Hotel Santa Maria

Ivy-clad courtyard charmer close to Rome's riches

Hiding in Rome’s Trastevere district, Hotel Santa Maria is a tucked-away gem. Surrounded by tall houses in a labyrinth of medieval streets, this former 16th century convent opens onto a sunny courtyard.

Know It All

Hit the Spot
Spot-on in Trastevere, near the Tiber.

Be Savvy
Light sleepers may be awoken by bells from the nearby basilica.

Be Smitten
Fetching little find in a top location.

Bedtime...

Rooms and suites
14 rooms, four suites

Special features
All rooms have air conditioning, LCD TVs and hair dryers.

Also…
Bedrooms are built around an attractive rustic courtyard dotted with orange trees.

Pillow Talk
Junior mansard suites have a secluded upsatirs bedroom and downstairs lounge.

Eat & Drink

Dining in
Only breakfast is served but what a breakfast: look forward to goodies such as freshly-baked croissants, scrambled eggs, ham, cheese, seasonal fruit and home-baked cakes. Enjoy the fine Roman weather by eating out in the garden.

The fun starts after dinner in Rome, and you’ll find plenty of late-night clubs and bars in the Testaccio district, where the beat goes on till late in Via di Monte.

Breakfast
Served until 10.30 am

Room service
No

See & Do

See & Do
With its old winding streets and ancient markets, Trastevere has retained much of its pre 19th century character. Talk a walk through this historic part of town to know exactly what old Rome is about. The Vatican is about 20 minutes away and you certainly shouldn’t miss it. Take a boat ride along the Tiber to reach the Sistine chapel, with its  wondrous Renaissance ceilings. Join a guided tour of the Coliseum and hear what it meant to be a gladiator, or simply sit at the top of the Spanish Steps with an icecream. The hotel provides free bicycles for those happy to brave the streets with a slight wobble.

Spa
You can book a Shiatsu massage in your room – perfect for soothing away any bruises inflicted by bustling tourists.

Diary Dates
Easter week
The Vatican draws crowds from around the world to see the Pope’s address. The candlelit Easter procession is another highlight of holy week.

June to September
Estate Romana is Rome’s summer festival, with concerts, outdoor cinema and a variety of gigs.