About Grand Hotel Plaza
Grand Hotel Plaza is on Rome's fashionable Via del Corso. This property – set in a former palazzo – is within 500 metres of the Spanish Steps.
Accommodation at Grand Hotel Plaza is comprised of an array of classically decorated rooms and suites. Unit interiors offer details such as parquet flooring, antique furniture and rich carpets plus marble bathrooms. All layouts have Wi-Fi and certain units have patios or courtyard or city views.
The property offers extensive concierge as well as local transfer services. Business guests are welcome to use any of the property's nine meeting rooms and for those looking to relax, the hotel has two external terrace areas.
Breakfast is served daily in the in-house Salone Mascagni while the on-site Sorelle Fontana Restaurant offers Mediterranean fare for lunch and dinner. Drinks are served in the in-house Mascagni and Lobby bars.
The Trevi Fountain is within a kilometre of the hotel. Spagna metro station is within a ten-minute walk of the property.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Grandiose building makes an impression.
Dating back more than 175 years, the Grand Hotel Plaza is a grandiose building that is undeniably impressive to look at. In addition to the hotel exterior, past guests are particularly fond of the spacious lobby and the remarkable ballroom.
positive:
Ideal location for sightseeing.
The hotel is situated at the heart of Rome, within touching distance of many of the Eternal City's most famous landmarks. You'll find the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain less than a ten-minute walk away, whilst the likes of the Pantheon, Forum, and Colosseum are all within 1.5 miles of the hotel.
positive:
A shopper's paradise.
If you're planning on indulging in a little retail therapy during your time in Rome, the Grand Hotel Plaza offers a great place to start. The hotel is located on Via del Corso, where you'll also find a host of designer shops and retailers. Past guests also report that there are plenty of restaurants nearby too.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Historic property in need of an update.
Whilst the Grand Hotel Plaza is impressive to look at from afar, past guests report that guestrooms within the historic building are in need of renovation. Common concerns raised include mouldy bathrooms, dirty carpets, outdated furnishings, and loose wiring.
negative:
Hotel staff receives mixed reviews.
Past guests have differed in their opinion of the hotel staff. Whilst some find the staff to be friendly and helpful, others have been less positive in their assessment. Some have even gone so far as to describe employees as inattentive, arrogant, and unsupportive.
negative:
In-room amenities can be lacking.
A number of guests express disappointment regarding in-room amenities, stating they expect more from a five-star hotel. According to reports, rooms do not include tea and coffee-making facilities, whilst Wi-Fi is said to be unpredictable.