$$$
Rome Marriott Grand Hotel Flora
A traditional hotel at the top of Via Veneto featuring wraparound rooftop views next to Villa Borghese.
Exceptional · Deep coverage · read from 0 sources · 0 traveler insights
84
RoomExpert Score
Exceptional
The verdict
Who's travelling?
Pick a traveller type to re-weight the scores and re-rank the rooms around what you actually care about.
Read it your way
Rome Marriott Grand Hotel Flora sits at the top of Via Veneto next to Villa Borghese, offering a quieter base outside the crowded city center. Guests consistently highlight the comfortable beds, attentive service, and wraparound rooftop terrace with sweeping views over Rome. However, the property leans traditional rather than modern, and reviewers note that some rooms feel small and are due for an update. 82712
Every line below traces back to something a traveler actually wrote — open a line to read the original sentence and follow it to the source.
What travelers noticed
- The wraparound rooftop terrace and restaurant provide panoramic views overlooking Rome and the seven hills. 71213
- Guests consistently praise the exceptionally comfortable bedding and soundproofed windows for solid sleep. 76
- The staff earns praise for warm hospitality, attentive night-time turn-down service, and helpful concierge assistance. 6
- Breakfast offers a wide selection of delicious options served in a picturesque conservatory breakfast room. 76
The catch
Who it's for
- — Travelers visiting Villa Borghese and the Borghese Gallery
- — Guests seeking rooftop dining with panoramic city views
- — Marriott loyalists wanting a dependable, classic base
Skip it if
- — Travelers wanting sleek, modern room decor
- — Guests who prefer staying directly in the bustling historic center
Seen on camera
6 moments · 1 video · Rome Marriott Grand Hotel Flora
Each moment is pulled at the second a cited reviewer said the words. Play it here, or open the original video at that timestamp.
“the first place i'm going to take you is up to the 7th floor where you can have breakfast time on the rooftop terrace cu…”
youtube.com2:07“okay we are inside my room and it's a typical hotel room nothing special you have your bed which was pretty comfy but it…”
youtube.com4:50“you have your bed which was pretty comfy but it did get really hot in the room for me so i had to keep adjusting the air…”
youtube.com4:54“there is a refrigerator in the room as well as a safe a closet and a wonderful bathroom with a bidet”
youtube.com5:09“the tub was kind of high for when you got out it was strange because it almost felt like i was going to slip and fall bu…”
youtube.com5:16“and they had a wonderful delicious pasta was that had to get and enjoy the ambiance of this restaurant inside of the hot…”
youtube.com7:24Frames are citations: each one links to its second in the source video, attributed to the creator who filmed it. Nothing here is supplied by the hotel. Creators who want a moment removed can ask and we take it down.
How to book
With points
103,000 points a night
Marriott Bonvoy · priced January 5, moves with demand
One night, standard room. Award prices move with demand and availability is not checked here.
Search Marriott on points →Book with us
Score breakdown
How the 84/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
93read from 1 source · Deep coverage
Location
92read from 1 source · Deep coverage
Room
85read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “I've only stayed at the Grand Flora. Absolutely wonderful! Fabulous breakfast included and was upgraded to a suite with a balcony.” 4
- “The Presidential Suite is the highest category unit, and has either one or two bedrooms. There's a good array of facilities at this hotel, including an enormous wraparound rooftop terrace with spectacular views over Rome.” 12
Service
86read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “Though the Hotel Flora is a sophisticated luxury property, there's nothing stuffy about this venue. Rather, we've experienced warm and welcoming hospitality.” 7
- “Beautiful property with super friendly staff. Booked a 2-bedroom "Family Suite" and they upgraded ours to an Oval Jr. Suite with an attached suite for the kids.” 11
Bed & Sleep
89read from 1 source · Deep coverage
Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Value
76read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “Seksyon ng mga Comment InLoveWithMuskoka • 1 taon ang nakalipas Also a family of five. Also a family of five. Those are spectacular rates. Been shopping the hotels and can't get those rates.” 4
- “Position it as a well-located, straightforward base with a good rooftop and dependable rooms. While this Marriott is not our top Marriott umbrella hotel choice in town, as we prefer the St Regis and the Rome Edition, this hotel offers excellent value and is reliable.” 2
Where it is, how to reach it
Via Vittorio Veneto, 191
Rome, Lazio
00187 Europe
Details checked 2026-09-06
Where it sits
Rome Marriott Grand Hotel Flora and the 14 other hotels we cover in Rome. Hover a marker for the hotel; click to open it.
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 8 points below the upscale median of 92, across 288 hotels in the same bracket. In Rome it sits 5 points below the local median of 89.
Price bracket
$$$
Upscale
- This hotel
- 84
- Bracket median
- 92
- Index median
- 88
Based on 288 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.
Ask for
- 1 mention
Avoid
No location within the hotel draws repeated complaints yet.
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.
Room
57
Noise
52
Service
42
Location
39
Food
37
Value
5
View the 103 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
Quotes run exactly as travelers wrote them — spelling and all. We trim for length, never for tidiness.
Food26 mentions · 1 filmed
- “The rooftop restaurant is the key dining space. Breakfast here is the best part of the stay.” 2
- “It was in a hallway where we met the Princess reps. This is a lovely hotel. The breakfast buffet is bountiful and delicious.” 10
- “With a menu rooted in regional traditions and elevated by Chef Piccolo's creative flair, every dish is a masterpiece of flavor and texture.” 17
- “Dining at the hotel was solid and convenient, particularly breakfast.” 8
- “I love the Westin Excelsior. The rooms were nice and large. Coffee delivered for free every morning. Amazing breakfast buffet (with Prosecco included!). The bar made some of the best drinks I have ever had in my life. Good walking distance to almost everything.” 4
- “The breakfast is a buffet. Pretty nice selection of food, though the items did not change very much day-to-day.” 18
- “Flora Restaurant serves up tasty Mediterranean cuisine and the bar is an immensely popular venue in one of Rome's most distinguished areas.” 7
- “UnicornFireHole • 1 taon ang nakalipas Just stayed at the Grand Flora and checked out today. It is a wonderful hotel, great beds and rooms, food and bar are above what I expected.” 4
- “The breakfast was delicious and offered a lot of options.” 6
- “Guests can also feast on a fantastic complimentary breakfast buffet with a myriad of options in the hotel's picturesque conservatory breakfast room which offers stunning panoramic views.” 7
- “I had outstanding food for breakfast on the roof top.” 6
- “Though we've stayed in many places, our hands-down favorite is the Rome Marriott Grand Hotel Flora. It offers everything we want when visiting Rome: proximity and ease of getting to the main attractions and incredible dining.” 7
- “The restaurant was very nice for breakfast here, I had wonderful dishes.” 6
- “The morning breakfast was delicious and wonderful with beautiful views and prosecco, as example.” 6
- “Awesome food at the rooftop restaurant.” 6
- “The setting overlooking Rome adds value, even though the food itself is straightforward and focused on standard international options.” 2
- “Amazing breakfast buffet (with Prosecco included!).” 4
- “UnicornFireHole • 1 taon ang nakalipas Just stayed at the Grand Flora and checked out today. Just stayed at the Grand Flora and checked out today. It is a wonderful hotel, great beds and rooms, food and bar are above what I expected.” 4
- “Fantastic free breakfast buffet with great variety and good hot options” 12
- “The breakfast was delicious and very very good with a great selection of products...” 6
- “Pretty nice selection of food, though the items did not change very much day-to-day. You do get a nice roof-top view of Rome from the area where you eat breakfast though, which was a pleasant surprise.” 18
- “Gourmet restaurant with elegant Mediterranean a la carte menu” 12
- “The buffet is huge with a lot of cold and hot choices. Champagne is also included.” 18
- “We've stayed at the Marriott Grand Flora. It's a beautiful hotel right by Borghese Gardens. The breakfast buffet is worth the stay! The breakfast room is on the top floor with views of the dome st St. Peter's. Plenty of smoked salmon at the buffet.” 16
- “and they had a wonderful delicious pasta was that had to get and enjoy the ambiance of this restaurant inside of the hotel plus i was tired and did not feel like going anywhere else that day” On camera57:24
- “Forgot to add, breakfast for 2 was included for our rate and my titanium status got us 2 more included so the fam got to enjoy the rooftop breakfast which was a great way to wrap up the trip.” 11
Service19 mentions
- “Neat and modest room, very friendly staff who was responsible for our night-time turn-down service.” 6
- “Our plane landed at 7:30 a.m., we were at the hotel just after 9:00 a.m., and surprise! The room was ready! Since they knew my arrival (and I'm a Platinum) they told me they made sure to have it ready, which was a very nice benefit.” 18
- “Stayed at the Le meridian before covid. Really nice, friendly staff.” 4
- “The staff is consistently courteous, the breakfast is wonderful😀” 6
- “Check-in is smooth, staff are helpful, and everything runs as expected.” 2
- “I would recommend Le Meridien Location is really nice and staff super friendly.” 4
- “However, there are tradeoffs. You're not directly in the center of everything, and the hotel leans more traditional than modern and the rooms, while comfortable and still nice, could probably use a refresh.” 8
- “Beautiful property with super friendly staff. Booked a 2-bedroom "Family Suite" and they upgraded ours to an Oval Jr. Suite with an attached suite for the kids.” 11
- “The classic architecture, although not original, includes plenty of elegant sculpting, beautifully blending the modern with the classical. There's a genuine upmarket vibe, and most guests appreciate the friendly staff -- although past Marriott Rewards members have felt a lack of the usual pampering.” 12
- “Modest room, comfy beds and very friendly staff in contrast to the service and efficiency displayed by the rest of the hotel staff.” 6
- “The staff were consistently courteous and affable too.” 6
- “The location was lovely - short walk to main piazzas / city historic center, sights in Rome and Trevi. It's a perfect hotel with attentive staff and magnificent views of the roof top.” 6
- “Stayed at the Le meridian before covid. Really nice, friendly staff. Elite breakfast was incredible.” 4
- “First tip: Get the (awesome) hotel concierge to book you a res at the nearby Borghese Gallery ASAP upon arrival.” 18
- “I would recommend Le Meridien Location is really nice and staff super friendly. I had some special requests and they helped me with that.” 4
- “Though the Hotel Flora is a sophisticated luxury property, there's nothing stuffy about this venue. Rather, we've experienced warm and welcoming hospitality.” 7
- “Le Meridien Location is really nice and staff super friendly. I had some special requests and they helped me with that.” 4
- “Stayed at the Le meridian before covid. Really nice, friendly staff. Elite breakfast was incredible. They gave us a special family room for our family of 4 that had 3 beds and wasn't available on the app. Real close to everything” 4
- “I love the Westin Excelsior. The rooms were nice and large.” 4
Location25 mentions
- “Great location in Rome near the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps, and the Borghese Park and Museum, the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain.” 6
- “The location met needs well, it was perfect and magnificent in restaurant with lovely view.” 6
- “I loved my stay at this hotel. Great location.” 18
- “I have stayed at Le Meridien a few times, it is a good spot near Vatican City. Not too far a taxi ride from Centrale or bus from the airport.” 4
- “The Westin Excelsior Rome is a couple of blocks from the Hard Rock Café, short walk to the Ranieri. Westin is a beautiful hotel, the neighborhood is great for just wandering around, a couple of GREAT neighborhood restaurants, and some shops.” 16
- “Peaceful central location next to Villa Borghese, on Via Veneto” 12
- “Position it as a well-located, straightforward base with a good rooftop and dependable rooms.” 2
- “All in all great setting so close to the nearest attraction, the Spanish Steps as well as the metro stop and bus stop.” 6
- “Set just off Via Veneto, the Rome Marriott Grand Hotel Flora is a practical, well-located base in Rome with easy access to the historic center and Borghese Gardens.” 2
- “st regis... great location and duh” 4
- “Can't speak to the others, but the Sina was nice....good location.... walkable to trevi and other stuff.” 4
- “The location is good, at a short distance from Piazza di Spagna.” 6
- “There are restaurants and bars near the property. It was a wonderful location for us, really close to other sites, shops and restaurants and famed Via Veneto.” 6
- “Rome Marriott Grand Hotel Flora keeps up with its 5-star luxury hotel status starting with its location along Via Veneto, an iconic setting associated with the Dolce Vita era in Rome.” 17
- “the location of the hotel was marvellous - within easy walking distance of piazza di spagna.” 6
- “The location was lovely and amazing for exploring this nice quiet area, near the most beautiful neighborhoods of Rome, the main attractions and main piazzas/city historic center.” 6
- “The location ended up working really well for how we approached Rome. Situated at the top of Via Veneto and next to Villa Borghese, the hotel offers a quieter starting point compared to staying deeper in the historic center.” 8
- “The hotel location was marvellous and fancy at a 10 m walk from the train station. It has nice facilities and magnificent location close to most attractions.” 6
- “The hotel was in a magnificent location so close to the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps and a metro entrance directly adjacent to the property.” 6
- “The location was lovely - short walk to main piazzas / city historic center, sights in Rome and Trevi.” 6
- “The location was marvellous and lovely, within walking distance of a vibrant and elegant square.” 6
- “Rome edition It's a nice balance between luxury location it has a rooftop which is really nice and location is also great.” 4
- “Good walking distance to almost everything.” 4
- “Seriously - I've stayed there; great location, you can walk to a lot of places from there. And it's a very nice area to walk, but you are walking on cobblestone sometimes etc.” 18
- “Thanks!!! This is a lovely hotel, in a nice location on the Via Veneto.” 13
View6 mentions
- “Not listed but I really enjoyed the Courtyard Central Park. Away from the hubbub of Rome but still got a view of the Basilica, and Courtyards outside of the US are at least Westins.” 4
- “Rooms on the upper floors have gorgeous views of the ancient city walls bordering Villa Borghese, while others overlook distinguished Via Venuto or the peaceful internal courtyard.” 12
- “Nothing beats a spectacular view and that's exactly what guests will find on Hotel Flora's wraparound rooftop terrace. Beautiful by day, magical by night, we find enjoying a cocktail here overlooking the Eternal City always a memorable experience.” 7
- “Be sure to go up onto the roof to get a really excellent view of Rome and the seven hills.” 13
- “The beds were exceptionally comfortable, view to the Villa Borghese gardens was great.” 6
- “Champagne is also included. You cannot beat the view. There is also outdoor seating if weather permits.” 18
Room17 mentions · 3 filmed
- “you have your bed which was pretty comfy but it did get really hot in the room for me so i had to keep adjusting the air conditioning until i got it right” On camera54:54
- “I stayed at the Westin last summer. I used suite night awards and got two massive suites. However, the hotel is starting to show signs of its age (e.g., stained carpets and furniture, TVs from the early 2000s)” 4
- “I've only stayed at the Grand Flora. Absolutely wonderful! Fabulous breakfast included and was upgraded to a suite with a balcony.” 4
- “Got reasonably large and modest superior king room in the old european style when arrived, liked that.” 6
- “Also, in restaurant with lovely view. We were given a good-sized and modest room with view of Borghese gardens, the old European style, as for instance.” 6
- “The Presidential Suite is the highest category unit, and has either one or two bedrooms. There's a good array of facilities at this hotel, including an enormous wraparound rooftop terrace with spectacular views over Rome.” 12
- “Rome Marriott Grand Hotel Flora's 155 rooms have a handsome look, with wood floors, elegant sculpted paneling, and mix of modern and formal decor.” 12
- “the first place i'm going to take you is up to the 7th floor where you can have breakfast time on the rooftop terrace currently breakfast at this hotel is monday through sunday from 6 30 a.m to 10 30 a.m just look how gorgeous this terrace is so i love the vibe up here it's really cute” On camera52:07
- “One of the highlights of the hotel is the rooftop terrace, where we had complimentary breakfast every morning (Marriott Bonvoy Titanium status and booking a Luminous rate).” 8
- “I have stayed in about half a dozen of their rooms, most are a good size, be sure to ask about room size, esp for two people, a few room are small.” 13
- “the room was impressive & immaculate with a good view, had wi-fi.” 6
- “My biggest issue was that the AC/heating unit in the room seemed like it was noisier than it should have been.” 18
- “Worn carpet doesn't bother me, and the suite upgrade made up for anything else that might be less than perfect.” 18
- “I used suite night awards and got two massive suites. However, the hotel is starting to show signs of its age (e.g., stained carpets and furniture, TVs from the early 2000s)” 4
- “Furniture is dated but OK -- the hotel's architecture and feel is traditional, and I didn't expect modern furniture anyway.” 18
- “Even so, the room was still on the "small" side, but very functional.” 18
- “okay we are inside my room and it's a typical hotel room nothing special you have your bed which was pretty comfy but it did get really hot in the room for me so i had to keep adjusting the air conditioning until i got it right” On camera54:50
Bathroom2 mentions · 1 filmed
Noise6 mentions
- “I would ask for a room on a high floor to keep street noise down, rooms on the Via Veneto are going to be a bit noisier as well.” 13
- “Bonus is the windows, they do a great job blocking the noise of the city.” 4
- “Perfect and excellent setting in the nice quiet area, not far from the Via Veneto down the street, the Borghese Park and Museum, the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain along with other sites, shops and restaurants, and the Spanish steps and Trevi Fountain.” 6
- “Overall some of the best sleep I've ever had and i couldn't hear any noises from the other rooms.” 4
- “If you want a quiet room, ask for one facing the courtyard. I had a room facing the courtyard and I honestly didn't hear a single sound from outside my room.” 18
- “The views over Rome offer a completely different perspective of the city. After spending the day in busy streets and crowded sites, it's a quieter way to take it all in.” 8
Value2 mentions
- “Seksyon ng mga Comment InLoveWithMuskoka • 1 taon ang nakalipas Also a family of five. Also a family of five. Those are spectacular rates. Been shopping the hotels and can't get those rates.” 4
- “Position it as a well-located, straightforward base with a good rooftop and dependable rooms. While this Marriott is not our top Marriott umbrella hotel choice in town, as we prefer the St Regis and the Rome Edition, this hotel offers excellent value and is reliable.” 2
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 building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about view.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- 9 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
Ask about Rome Marriott Grand Hotel Flora
Answered only from the coverage cited on this page. If nobody has written about your question, it will say so rather than guess.
How much we read
Deep coverage · 19/100We read 0 sources for this property, covering 0 traveler mentions, boiled down to 0 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-09-06.
0
Editorial
0
Blogs & sites
0
Video reviews
0
Podcast segments
Breadth
0
Depth
0
Freshness
96
Watch this hotel
We keep reading Rome Marriott Grand Hotel Flora. Tell us when you're staying and we'll follow it until then — you'll hear from us only when the verdict is rewritten, the score moves, or new reviews land. No daily mail, and the watch closes itself after your stay.
Sources
Everything quoted on this page, grouped by traveler insights, outlets, and video & podcast. Counts beside each group show everything we’ve read of that kind; no one kind can carry the score on its own.
6 of 6 summary lines above are traced to specific quotes. The rest summarise the read as a whole rather than any single document.
View all 18 cited sources▾
Everything quoted on this page.
- 2Review: Rome Marriott Grand Hotel Floraluxurytraveldiary.comReview site2026-05-30Current11 quotes used
“The rooftop restaurant is the key dining space. Breakfast here is the best part of the stay.”
Read originalluxurytraveldiary.com - 8Hotel Review: Rome Marriott Grand Hotel Florathefamilytravelguy.comReview site2026-05-05Current6 quotes used
“Dining at the hotel was solid and convenient, particularly breakfast.”
Read originalthefamilytravelguy.com - 1Rome Marriott Grand Hotel Flora / Suitereddit.comForum thread2026-03-28CurrentRead originalreddit.com
- 43 days in Rome, which do you like better : r/marriottreddit.comForum thread2025-04-21Recent34 quotes used
“The Meridien is the newest but it's a bit offroute”
Read originalreddit.com - 11Elite Upgrade Success - Rome Marriott Grand Florareddit.comForum thread2025-03-31Recent2 quotes used
“Beautiful property with super friendly staff. Booked a 2-bedroom "Family Suite" and they upgraded ours to an Oval Jr. Suite with an attached suite for the kids.”
Read originalreddit.com - 12Rome Marriott Grand Hotel Flora Reviewoyster.comReview site2024-07-04Ageing10 quotes used
“Rooms on the upper floors have gorgeous views of the ancient city walls bordering Villa Borghese, while others overlook distinguished Via Venuto or the peaceful internal courtyard.”
Read originaloyster.com
Showing 6 of 18 cited · 0 read
1/3
More in Rome
All Rome hotels →Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome
$$$
A grand Piazza della Repubblica hotel with spacious rooms, marble bathrooms, and rooftop terrace dining near Termini.
Hilton Garden Inn Rome Colosseum
$$
Clean rooms with comfortable beds and a rooftop view, located within walking distance of the Colosseum.
Holiday Inn Rome - Eur Parco Dei Medici by IHG
$
A practical suburban hotel offering spacious work-friendly rooms, comfy beds, and a varied breakfast buffet.
Hotel Indigo Rome - St. George By IHG
$$$
A quiet boutique stay on Via Giulia featuring chic modern rooms and a rooftop terrace with panoramic city views.
Hotel Urbana, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
$$
A fresh boutique property offering strong shower pressure and attentive service away from Rome's heavy tourist crowds.
NH Collection Roma Palazzo Cinquecento
$$
An upscale former railway headquarters across from Roma Termini, with garden ruins and a skyline rooftop terrace.
Browse hotels like this