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Pulitzer Roma · Rome, Italy
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Expert Review: Pulitzer Roma
Pulitzer Roma, a Michelin Key Selected property in Rome, Italy, is largely praised by guests for its blend of modern elegance, attentive service, and convenient location in the EUR district. The hotel consistently receives high ratings across various platforms, making it a well-regarded choice for both leisure and business travelers.
Overall Rating & Sentiment
Pulitzer Roma garners an impressive overall rating, frequently scoring between 8.2 and 8.4. Guest sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many highlighting the hotel's "exceptional value, facilities, cleanliness, comfort, and staff performance". It is often described as "very good" and an "affordable luxury" option in Rome.
Key Highlights
Guests consistently love several aspects of Pulitzer Roma:
- Rooftop Terrace & Jacuzzi: A popular feature is the small but relaxing rooftop area, offering a jacuzzi, sun loungers, and panoramic city views, ideal for unwinding.
- Location & Accessibility: Its prime location "just 1 minute away from Marconi metro station" makes it incredibly convenient for exploring Rome's iconic attractions, despite being outside the immediate city center.
- Design & Ambiance: The hotel boasts a "70s-style décor" with a "classic Italian style" and a "glossy black-and-white décor" reminiscent of Art Deco, featuring Italian artworks.
- Amenities: A modern gym with Technogym equipment is available for guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe, garden, and library.
Room Quality
The hotel features 83 "beautifully designed rooms" that are "thoughtfully decorated with modern furnishings". Recently renovated and soundproofed, the rooms offer a "comfortable and stylish retreat". Guests describe them as "clean, nicely designed" with "comfortable beds". Each room is equipped with adjustable air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a 49-inch LCD flat-screen TV with satellite channels, tea and coffee making facilities, a minibar, and a safe. The bathrooms are particularly striking with their black ceramic tile. Room options include cozy Single rooms (13 square meters), Double or Twin rooms (17 square meters), Superior rooms with balconies, and spacious Junior Suites.
Dining Experience
The on-site "Paparazzi Restaurant and Lounge Bar" offers characteristic Italian and Roman cuisine for lunch and dinner. The breakfast is a significant highlight, described as an "extensive American buffet" that includes homemade cakes, as well as gluten-free and lactose-free options. Guests frequently praise the "rich" and "delicious breakfast with great variety".
Service & Staff
The service at Pulitzer Roma is consistently rated as "excellent". Guests commend the "friendly and attentive staff" who provide "impeccable service throughout their stay". Many reviews highlight the staff's helpfulness and hospitality, with specific mentions of employees being "gentle, helpful and professional". Multilingual staff are available to assist guests.
Location & Accessibility
Located in Rome's EUR district, a modern business and residential area south of the city center, Pulitzer Roma offers a strategic position away from the immediate tourist crowds. Its most significant advantage is its proximity to the Marconi Metro Station (Line B), which is just a "1 minute walk" or 200 meters away, allowing for "great mobility" to the city center and major attractions like the Colosseum (5 stops away). A bus stop is also conveniently located "just at the doorstep". The hotel is approximately a 30-minute drive from the airport and a short distance from the Roma Convention Center La Nuvola.
Value & Pricing
Pulitzer Roma is recognized for its "exceptional value," with an impressive rating of 8.4 for value. It's considered an "affordable luxury" option, with average room rates in the past month being around 114.89 EUR, notably lower than Rome's city average of 148.12 EUR. Prices for a night can start from around £78.58 or $89, making it a "very good for money" choice for many travelers.
Common Complaints
While generally positive, some recurring issues or criticisms have been noted:
- Jacuzzi Access Cost: One guest mentioned that access to the jacuzzi was "extortionately priced".
- Room Temperature Control: A review highlighted an issue with heating, where the room became excessively hot at night and individual temperature regulation was not possible.
- Location for Nightlife: While convenient for transport, some feedback suggests that those seeking vibrant nightlife might find the EUR district a bit minimal, suggesting that "nightlife you're after you'll be better served closer to the city center".
- Reservation Issues: An isolated incident involved a group reservation where prices changed, and communication became difficult, leading to an "unprofessional and unacceptable behaviour" claim.
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Points to Consider
- •While generally positive, some recurring issues or criticisms have been noted:
- •Room Temperature Control: A review highlighted an issue with heating, where the room became excessively hot at night and individual temperature regulation was not possible.
- •Reservation Issues: An isolated incident involved a group reservation where prices changed, and communication became difficult, leading to an "unprofessional and unacceptable behaviour" claim.
Google Reviews
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Recent Guest Reviews
Eric Schliesser
The hotel is good value for money with comfortable and clean rooms. (The cleaning staff really deserve a compliment.) Good beds and fine showers. Front desk staff is helpful and friendly. The location is very convenient next to Metro Marconi and Roma 3. But the road is very noisy (bring earplugs). Surprisingly good and cheap coffee-bar next door, and down the road some excellent restaurants. The b...
Response from the owner
Dear Guest, <br>thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate your comments and will take them into consideration to continue improving the experience for our future guests.<br>W...
Winnie M.
We made a reservation for a group of 25 people in the Pulitzer. We agreed on number of rooms, prices and all modalities and were waiting for the contract to be signed. On a follow up request the reservation manager told us she would be sorry, but the rooms would have been sold in the meantime. The next day the rooms were again available for a price tag 50 Euro up then the one we agreed on. We ta...
Response from the owner
Dear Guest,<br>we are sorry to hear about your experience. <br>However, we would like to clarify that no contract was ever signed nor were any rooms formally blocked for your group. Our colleague foll...
Ronaldo Silva
First time in Rome and definitely the best option to pick this hotel not one to write reviews but this hotel sold itself. Staff are amazing very accommodating with everything you ask of them room was beautiful with a balcony and most comfortable bed the only part we’d wish is that it would of been a actual double bed instead of 2 singles put together Breakfast selection was vary with warm and co...
T AuYeung
Shower head showed yellow & green mold. I asked to change it, maintenance staffs removed the molded shower head. Bought back another yellow & green molded shower head which was inside a ziplock bags. I assumed that was the same one. I called front office & asked to change room. After 5 minutes, maintenance staffs bought in a nicely wrapped new shower head. Bathtub corners showed rust & mold. Show...
Response from the owner
Dear T AuYeung,<br>we are truly sorry to read about your disappointing experience during your recent stay with us. Please accept our sincere apologies for the cleanliness and maintenance issues you en...
Dipen Patel
Room was very dirty and bathroom had black mold on shower head, tub and grout. The way the shower head is place also gives no room for anyone to stand and shower without the outside of the tub getting wet. I expected more from a 4 star hotel. Close to airport so that was convenient.
Response from the owner
Dear Dipen Patel,<br><br>Thank you for your feedback. We are truly sorry to hear that your room and bathroom were not up to the standards you expect from a 4-star hotel. We take all guest feedback ser...
Danny Rowland
Great hotel! Super clean and trendy. They have a bar and restaurant at ground level and the location is only a short walk from a subway stop. The area felt a little weird when it got dark, but it wasn't so bad. They had parking at the hotel that you could pay for, but I just parked in the median of the main road where everyone else was parking. There were also spots on the side street so try to f...
