Opened in January 2006, the centrally located Opera Hotel occupies a fully renovated late 19th century building between Piazza Venezia and Piazza Della Repubblica, 500 metres from the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain. In the 13 guestrooms, a contemporary decor of sleek whites with pistachio drapes and modern furniture is complemented by fine Travertino and Giallo di Siena marbling in the bathrooms; all rooms include hairdryers, safes, minibars, direct-dial telephones, plasma panel televisions and Internet connections.
Inside the hotel, guests will find a refined atmosphere where contemporary artworks exist alongside decorative stucco murals and silver leaf. Outside, the sights of the historic city centre can be taken in over breakfast on the panoramic terrace. Any desired visits to museums or monuments can be arranged through the concierge, and multilingual staff on the 24-hour front desk can provide tourist information. Many of Rome's top attractions are within easy walking distance of the hotel: the Colosseum, Piazza Venezia and theTrevi Fountain are all 500 metres away, with La Basilica Degli Angeli and the Spanish Steps a kilometre or less from the hotel. Termini Station and Repubblica metro station are both 750 metres away. Car rental and transfers to and from the airport can be organised, and visitors with cars can utilise a surcharged parking service. Rome Fiumicino Airport is 32 kilometres away, an approximate driving time of 30 minutes.