El Hoxton, Roma

“It's fine, but expected more for the price”

Adequate.

Small room, furniture showing signs of wear, downstairs had a bit of a smell.

“Stylish hotel, great atmosphere—but the Shoebox room is far smaller than the photos suggest.”

I was not there long enough to utilize the hotels facilities.

I’ve stayed at many Hoxton hotels over the years, so I was looking forward to my stay in Rome. Overall, it’s a good hotel with the stylish design and lively atmosphere I’ve come to expect from the brand. My biggest disappointment was the “Shoebox” room. I understand it’s designed to be compact, but I genuinely felt a little misled by the photos. They make the room appear larger than it is, and the bed looked like a standard double or queen. In reality, the room is extremely small, and the bed felt much narrower than expected. I chose not to pay for an upgrade because I assumed “small” meant cozy, I had to pretend I was aboard the Orient Express, making the most of every inch of space. Perhaps the marketing should be a little more transparent. If you’re going to call it a “Shoebox,” lean into the joke completely—maybe rename it the “Harry Potter Under the Stairs” room! At least then guests would know exactly what they’re booking. That said, the staff were friendly, the common areas were excellent, and I’d happily stay at The Hoxton again—I’d just book a larger room next time.

“Nice Hotel in a Nice Location”

I really enjoyed my stay here. The vibe was youthful and fun. The hotel was in a residential area of the city, yet still close to the main attractions. The room was cute and functional. The staff were helpful and the restaurant served good food! Overall, I would recommend this hotel to others.

I wish there was a gym, but I walked so much that I got in my daily exercise.

Very nicely styled rooms. Bed very comfy.

Room not very quiet though, lots of noise throughout the night unfortunately. Room service food was very ordinary.