Daphne Inn, Rome, Italy
Daphne Inn 4 Stars
"Chic, simple and central, this boutique hotel located near the Trevi Fountain boasts sophisticated interiors and brilliant staff."
The Press Say
"The Daphne has three important things going for it: a central location, a responsiveness to guests' needs that is rare in Rome, and low, low prices." Conde Nast Traveller 05“Details include Bisazza mosaics on the walls and offbeat artworks hanging above the beds... a cell phone for calling the staff with questions." Travel & Leisure 05
Hotel Overview
Review of Daphne Inn, by Jeroen Bergmans
Daphne Inn is a rarity in Rome - a boutique budget hotel with bags of style and a fantastic location just two minutes from the Trevi Fountain. When American owner Elyssa bought up space in two apartment blocks near Piazza Barberini, she named her new designer bed and breakfast after Bernini's iconic statue of Daphne and Apollo in the Borghese Gallery.
The facilities
The boutique hotel prides itself on great customer service and leaving out any unnecessary extras. The great location means guests can walk to see all the major sites in Rome. All guests are given a mobile phone to use during their stay. Concierge service offers great advice on where to go and what to see.
The rooms
With a fantastic eye for detail, Elyssa set about filling the eight rooms and four suites of the budget boutique hotel with simple, elegant furnishings and artwork, and adding amenities normally expected of a luxury hotel. Each suite has its own Apple Mac, and the rest of the rooms have a laptop to share. All have WiFi, an iron and ironing board, mini-fridges and hairdryers.
Daphne Inn was a huge hit from the get-go, but Elyssa was never content to rest on her laurels and every year she strives to improve the rooms in her boutique hotel. Daphne Inn is split over two buildings - Daphne Trevi and Daphne Veneto. Daphne Trevi spans three floors of a 17th-century palazzo.
Two of the rooms on the second floor share a living room and bathroom, making them a great choice for families with three children. The two suites at Daphne Veneto are another option for smaller families as each has two bedrooms and two bathrooms and breakfast is served in the room at any time at the boutique hotel.
Facilities
Hotel Policies
Rooms
17Who stays here?
Great hotel for guests of all ages including families, older travellers and couples.Come for...
- Holidays with children
- Clean, elegant and affordable rooms in the centre of Rome
- Charming young staff with lots of advice and personalised service
- Mobile advice - you're given a phone and encouraged to call staff at any time
Not Suitable for...
- The very private: in Daphne Trevi, two rooms share a bathroom
- The feeble-footed: Trevi has no lift
- Those wanting breakfast in bed, bellhops on tap or a 24-hour concierge
Children
Baby cots are available for small children and extra beds can be added to some rooms. Given notice, babysitting services can be arranged.Eating in
There is no hotel restaurant, but guests have the advantage of breakfast served daily.Reviews
Review of Daphne Inn, by Chloe Loyd
Opened in 2002, the Daphne Inn is a budget boutique hotel which comprises two separate buildings in the heart of ancient Rome. Just five minutes from the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps, these apartment-styled buildings provide a stylish and tranquil retreat from the buzz of the Eternal City.
The facilities
The Italo-American owners, Alessandro and Elyssa, have nurtured a growing market for personalised service that far outshines the norm. Floridian born Elyssa aims to provide her guests with what she wished she had on her first visit to Rome, personalised assistance at your finger tips.
On arrival guests are issued a mobile phone and encouraged to call Daphne staff at any time for tips or advice. Mimi sat down with us and patiently listened to what we were looking for during our stay in Rome before advising us on where to go, what to see, where to eat, shop - and even marking our maps appropriately.
Breakfast is plentiful at the budget boutique hotel: masses of fresh fruit, yoghurts and pastries as well as cold meats and cheeses. It's self-service, in a bright airy room at the top of the house.
The rooms
The style of Daphne's 15 rooms is chic and simple, orientally inspired with natural coffee colours. Walls are cream, complementing dark brown wooden floors and furnishings and cappuccino-coloured textured fabrics. The Simmons mattresses and luxurious pillows conspire to make the beds extra comfortable. Simply designed panels hang above the bed. Bathrooms have mosaic tiles, there are no bathtubs but there are excellent, spacious showers. Windows have double glazing, triple in the rooms at the front and have air-conditioning and heating so provide an oasis of calm from the bustle of the city. On each floor public areas of the budget boutique hotel include free internet and a small library packed full of local guides and reading books. Ceramic vases with sprigs or single flowers provide a simple elegance.