Hotel Pace Helvezia in Rome

My stay at the hotel was lovely. The hotel had beautiful decor in the lobby and a great view from the terrace. I stayed in a single room, it had a comfortable bed and the necessary amenities - phone, fridge, hairdryer and safe box. When I needed an iron, I requested at the reception and got one to use. The service was good, staff were warm and helpful. Breakfast was fine, pretty much the same offerings the 2 times I had breakfast.
The location was excellent and had the tourist locations within walking distance (10-20mins).

We stayed here September 11-18, 2025, in room 81 on the fifth floor. I think some of these reviews are pretty harsh based on our experience.

This is listed as a 4-star hotel and I think that’s totally fair. Long story short, we’d recommend this as a good choice for budget-conscious travelers looking for some added comfort.

Here’s what was great about it:
- The front desk staff were awesome. They were able to stash our room key for us all day so we didn’t have to cart it around. They could also change large bills to smaller denominations and called us a cab to take us back to the airport.
- Our room’s air conditioning worked really well. It was 32 degrees Celsius during our trip so we really got to test the comfort of the room in the evening. It was great.
- Our room was serviced daily and supplies were replenished as needed.
- The hairdryer worked well.
- The free breakfast in the lobby served our needs well. It’s open from 7am-10am and serves scrambled eggs, buns, cheese and meats, tomatoes, watermelon, grapes, yogurt, cereal with milk, and a variety of pastries. You can also choose water, juice or coffee. We never had to wait for a table and we were in and out in 15 minutes.
- The rooftop patio was gorgeous. You can see the Colosseum, St. Peter’s Basilica, Vittoriano monument and more. It’s a great spot to eat a take-out pizza and watch the sunset.
- The WiFi worked reliably in our room.
- The location is pretty central to the major sites. You can walk to the Trevi Fountain in 6 minutes, Pantheon in 8 minutes, Spanish Steps in 15 minutes and the Colosseum in 20 minutes.
- It’s decently close to surface transit options, including bus and street car (train).

And here’s what we’d flag for the hotel and/other travelers to be aware of:
- The elevators are *very* small and run slowly. There’s room for two people comfortably but three is a squeeze. It’s a solo ride for one person with their luggage.
- Our room had some water stains on the ceiling in the bathroom. I could hear a steady drip overhead but I couldn’t feel any moisture and the stain didn’t grow.
- The shower in our room had a cracked shower pan.
- There are no blackout blinds. Pack an eye mask if you need perfect darkness to sleep, and if ambient sounds disturb you, bring ear plugs.
- The beds are very hard. I ended up pulling two spare blankets out of the armoire and folding them beneath me to add a little more padding. I slept significantly better after making that change.
- The mini fridge in our room didn’t close so we didn’t use it during our visit. I would have liked to use it to stash some treats, but it was barely cold and wasn’t food safe.
- The scrambled eggs in the breakfast buffet are very soft—much more so than most of us are used to. They could be cooked a little longer to be closer to North American cuisine but we still appreciated having the egg option and I ate them every morning.
- You will only get soap and shampoo in the room—no body wash or conditioner. Plan accordingly.
- The hotel can’t change this part, but it’s something for other travelers to be aware of. There aren’t a lot of great restaurant options in the immediate vicinity. The next time we visit Rome, I will look for a hotel that’s further west, closer to the Tiber. Piazza Navona or Trastevere would be great spots to try, which would both offer fantastic restaurant options and a livelier scene closer to home.
- The hotel is not close to any metro stations and is 1.7KM from Termini so (for convenience) you’d likely want to take a cab from the airport rather than the Leonardo Express.

Long story short, this hotel served our purpose well and was the most cost-effective option during our trip. My friend waited to book and ended up in a hostel, so we counted ourselves really lucky to have this space to come home to after a long day and 25,000+ steps.

I can not recommend this hotel enough! Going abroad is always a bit unnerving, as you only see images online and won’t know what the hotel is like until you get there, but know if you stay here you will have a great trip! The hotel was clean, the room had air conditioning, the decor made you feel like you were transported to a new world and the staff was beyond kind. Great location, as it is central to many tourist attractions. We also recommend checking out the panoramic rooftop views. We will definitely be returning in the future!

My stay at the hotel was lovely. The hotel had beautiful decor in the lobby and a great view from the terrace. I stayed in a single room, it had a comfortable bed and the necessary amenities - phone, fridge, hairdryer and safe box. When I needed an iron, I requested at the reception and got one to use. The service was good, staff were warm and helpful. Breakfast was fine, pretty much the same offerings the 2 times I had breakfast. The location was excellent and had the tourist locations within walking distance (10-20mins).

The room was compact, but it was a European-style building, which was nice. The only thing that was disappointing was that the space to take a shower was really small.

It's hard to choose a hotel in Rome. The good ones are too expensive, and the reasonably priced ones have no special features! I chose this hotel because of its rooftop terrace. After checking in, I went to the rooftop immediately. It didn't disappoint me. Most of Rome was in front of me, and the domes of all sizes were fascinating!
The location of the hotel is also very good, close to Piazza Venezia, and the main attractions in Rome are within walking distance. It's not far from the train station, so I didn't take the bus or subway at all during the few days in Rome, and walked 30,000 steps every day.
The hotel is relatively old, and the facilities and sanitary conditions are average. The elevator can only accommodate two people. It is probably the smallest elevator I have ever seen! The room faces the street and is not very soundproof. The noise from passing vehicles is quite loud.

Hotel well located, in the center. The room furnishings a little dated should be updated to be a good 4 star. The normal breakfast is better. Kind and helpful staff.

Nice and highly recommend it.