the wall. The manager argued the building was historic. We have stayed in plenty of historic hotels around the world. They were well-maintained and attractive; this one was not. Though the manager was combative and refused to provide a refund for our two-night stay, we chose to leave immediately. Worst hotel experience we've had in many years of traveling to Italy.

Barry J

Google

My wife and I spent 3 nights here at the end of July 2024. The room is not huge (not enough space for a desk), but that is really my only complaint. Rome is a big city but I think that this hotel is located nicely by some big sites as well as Trastevere which is a funky neighborhood which was fun at night. I would definitely stay here again.

Earl Webster III

Google

I've stayed at DOM Hotel twice now. The hotel itself is beautiful, the staff is extremely helpful and polite, and it is within easy walking distance of many attractions. Only thing I would note is don't leave your bags outside for any reason at all. The Anti-Mafia guys don't like that one bit.

Michel Lechaim

Google

Nice little hotel in a central, pleasant location. But that's about it when it comes to positive aspects. The backlog of renovations is clearly visible, and the once successful interior design is now worn out and shabby. Right outside our room was a construction site that caused deafening noise from 7 a.m. onwards. The hotel apologised, saying it had only been informed of the construction three days before our stay. Anyone watching the video will realise that this construction site has been there for at least three months! You can skip the breakfast – the staff were unable to bring a hot coffee. Three attempts, and each time the coffee was cold or barely lukewarm. The waitress became rude and impolite, and even after half an hour, the boiled eggs still hadn't arrived. Tip: better to walk 30 metres around the corner to Café ai Bianchi Vecchi. Overall, a disappointment – I wouldn’t book this hotel again, especially considering its regular rate of €1000 per night. At least they offered us a free transfer to the airport (€55).

Justine V

Google

We had a couple of rooms: suite and deluxe, all were snug but had plenty of charm. ||The beds were really big and very comfortable and we all slept well. (It’s on a quiet street with a police station opposite which was really busy while we were there.)||Service was positive with the exception of us experiencing polar opposite breakfast experiences: one family were treated like kings and the others ignored - bizarre!||We chose not to eat there and we also didn’t use the terrace but I’m sure it’s a beautiful as the rest of the hotel….

Samuel L

Google

We were in Rome for a couple of nights and found the Dom Hotel through Mr & Mrs Smith.||It is tucked away on a back street, opposite the counter-terrorism offices so very secure. As quiet an area as I suspect you can find in Rome too.||The hotel is a boutique, so not huge, although it does have a bar, restaurant and rooftop. The staff were super friendly and helpful.||We had booked a junior suite, largely because no other choices were available and we had two big suitcases and other bags with us, and the room was certainly spacious. It was modern in design, with a low bed, but very comfortable to sleep on.||The bathroom area was very spacious, and the rain forest shower was of reasonable strength - all with Acqua di Parma toiletries.||If I had one criticism, it would be that for all the space in the room and bathroom, it is not well optimised as there is nowhere to really rest items on - either for toiletries, or a dressing table area, which was a little frustrating. I think having two bathroom sinks but nowhere to put a washbag is not really logical. Likewise having two towel rails and a seat in the bathroom but nowhere for ladies to sit and do their make up against a well lit mirror is also a little peculiar.||I would recommend for a short stay, and the staff were excellent, but if I was the owner of the hotel I would rethink the room layout a little as that is what is stopping me from giving it 5 stars.

Seth M

Google

Absolutely pleasant stay with no issues. The hotel is on a quiet street, right across from the anti terrorism police station!||Breakfast was a nice spread in the morning. Rooms are standard size for Europe, and bathrooms are quite nice and modern. Front desk was always nice. We needed an iron one day, and they were quick to get us one. ||No complaints about this hotel.

Explorer01246421337

Google

well located. walking distance to many locations. hotel room nice but quite small. great bed and pillows. rooftop bar was nice space but never open during my 3 day stay. dining area nice but very limited hours of operation and severely understaffed. reception crew was excellent and very accommodating. bar space was nice but severely understaffed and largely unattended. very difficult to get a beverage. when staff did show up they were almost surly. like rude.

Jeffrey Rohrlick

Google

Potential guests beware: This hotel is in a narrow alleyway directly across from a government anti-mafia building. There were police with machine guns directly outside the hotel's front door. Inside wasn't much better. The hotel was tiny and dark. The hallways smelled badly. The rooms look nice on the website, but the furniture is cheap and uncomfortable. The nightstand was stained. The paint was chipped and peeling (and had turned yellow) and the bathroom was dark and unattractive. There were several holes in the wall. The manager argued the building was historic. We have stayed in plenty of historic hotels around the world. They were well-maintained and attractive; this one was not. Though the manager was combative and refused to provide a refund for our two-night stay, we chose to leave immediately. Worst hotel experience we've had in many years of traveling to Italy.

Barry J

Google

My wife and I spent 3 nights here at the end of July 2024. The room is not huge (not enough space for a desk), but that is really my only complaint. Rome is a big city but I think that this hotel is located nicely by some big sites as well as Trastevere which is a funky neighborhood which was fun at night. I would definitely stay here again.

Earl Webster III

Google

I've stayed at DOM Hotel twice now. The hotel itself is beautiful, the staff is extremely helpful and polite, and it is within easy walking distance of many attractions. Only thing I would note is don't leave your bags outside for any reason at all. The Anti-Mafia guys don't like that one bit.

Michel Lechaim

Google

Nice little hotel in a central, pleasant location. But that's about it when it comes to positive aspects. The backlog of renovations is clearly visible, and the once successful interior design is now worn out and shabby. Right outside our room was a construction site that caused deafening noise from 7 a.m. onwards. The hotel apologised, saying it had only been informed of the construction three days before our stay. Anyone watching the video will realise that this construction site has been there for at least three months! You can skip the breakfast – the staff were unable to bring a hot coffee. Three attempts, and each time the coffee was cold or barely lukewarm. The waitress became rude and impolite, and even after half an hour, the boiled eggs still hadn't arrived. Tip: better to walk 30 metres around the corner to Café ai Bianchi Vecchi. Overall, a disappointment – I wouldn’t book this hotel again, especially considering its regular rate of €1000 per night. At least they offered us a free transfer to the airport (€55).

Justine V

Google

We had a couple of rooms: suite and deluxe, all were snug but had plenty of charm. ||The beds were really big and very comfortable and we all slept well. (It’s on a quiet street with a police station opposite which was really busy while we were there.)||Service was positive with the exception of us experiencing polar opposite breakfast experiences: one family were treated like kings and the others ignored - bizarre!||We chose not to eat there and we also didn’t use the terrace but I’m sure it’s a beautiful as the rest of the hotel….

Samuel L

Google

We were in Rome for a couple of nights and found the Dom Hotel through Mr & Mrs Smith.||It is tucked away on a back street, opposite the counter-terrorism offices so very secure. As quiet an area as I suspect you can find in Rome too.||The hotel is a boutique, so not huge, although it does have a bar, restaurant and rooftop. The staff were super friendly and helpful.||We had booked a junior suite, largely because no other choices were available and we had two big suitcases and other bags with us, and the room was certainly spacious. It was modern in design, with a low bed, but very comfortable to sleep on.||The bathroom area was very spacious, and the rain forest shower was of reasonable strength - all with Acqua di Parma toiletries.||If I had one criticism, it would be that for all the space in the room and bathroom, it is not well optimised as there is nowhere to really rest items on - either for toiletries, or a dressing table area, which was a little frustrating. I think having two bathroom sinks but nowhere to put a washbag is not really logical. Likewise having two towel rails and a seat in the bathroom but nowhere for ladies to sit and do their make up against a well lit mirror is also a little peculiar.||I would recommend for a short stay, and the staff were excellent, but if I was the owner of the hotel I would rethink the room layout a little as that is what is stopping me from giving it 5 stars.

Vincr B.

Yelp

Well, first and foremost let me just say I did not have the opportunity to stay at this hotel. As a result of a cancellation issue with Travelocity, my troubles were interrupted. After canceling my original dates with Travelocity for Dom hotel Roma I later found out that it was not done correctly. As a result Dom hotel went ahead and charged my credit card. Despite the request for a refund and explanation of the situation the hotel refused to refund our account. This placing us in a severe hardship and despite explanation after explanation management of the hotel has not refunded our funds. Very upset and disappointed in such a well-known establishment.

Valerie N.

Yelp

What a pleasant surprise! We stayed right down the street at the Hotel Indigo and noticed the sign for the Achilli bar while walking to dinner one night. To be fair, I first noticed the champagne sign, and then noticed the bar. The Achilli bar is a super cozy, trendy space with velvet couches and stools and amazing wildlife photography. We were the only ones at the bar on a Thursday night after 10pm and felt so lucky to have such delicious cocktails from Luca. We were warmly welcomed and offered an extensive cocktail list. I wanted a white wine, and Luca suggested a delicious one: Bric Amel from Langhe, marchesi in Barolo. Simply stunning and I will forever search for it. Hubby ordered an old fashioned, which Luca made with extreme care. Luca is a true barman, intent on perfecting his craft to offer his patrons the very best. Hubby proclaimed it the best old fashioned he had ever had; I think it was the ripeness of the Italian orange that made it so special. From there, as they specialize in sparkling wine, I wanted my fave, a kir royale. Luca apologizes - no creme de cassis - but I suggest using Chambord instead. Luca uses ice in the wine glass, which is a first I've seen for a kir. With the same great care, he mixes my kir and it results in the best kir royale I've ever had, even in Paris. We felt so lucky to find this quiet gem tucked away on the Via Giulia. Luca was fascinating to talk to and he loved swapping stories with us regarding bourbon and the moonshine they have on offer from my Tennessee homeland (note: he swore he only uses it to "dazzle" a cocktail - just a drop or two!). When we return to Rome, we will ensure we spend every evening getting a nightcap at Achilli!!!!

Chris S.

Yelp

After learning that I Sofà was completely booked, we walked down the street wishing we could find another rooftop place for dinner, not just drinks. Lo and behold, one block away, we found Achilli at the top of the Dom. What a great place! The service was excellent, it was not crowded, the rooftop atmosphere was cozy and rustic but beautiful. The food was very good- we had the canelloni Ragu and the shrimp ravioli. Portions were not too big and not too small. Great pairing of wine. I reserve my five star for views of famous buildings and huge platters of homemade gnocchi, but this came close!

Simon J.

Yelp

This hotel is a treasure. It is beautifully appointed and in one if the nicest parts of Rome. The Rooms are comfortable and the services all function immaculately. The staff are delightful. I look forward to being able to stay again

Natalie R.

Yelp

Spent one night here with my family. The place is so beautiful and has really cool decor. Sort of on the pricey side. But your paying for what it's worth. We will defiantly return.

Emily E.

Yelp

I am in awe of this hotel. Beautifully appointed, excellent location, wonderful and chic rooftop bar, and thoughtful accommodations to meet each detail a traveller would ask. The rooms are spacious, spotless and modern. But the true measure of a hotel is its staff. The concierges were unbelievably thoughtful experts and welcoming. Amazing chef and service for multiple meals enjoyed in the lovely dining room and gorgeous roof top bar. The door staff, cleaning staff, everyone was gracious and seemed to take great pride in working for D.O.M. and I am happy to have been such a well-treated guest.

Elizabeth B.

Yelp

Amazing small luxury hotel. Built in the 1400's, it was once part of a church. Has the vibe of an elegant small hotel (18 rooms I believe). Staff was terrific. The hotel has a Michelin trained chef who had a soft opening while we were there ... an gastronomic feast and pleasure.

Claes C.

Yelp

We give DOM 4,5 star. Very nice design and perfectly situated in a calm street at walking distance to everything. The beds comfort are super. The roofgarden were closed for the season, but yet open to use during the day. Nice breakfast, but to improve it, it could have some new things in different days when you stay four days, as we did,. Otherwise nice staff that came up with suggestions of good restaurants when we asked. Overall we recommend DOM Hotel to everyone that enjoys lovely hotels. Claes CG

Glenn M.

Yelp

This is a hidden gem in the heart of historic Rome. Although it's a little off the beaten path, this hotel doesn't disappoint. From the very beginning until we checked out, Linda was exceptionally warm and helpful. Every question and need was attended to. The room designs are so unique, covered with history on every wall, but also modern and comfortable. All the great sites are a convenient walk. We've stayed in many great hotels in Rome, but this is now our favorite. The combination of location and room quality, but especially of the staff -- in particular Linda -- is the reason why. Thanks to everybody at the hotel for a great stay.

Cindy A.

Yelp

This is an exquisite hotel and as we learned, also has a lot of history! Linda at the front desk was terrific and I wish I could remember the young man who was exceeding helpful in everything else. He helped us get a connection to our phones in the room (at this point, we had stayed at multiple hotels and there was typically a usb in our room so it was never an issue). We think Linda lent us her personal charger because the hotels wasn't working for us. The breakfast was great! Our room was beautiful, every detail in the design and the comfort of the beds exceptional. We were greeted with a bottle of Prosecco. And they helped us with dinner plans. My only regret was that the restaurant and bar were closed and so was the roof top terrace. We were looking forward to that. And for people who have a hard time seeing, you may want to add a makeup mirror with a light. My only suggestion for improving the room! Overall, wonderful!

Elizabeth P.

Yelp

Wonderful experience at the DOM Hotel. Great location. We had a junior suite and the rooms were beautiful We were greeted with a wonderful bottle of champagne and chocolate covered strawberries. The staff beautifully dressed and very accommodating. We were only there for 2 days so did not experience dinner, but the Continental breakfast with fresh fruit and croissants was very good. - The only reason we did not give it 5 stars is because the lighting was very dim and we couldn't get the TV's to work. Also, it's across from the antimafia bureau so there was a young man with a machine gun standing guard during the day. Safe!

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