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Holiday Inn Rome - Eur Parco Dei Medici by IHG

A practical suburban hotel offering spacious work-friendly rooms, comfy beds, and a varied breakfast buffet.

Strong · Deep coverage · read from 10 sources · 18 traveler insights
74
RoomExpert Score
Strong

The verdict

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Holiday Inn Rome - Eur Parco Dei Medici provides functional accommodations suited for business and transit stays. Rooms offer comfortable beds, good layouts, and desks with ample space for laptops, while the restaurant and lounge serve a solid breakfast buffet. However, reaching central attractions requires commuting by train, and the shuttle service runs infrequently. 1103

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What travelers noticed

  • Reviewers appreciate the spacious room layouts equipped with practical work desks and comfortable double beds. drawn from the full read
  • Bathrooms are well appointed with bidets, chrome fixtures, and wall-mounted hair dryers, though bathtubs can feel compact for tall guests. drawn from the full read
  • The breakfast buffet earns consistent praise for its presentation on slate plates and broad spread of sweet and savory options. 1

The catch

  • While some find the property convenient for layovers, others note the location is poorly suited for sightseeing because of the train commute into the historic center. drawn from the full read
  • Guests generally consider the room rates an attractive value, though some were frustrated by unexpected extra fees added at the front desk. 10

Who it's for

  • Business travelers needing desk space
  • Airport layovers and short stopovers
  • Guests who prioritize a varied breakfast buffet

Skip it if

  • Walking directly to Rome historic center
  • Travelers expecting a frequent shuttle service
  • Taller guests wanting large bathtubs

Seen on camera

8 moments · 1 video · Holiday Inn Rome - Eur Parco Dei Medici by IHG

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When we arrived, the staff was super friendly and helpful, making the check-in process a breeze. They even let us check…

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The room was super clean and surprisingly spacious, which was awesome.

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I loved that the AC worked perfectly and kept things nice and cool, especially at night.

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The beds were really comfy, which is always a huge plus for a good night's sleep.

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And yeah, the private bathroom was great. Even if the shower was a tad cozy, it still got the job done with hot water.

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The location was seriously awesome. We were super close to Villa Borgaz Park, which was perfect for a chill stroll.

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When it comes to food, I got to say the breakfast spread was pretty decent. It's a buffet with both sweet and savory opt…

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No kettle in the room. I really missed having a kettle for my morning tea.

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$163est. per night
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$158est. per night
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RoomExpert rate estimate
$163est. per night
Estimated range: $145–$211
Around our estimate

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Score breakdown

How the 74/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.

Bathroom

84
read from 1 source · Deep coverage
  • And yeah, the private bathroom was great. Even if the shower was a tad cozy, it still got the job done with hot water. 10:55

Food

91
read from 2 sources · Light coverage
  • Don't miss the friendly atmosphere in the cozy lounge bar or the delicious cuisine from La Serra restaurant. 3
  • When it comes to food, I got to say the breakfast spread was pretty decent. It's a buffet with both sweet and savory options, so you'll definitely find something to get your day started. 11:38

Location

70
read from 1 source · Deep coverage
  • The location was seriously awesome. We were super close to Villa Borgaz Park, which was perfect for a chill stroll. 11:05
  • The hotel was easy to get to and the hotel room was clean. They have a great location right on the river walk. 10

Room

79
read from 1 source · Deep coverage
  • The room was super clean and surprisingly spacious, which was awesome. 10:39
  • The room was more roomy and had a better layout than most hotel rooms. The location was excellent. 10

Service

78
read from 1 source · Deep coverage
  • When we arrived, the staff was super friendly and helpful, making the check-in process a breeze. 10:12
  • When we arrived, the staff was super friendly and helpful, making the check-in process a breeze. They even let us check in earlier, which was awesome after a long trip. 10:12

Bed & Sleep

82
read from 1 source · Deep coverage
  • The beds were really comfy, which is always a huge plus for a good night's sleep. 10:50

Value

76
read from 1 source · Deep coverage
  • But extra fees the day I arrived were almost what I paid for the night. Then at 3am they hit me with another fee that I argued with front desk and they removed 10

Where it is, how to reach it

Viale Castello della Magliana, 65
Rome, Lazio
00148 Europe

Details checked 2026-08-26

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Stay value

How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.

Trails its peers

Falls short of what $ usually buys

Scores 13 points below the modest median of 87, across 197 hotels in the same bracket. In Rome it sits 17 points below the local median of 91.

Price bracket
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Modest
This hotel
74
Bracket median
87
Index median
90

Based on 197 comparable hotels.

Which room to ask for

What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.

No reviewer has yet described a room, floor or aspect specifically enough to act on at this property. Room intelligence appears here the moment they do.

Where travelers agree — and don’t

The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.

Location
83
Room
63
Food
10
Service
5
View the 16 things travelers said behind this verdict

Quotes run exactly as travelers wrote them — spelling and all. We trim for length, never for tidiness.

Value1 mention
  • But extra fees the day I arrived were almost what I paid for the night. Then at 3am they hit me with another fee that I argued with front desk and they removed 10
Food2 mentions · 1 filmed
  • Don't miss the friendly atmosphere in the cozy lounge bar or the delicious cuisine from La Serra restaurant. 3
  • When it comes to food, I got to say the breakfast spread was pretty decent. It's a buffet with both sweet and savory options, so you'll definitely find something to get your day started. On camera11:38
Room5 mentions · 2 filmed
  • The room was super clean and surprisingly spacious, which was awesome. On camera10:39
  • The hotel was easy to get to and the hotel room was clean. 10
  • No kettle in the room. I really missed having a kettle for my morning tea. On camera13:30
  • The room was more roomy and had a better layout than most hotel rooms. The location was excellent. 10
  • The room was more roomy and had a better layout than most hotel rooms. 10
Service3 mentions · 3 filmed
  • When we arrived, the staff was super friendly and helpful, making the check-in process a breeze. They even let us check in earlier, which was awesome after a long trip. On camera10:12
  • When we arrived, the staff was super friendly and helpful, making the check-in process a breeze. On camera10:12
  • I loved that the AC worked perfectly and kept things nice and cool, especially at night. On camera10:44
Location3 mentions · 1 filmed
  • The location was seriously awesome. We were super close to Villa Borgaz Park, which was perfect for a chill stroll. On camera11:05
  • The hotel was easy to get to and the hotel room was clean. They have a great location right on the river walk. 10
  • Bad location. Not clean. Looked bad on the outside. 10
Bed & Sleep1 mention · 1 filmed
  • The beds were really comfy, which is always a huge plus for a good night's sleep. On camera10:50
Bathroom1 mention · 1 filmed
  • And yeah, the private bathroom was great. Even if the shower was a tad cozy, it still got the job done with hot water. On camera10:55

What we still don't know

What we can’t tell you yet, said plainly. These close as we read more coverage of this hotel.

  • No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
  • Nothing reliable said about room types.
  • Nothing reliable said about floor level.
  • Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
  • Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
  • Nothing reliable said about view.
  • Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
  • Food rests on 2 sources — too thin to rely on.

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How much we read

Deep coverage · 51/100

We read 10 sources for this property, and pulled 18 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-08-28.

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Editorial
9
Blogs & sites
1
Video reviews
0
Podcast segments
Breadth
38
Depth
40
Freshness
99

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Sources

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    The room was super clean and surprisingly spacious, which was awesome.
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    Don't miss the friendly atmosphere in the cozy lounge bar or the delicious cuisine from La Serra restaurant.
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