Single Room
- 1 Single bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Hotel · Rome · Lazio
Augusta Lucilla Palace
A 4-star hotel with a rooftop terrace, just a 6-minute walk from Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, earning an 8.7 rating from over 6,000 reviews.
- Rooftop terrace for relaxation
- Prime location near Termini station and major sights
- Helpful, attentive staff praised in reviews
8.7
Great
6236 reviews
Booking.com 8.7 · 6236 reviews
About
Augusta Lucilla Palace
Augusta Lucilla Palace sits in central Rome, a short stroll from the 5th-century Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore and within walking distance of the Teatro dell'Opera. The 4-star property offers guests a rooftop terrace and various recreational opportunities, with the main Termini station just 3–5 minutes away on foot.
Inside, the hotel provides a range of amenities including a 24-hour reception, room service, a bar/lounge area, and a leisure/TV room. Rooms feature air conditioning, heating, minibars, flat-screen TVs, and kettles. The staff earns consistently high marks, and breakfast receives positive mentions for both selection and coffee quality.
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Security
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
4 reasons to book- Exceptional staff service — Guests frequently highlight friendly and helpful staff, with the night receptionist singled out for excellent local advice. The Staff category rating of 9.2 reflects this consistently positive experience.
- Prime location near Termini — The hotel is within a 3–5 minute walk of Termini station and a 6-minute walk from Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, making it easy to reach public transport and major sights. Multiple reviews praise the location as 'marvellous', 'excellent', and 'good, near sights'.
- High-quality breakfast — Breakfast earns strong praise for selection and coffee quality. Rating category Dining 8.7 supports this, and reviews mention 'great breakfast', 'excellent breakfast', and coffee that 'actually made me happy'.
- Comfortable, well-equipped rooms — Rooms are rated 9.0 and described as 'large, nice', with comfortable beds and massage options. Amenities include air conditioning, minibar, flat-screen TV, and in-room kettle. Some guests specifically mention the 'massage bed' as a highlight.
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Worth weighing
4 to weigh- Facilities score lags other categories — The Facilities rating is 7.6, notably lower than other categories. Some guests feel the property does not fully meet 4-star expectations, with one review stating 'I don't think it's 4 star'.
- Restrictive check-in window — Check-in is only available between 14:00 and 23:30, which may inconvenience guests arriving on late-night flights or early morning trains. Late arrivals outside this window cannot be accommodated.
- No pets allowed — The hotel does not accept pets, so travellers with animals will need to look elsewhere.
- Mixed impressions of star rating — While most reviews are positive, one guest explicitly questioned whether the property merits 4 stars, and the General rating of 8.5 and Facilities rating of 7.6 suggest some areas may feel less premium than expected for the category.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
Small Double Room
- 1 Double bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Comfort Double or Twin Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Superior Double or Twin Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Triple Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Quadruple Room
- 1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Double Room Balcony
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Balcony
- Air conditioning
Double or Twin Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
General & Safety
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- ATM/Cash machine
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Fax/Photocopying
Room Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Terrace
- Ironing facilities
- Free toiletries
- Electric kettle
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
- Parquet floor
- Cots
Dining & Entertainment
- In-room breakfast
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Leisure/ TV room
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 8.7/10 from 6,236 reviews
Booking.com · 8.7 · 6236 reviews
8.7Verified guest“We had a small double room with a wake-up service. The location was marvellous, and we could walk to the Teatro dell'Opera di Roma.”
8.7Verified guest“The service was top notch and charming, making me feel completely comfortable throughout my stay.”
8.7Verified guest“Location.”
8.7Verified guest“Massage bed!”
8.7Verified guest“Large, nice room, very close to the railway station.”
8.7Verified guest“Interesting bed, smartphone, great breakfast, excellent location – all super.”
04 — Location
Getting around Rome
The property sits in Rome.
Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore: Augusta Lucilla Palace sits in central Rome, just a 6-minute walk from the 5th-century Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. The hotel is also within walking distance of the Teatro dell'Opera.
Termini Station: The main Termini station is just 3 to 5 minutes away on foot, adding to the hotel's central position.
Massimo D'Azeglio,24 , 00184, Rome, Lazio, 00184, Italy
05 — Good to know
Policies & conditions
Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.
- Check-in
- From 14:00-23:30
- Check-out
- By 09:00-12:00
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
- Payment
- Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Property
- 108 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00 to 23:30. Check-out is from 09:00 to 12:00.
Are pets allowed at the hotel?
No, pets are not allowed on site.
Is smoking permitted on the property?
No, the hotel is a non-smoking property.
Does the hotel offer airport shuttle service?
Yes, a paid airport shuttle is available.
Is breakfast included in the room rate?
The hotel offers in-room breakfast and a bar/lounge area; breakfast availability and inclusion depend on your booking rate.
The bottom line
Augusta Lucilla Palace delivers a reliable, comfortable stay in central Rome with exceptional staff and a location that makes exploring easy, though its facilities and restrictive check-in window may give budget-conscious travellers pause.
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