Margutta 19 Luxury Hotel — Hotel in Rome

This is a new boutique hotel, and it shows. There are many glitches that need to be worked out, and the emphasis of the management seems more geared toward staging a beautiful photo shoot than in making sure guests are comfortable. For example, it has some of the worst bathroom lighting I've ever seen. I kept reaching for the light switch, only to realize that the lights were already on maximum. There was no lighted magnifying mirror to help offset this poor lighting, so it was nearly impossible for me to put on make-up or for my husband to shave. Forget about plucking your eyebrows. . . . I could hardly see my eyebrows. The lighting in the room itself was impossible to figure out without an advanced degree in electrical engineering. When I'd turn on the overhead lights, the lamps would all go off, and vice versa. Or all the lights would go off, leaving me in the dark to figure out what button I needed to push. There were also LED lights everywhere on light switches and TVs that lit up at night and made it very unpleasant to try to sleep. In addition, the temperature in the room was very cold, even on the warmest setting. The only way we could make it warmer was to have the front desk turn off the air conditioning, which made the room extremely stuffy. We were forced to choose this option because the hotel had no additional blankets. When I asked for an extra blanket, I was brought 3 sheets and told that this was all they had. Other issues included the fact that the front desk people could not make change for a 100 euro bill. I've never experienced this in any other upscale hotel. The night turn-down service did silly little things like putting a cloth next to the bed in order to wipe your feet, but it was unnecessary and just got crinkled up and tripped over. I didn't need a cloth under my feet, I needed an extra blanket!! Everything seemed to be there for show, not comfort. I would not recommend this hotel unless they miraculously get their act together and make guest comfort and...

Everything about this hotel is luxe and adorable. The price tag may have been steep, but I found every penny well spent.||On our first visit to Rome ever in July, we were warned that it be hot. It was actually an inferno. The heat was so oppressive that it was absolutely critical to have a hotel room with fantastic air con. The Margutta 19 delivered. Retreating to the room at the height of the heat was perfection for a nice siesta daily. By sunset, we were rejuvenated to hit the cute neighborhood. The artsy streets, the beautiful piazza di popolo, a quick stroll to the Spanish steps, the quick walk up to the borghese garden, the quick access to via del corso, the lovely little family run restaurants and panini shops and gelateria, it was the right hotel in the best possible place to ooze charm and tranquility amidst the hustle and bustle of roma. The streets to the hotel are narrow, so getting in and out via car can be challenging at times. However, it meant that you were in a quaint quiet neighborhood tucked away, the spirits of chic artists and famous Italian filmmakers could be felt.||I found the hotel staff to be amazing. From the diligent housekeeping to the solid reception staff, they never skipped a beat! They were always helpful and anticipated what you needed before you could even think of the detail you needed. The staff were attentive and knowledgeable. The breakfasts were solid and nourishing. The beds were comfy and the room sexy. We had a nice room overlooking the garden. I would come back to this lovely space in...

Margutta 19 is a smaller boutique hotel tucked away in a peaceful corridor near several art galleries. The property is convenient to the Spanish Steps (about an 8 minute walk) and to many close by restaurants and shops. ||The lobby of the hotel is small but never felt crowded. The desk attendants were nice and even helped us secure reservations at a restaurant that turned out to be a real gem. We were served breakfast every morning, which included a tasty buffet (the chia seed pudding was a treat) and included the ability to order freshly scrambled or fried eggs. This is where I had the very best cold Americana with almond milk. I am not sure what the waiter did, but it was literally a cup of magic that he created each morning. I would drink this over cold brews any day!||The room was comfortable and the bathroom was very spacious. The cleaning staff was on it and constantly kept the room clean and refreshed with waters and treats. We even received a complimentary bottle of wine! A small balcony with table chairs allowed us to relax in a garden setting, where you could always hear the birds chirping away.||The hotel is somewhat farther from other attractions like the Colosseum and Vatican- I would highly recommend having the hotel call you a cab as we often made the trek in 95+ heat and it was a struggle. But if you are looking for a peaceful location away from the crowds and noise,...