Deluxe Double or Twin Room City View
- 1 King-size bed
- Coffee machine
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Hotel · Rome · Lazio
The Major Hotel
A 4-star base near Termini with a roof terrace, roomy doubles and consistently helpful staff.
- A 5-minute walk to Santa Pudenziana Basilica
- Termini station and the Roman Forums within walking distance
- Roof terrace and rooftop bar praised by guests
8.7
Great
1766 reviews
Booking.com 8.7 · 1766 reviews
About
The Major Hotel
Set on Via Santa Maria Maggiore, The Major Hotel is a 4-star property in Rome, Lazio, five minutes on foot from Santa Pudenziana Basilica and close to Termini station. It holds an 8.7 guest rating from 1,766 reviews, with rates from £51.
The property includes a terrace, a library and a leisure/TV room, plus a restaurant. Listed room types run from a Standard Single to Superior and Deluxe Double/Twins; all come with heating and air conditioning, and the Deluxe rooms add a coffee machine. Guests have 24-hour reception, room service, paid airport shuttle and car hire to draw on.
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
4 reasons to book- Excellent central position — Guests consistently highlight how close the hotel is to Termini station, the Roman Forums and the main sights, and the Santa Pudenziana Basilica is five minutes on foot.
- Spacious, characterful rooms — Reviewers describe large doubles, high ceilings and a distinctly Roman feel, with some rooms overlooking the street.
- Helpful, attentive staff — Multiple reviews praise the team for directions, tour booking and special requests such as a family birthday arrangement.
- Roof terrace and rooftop bar — The rooftop bar is singled out as a highlight, with guests enjoying cocktails and views over the city; the terrace is listed among hotel amenities.
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Worth weighing
4 to weigh- Dining is the weakest category — Dining scores 6/10 in the guest ratings, below rooms, location and value; breakfast gets praise from some guests, while a low-season stay found it moved off the terrace.
- Street noise is part of the package — Being in the middle of Rome means city noise, as one guest put it, though double glazing was praised for coping well.
- Four-star billing may overpromise — A well-travelled guest felt the hotel was closer to three or three-and-a-half stars, citing scuffed paintwork; others still valued the position and staff.
- No pets and no listed parking — The hotel does not allow pets, and no parking appears in the listed amenities or policies.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- 1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
- Coffee machine
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Standard Single Room
- 1 Single bed
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Standard Double Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Superior Double or Twin Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Heating
- Air conditioning
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
Dining & leisure
- Restaurant
- Terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
Property essentials
- Lift
In-room comforts
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Free toiletries
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Services
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Luggage storage
- Paid airport shuttle
- Car hire
- Room service
- Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
- Safe deposit box
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Accessibility
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
House rules
- No smoking on site
- No pets allowed
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
Family
- Cots
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 8.7/10 from 1,766 reviews
Booking.com · 8.7 · 1766 reviews
8.7Verified guest“Our double room was enormous and the beds were very comfortable. The staff were excellent throughout. The location was marvellous too, with the main sights within an easy walk.”
8.7Verified guest“The hotel is ideally placed, close to most archaeological sites, to the Vatican early in the morning, and to Termini station. A fifth-century church is also within walking distance.”
8.7Verified guest“The position meant every attraction was easily reachable on foot.”
8.7Verified guest“Room was nice and the location good, though the staff could have been a bit happier and learnt to smile.”
8.7Verified guest“The location was the highlight. The roof terrace would have been lovely for breakfast, but during low season breakfast was served in a different room.”
8.7Verified guest“A nicely decorated, generously sized room with central heating, a personal safe and a flat-screen TV. The view over the street was wonderful. The location is just off the landmarks, close to the train station and the Roman Forums.”
04 — Location
Getting around Rome
The property sits in Rome.
Around the hotel: Via Santa Maria Maggiore puts you five minutes on foot from Santa Pudenziana Basilica, with Termini station, the Roman Forums and other archaeological sites within walking distance.
Getting around: Termini station is close by for trains and connections; a paid airport shuttle and car hire can be arranged through the hotel.
Eating and drinking: A guest highlighted nearby Bistro Monti as a good place to relax, and the hotel itself has a restaurant and rooftop bar.
Via Santa Maria Maggiore 143, Rome, Lazio, 00185, Italy
05 — Good to know
Policies & conditions
Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.
- Check-in
- From 14:00-23:59
- Check-out
- By 01:00-11:00
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
- Payment
- Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Property
- 32 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
Does The Major Hotel have parking?
Parking is not listed among the hotel's amenities or policies, so arrangements would need to be confirmed with the hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in runs from 14:00 to 23:59. Check-out is from 01:00 to 11:00.
Is the roof terrace available for breakfast?
Guests mention breakfast on the terrace, though one low-season stay found it served in a different room, so availability can vary.
Are pets allowed?
No. The hotel policy is no pets allowed.
The bottom line
The Major Hotel is a pragmatic choice for sightseeing-focused stays, earning its 8.7 rating on location, room size and staff, with rates from £51. Dining and a slightly tired finish are the trade-offs.
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