Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: Villa Laetitia is $1,428 a night less. They are 1.7 km apart.
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Book the Hassler if you want the Spanish Steps address, the spa and the rooftop view over Rome, and the budget stretches to $1,671 a night. Book Villa Laetitia if you want a genuinely characterful, design-led hotel with a Michelin-starred restaurant for $336, a five-fold saving, on the river a walk from the same landmarks. Both rate above 9 out of 10 with guests; Villa Laetitia's score comes from a much larger sample of 301 reviews against the Hassler's 56. The gap is facilities and address, not quality of experience.
The Hassler sits at the top of the Spanish Steps in a building that has hosted European aristocracy since the early twentieth century, all gilt mirrors, marble stairs and hushed carpeted corridors. The Imàgo restaurant on the sixth floor gives one of the great panoramas of Rome, domes and terracotta rooftops laid out under the window while you eat. It is old-school grand hotel: liveried staff, a piano somewhere in the lounge, a clientele in from the airport by private car.
Guests who want the address, the view and the full five-star apparatus, and can spend accordingly.
Villa Laetitia occupies a early twentieth-century villa on the Tiber, renovated by Anna Fendi Venturini, whose eye shows in the mismatched vintage furniture, brass fittings and art-filled corridors that make each room feel individually assembled rather than issued. A botanical garden runs down to the river, and Enoteca la Torre, run by a Michelin-starred chef, sits within the grounds rather than bolted onto a hotel floor. The address on the Lungotevere puts you among embassies and quiet apartment blocks rather than tourist crowds.
Travellers who want a design-conscious, personal hotel with serious food and don't need a spa or a rooftop.
Villa Laetitia gives up the Hassler's spa, health club and sauna, and the rooftop terrace with its city view, along with the Spanish Steps address itself.
Villa Laetitia is the more interesting building to actually spend time in: a real Fendi-touched interior with a garden and river light, against the Hassler's polished but generic grand-hotel formula.
| Hassler Roma | Villa Laetitia | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $1,737 | $309 |
| Guest rating | 9.4/10 | 9.1/10 |
| Reviews | 56 | 301 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 4 | 4 |
| Distance apart | 1.7 km |
“There was visible dust and dirty carpet.”
“The bedrooms Need to be redecorated the garden has an amazing potential but not taking care of loved”
Hassler Roma guests come away happier overall, praising attentive staff and location despite one cleanliness complaint, while Villa Laetitia reviews note style but flag tired rooms and an unkempt garden.
We have been coming to this hotel for many years, and we absolutely love the service and the staff. However, this time the room was very dirty. There was visible dust and dirty carpet. We have brought it to the attention of the front desk and hope they deep clean the rooms.
“Best stay in Rome”
Absolute wonderful staff , could not have been more attentive!
We travel a lot one of the best hotels we’ve ever stayed in
“Everythıng was amazıng”
The buıldıng decoratıon
Stuff food everythıng
The bedrooms Need to be redecorated the garden has an amazing potential but not taking care of loved
Spa and Recreation Indulge in massages and facials at the full-service spa, or unwind in the health club and sauna for ultimate relaxation. Culinary Delights Savor Mediterranean cuisine at Imàgo restaurant or opt for 24-hour room service. Conclude your day with a drink in the bar/lounge. Prime Location Located in the heart of Rome, steps away from Spanish…
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Luxurious Design and History Villa Laetitia, renovated by Anna Fendi Venturini, offers a unique stay in a historic 20th-century building with individually designed rooms and a tranquil botanical garden. Culinary Excellence Indulge in Italian specialties at Enoteca la Torre, led by Michelin-starred Chef Danilo Ciavattini, ensuring a memorable dining…
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