SINA Bernini Bristol, Autograph Collection

12/2024 Reviews - Sina Bernini Bristol Hotel, Rome, Italy Travel + Leisure nominated Sina Bernini Bristol (Rome) for its 2025 World’s Best Awards should come as no surprise to the seasoned travelers– it is an exceptional oasis in the heart of Rome! After a memorable 10-night stay in 12/2023, we...

12/2024 Reviews - Sina Bernini Bristol Hotel, Rome, Italy Travel + Leisure nominated Sina Bernini Bristol (Rome) for its 2025 World’s Best Awards should come as no surprise to the seasoned travelers– it is an exceptional oasis in the heart of Rome! After a memorable 10-night stay in 12/2023, we returned to Sina Bernini Bristol in 12/2024, and again collected another lasting memory. It’s more than a 5-star hotel, more than a “home-away-from-home”! Steeped in 150 years of history with famous guests of celebrities & royalties, Sina Bernini Bristol Hotel (Rome) deserves all its high recognitions - its artistic renovations bring together flawlessly Bernini’s Baroque Arts, European elegance, contemporary comforts, all further accentuated by warm staff, attentive services. Indeed, during this stay, we were fortunate to witness another famous hotel guest – Maurizio Cattelan – an internationally renowned Italian Artist/Sculptor - signed & accented “GRAZIE, Lorenzo” directly ONTO the Hotel Reception counter top! (For those so inclined, Maurizio Cattelan’s “Blind” memorialized the September 11 Attacks – Wikipedia.) Yet, another valuable consideration for travelers is clearly Sina Bernini Bristol’s prime location at Piazza Barberini overlooking The Triton Fountain – it brings conveniences to you which few other brands could match, PLUS, no steps to negotiate to reach Rome’s historic center or attraction sites …An easy 4-18 min. walk brings you to Barberini Palace/National Gallery of Ancient Arts, The Four Fountains, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Quirinale Presidential Palace, Villa Medici, Teatro dell’Opera, Pantheon, Villa Borghese, Rome Historic Centre, Papal Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore, Piazza Navona, add a few more minutes to reach Victorio Emanuelle Monument, Capitoline Museum, Colosseum, Rome Termini main train station, Roman Forum, you name it …or hop on Metro Red Line A at Barberini Metro Stop (2-minute walk across from the hotel) gets you to the Basilica of St. Peters/Vatican Museum and further…. There are, obviously, more for you to discover at Sina Bernini Bristol, e.g., elaborate breakfasts, fine cuisines, evening views of Rome. Indeed, if you have a milestone celebration, treat yourself to a Suite or, at least, a drink at the roof-top bar – it will be a long-lasting memory….!

Beautiful hotel. Top notch service. Metro next to it for easily getting to and from airport. Walking distance to anything. 4-5 minute walk to Trevi. 10 to Pantheon. Tons of restaurants around. Pharmacy on corner. A couple mini markets within 3 or 4 minutes walk. Wine shop on corner. It's...

Beautiful hotel. Top notch service. Metro next to it for easily getting to and from airport. Walking distance to anything. 4-5 minute walk to Trevi. 10 to Pantheon. Tons of restaurants around. Pharmacy on corner. A couple mini markets within 3 or 4 minutes walk. Wine shop on corner. It's plaza berenini and is a hop on/off bus stop.

Just not a 5 star as advertised. The support staff (restaurants, bar, housekeeping, porters) were very good. However, the front desk seemed bothered by what appeared to be mostly American guests. Example, my wife asked for change from larger bills to smaller bills, and told “go have the bartender do...

Just not a 5 star as advertised. The support staff (restaurants, bar, housekeeping, porters) were very good. However, the front desk seemed bothered by what appeared to be mostly American guests. Example, my wife asked for change from larger bills to smaller bills, and told “go have the bartender do it”. Asked bartender, and he did not have change, so asked again at desk and told they probably cannot do that , and my wife responded it’s for your staff, and they suddenly could. That’s a simple request that you would expect a 5 star hotel to accommodate all day long. I also found room descriptions misleading, as an urban view is an alley/small street simply looking at another building(pretty much zero view). Finally, with mostly American guests (I understand Italian aperitif hours) surprised the best asset of the hotel (rooftop bar view, which was amazing) was closed until after sundown (really wanted an afternoon drink and to enjoy the view in the sunlight, plus it was a bit chilly after sundown in November). Room was nice, with a very nice en suite (water closet and separate shower and closet areas).

Our room was large and quite comfortable. Staff were courteous and helpful. We very much enjoyed the excellent breakfast buffet. For those who use the metro, the hotel is very well situated, only a few steps from the Barberini station. We'd recommend avoiding rooms overlooking the Plaza Barberini because of...

Our room was large and quite comfortable. Staff were courteous and helpful. We very much enjoyed the excellent breakfast buffet. For those who use the metro, the hotel is very well situated, only a few steps from the Barberini station. We'd recommend avoiding rooms overlooking the Plaza Barberini because of street noise, especially on a Saturday night.

This was the most luxurious hotel we've ever stayed at. The service was impeccable. This was our last stop in Europe after a long vacation, so we were getting a little tired, and this was the perfect place to end it to relax. We ordered room service twice and the...

This was the most luxurious hotel we've ever stayed at. The service was impeccable. This was our last stop in Europe after a long vacation, so we were getting a little tired, and this was the perfect place to end it to relax. We ordered room service twice and the food was amazing. The location is perfect, it's walkable to multiple sightseeing locations, great food, and shopping. Our flight to leave for the airport on our final day was quite early on a Sunday morning, and we didn't realize there would be very few taxis available at that hour because the discos had just closed! Grazio at the front desk was amazingly helpful at advising us and helping us find transportation.

We only stayed one night but we really enjoyed the hotel. Great lobby and reception area with lovely staff. We were shown to our room very promptly and our room was beautifully decorated. The bed was HEAVENLY, linens divine and lots of room which was surprising for Rome. The bathroom...

We only stayed one night but we really enjoyed the hotel. Great lobby and reception area with lovely staff. We were shown to our room very promptly and our room was beautifully decorated. The bed was HEAVENLY, linens divine and lots of room which was surprising for Rome. The bathroom was also large, you could mistake the bathroom for being slightly dated but the beautiful marble I thought was stunning. The shower cubicle on the other hand is rather tight! Located fairly centrally, perhaps a good 15/20 minutes walk to the historical part of Rome. We would definitely recommend.

Excellent hotel! Concierge and Front Desk were so helpful. Bar wasn’t amazing atmosphere but it was a typical hotel bar. Suite 427 was updated and lovely although a bath in the bedroom was a little strange I have to admit! We ate at Tullio just around the corner, fabulous. When...

Excellent hotel! Concierge and Front Desk were so helpful. Bar wasn’t amazing atmosphere but it was a typical hotel bar. Suite 427 was updated and lovely although a bath in the bedroom was a little strange I have to admit! We ate at Tullio just around the corner, fabulous. When we return to Rome we will stay here again! Yeah, hot water went out, we were there, they are old buildings, so ….we showered before dinner

Definitely a 5 star experience. The hotel is immaculate. Contrary to other comments, the room A/C is great. The staff is friendly and accommodating. The location is perfect for walking to many restaurants ,shops and sites. A very good choice for staying in Rome.

If you are heading out on a cruise this hotel is likely to be a good fit. If not, skip it as the people on the cruise take over the hotel. The rooms are comfortable and large and the hotel has a wonderful roof top bar and restaurant. The food...

If you are heading out on a cruise this hotel is likely to be a good fit. If not, skip it as the people on the cruise take over the hotel. The rooms are comfortable and large and the hotel has a wonderful roof top bar and restaurant. The food is good and the views are fantastic. The staff is friendly but the big issue I had is that they cater to the cruise guests and we had one of their suites for a room. The cruise people took over breakfast shouting between one another and the poor waitstaff just rolled their eyes in sympathy with us. In the morning, we had difficulty pulling up our rental car to retrieve our bags because the cruise buses (yes buses) were blocking the entrance. ONe of the cruise staff was blocking the hotel entrance as if we weren't important because we weren't cruise guests. It's too bad really because otherwise the hotel is great and staff are friendly but seem powerless to controlling the cruise staff and guests to be aware that other people are spending quite a bit of money to stay here.

Wonderful hotel. Like many, we stayed here before a cruise and were not disappointed. The hotel is really well placed located near the Spanish Steps/Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and only a 25ish minute walk to the Colosseum plus there is ample shopping in the area. The staff are super polite and...

Wonderful hotel. Like many, we stayed here before a cruise and were not disappointed. The hotel is really well placed located near the Spanish Steps/Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and only a 25ish minute walk to the Colosseum plus there is ample shopping in the area. The staff are super polite and friendly. We arrived a little early and our room was ready for us. The room was nice and overlooked the fountain outside the hotel on the street. We were starving and the concierge suggested a restaurant off the beaten path for us that made fresh pasta and only used fresh ingredients and it was marvellous. The restaurant in the hotel that served breakfast was unaware that I had an allergy to nuts and so the 1st day they didn't have much for me and I was slightly annoyed (but am used to this) and mentioned it to the front desk. They promptly called the restaurant and advised them we would be there for 2 more days and the following 2 days they made an entire separate plate for me with fruits and pastries all nut free which was really nice of them (and heavenly delicious). It's known that hotels in Europe have smaller rooms and this was no exception but the room was clean and the bathroom was spacious. We did have to change rooms because the 1st room's AC wasn't cooling the room properly and the 2nd room was even nicer than the 1st. In fairness though, Italy was experiencing an extreme heatwave and everywhere we went was hot. If I had one sort of "concern" for future guests it's that if you are a light sleeper, ask to not be placed in any of the rooms near the elevators because the walls are marble and sound carries into the rooms and when guests get off the elevator late at night, it's loud. This is not the hotel's fault but rather rude guests that are inconsiderate of other people. Overall we were very happy at the Sina and would return. It's a great hotel whether you're there as a couple or as a family.

We stayed at the Bernini for a pre-cruise stay. Our room was not ready as we arrived early in the morning. This is to be expected when arriving so early or with a large group. Patience is required when traveling. The staff was friendly, warm and welcoming. The location of...

We stayed at the Bernini for a pre-cruise stay. Our room was not ready as we arrived early in the morning. This is to be expected when arriving so early or with a large group. Patience is required when traveling. The staff was friendly, warm and welcoming. The location of the hotel was wonderful. Bellman and concierge were always helpful and pleasant. Our room was clean and well apportioned. The only downfall of our stay was the rooftop restaurant. We went for dinner and apparently our apparel was not good enough for them. They seated us at the very front of the restaurant, took our order, offered wine and brought our dinner. We never saw a staff member again. It was obvious we were not wanted there. Drink from the bar even came with pieces of something in it. We picked over our dinner quickly and walked out. Totally unacceptable. The last straw was when they seated a couple beside us that brought their dog. This was clearly not a service dog. We weren’t wanted there but a dog was.

We stayed here for three nights prior to going on a cruise. First of all the staff was fantastic, always willing to go the extra mile. We arrived pretty early on our flight and they did everything possible to expedite getting a room prior to normal check in. Rooms were...

We stayed here for three nights prior to going on a cruise. First of all the staff was fantastic, always willing to go the extra mile. We arrived pretty early on our flight and they did everything possible to expedite getting a room prior to normal check in. Rooms were some smallish and aged as you would expect in an older hotel. Rooms with connecting doors seemed to get a lot of noise from other room. Big issue that I have seen in most older hotels, the lack of electrical outlets and they had USB ports for plug in rather than outlets next to the bed. I don’t like those, to many stories of virus issues. You might want to bring a plug in adapter with multiple ports to extend. All 220 of course so you will need a plug adapter. They have a room top restaurant we were not able to try. Restaurants in the immediate area are pretty limited. Location is pretty central to the city sites but even the Triva (sp?) fountain and Spanish steps are maybe 10 minute walk which is tough in the summer unless you are young. Taxi are interesting in Rome. At the hotel they play by the rules, run the meter. Anyplace else they may play by the rules or they may quote you a much higher take it our leave price at least twice the meter rate. Uber is really expensive here, at least two to three times the taxi rate. Metro stop next to hotel but if your mobility challenged, I did see an escalator or elevators. Hotel is pretty pricey in my view but that may just be Rome prices in the summer.

This hotel was very pretty and I think in such a fab location - we were basically able to walk anywhere in the city and it was definitely a safe location. We didnt get a chance to check out their rooftop bar as it opens so late, but it seemed...

This hotel was very pretty and I think in such a fab location - we were basically able to walk anywhere in the city and it was definitely a safe location. We didnt get a chance to check out their rooftop bar as it opens so late, but it seemed very cool. The room was really large and we had a massive balcony - it was a strange layout though with almost 2 bathrooms, one with the toilet and shower and the other with just sinks. Kind of cool - my only issue with the shower (and i noticed this at the Sina property we stayed at in Florence, too) is that the shower didn't have anywhere to put toiletries, so we had to just leave them on the floor. If you're someone who isn't physically able to bend over constantly in the shower, definitely hold that in consideration when selecting this hotel. The other thing that was extremely odd about this particular shower is that the nob to turn the shower on was all the way inside the shower on the end where the glass door doesnt move.. so you'd physically have to walk into the shower to turn it on, and get hit by ice cold water instead of turning it on from outside and getting in when it's warmed up a bit... (or if you weren't planning to wash your hair or something it's extremely inconvenient..) We wanted 2 luggage racks, as that's imperative when trying to avoid god forbid getting unwanted bugs in your lugggage... . and when we asked they said they were very booked and didn't have enough. I find it super strange when a hotel only has 1 luggage rack per room and even more strange to not have enough for more than one bag.. we had to awkwardly keep switching our luggage onto the rack when needed as we didn't want open luggages on the floor.. I wouldn't stay here again honestly, because there are so many hotels in that area i'd rather try out. However if you're a marriott member and you can use a free night here or something, definitely do it - it's not bad at all and the location is great. *the staff is also lovely !