
Axel’s take
Choose it for modern comfort, not doorstep sightseeing.
- Choose it for
- Contemporary rooms, Foro Italico access and a residential neighborhood base.
- Skip it if
- You want Rome's main sights within an easy stroll or cannot tolerate cooling problems.
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Axel’s rating: 8.2/10 · a modern 4-star chain hotel in residential Della Vittoria
AC Clodio is a modern 4-star hotel for travelers who prefer a residential base to a sightseeing doorstep. Its 2024 renovation brought contemporary rooms and an Italian restaurant-bar with an outdoor patio. Booking.com and Expedia guests praise cleanliness, comfortable beds and helpful staff. For Foro Italico visits or business around Piazzale Clodio, the location makes sense; for a first Rome trip built around wandering between monuments, it is a compromise.
The strongest reason to choose it is straightforward comfort rather than Roman grandeur. A gym, room service and some balcony rooms broaden its appeal. The reservation is consistency: Tripadvisor reports include repeated cooling failures and disappointing complaint handling, alongside positive accounts of both. We'd choose it for modern surroundings and neighborhood evenings, but take a more central hotel for a short sightseeing stay.
- Rooms
- Contemporary rooms following the 2024 renovation; some have balconies. Two Tripadvisor accounts describe failed cooling, while other guests explicitly praise the air conditioning.
- Cleanliness
- A clear strength: Marriott guests rate cleanliness 4.6/5, and Expedia guests rate it 9.6/10.
- Service
- Helpful staff earn strong praise on Expedia and Booking.com; Tripadvisor accounts show less dependable handling when equipment fails.
- Amenities
- Italian restaurant-bar with an outdoor patio, complimentary fitness center, room service and meeting facilities. Breakfast is charged separately.
- Fees and surprises
- On-site parking is €25 per day. Rome's city tax is €7.50 per person per night for up to 10 consecutive nights.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · marriott.com · Booking.com · Expedia · Hotels.com · Tripadvisor · italiabsolutely.com · diocesidiroma.it · comune.roma.it. Reviewed Oct 29, 2026.
The location
Via di Santa Lucia 10, Rome
The entrance is on Via di Santa Lucia, opposite the Santa Lucia parish address, just off Circonvallazione Clodia. This is residential Della Vittoria rather than the Vatican Museums doorstep. Clodio is 4 minutes on foot, and Hostaria Edmondo is also 4 minutes away.
What guests say
4.3/5
146 reviews on Google
Amenities
Italian restaurant-bar with an outdoor patio, complimentary fitness center, room service and meeting facilities. Breakfast is charged separately.
- Breakfast ($)
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking ($)
- Air conditioning
- Pet-friendly
- Fitness center
Good to know
- City tax
- €7.50 per person per night, charged for up to 10 consecutive nights at the same property. Children under 10 are exempt.
- Parking
- On-site parking costs €25 per day.
- Arrival and departure
- Check-in is 3:00 PM; check-out is 12:00 PM. Reception operates 24 hours.
- Breakfast
- Breakfast is available for an additional charge; it is not a complimentary hotel benefit.
- Smoking
- The hotel is a smoke-free property.
Checked Oct 29, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · marriott.com · Booking.com · Expedia · Hotels.com · Tripadvisor · italiabsolutely.com · diocesidiroma.it · comune.roma.it · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Extra bed: €40 per guest per night; Deposit: €50 per guest per night; Pets: €15 per room per stay
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AC Hotel by Marriott Clodio Roma: from $243 for Nov 13–14, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)
From $243 total for Nov 13–14, 2026, 2 adults at AC Hotel by Marriott Clodio Roma on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.
AC Hotel by Marriott Clodio Roma is a modern 4-star chain hotel in residential Della Vittoria in Rome, Italy.
Address: Via di Santa Lucia 10, Rome. Property ID: 1073607. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/rome/ac-hotel-by-marriott-clodio-roma-1073607
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| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $392 | $394 on Booking.com | $2 less (1%) | Nov 3 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
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About AC Hotel by Marriott Clodio Roma
- Property type: Hotel
- 4-star hotel
- Via di Santa Lucia 10, Rome
- City page: Hotels in Rome
Axel's take: 8.2/10
Choose it for modern comfort, not doorstep sightseeing.
- Choose it for: Contemporary rooms, Foro Italico access and a residential neighborhood base.
- Skip it if: You want Rome's main sights within an easy stroll or cannot tolerate cooling problems.
Axel's opinion of AC Hotel by Marriott Clodio Roma, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · marriott.com · Booking.com · Expedia · Hotels.com · Tripadvisor · italiabsolutely.com · diocesidiroma.it · comune.roma.it. Reviewed Oct 29, 2026.
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Deluxe Double room with balcony (full double bed)
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Deluxe High floor Double room with balcony (full double bed)
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Double Junior Suite (full double bed)
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No view Double Junior Suite (full double bed)
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Location
Residential Della Vittoria suits sports and business better than first-time sightseeing.
- The block: The entrance is on Via di Santa Lucia, opposite the Santa Lucia parish address, just off Circonvallazione Clodia. This is residential Della Vittoria rather than the Vatican Museums doorstep. Clodio is 4 minutes on foot, and Hostaria Edmondo is also 4 minutes away.
- Getting around: Use Piazzale Clodio's buses for city journeys, or taxis when time matters; the metro is not at the door. The Vatican Museums are 7 minutes by taxi. Fiumicino is 46 minutes by taxi or 81 minutes by transit. The hotel provides no airport shuttle.
- After dark: Guest accounts describe a quieter residential setting with neighborhood restaurants, rather than a nightlife hub. That suits winding down; evenings in the historic center need a return journey.
Location and comparisons: Reviewed Oct 29, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · marriott.com · Booking.com · Expedia · Hotels.com · Tripadvisor · italiabsolutely.com · diocesidiroma.it · comune.roma.it.
Best areas in Rome for families
- Vatican & Prati: 8.6/10 for families. Broad pavements, practical shopping and Metro A suit family routines; Vatican visits are easy, but ancient Rome needs more travel.
- Historic Center: 8.1/10 for families. Landmark squares and abundant eating reduce sightseeing journeys; avoid square-facing rooms if early bedtimes matter.
- Via Veneto & Villa Borghese: 8.0/10 for families. Villa Borghese offers a break from monuments, with strong hotels nearby; uphill returns from Barberini need consideration.
- Testaccio & Aventine: 7.8/10 for families. Choose the Aventine for gardens and calmer nights, or lower Testaccio for food; transport becomes less convenient uphill.
- Trastevere: 7.5/10 for families. Restaurant choice and good value help, but late crowds around Santa Maria and Trilussa make room orientation important.
- Monti & Colosseum: 7.5/10 for families.
- Spanish Steps, Trevi & Tridente: 7.4/10 for families.
- Termini & Esquilino: 6.7/10 for families.
- EUR: 5.1/10 for families. Where to stay in Rome for families
Hotels around AC Hotel by Marriott Clodio Roma
- The Spring House Hotel Rome Vatican, Tapestry Collection by Hilton (Beside the Vatican Museums). Spring House wins when: Vatican-focused days, renovated rooms and complimentary wellness facilities, accepting compact accommodation. Keep AC Hotel by Marriott Clodio Roma when: Keep Clodio when Foro Italico or business around Piazzale Clodio matters more than the museum entrance.
- Grand Hotel Olympic (Prati, near the Vatican). Grand Hotel Olympic wins when: Vatican walks and praised reception staff, accepting uneven maintenance, noise and mixed breakfasts. Keep AC Hotel by Marriott Clodio Roma when: Keep Clodio for contemporary surroundings and stronger cleanliness evidence, accepting its less central position.
Alternatives for the same trip
- Barocco Hotel (Spanish Steps, Trevi & Tridente). Barocco wins when: Personal service, well-reviewed breakfasts and Barberini metro access for central sightseeing; accept compact Classic rooms and possible annex accommodation. Keep AC Hotel by Marriott Clodio Roma when: Clodio makes more sense for Foro Italico visits and travelers who deliberately want a residential base outside the sightseeing core.
- Hotel Forum (Monti & Colosseum). Hotel Forum wins when: Ancient-forum surroundings and rooftop dining, especially if traditional hotel character matters more than uniform room condition. Keep AC Hotel by Marriott Clodio Roma when: Clodio suits travelers who prefer contemporary interiors and have plans around northern Rome rather than Monti and the Colosseum.
Getting around from AC Hotel by Marriott Clodio Roma
Travel times from Google's hotel listing; walking unless noted.
- Vatican Museums: 7 min by taxi.
- Clodio: 4 min.
- Leonardo da Vinci International Airport: 46 min by taxi.
- Hostaria Edmondo: 4 min.
What guests say
- Ratings: 4.3/5 (146 reviews). The 146 ratings include 123 at 4 or 5 stars and 17 at 1 or 2. Property feedback is 78% positive across 35 mentions; no newest-review sample was supplied.
Good to know
- City tax: €7.50 per person per night, charged for up to 10 consecutive nights at the same property. Children under 10 are exempt.
- Parking: On-site parking costs €25 per day.
- Arrival and departure: Check-in is 3:00 PM; check-out is 12:00 PM. Reception operates 24 hours.
- Breakfast: Breakfast is available for an additional charge; it is not a complimentary hotel benefit.
- Smoking: The hotel is a smoke-free property.
Facts checked Oct 29, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · marriott.com · Booking.com · Expedia · Hotels.com · Tripadvisor · italiabsolutely.com · diocesidiroma.it · comune.roma.it · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.
Rooms, amenities and policies
- Rooms: Contemporary rooms following the 2024 renovation; some have balconies. Two Tripadvisor accounts describe failed cooling, while other guests explicitly praise the air conditioning.
- Cleanliness: A clear strength: Marriott guests rate cleanliness 4.6/5, and Expedia guests rate it 9.6/10.
- Service: Helpful staff earn strong praise on Expedia and Booking.com; Tripadvisor accounts show less dependable handling when equipment fails.
- Amenities: Italian restaurant-bar with an outdoor patio, complimentary fitness center, room service and meeting facilities. Breakfast is charged separately.
- Fees and surprises: On-site parking is €25 per day. Rome's city tax is €7.50 per person per night for up to 10 consecutive nights.
- Hotel policies: Extra bed: €40 per guest per night; Deposit: €50 per guest per night; Pets: €15 per room per stay
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