A Roman retreat where comfort meets convenience, allowing travelers to experience the sweet life just moments from the city's most celebrated landmarks.
Hotel Franklin Feel The Sound places visitors in Rome's historic heart, near St. Peter's Basilica. Guests can relax in the garden, use WiFi in their rooms, or linger on the terrace. The helpful concierge and multilingual staff make navigating the city effortless.
Located in Vatican, a neighborhood in Rome, Hotel Franklin Feel The Sound is near a metro station. Castel Sant'Angelo and Vatican Museums are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Piazza Navona and St. Peter's Basilica. Trevi Fountain and Pantheon are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Rome travel guide
Via Rodi 29, Rome, RM, 195
What's nearby
Vatican Museums
8 min walk - 0.7 km
St. Peter's Square
13 min walk - 1.1 km
St. Peter's Basilica
13 min walk - 1.1 km
Sistine Chapel
13 min walk - 1.1 km
Piazzale Clodio
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Getting around
Milizie-Angelico Tram Stop
8 min walk
Rome Appiano Station
19 min walk
Ciampino Airport (CIA)
27 min drive
Restaurants
Mae Cafè Vin & Cuisine
3 min walk
Panificio Bonci
2 min walk
Birretta and wine
3 min walk
Barrios Cafè
6 min walk
Puro Sud
2 min walk
About this property
Hotel Franklin Feel The Sound
Hotel near Vatican Museums
Located close to St. Peter's Basilica and Castel Sant'Angelo, Hotel Franklin Feel The Sound provides an airport shuttle, a terrace, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and car rentals on site.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Limo/town car service, continental breakfast (surcharge), and express check-in
A front-desk safe, multilingual staff, and smoke-free premises
An elevator, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Franklin Feel The Sound offer perks such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Limo/town car service
Food and drink
Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 5 per person
A bar/lounge
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
Elevator
More
1 building
5 floors
Built in 2001
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch TV with premium digital channels
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Tea bags/instant coffee
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Free daily newspapers
Iron/ironing board on request
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Express check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per stay
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 6.00 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 10 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 5 per person
Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per stay
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number IT058091A1ELHTQZYV
We should mention
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
National rating
This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hotel Franklin Feel The Sound pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Hotel Franklin Feel The Sound?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Hotel Franklin Feel The Sound?
Check-out is at noon.
Does Hotel Franklin Feel The Sound provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 50 per vehicle applies.
Where is Hotel Franklin Feel The Sound located?
Located in Vatican, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica. Castel Sant'Angelo and Villa Borghese are also within 2 mi (3 km). Milizie-Angelico Tram Stop is 8 minutes by foot and Milizie/Distretto Militare Tram Stop is 9 minutes.
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Reviews
Hotel Franklin Feel The Sound Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.2
Cleanliness
8.0
Location
9.0
Staff & service
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 353 out of 734 reviews
10 - Excellent
353
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 734 reviews
8 - Good
292
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 734 reviews
6 - Okay
56
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 734 reviews
4 - Poor
25
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 734 reviews
2 - Terrible
8
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Liudmila
24 July 2025
It is a great cosy hotel just 20 min walk from Vatican museums. The hotel looks brand new. The room is spacious. The mattress and pillows are comfy.
Liudmila
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Marko
9 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice, quiet place, close to buses, metro, tram and the Vatican. Wonderful restaurants nearby, especially the Antico Falcone (Via Trionfale), and good ice cream at Manny's Gelateria (Largo Trionfale).
Good value for money and close to the Vatican City. Public transport access excellent. Nearby corner shops for Knick knack. Walk with your favourite CD to play otherwise listen to the radio. Love the disco lights in the bathroom. Breakfast is just right, continental with good variety, consistent. You and dine in or outside in the garden. Brilliant staff days and night especially Marco.
This hotel has air conditioning which is needed during summer. It is about a 10-15 minute walk to St Peter’s Basilica and to the metro. The staff are quite helpful and friendly. A special shout-out to Marco for his excellent work! You also get a free bottled water which was a nice touch. All in all. I was quite satisfied with this affordable hotel.
Hotel not signed apart from one projected on the ground outside. Bit difficult to find, even with Google Maps.
Room a bit disappointing as expected something as music related and furnished as one I had in Barcelona. But, had a good bed, small desk (with coffee making machine) and chair, large wardrobe with safe and decent bathroom with a shower stall, which was ok for me but, er, larger people may find it too small. All very clean with cleaners in everyday to make up bed and tidy up. Maybe a bit basic, but it ticked all the boxes for required facilities.
Has a pleasant courtyard for meals out back for breakfast if not raining. My room was on the first floor with a patio door opening onto a common area overlooking the courtyard, with tables and chairs outside each of the three first floor rear rooms. Can sit out in the evenings if you choose.
There is a modern lift for the four floors of the hotel. I've seen reviews for other hotels describing them as being 'tired' hotels, despite great photos on Expedia. Not this one. Possibly a bit basic but you are going out in Rome not staying in your room.
Receptionists very helpful sorting a faulty safe ASAP and showing me the best aircon setting as on the first night I didn’t have it. Other friendly chatting re the football & can borrow cds for the cd player/radio in the room. The two guys in the breakfast room were great and very friendly.
15 mins from St Peter's Square, about 20 from Ottiavano metro. Bus r
Really quiet neighborhood. It’s close to lots of food and shopping areas. It’s about a 10 min walk to the Vatican. Can easily access the metro :) the workers were really nice and friendly. No complaints. Will definitely come back some day!
Rachel
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Fadi
19 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Overall it was a good hotel. Not very many amenities, didn’t feel like hotel but more like apartment. It was in a residential neighborhood with only 2 restaurants on the block. However it was only 10 min walk from everything which was very nice. The staff was amazing though!!! Super friendly and Marco was the best he was so nice and helpful. We had a great experience.
We had a lovely 2 night stay here. Room was clean, bed and pillows were super comfortable and hotel was walking distance to the Vatican. We had a toddler with us, and found the facilities were adequate for our family.
The hotel is easily accessible by public transport from the main stations, but still in a more quiet area. The check in went very smoothly and the staff is very nice and welcoming, they let us leave our luggage after check out for the rest of the day. The room was very nice, clean and we were not disappointed by the disco ball in the bathroom ! Overall a great experience !
Absolutely no chance that this is a 4 star hotel. Paint peeling off the roof and the entire room was tired and not clean.
Breakfast was so disappointing and the staff were the rudest I have ever met.
I loved Prague but the hotel was dilapidated and the staff were dreadful. I actually complained to Jet2 whilst there.
Staff were friendly and very accommodating. The AC (aircon) was very weak causing the room to be so warm and hot! We couldn't sleep well. We reported it but nothing happened. The wifi was so weak and we can't use it well for our personal use.
A Perfect Roman Stay – Music, Warmth, and Unbeatable Location!
We had the pleasure of staying at Hotel Franklin Feel the Sound for 10 nights in April 2025, and we can honestly say it exceeded all expectations.
First and foremost, the location is outstanding — just a 5-minute walk to the Vatican Museums, 10 minutes to St. Peter’s Square, and only 7 minutes to the Ottaviano metro station, making it incredibly easy to explore all of Rome. For food lovers, you're in luck: two fantastic restaurants, Falcone and Convivial, are located just steps away at the end of the street. We dined at both and were thoroughly impressed.
The hotel itself has a cozy atmosphere and is clean without reproach. But what truly sets Franklin apart is the exceptional staff. Every team member I encountered was welcoming, professional, and went out of their way to make our stay comfortable. Whether it was helping with directions, restaurant tips, or general city advice, they were always eager to assist.
Special thanks to Stefano and Marco, who stood out for their kindness, knowledge, and genuine hospitality — they made us feel like a valued guest from the moment we arrived.
If you're looking for a well-located, friendly, and memorable place to stay in Rome, we wholeheartedly recommend Hotel Franklin Feel the Sound. We would return in a heartbeat!
Overall we had a good stay. It was a unique hotel - we had a mirror disco ball in the bathroom. Comfy beds, good a/c. Location was good for the Vatican. Our issue was with the service. Stefano in particular. We were quoted one price for an airport transfer and then an hour later with Stefano, we were quoted 20 euros higher and he gave us quite an attitude. I was shocked that someone in hospitality would behave this way. He should not be front facing with customers. We all got the vibe from him that he hated tourists.