Tribune Hotel Rome: What to expect
Many of the hotels in Rome that are part of the World of Hyatt family are smaller boutique hotels. This charming property is part of the JDV by Hyatt selection.
After a lot of consideration, I decided to stay at this hotel nestled near the famous Borghese Gardens. I opted to spend the entire three nights in Rome based at this location.
The desk is attended 24 hours a day. We were greeted with the usual Globalist upgrades and welcomes. The lobby was small, and the lifts took some time to reach ground floor when busy but all the staff were friendly. The doormen were always ready to assist with any request.
Signage at the entrance to the Tribune Hotel in Rome, a JDV by Hyatt property.
I was pleasantly surprised with an upgrade to a family room. While it was still smaller in size, it had a single bed and a seating area that could double as an extra sleeping space. The room featured a dresser instead of a full closet. It also included a tub that I didn’t’ get a chance to use. The best thing about the room is that it was on the first floor. We didn’t have to wait for the elevator when we wanted to leave or go to breakfast. The stairs were a beautiful winding staircase.
The family room upgrade at the Tribune Hotel in Rome felt more spacious than many other European hotels I’ve stayed at in the past.
The Globalist gift in the room was a selection of snacks and beverages in the minibar as well as a complimentary wine. I don’t drink wine so I couldn’t tell you if was any good or not.
As for the location, the Tribune Hotel being near the Borghese Gardens meant that it was a quiet area with not so many tourists around. It was within walking distance of a small grocery store, making it easy to pick up any essentials you might need during your stay.
What’s great about the Tribune Hotel in Rome
The price
Because it is further afield from the main tourist attractions than some of the other Hyatt Properties, it is relatively less expensive and meant I could budget more for private tours. With that being said, it is still a very expensive property for what you’re getting in the World of Hyatt portfolio but you’re paying for the pleasure of being in Rome.
The staff
They make the experience feel quite personal, which is something that is something special to boutique hotels. They went above and beyond explaining things and helping ensure that the tour operator I was waiting for knew what I needed.
A few helpful tips before you stay at the Tribune Hotel in Rome
· If you can, ask for a room on a lower level so that you don’t have to wait for a lift. You might be waiting a long time.
· Book in advance if you want to dine on the rooftop restaurant. We didn’t have the time to do that, but I was told by another couple that it was beautiful.
· Visit the small grocery store down the street, you’ll find lots of fun snacks and fresh food in produce aisle.
· If you need to work, the ‘lobby’ is tiny. I had to get on a video call at 2am to Australia and they were so nice to allow me to use the quiet dining area where breakfast is normally served and even asked their staff to hold off on doing their daily refresh until after I was done. That they were so thoughtful about what I might need is something I noticed during our stay here.
Is there room service at the Tribune Hotel in Rome?
There was no in-room dining available at the time that we stayed there. It wasn’t a room that you’d want to stay in and eat anyway when there is so much food to try nearby in the city. There were plenty of free snacks and we were given fruit upon arrival.
Is there a Globalist breakfast at the Tribune Hotel in Rome?
Breakfast is included when you are a Globalist member. You go down a small set of stairs to the dining area and there is a small set up of pastries, fruit, yogurt and beverages. You can also order eggs that they will make for you and there is a selection of ham and bacon. It looks underwhelming but the bacon there was some of the best I’ve ever had. I think it had more to do with being in Italy than this hotel, but it was a great surprise.
Globalist breakfast is included at the Tribune Hotel in Rome and there are a good selection of fresh and prepared foods.
What is the gym like at the Tribune Hotel in Rome?
There is a small, small gym nestled away down another set of stairs and down a hallway past the staff. They are super helpful in directing you there. There is the absolute bare minimum. There were two cardio machines and one massive all-in-one weight training machine that didn’t do anything particularly well. I’m only 5 feet 2 inches and it felt too large in scale for me to do what I needed with leg extension and hamstring curl. Wasn’t worth the effort. I noticed this machine at more than one property that I stayed at in Europe and I feel it must be the bare minimum that a hotel needs to be a part of the Hyatt family.
Points or pay?
If you are staying in other expensive cities across Italy, I would pay out of pocket for this one and use points for the others. As I mentioned before, it is RELATIVELY less expensive than other properties in the area.
Overall, I was happy that we stayed put at this hotel for 3 nights during our stay in Rome. It did mean more taxis and drivers but that was okay, the price more than made up for it.