Mama Shelter Roma

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
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Relax in style with a foosball table and comfortable seating in this inviting lounge area.
Relax in a bright, welcoming space with comfortable seating areas and modern design.
Enjoy a romantic meal for two on this charming outdoor patio, surrounded by beautiful architecture.
Experience the unique character of our boutique hotel lobby, featuring a central green-tiled pillar, patterned floor, and eclectic decor.
Experience the sleek, modern architecture of this building, featuring a striking circular emblem and expansive windows.

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Spa
  • Pool

Explore the area

Map
Via Luigi Rizzo 20, Rome, RM, 136
  • Vatican Museums
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • St. Peter's Basilica
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Sistine Chapel
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Rome (FCO-Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬
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Room options

Room, 1 Double Bed (Large Mama)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed (Medium Mama)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (Large Mama)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (XL Mama)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony (Large Mama)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony (Medium Mama)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Rome

Located in Vatican within a short walk of Vatican Museums, Mama Shelter Roma is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as St. Peter's Square. This 217-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with 2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an indoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Vatican Museums - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • St. Peter's Basilica - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Sistine Chapel - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Piazza Navona - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Pantheon - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Cipro Station - 3 min walk
  • Rome Valle Aurelia Station - 11 min walk
  • Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl. Airport (FCO) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar La Coccinella - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Cannoleria Siciliana - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Beere Mangiare & Co - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Il Gelato Bistrò - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Secondo Tradizione - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Mama Shelter Roma

Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
Guests of Mama Shelter Roma enjoy a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a gym. You'll find limited parking. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with securing valuables, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this spa hotel include a sauna, a rooftop terrace, and free WiFi in public areas.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 55-inch flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include safes, phones, and desks. Housekeeping is available on request.
An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. The spa is equipped with a sauna.

The spa is open daily. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 20 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Mama Pizzeria
  • Summer Garden
  • Winter Garden

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Art supplies
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator (29 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 7.50 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 10 years of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 20 per person

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers limited parking, along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Upon check-in, all guests, including children, must be present to show their passport or government-issued photo ID.
  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • Mama Shelter Roma caters to LGBTQ+ guests.
  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Mama Shelter Roma
Mama Shelter Roma Rome
Mama Shelter Roma Hotel
Mama Shelter Roma Hotel Rome
Mama Shelter Roma (Opening May 2021)

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Mama Shelter Roma ?

Mama Shelter Roma provides free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Mama Shelter Roma ?

As of Jul 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mama Shelter Roma on Aug 17, 2025 start from $149.28, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do near Mama Shelter Roma ?

This hotel is situated in Vatican within a short 12-minute walk of Vatican Museums and also 18 minutes on foot from Via Cola di Rienzo. You'll also find St. Peter's Basilica and Piazza Navona within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Mama Shelter Roma ?

Yes, there is electric car charging and bicycle parking available.

Is there a spa available at Mama Shelter Roma ?

There is a full-service spa at this available for guests to enjoy at this hotel.

Does Mama Shelter Roma include a casino?

No, Mama Shelter Roma doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Mama Shelter Roma ?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with a hot tub. Guests have pool access between 6:00 AM and 9:30 PM.

Is Mama Shelter Roma a good place to stay for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an indoor pool, a bar, and 2 restaurants.

Does Mama Shelter Roma have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Mama Shelter Roma have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Mama Shelter Roma has 2 restaurants, and serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Will Mama Shelter Roma allow pets to stay for free?

Yes, pets stay free at Mama Shelter Roma and the property also provides food and water bowls for pets.

Are there connecting rooms at Mama Shelter Roma ?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How far is the airport from Mama Shelter Roma ?

The closest major airport to Mama Shelter Roma is Ciampino Airport (CIA), which is 21 mi away (48 minutes by car). Another top airport is Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl. Airport (FCO), which is located 17.5 mi away (36-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Mama Shelter Roma ?

Yes, some guestrooms at Mama Shelter Roma offer a balcony and may feature city views.

Mama Shelter Roma Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 549 out of 837 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 837 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 837 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 837 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 837 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was very nice clean hotel the staff were very nice and helpful especially sam and pesocoto had very nice dinner on roof top restaurant was a very nice place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose, Santa Teresa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the vatican, metro station about a block away, rooms very clean and large not your typical european size room, breakfast buffet was really not too great but ok
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Good location and employees
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer, Rocky Hill

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Thuy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful and unique. The restaurant in the hotel was delicious and easily accessed.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Yailen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is good. It's clean, spacious rooms, but the dining is not good and it is far from the main attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selwyn Somes

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and friendly staff
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jovita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best Sleep at Mama Shelter

The main reason to recommend Mama Shelter is their beds. Extremely comfortable! Nice vibe overall. Good plentiful breakfast and very good drinks/food choices for dinner. Staff very helpful and genuinely doing a great job. They have a rooftop bar section that gives one more reason to stay inside the hotel. Highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent hotel! The front desk staff were very helpful and friendly. Made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. A real boost of confidence having never been to Rome and not speaking Italian. The neighbourhood felt entirely safe with grocery stores and a Metro stop very close by. While not in the heart of tourist Rome we actually preferred it, it wasn't insanely crowded like the Vatican or other popular tourist areas. We walked most everywhere anyway. The room wasn't huge, and there wasn't any storage furniture, no dresser or anything, but there was a large bathroom. A safe, mini fridge, large windows that opened, to a degree. A lovely rooftop patio with a great nighttime view, a small pool and sauna. The steam room was closed for the duration of our nine night stay. We only had one meal at the hotel, wasn't great. Some of the best food I've ever had was in Rome, but this to my mind was sub par. The staff took forever to serve us, even water, felt like the younger serving staff didn't care at all. Maybe it was just bad luck, I suspect this wasn't the norm, but we didn't go again. Seemed a little tailored to a tourist crowd that didn't know any better. But in fairness we only tried it once. But in the end that didn't matter much, there are no shortage of amazing dining experiences to be had (it is Rome after all) and was more than made up for by the quality of the room and the amazing service of the desk staff. We would happily stay there again. Thank you Mama!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Virginia Amalia, Seguin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn t like that reservations for dinner were needed. Especially when open tables were available and not used at all the whole evening.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super trendy spot with a lively bar/restaurant. On the weekdays it is more quiet but on the weekend it turns into a fun spot. Staff was very warm and welcoming. They were attentive to our needs and the bar/restaurant staff was amazing and sociable, often cracking jokes with us and always answering our questions. On our last night for they all gathered to send us off with a shot and a big cheers/salute!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ximena

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ximena

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew Erie,

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Cillian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great cafes nearby, right next to Cipro station, walking distance to Vatican and beyond. Rooms are small (medium mama) but practical and functional. Pool is a large bath, more than 6 people and it feels akward, steam room wasn’t working.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location Lovely chiq vibe
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sasha Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful and very helpful. Our room was excellent. Bed was comfortable. Spa was lovely. Walking distance to Vatican. 2 minute walk to metro.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful, nice and friendly. The food was nice. The pool and sauna are great, we had a few inconveniences with getting towels and the lockers but other than that everything was awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

joseph angelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025