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The Shire Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Via Veneto

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Room service – dining
Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast
Interior
Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk
Just steps from the Spanish Steps, travelers find The Shire Hotel's welcoming atmosphere enhanced by practical amenities. The property offers in-room WiFi, convenient luggage storage, and staff who speak multiple languages—ideal for questions about the historic surroundings.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
146 Via Vittorio Veneto, Rome, RM, 187

What's nearby

  • Spanish Steps - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Piazza di Spagna - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Villa Borghese - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Trevi Fountain - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Pantheon - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Spagna Station - 8 min walk
  • Rome Piazzale Flaminio Station - 16 min walk
  • Rome (FCO-Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harry's Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Mirabelle - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Crazy Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Bruschetta e… - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mandaloun Caffe' - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Shire Hotel

Hotel near Via Veneto
A short walk from Villa Borghese and Spanish Steps, The Shire Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Multilingual staff, luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • Concierge services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Built in 2018
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 30.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 5 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 6.00 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 10 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: EUR 30.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number IT058091A1TZI4C8AM
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Shire Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 5 kg per pet. There's a fee of EUR 30.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Shire Hotel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Shire Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Shire Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is The Shire Hotel located?

Located in Rome City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Via Veneto, Spanish Steps and Piazza di Spagna. Villa Borghese and Trevi Fountain are also within 15 minutes. Spagna Station is 8 minutes by foot and Barberini Station is 9 minutes.

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The Shire Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 182 out of 297 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 297 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 297 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 297 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 297 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We generally like this hotel, we like the staff and the location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bojan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked pretty much everything about our stay. The room was clean, AC worked well, the free breakfast was quite good and the front desk staff were friendly and helpful. In the evening the area around hotel was quiet and we always felt safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Gonca Gül

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Otelin yeri çok iyi, temiz ve rahat
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The only issue we had was the AC would not cool the room and the elevators are very tiny
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jules

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location and central to all areas we were wanting to see. Very friendly and helpful staff that provided fabulous guidance to restaurants and areas to visit.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a great location to stay in! Walkable distance to all the spots you want to visit and close to bus stops if you’re traveling a little bit further out. Very clean and relaxing room. 5 min taxi ride to the terminal.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved our stay at The Shire hotel. We were able to walk to a lot of sights easily. Our room and bed was comfortable and clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location. Unique hotel right above famous Harry’s bar. The only tip I would give the management is to make sure your room safes are permanently fixed to something - ours was not and could easily have been picked up and removed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter-Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wij zaten in het hoek kamer. Dit was superr. Ontbijt was ook top. Alles was aanwezig, en werd eventueel weer goed aangevuld. Alles was schoon Incl ontbijt, en eventueel in de buitenlucht
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Shire was a wonderful boutique hotel in a convenient area of Rome. It was charming and hospitable and our room was everything we expected and more. It was hip and comfortable. The staff was warm and welcoming. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laure

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Séjour Roma

Séjour exceptionnel hôtel très bien situé.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

consuelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the hotel, it is very nice, elegant and quiet, the bed was super comfortable, the breakfast was very good and the staff was super friendly, We highly recommend this hotel, next time in Rome we will stay here.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

perfect place to stay

good location, comfortable room, very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un merveilleux quartier residenciel à proximité du centre historique entre 10 et 15 minutes à pied. Nous avons été très bien accueillis , de bons conseils pour les dîners du soir et les transports en commun, une disponibilité irréprochable de la part des 2 hôtes, une très belle décoration chic et sobre pour cet hôtel. Ce boutique hôtel est décoré
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

MEINNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
On a passé un séjour très agréable dans ce petit hôtel très bien placé, Acceuil au top . Je le recommande.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and accommodating staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Birgitta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Two intensive days in Rome, a hotel close to sightseeing and good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice small hotel with excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Shire is a great deal!

Amazing location and view of Borghese Gardens and Roman wall from our room. Lots of light and very spacious and clean room. Staff was helpful and breakfast was good. Excellent value for hotel in Rome. Will stay here again. Only hallenge was the lock on entry door at night. Our key card never worked.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Boutique Hote8

Very friendly and helpful staff. Good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute spot with a good walking distance to everything in the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024