Hotel · Rome · Lazio
Hotel Franklin Feel The Sound
A three-star stay in Prati, a short walk from the Vatican Museums and the Ottaviano metro.
- 7-minute stroll to the Vatican Museums
- Music-themed rooms with sound systems
- Courtyard and garden breakfasts
8.4
Great
1597 reviews
Booking.com 8.4 · 1597 reviews
About
Hotel Franklin Feel The Sound
Hotel Franklin Feel The Sound is a three-star hotel on Via Rodi 29 in Rome's Vaticano Prati district. It sits a 7-minute stroll from the entrance to the Vatican Museums, with public parking nearby and Ottaviano metro around a 10-minute walk according to guests.
The hotel's music theme runs through the rooms: sound systems, a CD collection at reception, and details such as a snare drum used as a bedside table. It is a smoke-free property, pets are allowed, and the amenities include a 24-hour reception, garden area and breakfast that guests often rate highly.
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
4 reasons to book- A short walk from the Vatican Museums — The hotel is a 7-minute stroll from the entrance to the Vatican Museums. Guest reviews also put Ottaviano metro at 10 minutes on foot and St Peter's at about 20 minutes.
- Music-themed rooms with real sound systems — Rooms include sound systems and a CD player, guests can borrow CDs from reception, and the decor plays on music, including a snare drum used as a bedside table. Several reviews also mention the bathroom mirror ball.
- Breakfast gets consistent praise — The continental breakfast is a recurring positive in guest reviews, with mentions of fresh pastries, croissants, fruit, eggs and good coffee. Breakfast can be eaten in the courtyard or garden, which some guests single out as a summer highlight.
- Helpful, responsive staff — Guests describe friendly staff who respond to requests, provide maps and local tips, help arrange transfers, lend CDs and supply extras such as an iron and ironing board.
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Worth weighing
3 to weigh- Rooms and cleanliness score below the rest — The guest rating category for rooms and cleanliness is 6, the lowest of the four. Written reviews are still mostly positive, though one guest notes the rooms 'are no longer very fresh' despite being stylish.
- Dining scores in the middle — Dining gets a guest category score of 7, below location (9) and price and service (8). Breakfast draws plenty of praise in the written reviews, but the overall dining score is not the hotel's strongest.
- Parking takes a little planning — The hotel lists parking and the description notes public parking nearby, but there is no mention of a private, on-site car park. Guests arriving by car should plan to use the nearby public option.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
Economy Double Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Triple Room
- Sleeping arrangements for 3 persons
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Deluxe Double Room
- 2 Single beds or 1 Double bed
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
Hotel basics
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Lift
- Garden area
Reception & services
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- 24-hour security
- Safe deposit box
- Luggage storage
- Key access
- Paid airport shuttle
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Fax/Photocopying
Food & drink
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Room service
- Welcome drink
In-room comforts
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Electric kettle
- Ironing facilities
- Free toiletries
- Flat-screen TV
- CD player
- AM/FM alarm clock
- Parquet floor
Housekeeping
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
Pets & families
- Pets allowed
- Cots
Safety
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 8.4/10 from 1,597 reviews
Booking.com · 8.4 · 1597 reviews
8.4Verified guest“The room was quiet and looked out over the Roman skyline. The location was very close to the Vatican, the shopping area, the historic centre, the metro and the main sights.”
8.4Verified guest“The hotel is in the centre of the city. The staff were pleasant and did a great job. The continental breakfast included croissants, toast and cereal.”
8.4Verified guest“Breakfast was among the best three breakfasts we had in Milan, Venice and Rome. The rooms are no longer very fresh, but they are stylish and the area is quiet. After the renovation we had breakfast in the main hall, which was better than other places we stayed. It's a 20-minute walk to St Peter's and the Vatican, 10 minutes to Ottaviano metro station, with plenty of cafes and restaurants to suit every taste and wallet.”
8.4Verified guest“Courteous service and parking nearby. The room was soundproof and nicely furnished, and the disco ball in the bathroom made for a comfortable, fun atmosphere. Breakfast had great croissants, yoghurt, fruit, eggs and toast.”
8.4Verified guest“Great hotel staff, music-themed decor, and a clean, cosy room.”
8.4Verified guest“Not far from the metro and with a good breakfast. The rooms are on the first floor looking over the courtyard and have a terrace with a table.”
04 — Location
Getting around Rome
The property sits in Rome.
Vatican & Prati: The hotel sits in the Vaticano Prati district, about a 7-minute stroll from the entrance to the Vatican Museums. Guest reviews also describe St Peter's as around a 20-minute walk.
Getting around: The metro stop Ottaviano is about a 10-minute walk according to guest reviews. Some guests also walked from the hotel into the historic centre and took local buses for the return.
Local dining: Reviews point to an area full of cafes and restaurants. Named nearby spots include Poppeye Pizza, Baccanale 59 and the Tomatoes Club across the road.
Via Rodi 29, Rome, Lazio, 00195, Italy
05 — Good to know
Policies & conditions
Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.
- Check-in
- From 14:00-23:59
- Check-out
- By 12:00
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
- Payment
- Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
- Pets
- Allowed
- Property
- 18 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
How close is Hotel Franklin Feel The Sound to the Vatican Museums?
The entrance to the Vatican Museums is about a 7-minute stroll from the hotel. Guest reviews also mention St Peter's as about a 20-minute walk.
Does Hotel Franklin Feel The Sound have parking?
Yes. Parking is listed among the hotel's amenities, and the description notes public parking nearby.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Franklin Feel The Sound?
Yes, pets are allowed according to the hotel's policies.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in runs from 14:00 to 23:59 and check-out is at 12:00.
The bottom line
The hotel's 8.4 guest rating sits just below the area average of 8.7, with location and service scoring highest and rooms and cleanliness the main caveat. For a Vatican-focused stay with a music-themed character, it is a solid choice.
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