FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions

• At what time can we check-in and out?
  All accommodations, Check In from 1.30pm, Check Out before midday.
• Is the price per room/apartment or per person?
  The quoted prices are per room per night.
• Is breakfast included in the price and what type of breakfast?
  The generous breakfast buffet is included in the daily room rate.
• Can we settle the bill on arrival?
  Yes, you can. However, if you settle the bill on departure day upon check-out, eventual extras will be included with room charges, too.
• Which languages are spoken at the reception?
  Multilingual staff speaking Italian, English, German, French.
• How many floors are there in the building and do you have an elevator (lift) in the building?
  Hotel Columbia has 5 floors which can all be reached by elevator except the first floor.
• Are there quiet, private, romantic rooms?
  Further, having the hotel been totally restored in 1997, all rooms are provided with double glazing. Rooms are decorated with white and rose soft colours which creates a romantic atmosphere.
• Do the rooms/apartments have a terrace/courtyard?
  Please let us know in case you should have any special preference such as balcony room or room location, we will do our level best to accomplish your wishes.
• Do the rooms/apartments have a balcony?
  Please let us know in case you should have any special preference such as balcony room or room location, we will do our level best to accomplish your wishes.
• Do you have non smoking rooms/apartments?
  Yes, we do. In case you should prefer a non smoking room please advise us. We will do our level best to fulfil your wishes.
• Is there a TV in the rooms/apartments? Are there international channels (satellite or cable TV)?
  All rooms are equipped with satellite TV and provided with pay TV.
• Is there a telephone with direct dialling in the rooms/apartments?
  All rooms are equipped with direct-dial telephones.
• Is there air conditioning in the rooms/apartments? Is there any extra charge for this? Is it seasonal?
  All rooms are air-conditioned, this is included in the daily room rate. Air conditioning is switched on from mid June to mid September, depending on weather conditions.
• Do you have an Internet/E-Mail point in the Property?
  No.
• Is there a swimming pool? When is it open?
  No.
• Is parking or garage available?
  With pleasure upon arrival we will indicate you a garage in 5 minutes walking distance from the hotel. The daily rate depends on the size of the car.
• Where can we rent a car?
  Cars can be rented at the main railways station "Termini" which is within 5 minutes walking distance from our hotel. At the Termini station you will find the offices of the most important car rental agencies.
• Which is the nearest airport?
  There are two airports in Rome: Leonardo da Vinci (Fiumicino) and Ciampino. Both are about 30 km from the centre of Rome. The International Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci airport is connected by a direct shuttle train, the Leonardo Express, with the main railway station "Termini", which is just five minutes walking from our Hotel Columbia.
• Do you have a pickup or shuttle service from and to the airport?
  Transfers by private car to and from both airports can be arranged on request. Rates depend on the number of people.
• Which is the nearest bus-stop?
  Numerous busses can be easily taken to all places of interest at the main railway station Termini which is located in easy walking distance from our hotel.
• Which is the nearest railway station?
  Hotel Columbia is located in 5 minutes walking distance from Rome main railway station Termini.
• Which is the nearest / how far away is / how do we arrive from the underground / subway stop?
  The nearest subway stops are Termini and Repubblica. From the railway station you can take both subway lines which will bring them fast and easily to all places of major interest.
• Is there a fitness center in the Property (Gym, Jacuzzi, Sauna, Turkish bath...)?
  No, but not far from the hotel, inside Villa Borghese, there is a very well equipped fitness centre, with a beauty centre, too.
• Are pets welcome?
  Sorry, no pets.
• Is there a restaurant in the Property?
  No, we only serve breakfast. However with great pleasure we will recommend you various nice restaurants, trattorias and pizzerias in the vicinity of our hotel.
• Can I connect my modem so that I can surf the Internet from my room/apartment?
  Yes, all rooms are equipped with modem plug so that you will be able to easily connect your PC.