Ancient Rome is where it began so it is no wonder you want to stay as close to the ancient city as possible. For our purposes, we've look on all corners of the Forum Romanum to find the very top ten hotels. Vying to top are Hotel Gladiatori, newly christened as Palazzo Manfredi to along with amazing make-over from its art deco rooms to spectacular rooftop overlooking the Colosseum, and the Inn at the Roman Forum a very cozy and luxury boutique hotel in the natty Monti neighborhood. The Hotel Forum boasts the best view of the Forum itself, while the Palazzo al Velabro and Kolbe feel like you are sleeping in the Forum-- they are located on the "other side", a quiet, less touristy area of the Forum. Capo d'Africa is the Colosseum-areas second best hotel for quality and style. Head over to the quiet Aventine hill, overlooking both the Tiber river and Circus Maximus/Palatine complex, at the Sant'Anselmo and Domus Aventina. Both hotels are in residential areas and are very tranquille. For your basic needs, the Mascagni and Mecanate are perfect-- close to the ancient sites and good service.
Via Labicana, 125
Across the street from the Coliseum...
Via degli Ibernesi 30
Hotel Of Roman Ruins...
Via di Tor de Conti 25-30
Via Capo D Africa 54
Near Metro Station
Rooftop terrace in the center of Rome...
piazza di Sant 'Anselmo 2
Luxurious tranquility of leafy Aventino...
Via Carlo Alberto 3
Elegant Hotel...
Via di Santa Prisca 11 B
Simple and elegant...
90 Via Vittorio Emanuele Orlando
In a 19th-century Umbertine palace...