Aelius vs The Independent Suites
Both are in Rome, 110 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseSalario
Aelius
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 8.9
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
GuesthouseSalario
The Independent Suites
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 9.0
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
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?
- 1Earlier check-in (11:00 vs 14:00)−3h
Why is The Independent Suites better than Aelius?
- 1Has a swimming pool
- 2More guest reviews (431 vs 36), so the rating is more reliable×12
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2021 vs 2012)+9y
- 4Has an on-site restaurant
- 5Later 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 vs The Independent Suites: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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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
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All months
| Month | Aelius | The Independent Suites |
|---|---|---|
| December | €90 | €126 |
| January | €93 | €108 |
| February | €106 | €122 |
| March | €139 | €145 |
| April | €165 | €184 |
| May | €180 | €203 |
| June | €173 | €203 |
| July | €132 | €162 |
| August | €114 | €122 |
| September | €155 | €191 |
| October | – | €191 |
| November | €109 | €167 |
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 monthThe Independent Suites prices by month
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.
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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.
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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