iQ Hotel Roma

I travel a lot and don’t usually write reviews. I’m writing this to save travelers all the online research and help them decide on iQ Roma with confidence — it’s very close to Termini station where you can go anywhere in Italy, it’s near all kinds of food, pharmacies, pubs, late night spots etc., it’s safe and secure, well-​lit and traveled area, and SO CLEAN! The super modern furniture helps too.
My room had a little balcony which was so nice. And with WiFi, plenty of outlets, USB, built-​in converters for US and Euro voltage, etc. — it’s a sure bet. The staff is so nice and speak good English. Business center has a printer to plan trips and print your tickets. It just had everything a real traveler needs. Do yourself a favor and try for yourself!

Première visite dans la ville éternelle, je n’ai donc pas de comparaison pour Rome mais des hôtels, j’en ai déjà fais et celui-​ci est juste au top! Un 4 étoiles avec tout ce qu’il faut, sans se ruiner c’est bien possible.
Il faut garder en mémoiré que le nombre d’étoiles équivaut aux services proposés par l’hôtel sans pour autant qu’il soit catalogué de luxueux. Et des services au client, le iQ Hotel en regorge: petit-​déj buffet américain pour 14 € (promo, moins de 10 € lors de mon séjour), salle de bain avec douche, baignoire voire les deux, wi-​fi gratuit partout dans l’hôtel, ultra rapide et qui n’a pas «sauté» né serait-​ce qu’une fois! Rooftop chauffé, aire de jeu pour les enfants, distributeurs en tout genre (boissons, snacks mais aussi vin [3 € !!!] ou encore nécessaire de toilette, coupe-​ongles et j’en passé).
Il est situé en face de l’opéra et à +/​-​10 minutes de la gare de Termini. Le personnel parle anglais et est attentionné. Vraiment une belle découverte!

This hotel is a gold mine! I’m on a trip visiting a variety of cities throughout Italy and I ended up booking a two nights stay at IQ. This hotel is super modern with built in USB plugs in the room for charging, breakfast available and great wifi! Not that extremely low bandwidth wifi that move as fast as dial-​up modems!
Other great features include an actual wine and alcoholic beverage vending machine with very affordable pricing. This was great!!! They also have a beautiful covered rooftop seating area to enjoy your beverage and a smoke if you’d like. I’m not much of a smoker but I did partake in a cigar session. They also have smaller outdoor quick smoke and lounge areas on almost each floor. I can’t say enough great things about this place! If you book, you won’t be disappointed! Great job to the person or group behind the IQ concept.

Great mid priced hotel in Rome. Clean rooms, excellent service, good value for the price. We would definitely stay here again if ever in Rome.

Very clean, modern hotel. Friendly staff. Small rooms but again very clean and close to train. Ac is every room. That’s a plus.

We came here for the first stop on our honeymoon and were extremely disappointed. After checking trip advisor, we thought this would be a great hotel to start our trip but the service and the experience was nothing like the reviews led us to believe.
The front desk staff was curt and rude when we checked in. They seemed more concerned with finishing our check in process quickly rather than making us feel welcome when there wasn’t even a line. When we asked questions, they seemed inconvenienced.
Our room was small but clean. The unfortunate thing was that we were right under the roof deck. Late night gatherings could easily be heard, especially when people were dragging around chairs. The next morning when we asked to change rooms the front desk said they would call us to do the switch but we never heard from them. Eventually by mid-​afternoon we checked back with them and they told us it was too late to change rooms. When we expressed how disappointed we were, the front desk berated us for not checking back with them earlier and how we were at fault (a different employee later called our room to reiterate that we were at fault which was both inaccurate and inappropriate).
Other cons: Our room didn’t have air conditioning. They claim they were installing a new system and that their old air conditioning system of cold pipes in the walls kept the room at a cool temperature but that was not true with June heat. We also couldn’t open any windows because there were no screens and mosquitoes would fly in. The second night we ended up having to buy cortisone and bug spray.
I would try to avoid this hotel, if possible. There are other budget hotels that provide a more superior service in a better location. I’ve noticed that they always respond to people’s reviews claiming future changes or potential solutions to problems but the follow through seems questionable.

We stayed here on the recommendation of Unilocalers and the iQ Hotel did not disappoint.
The rooms are really intuitively designed with easy-​to-​operate reading lights next to the bed, a do-​not-​disturb sign that can be illuminated bedside, total blackout curtains, and lots of nooks and ledges just where you need them for storage.
Rooms felt new and clean and the staff were terrific. A great place to stay in Rome at bargain prices.

This is a great hotel to stay at if you are visiting Rome. We loved everything about our stay: the friendly staff, the clean rooms, and the location of the hotel in the city. There is a beautiful terrace on top of the building for you to enjoy a nice drink or work on your laptop. I would definitely come back.

Great location about a 7 minute walk from Roma Termini station. You can locate the hotel with the lights and thousand flags hanging on top. The rooms are spacious enough for 2 people with the essential amenities that you would expect. In this hotel, you will have to pay for all the extra whatever you want, like razors, tooth paste etc. The front desk staff is accommodating and helpful with directions and reservations. There are a few good restaurants near by with a good gelato and Carefour express for your quick hits. Floor 2 contains your self service washer and dryer and ironing and flour 4 has your microwave and small kitchen. The price is good for what you get. But make sure when you’re in Rome, you ROAM. La Familia!

Great hotel — clean, well-​designed, all amenities, great bathroom, awesome bed, quiet, very conveniently located, friendly staff, free wifi!

Perfect price, perfect hotel, for a 2 night stay in Rome! My husband and I did a 10 day Europe trip and spent 2 days and 2 nights in Rome– which was perfect amount if you have the energy to do it! THE HOTEL– Absolutely modern, beautiful, and simple. The room was clean, the bed was firm as expected, temperature was great, everything worked well. The location so close to Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain and just then a less than 10 minute cab ride to the Colosseum.
Concierge very helpful for directions, grabbing a cab, speaking English, recommendations, and helping make reservations to restaurants. They have a rooftop type terrace garden with a vending machine for beers and drinks.
My husband and I did extensive research for hotels in Rome, and we were more than pleased with iQ. I strongly recommend it!

A great little hotel near the Termini.
The rooms are comfortable and the service is outstanding !

Schönes, sehr modernes und vor allem sauberes Hotel, fussläufig vom Bahnhof Termini in gut 10 Minuten zu erreichen.
Wer allerdings italienischen Charme, Liftboy und Kofferträger erwartet wird hier enttäuscht sein. Viele Automaten bieten ansonsten alles was das Herz begehrt. Das optionale Frühstück ist mit 10 € recht gut und kann bei schönem Wetter auf der Dachterrasse eingenommen werden, auf der man sich auch abends niederlassen kann, mit Wein und Bier aus dem Automaten.
Die Zimmer sind recht klein, es fehlen ein paar Aufhängevorrichtungen, ansonsten ist alles da. Zum Erkunden dieser interessanten schönen Stadt
ist die Lage optimal. Klare Empfehlung !

Such a cute boutique hotel off of the main street. What made it even better were the staff. So VERY friendly and willing to go the extra mile (no joke). They made several reservations for us and help us called taxis. They even made sure we (three girls) were safe at all times by checking in on us on their terrace. Continental breakfast was off the hook! Extensive and very well prepared. Our room was big, compared to other fancier hotels. Perfect spot to be in Rome. Loved it!

The plan for our Italy trip was to stay primarily in homes via AirBnB and just bookend the trip with stays in hotels. This was because in our experience, European hotels are usually cramped and old and not worth the money compared to renting an apartment. But I have to say, as soon as we checked in, weary from our long flight, into the iQ Hotel, I immediately wished we had stayed here the whole time we were in Rome.
Sure, the room is small, but it’s impeccably clean and welcoming. I can’t express how wonderful it was to walk into the minimal yet updated room and freshen up after an international flight and crazy cab through the streets of Rome. What impressed me the most was the bathroom. I quickly realized during my travels that this was going to be the cleanest, most modern bathroom I’d have the pleasure of using. The bed is rock hard, but it was just the thing my sore back needed after my travel day!
To top it all off, the front desk staff is friendly and helpful at every moment. And if you’re like my husband and start having major cravings for American breakfast during a trip abroad, make sure to take advantage of their spread every morning.
I would highly recommend checking this place out if you’re staying in Rome. It’s nothing overly fancy, but it’s just what I needed!

Clean hotel, excellent location, and great value for the price.

Great location, modern, clean and great staff.
I stayed here during the last week of December 2012. The location is perfect! It’s about a 20 minute walk from the Colosseum. And maybe a 15 minute walk from the Trevi Fountain. My room was very clean. I read reviews before arriving that mentioned the rooms can get pretty warm but I didn’t really have a problem with that. Everyday when I returned from sight-​seeing, the room would be warm, but I would just turn on the A/​C and it would be fine in about 10 minutes. The staff was great too. Whenever I asked for recommendations, a cab or help with anything, they were very quick about it. The only thing I was annoyed with was the wifi in the evenings. I’m assuming it might be because everyone returns from exploring or whatever in the evening. So around that time, the wifi would be very slow or almost impossible to use. But around 8 or 9pm (I’m guessing since people start to go to sleep), it would start working well again. Other than that, I had a great time there and would definitely recommend it to anyone else going to Rome.

First time to Europe — stayed in Florence first, then Rome. Purposely waited to review the Florence hotel because I thought perhaps I needed to adjust my expectations. So glad I waited because it verified that (a) the first hotel was way over-​rated and the service sucked; and (2) iQ Hotel Roma ROCKS! Caesar and his counterpart (feel awful that his name escapes me right now) were the most service oriented people I’ve ever encountered on either side of the Atlantic.
Let me be clear — even though this was our first trip to Europe, we did lot of reading about local customs, what is the same vs. different than U.S., etc. In other words, we prepared ourselves so as not to be «ignorant Americanos» who storm into Italy and think we’re at the local Holiday Inn Express. That said, we weren’t prepared for how freaking hot the hotel rooms get due to engergy saving temp controls (and we’re from Texas, so that’s saying a lot). We honestly thought the A/​C was broken the first night. The minute my husband called the front desk to ask if someone could take a look, they brought us a fan, with their apology that nobody could look at the room until 9 the next morning (the fan was a life saver). At 9:00 on the dot, Caesar was at our door with the hotel A/​C tech, who verified that the A/​C was fine. We thanked them for coming and apologized for the incovenience, and asked if we could just keep the fan — but he insisted on taking us to a room on the other side of the hotel, 1^st floor, with no afternoon sun. It was 5 degrees cooler, which felt like a (welcome) freezer –we jumped at the chance to move.
We also knew bathtubs were rare in Europe, but after 7 days of trekking around Italy, our feet, back, and everything else was screaming for a good soak — no problem said Caesar, we’ll get you a room that has a bathtub. I seriously want to get this guy a Visa and bring him to the states to teach customer service classes.
Everything else about the hotel was great as well — it definitely has a modern, clean look and a minimal feel compared to the grand décor of most Italian businesses. Think IKEA with a little more flair. Very cool vending machine with everything from toothpaste to wine (at very reasonable prices). This is especially convenient considering there’s no such thing as a CVS or Walgreens in Rome. The onsite laundry is cool, but unfortunately we never got a chance to use it (makes sense, everyone is trying to do laundry at 9:00 at night — still a nice feature).
Oh, and when we asked if they had a scale we could borrow to weigh our luggage, they just gave us one to take to our room.
One tip — book direct — they have fantastic specials. If you have a Rick Steve’s book, you can also get a 10% discount off their lowest rate. We went through Expedia, which in this case was not the best option.
Bottom line-​stay here! Oh, and tell Caesar we said hello :-)

clean, modern, spacious, wonderful staff, sweet alcohol/​vino vending machine, okay fitness center, great location. what more do you need?
rome was our last stop on our 12-​day, italy extravaganza. after all the awesome reviews on tripadvisor, IQ Hotel was a no brainer. we had a room on the top floor w/​a nice view of the opera house across the street. the staff were awesome. great service, always available and willing to help w/​any requests and or questions. even though the fitness center didn’t have very many free weights, it was still a godsend bc i had been itching to lift over the last 4 nights in florence and 3 nights in venice! also, when we needed a cab for the vatican and when we were heading to the airport to go home, the hotel staff put in a request and the cab was ready to pick us up in about 3 minutes. nice! would love to stay here again.

Rome was our first stop on our Italian Vacation this past May and the entire experience was very pleasant. The hotel was great at communicating with me before we arrived in Rome and also helped us book our Vatican tour and make reservations at the Borghese Gallery. The staff was extremely professional and spoke English When we arrived our room was ready and we were very pleased with the modern accommodations and nice and clean room. The hotel is walking distance from the Trevi fountain and the Spanish steps. Everywhere else, we ended up taking a cab.
We didn’t miss having a full service restaurant as there are many places near by to grab a bite including a fruit and snack stand on the corner. We grabbed a banana for breakfast every morning!(We opted out of the breakfast as it was 10 euro extra a day). We loved the rooftop balcony and the vending machines. 50 cent coffee from the coffee vending machine and 3 Euro wine from the wine Vending machine. Very convenient. We were able to grab a beverage and relax on the roof while deciding what activity to do next. Music was always playing which allowed for a constant upbeat atmosphere.
There was a laundry room with iron right on our floor so we were very excited abut that! Iron our clothes was very convenient. The staff is always available to recommend a restaurant or call a taxi as well. I felt the value was great for the price and if I return to Rome (Hopefully soon!) My first task will be to book the IQ hotel.

Modern, sleek, air-​conditioning, wi-​fi, close to the main train station.
Although navigating the streets of Rome was difficult at first, once we found the hotel, we didn’t have any trouble finding and orienting ourselves after. Unlike many hotels in Italy, with just a sign posted outdoors and the number of stars they earned, iQ is inviting and always has front desk attendants in sight and ready to assist you. The rooms are decent sized and have large window doors facing the street or the courtyard. If not for the chain that’s connected to each door, you can walk right out of your room and plumet to the street level.
Breakfast wasn’t included in our hotel reservation, so it cost 10 euros per person if you chose in the morning. It was worth it for us to start off with a meal from the comfort of our hotel. One of the better aspects was having a coffee machine to use, so I didn’t feel bad having to order three cappuccinos.
The vending machines provide cheap drinks (soda, water, wine, beer) and some snacks. And you can take these snacks on the rooftop terrace during all hours for your enjoyment.
Before our stay, I was impressed with their responsiveness in helping me make dinner reservations at a few places.
My only complaint was the wifi which requires a username and password for each device and is given by the front desk. It seems like you have to re-​login each time you come back from standby or if you leave the room and come back. A small inconvenience, I know, and why they still deserve 5 stars.

Very modern, friendly, clean, comfortable hotel. Great price (November stay Avg. $ 145 USD/​night). Great location. Great staff.
Big room, big bathroom. Our window opened to a view of the Opera House across the street. Roof top terrace (wish it had a view) but it was a nice bonus. Free gym and sauna, in case you haven’t walked around Rome enough.
Love the weird art. Couldn’t get enough of the wine/​beer/​coffee vending machines.
We didn’t try their breakfast.
Our only complaint was the coin operated dryer did not work properly, so after doing a load of wash, we had damp clothes decorating our hotel room for a day.
5 – 10 minute taxi ride from the train station. Within walking distance to many great restaurants, bars, shops, and marts.
I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to anyone I know that’s going to Rome.