Lazio Resorts | Places to Stay in Lazio

April 26, 2023 Sachiko Swiger

Lying at Italy’s geographic and historic heart, Lazio (or Latium) was the seat of the Roman Empire, and as such is teeming with ancient attractions, especially in the Eternal City of Rome itself. To the east, Tivoli has Emperor Hadrian’s exquisite and massive Villa Adriana. Civitavecchia, today a major cruise and ferry port, has been Rome’s main harbor since the second century. Many pre-Roman sites dot Lazio too, like the Etruscan necropolis at Cerveteri, dating from the 9th century BC.
Things to do in Lazio

1. Villa Irlanda Grand Hotel

Lungomare Caboto 6 Localita Vindicio, 04024 Gaeta Italy
Excellent
56%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 880 reviews

Villa Irlanda Grand Hotel

Villa Irlanda Grand Hotel "The History" An authentic jewel of elegance and style, set between hills rich with Mediterranean vegetation and the waters of the Gulf of Gaeta, "Villa Irlanda Grand Hotel" provides an exclusive ambient where the ancient world of roman villas meets the modern world of private holidays along one of the most romantic coastlines in the world. The hotel complex, immersed in a park measuring 60,000 square metres is the result of a meticulous restoration, undertaken the family by which today manages it, of five buildings half destroyed by war. The architecture, today brought back to its antique splendour, tells ancient tales and transports one's imagination back to the 1st century B.C. The hotel sits upon the Gulf of Gaeta facing the sunrise in the area known as "Arcella", conveniently reached by the Via Flacca. Just a short walk away, one finds the beach. "The Reception" Passing through the main gateway of "Villa Irlanda Grand Hotel" this is the first building we encounter. Realised by the restoration of an old rural structure, itself built within the walls of an antique Roman villa (1st Century B.C.). In its time this villa belonged to Marco Filippo, adoptive father of the Emperor Ottaviano Augusto. Erasmo Gesualdo, historical researcher of 1700, had no doubt about the origins and ownership of the Roman ruins, and he describes in one of his texts the places now occupied by the hotel's Reception and hall: > The recent restoration works on the ancient building have given birth to the reception and hall or Sala Octaviano which serves as a small meeting room. The guests are welcomed in a bright environment, where the new pavings and furnishing meld seamlessly with the ancient walls of the Imperial Villa. Specialised personnel assigned to the front office are always available for our guests from the moment of their arrival to the moment of their departure. Information is available at the reception on the hotel services, the curiosities worth seeing in town and in the surrounding areas and on how, in general, to best enjoy your stay. At the reception, the hotel provides currency exchange services and the possibility to make payments with credit cards, cash or travellers cheques. Those of our guests that arrive by car can make use of our ample car park situated within the hotel complex. From the reception a ramp leads to the pedestrian area of the hotel, rich in Mediterranean vegetation. Here the gardens and the avenues surround the swimming-pool, the solarium and the other four buildings of the hotel. "The Villa" "The Villa" is a building in neo-classic style built at the beginning of 1900, by Earl Stembock Fermor, a Russian officer of the Cossack Regiment related to the last Tsar and Military Attache to the Russian embassy in Italy. During one of his frequent trips to our country, he was fascinated by the beauty of the Gulf of Gaeta and particularly by the area of Arcella where one could still admire precious traces of ancient Rome. A cultivator of art, antiquity and natural beauty, he decided to settle down with his family here and, between 1907 and 1912, he had The Villa built, according to his own designs, upon the beautiful Roman cryptoporticus which can still be visited and admired in all its particular beauty. Projecting his residence, the Earl took advantage of all his aesthetic and technical experience acquired in many years of travel. For example he ordered the construction of an irrigation system, very innovative for those times, based on techniques already used by the ancient Romans, of which there are still a few traces here and there in the hotel's garden. Villa Marina, as it was then known, represented for many years one of the most significant poles of the everyday life of the time, hosting, with elegant and exclusive parties, the most well-known and well-to-do families of Gaeta and Formia. After the restoration works, thirteen rooms were built in The Villa, floored with parquet, elegantly furnished and - like all the other rooms of Villa Irlanda Grand Hotel - equipped with air conditioning; mini-bar; television with satellite reception; radio and direct-line telephone. Six of the thirteen rooms are representation suites, each of which has two floors, connected by means of internal autonomous staircase. The halls are floored with inlaid marble, as is the room on the ground floor, where Earl Stembock hosted his guests. This room, now called "Sala Goethe", is used as a meeting room able to hold seventy people. Nevertheless, in the summer time, when wedding banquets are held in the hotel restaurant room, Sala Goethe resumes its original function of dining room where the hotel guests can enjoy our menus in an elegant and exclusive atmosphere. "The Convento" In 1930, the Pontifical Irish College, started to construct the building now known as "The Convent" and transformed what once was the residential property of the Russian Earl Stembock into a retreat and school for novice priests. With the outbreak of the Second World War the Irish, who had almost finished the building and already partially occupied it, were forced to leave the area. The buildings, occupied by the German headquarters of 274th Reg. Gran. and by a military hospital, were half destroyed at the end of the hostilities by the Allied forces. At the end of the war, the Irish priests began once more to frequent the once splendid buildings which, together with their beautiful gardens, had so stimulated their concentration before the conflict. Their spring and summer visits lasted until the 1960's during which time they tried to restore the damage the war had caused. For over twenty years the buildings and grounds stood derelict before being taken on by the family which now owns them and whose intention was to restore the buildings to their former glory as a tourist location.. The restoration works which followed brought to light the mural paintings on the internal walls of the old chapel dedicated to Saint Patrick today known as the Sala Ciborio. The paintings created by the religious students in retreat have allegorical meanings. The peacocks, painted on the upper part of the ciborium and on the panels of the side walls, refer to the soul's immortality; the vine-branch, to the branching of the Christian religion; the letters Alpha and Omega which hang from the Celtic crosses, represent the beginning and the end of terrestrial life; the thirteen sheep on the old choir baluster are the Saviour with the twelve apostles; the hooked crosses painted along the upper border, although originally used in pagan symbolisation by the ancient Mesopotamia civilisation, when their opposite rotary direction indicated on which side the sun would arise or set, in this religious context converge towards the image of an anchor, symbolising the soul's salvation. On the ground floor the restoration included the replacing of the wooden ceiling of the chapel; the laying of stylish marble flooring; the construction of arcades in the old refectory; the remodelling of the old choir and kitchen spaces with skilfully placed walls creating suggestive, fascinating environments. Thanks to the intense restoration works the dining halls on the ground floor are now used for banquets and meetings. The first floor, where once the students had their lodging, now boasts another, small meeting room, which can hold thirty people. The remaining space on this level is occupied by thirteen rooms with panoramic views over the Gulf of Gaeta or the mountains and Mediterranean groves. "Swimming pools and Pool bar" The swimming-pools, built recently, are surrounded by a large solarium and by a park planted with trees in a vast space overlooking the Gulf of Gaeta. Centrally placed in relation to the hotel buildings the immense blue sheet of water of the pools reflect the facades of the buildings hotel and like a piazza become the meeting place of the whole hotel complex where the guests almost inevitably converge to socialise and to spend relaxing and peaceful moments. Of the two pools one is rectangular and of Olympic proportions and mainly used for swimming. The other sprouts off from the first and is of a shallowness ideally suited for small children. A wide, curving stairway in this pool provides seating for the hydro-massage. A small island, containing two well-grown olive trees, visually separates the two pools. Alongside the main pool is the Pool Bar whose original function, before restoration, was that of a refuge for tame animals. Nowadays it serves as our pool bar during the summer months where breakfast, buffet lunches and of course refreshing drinks are served. During August evenings the bar serves wonderful cocktails to enjoy with the relaxing music of the live piano bar. "The Sister Residence" "The Sisters' Residence" was a building used by the colonists when the land belonged to Earl Stembock and by Irish nuns when possession passed on to the Pontifical Irish College. Like the other buildings, it was left to ruin from the period of the last world war until the beginning of the restoration works when it became part of the hotel. Made up of fourteen rooms "the Sisters' Residence" has ceramic pavements and tiling, hand-painted with decorations and colours which differ from room to room. The furnishings are in pastel colours and create a fresh atmosphere, typical of the ancient Mediterranean houses. "The Orange Residence" "The Orange Residence" situated in the most inner part of the gardens of the turistc complex. In liberty style it preserve an original "dovehouse" and the serene atmosphere of the ancient country houses.

A paradise

Reviewed By Storyteller178172

The hotel is a former private property of 1912 of neoclassical style whose architecture reflects a rare elegance and refinement of wall paintings, hand-painted ceramics and decoration It conceals treasures like an orchard of orange trees, Mandarin, lemon and grapefruit trees. It was fruit season and we tasted it as we pleased. We also bought homemade jams and they were divine. A real joy. The staff? Outstanding! Always smiling, always helpful. Breakfast was our favorite time of the day. In the shade of the olive trees, we tasted our cappuccino while dreaming. The pool was also a place of real delight. We will return next year because it was the best part of our vaacances. 4

2. The Westin Excelsior, Rome

125, Via Vittorio Veneto, 00187 Rome Italy
Excellent
46%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
6%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 2991 reviews

The Westin Excelsior, Rome

Our 5-star hotel is one of the city's most imposing palaces, rich in history and located on one of the most celebrated and talked about streets of Rome and close to Rome's main attractions: the legendary Via Veneto, nestled between the Spanish Steps and the Borghese Gardens Gallery. The Westin Excelsior’s magnificent and imposing dome unveils the most spectacular and opulent suite in Europe – the unparalleled Villa La Cupola offering the ultra-elite a truly ‘Roman Emperor‘ experience. Set on two floors, the suite combines breathtaking views of the city with sumptuous splendours throughout.

Seen Better Days

Reviewed By InTheMomentManhattan

As with the Via Veneto on which it is located - the Westin Excelsior has seen better days. The public rooms are still very grand and beautifully decorated. In contrast - the room assigned to us was decidedly second rate. During our visit the hotel was literally empty. Nonetheless we were given a very ordinary room overlooking a back street. There was a large wooden storage unit with a small vintage television. This huge unit only contained a refrigerator that didn't function. Check in was competent but not particularly welcoming. We were not told that we were offered complimentary in room coffee in the morning. We found out about this service more than half way during our stay by finding a card with this information on the floor. Beyond this - the pool was closed for renovation with no offer of usage at another location or some kind of compensation for the disappointment. On the positive side - the concierge was always very helpful. When we did order morning coffee - it was delivered very quickly. The hotel is well located for public bus and metro stops. Taxis are readily available. The bathroom was very well appointed and maintained. There were two sinks for easy use. For our room and the hotel in general - everything was very clean. There is easy access to the adjoining restaurant.

3. Hotel Tiber Fiumicino

Via della Torre Clementina 276, 00054, Fiumicino Italy
Excellent
41%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 1443 reviews

Hotel Tiber Fiumicino

Hotel Tiber is a freshly built construction, situated in the heart of Fiumicino town overlooking the town harbor and water front,it offers all our clients an impressive view of the Mediterranean sea. All our 64 spacious rooms offer flat screen satellite tv,minibar. Rooms are elegantly decorated in a contemporary design,fashion or fresh theme. Each room also features A/C telephone and safety box ;bathroom are fully equipped and all have bath tubs.

Great value, very clean, friendly service, and parking!

Reviewed By lazytravelerTacoma22

We only spent one night here before a flight from FCO. The location is very close to the airport. I was surprised to find out that the hotel is in a part of the city that is a vibrant fishing port. There are LOTS of restaurants and bars within walking distance. We booked a superior room with a water view and it was GIGANTIC! We had two decks, a large bed and a ton of space. The bathroom shower was bigger than usual Italian too. Everything was great - it was soundproof and the curtains provided a very dark room. The staff was very friendly. Parking was super easy and only 5 euro per day. The breakfast was decent too - lots of homemade pastries. This was probably the best hotel airport we've stayed in. I would recommend this hotel, especially if you are flying in or out of FCO. There are a lot of places to walk in the immediate area and it's even near a beach. We were mesmerized by the fishing boats and the hard work those folks do. The price for our room was extremely reasonable too. Wifi worked well.

4. Best Western Hotel Rome Airport

Via Portuense 2465, 00054, Fiumicino Italy
Excellent
29%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
7%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 1321 reviews

Best Western Hotel Rome Airport

BEST WESTERN Hotel Rome Airport, a 4-star hotel, located in a strategic position at the gates of Rome near the Leonardo da Vinci International Airport. BEST WESTERN Hotel Rome Airport stands for tranquillity, excellent service and a top class restaurant. A few kilometres from the centre of Rome and the Tyrrhenian Sea, it is the solution for both business and leisure. All the rooms at the BEST WESTERN Hotel Rome Airport are tastefully decorated, with attention to every detail and equipped with air conditioning. We have a private paid shuttle service that conveniently performs the following services: drop-off/pick-up service to/from the airport, to/from the exhibition grounds and commercial centre, to/from the port of Civitavecchia and on request the centre of Rome and tourist destinations. Timetable: Hotel - Airport 06:00 - 06:30 - 07:00 - 07:20 - 07:40 - 08:00 - 08:20 - 08:40 - 09:00 - 09:20 - 09:40 - 10:00 - 10:30 Airport - Hotel 16:00 - 16:45 - 17:30 - 18:15 - 19:00 - 19:45 - 20:30 - 21:15 - 22:00

Great Hotel in convenient location

Reviewed By anthonydebra

It was surprisingly a awesome place near the Airport. The hotel was clean and updated. The staff was very helpful and spoke English. I am Italian-American and they spoke very well. The town that was a few blocks away was so cool. A fishing and small cruise ship area with a pier at the mouth of the Tiber river. There was a grocery store and plenty of restaurants. It was a great place to stay.

5. Hotel Acquasanta

Via Appia Km. 104.5, 04019, Terracina Italy
Excellent
61%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 211 reviews

Hotel Acquasanta

Looking for a place to stay in Terracina? Then look no further than Hotel Acquasanta, a romantic hotel that brings the best of Terracina to your doorstep. The rooms offer air conditioning, a minibar, and a desk, and getting online is possible, as free wifi is available, allowing you to rest and refresh with ease. Hotel Acquasanta features a 24 hour front desk, room service, and baggage storage. In addition, as a valued Hotel Acquasanta guest, you can enjoy yoga classes and a lounge that are available on-site. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking. For those interested in checking out popular landmarks while visiting Terracina, Hotel Acquasanta is located a short distance from Pisco Montano (1.3 mi) and Castello Frangipane (1.3 mi). While in Terracina, you may want to check out some of the restaurants that are a short walk away from Hotel Acquasanta, including Hostaria del Vicoletto (1.2 mi), Il Granchio (1.2 mi), and Ristorante Grappolo d'Uva (1.1 mi). If you’re looking for something to do, Tempio di Giove Anxur (0.8 mi), Chiesa di San Salvatore (1.2 mi), and Piazza Della Repubblica (1.2 mi) are a nice way to spend some time, and they are all within walking distance of Hotel Acquasanta. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Hotel Acquasanta as you experience everything Terracina has to offer.

Great

Reviewed By IMANKAMEL69

I enjoyed staying in this hotel it was really amazing everything was very excellent the room was clean and comfortable the view from the room was very nice the breakfast was very good and rich I enjoyed

6. Hotel De La Ville Relais

Via Porto Romano 36, 00054, Fiumicino Italy
Excellent
48%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
3%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 346 reviews

Hotel De La Ville Relais

De La Ville Relais is located in the modern part of the town of Fiumicino, called "Sacred Island" and easily accessible from, the Fiera di Roma and the Ring Road exit 30 and going south for Fiumicino A modern and comfortable environment characterized by a refined and minimalist design distinguishes the hotel lobby and accurate. In a warm and cozy Mediterranean atmosphere, the work our staff is always ready to provide a professional welcome to our customers and to ensure a pleasant stay. The property also features a Solarium area on the first floor, a large car park. The Breakfast Room is located on the roof top overlooking the sea.

Clean hotel near Airport Hotel Fiumicino, Italy

Reviewed By whatisupmiami

Hotel De La Ville Relais is a good deal if you want a hotel close to the airport for the night. It’s very basic, but clean. The rooftop patio was a great place to cool off with a glass of wine and breezes felt from the ocean. Nice choices for breakfast included in hotel fee. The staff was very accommodating and friendly which made the visit more enjoyable. For an added fee they have a shuttle to the airport.

7. Sheraton Parco de' Medici Rome Hotel

Viale Salvatore Rebecchini, 145, 00148 Rome Italy
Excellent
16%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
27%
Poor
15%
Terrible
12%
Overall Ratings

3 based on 2617 reviews

Sheraton Parco de' Medici Rome Hotel

Sheraton Parco is located in the business district of the capital, few kilometers from the Historic center and the city's major shopping malls. Explore the magic atmosphere of Parco de' Medici Golf Club with a 27-hole Championship Golf Course, more than 80 hectares of greenery and a beautiful view of the greens and lakes.

Stop over before Rome/Naples/Greece/Turkey cruise

Reviewed By Ed W

Clean, great staff, restaraunt and bar at night, supberb staff! Close to airport too. Great location to hop into a taxi for Rome or go to the Sea or before your cruise at the Cruise port in Civitivechia.

8. Hotel Enterprise

Via delle Tamerici 32, 01014 Montalto di Castro Italy
Excellent
15%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
26%
Poor
8%
Terrible
13%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 157 reviews

Hotel Enterprise

Located On A Seafront Property The Enterprise Hotel Has 75 Guest Rooms, One Restaurant, Bars, An Outdoor Pool, Private Beach Facilities And Indoor Parking. All Guest Rooms , 25 Sqaure Meters Spacoius, Include Air Conditioned And Tv.

4 class superior as 3 stars declared

Reviewed By RobertoD62

I travel the world and I always choose the hotel taking care the reviews on Booking and TripAdvisor, unlikely this hotel is an hide gem for me and I am happy to discover year and year that they are always improving.. rooms clean well furnished and renewed with air conditioning and nice and clean pool and walk distance is beach resort ... Price for a 3 stars but service and outfit as 4 stars superior

9. Francalancia Country Resort

Via Pian Braccone 8, 00060 Castelnuovo di Porto Italy
Excellent
21%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
17%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 128 reviews

Francalancia Country Resort

the new structure offers 35 rooms, 9 flats, a restaurant and a riding centre and it is situated on the border of the Park of Veio, in Castelnuovo di Porto, 15 km north of the roman beltway (GRA). A warm and familiar atmosphere will welcome you. The position is strategic and perfectly functional if you want to visit the Eternal City both for pleasure or for business or in case you just want to spend your holidays on the country side, in a silent and relaxing place far from the chaos and the pollution of the city, easy to reach by private and public transport or by a shuttle bus to be booked in advance at the reception desk. You can reach the Park of Veio on foot, by bike, or on horseback and enjoy natureYou can also relax and have a great time sitting on the observation platform and delight the scenic view from the gardens.The Restaurant offers traditional dishes with fresh ingredients and local seasonal produce. In addition to a wide selection of tasty meats and delicious pizzas baked in a wood oven, we offer vegetarian dishes and delicious homemade desserts. The large dining room and panoramic terrace are the ideal setting for banquets, ceremonies and events.

Serendipitous

Reviewed By Maurizio L

We happened upon this quaint Country Resort quite by chance as we had an issue with another reservation in another hotel for the same night. This Country House has a beautiful hill-side location overlooking the city of Rome to one side, and on a clear day like we had we could see St.Peter's in the distance. Our room was spacious and the bathroom as well, featuring an enormous bathtub. Our room featured it's own small terrace overlooking the country-side. Breakfast facilties were good with home-made sweets. The staff was courteous and willing to please, and informed us that it was only a 20min drive to Rome. Definitely a positive experience and good value for the money.

10. Alla Corte delle Terme Resort

Strada Procoio 6 a 2 minuti dalle Terme dei Papi, 01100, Viterbo Italy 011 39 0761 176 2879
Excellent
58%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 718 reviews

Alla Corte delle Terme Resort

Alla Corte delle Terme Exclusive Resort, surrounded by a private garden and with an outdoor pool. It is only 2 minutes by the Terme dei Papi, and 5 minutes by the center of Viterbo. Driving for a few Km you will reach the archeological area of Tarquinia, Villa Lante, Bolsena Lake and all the main touristic attractions of the region. Alla Corte delle Terme makes available for its guests a private shuttle service (included and free if you choose to buy the Wellness Program), which allows you the direct entrance wearing our bathrobe to the Monumentale Piscina Termale (Thermal Pool) in Terme dei Papi, for an unforgettable relaxing and thermal stay. Resort has recently renovated with extreme attention to detail. It offers spacious, bright, modern, full comfort rooms and suites, along with a Privé SPA make to offer to you unique emotions and vibes, typical of an Exclusive Resort. Both the Junior Suite and the Suite offer an external private space that allows guests to leave real relaxing moments, immersed in true relax and in uncontaminated nature.

if you prefer a hotel out of town...

Reviewed By malvern09

Situated down a country road, a couple of miles west of Viterbo. We didn't really make full use of the resort facilities - the swimming pool was still under covers (too early in the year), and we were too interested in sight-seeing to bother with the nearby thermal spa, so I can only really comment on the place as a hotel. Our room was nice, with a big, comfortable bed. All the normal facilities, though sadly no tea/coffee maker. The rooms enclose a nice courtyard, though it was a little too cold to sit out at night during our visit (but there are large comfortable sofas in the adjacent bar). The restaurant looks nice on their website, and the menu interesting, but sadly the food doesn't live up to the billing. The evening we ate there, my fish starter and main (scallops and monkfish) were overcooked and tough. Sound insulation in the rooms is not brilliant - our room (no.23) adjoined the restaurant function room, and a wedding party there came through loud and clear until quite late. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

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