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title: "Domus Iuliae vs Machiavelli Suites: which hotel is better?"
description: "Domus Iuliae or Machiavelli Suites in Rome? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-28
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# Domus Iuliae vs Machiavelli Suites

Both are in Rome, 120 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · San Giovanni
## [Domus Iuliae](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/domus-iuliae-rome/)

- **Guest rating:** – ·

- **Location score:** 8.8

- **Score by category:** 5 of 17

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1360163/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · San Giovanni
## [Machiavelli Suites](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/machiavelli-suites-rome/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.7 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 8.7

- **Score by category:** 3 of 17

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1809117/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Domus Iuliae

It comes out ahead on 5 of 17 compared facts. 120 m apart.

### Choose Domus Iuliae if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.5 / 6.7)

### Why is Domus Iuliae better than Machiavelli Suites?

No clear advantages in our data.

### Why is Machiavelli Suites better than Domus Iuliae?

1.  Allows pets
2.  Earlier check-in (10:30 vs 13:00) (−3h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Domus Iuliae | Machiavelli Suites |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | – | 6.7 |
| Location | 8.8 | 8.7 |
| Facilities | 2.5 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Public transport | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.4  (+0.9) | 7.6 |
| Guest rating | – | 6.7 |
| Number of reviews | 4 | 25  (+21) |
| Google rating | 4.5/5  (+0.2) | 4.3/5 |
| Google reviews | 72 | 76  (+4) |
| Rank in Rome | top 38%  (+55%) | bottom 7% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.8 | 8.7 |
| Distance to San Giovanni centre | 1.3 km | 1.2 km |
| To public transport | 380 m | 370 m |
| To the airport | 13 km | 13 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 120 m | 70 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 24 | 26 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 4 | 4 |
| Floors | – | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2011 |
| Listed amenities | 13  (+3) | 10 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 13:00 | 10:30  (−3h) |
| Check-out until | 11:00  (+1h) | 10:30 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights |
| Colosseum | 780 m | 870 m |
| St. Peter's Basilica | 4.1 km | 4.2 km |
| Roman Forum | 1.3 km | 1.4 km |
| Trevi Fountain | 1.8 km | 1.9 km |
| Archbasilica of St. John Lateran | 830 m | 730 m |
| Castel Sant'Angelo | 3.1 km | 3.2 km |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

120 m apart

Domus Iuliae: city centre: 1.9 km, nearest station Metro Vittorio Emanuele (MA): 380 m, Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA): 13 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

Machiavelli Suites: city centre: 2.1 km, nearest station Metro Vittorio Emanuele (MA): 370 m, Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA): 13 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Rome

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## Domus Iuliae or Machiavelli Suites: common questions

### Which is better, Domus Iuliae or Machiavelli Suites?

Domus Iuliae leads in 5 of 17 categories, including StayVersus score, Google rating, rank in Rome. Machiavelli Suites is stronger in number of reviews, Google reviews, check-in from.

### Which is cheaper, Domus Iuliae or Machiavelli Suites?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are Domus Iuliae and Machiavelli Suites?

The two hotels are 120 m apart in a straight line.

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## 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/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/domus-iuliae-rome-vs-machiavelli-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/