--- title: "Aelius vs The Independent Suites: which hotel is better?" description: "Aelius or The Independent Suites in Rome? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/aelius-rome-vs-the-independent-suites-rome/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-10 --- # Aelius vs The Independent Suites Both are in Rome, 110 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Guesthouse · Salario ## [Aelius](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/aelius-rome/) - **Guest rating:** 8.5 · Very good - **Location score:** 8.9 - **Score by category:** 0 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1100396/agoda/?lang=en) Guesthouse · Salario ## [The Independent Suites](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-independent-suites-rome/) - **Guest rating:** 8.4 · Very good - **Location score:** 9.0 - **Score by category:** 1 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2202402/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 110 m apart. ### Choose Aelius if you want - a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 3 / 7) ### Choose The Independent Suites if you want - a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 7 / 3) - a newer or recently renovated building (2021 / 2012) ### Why is Aelius better than The Independent Suites? 1. Earlier check-in (11:00 vs 14:00) (−3h) ### Why is The Independent Suites better than Aelius? 1. Has a swimming pool 2. More guest reviews (431 vs 36), so the rating is more reliable (×12) 3. Newer or more recently renovated (2021 vs 2012) (+9y) 4. Has an on-site restaurant 5. Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Aelius | The Independent Suites | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.4 | | Location | 8.9 | 9.0 | | Facilities | 2.5 | – | | Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – | | Public transport | 8.9 | 9.3 (+0.4) | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 8.4 | 8.4 | | Guest rating | 8.5 (+0.1) | 8.4 | | Number of reviews | 36 | 431 (+395) | | Google rating | 4.6/5 | – | | Google reviews | 94 | – | | Rank in Rome | top 42% (+3%) | top 45% | | Location | | Location score | 8.9 | 9.0 | | Distance to Salario centre | 1.1 km | 1.1 km | | To public transport | 360 m | 280 m | | To the airport | 14 km | 14 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 | | To the nearest food shop | 120 m | 10 m (−110 m) | | Shops within 500 m | 16 | 21 (+5) | | Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 | | Rooms & building | | Rooms | 3 | 7 | | Floors | 1 | – | | Newest building or renovation | 2012 | 2021 (+9y) | | Listed amenities | 12 | 11 | | Policies | | Check-in from | 11:00 (−3h) | 14:00 | | Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00 (+1h) | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – | | Parking | ✓ | ✓ | | Laundry | ✓ | – | | Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ | | Breakfast | ✓ | – | | Bar | ✓ | ✓ | | Smoke-free | ✓ | – | | Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ | | In-room safe | ✓ | – | | Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ | | Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ | | Restaurant | – | ✓ | | Room service | – | ✓ | | Swimming pool | – | ✓ | | Minibar | – | ✓ | | Distance to the main sights | | Colosseum | 1.7 km | 1.7 km | | St. Peter's Basilica | 3.8 km | 3.9 km | | Roman Forum | 1.8 km | 1.8 km | | Trevi Fountain | 1.4 km | 1.4 km | | Archbasilica of St. John Lateran | 2.2 km | 2.1 km | | Castel Sant'Angelo | 2.7 km | 2.8 km | | Which hotel suits you | | Business trips | ✓ | – | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. ## Nightly price by month AeliusThe Independent Suites - Aelius is cheaper in 11 of 11 months - Aelius: €132 a night on average · The Independent Suites: €158 a night on average Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date. [Hotel prices in Rome by month](https://stayversus.com/en/italy/rome/prices/) Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book. [Aelius prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/aelius-rome/prices/)[The Independent Suites prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-independent-suites-rome/prices/) ## Location 110 m apart Aelius: city centre: 1.7 km, nearest station Capolinea Tram Termini: 360 m, Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA): 14 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km. The Independent Suites: city centre: 1.7 km, nearest station Capolinea Tram Termini: 280 m, Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA): 14 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km. [Top-rated of 291 hotels near Termini](https://stayversus.com/en/italy/rome/area/termini/) ## Weather in Rome [Rome weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/italy/lazio/rome/weather) ## Aelius or The Independent Suites: common questions ### Which is better, Aelius or The Independent Suites? The Independent Suites leads in 1 of 3 categories, including public transport. ### Which is cheaper, Aelius or The Independent Suites? Over the year Aelius costs about €132 a night on average against €158 at The Independent Suites, and it is cheaper in 11 of the 11 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices. ### How far apart are Aelius and The Independent Suites? The two hotels are 110 m apart in a straight line. ## Compare now Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/aelius-rome-vs-the-independent-suites-rome/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/