Sofia s Suites vs The Independent Suites
Both are in Rome, 100 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseSalario
Sofia s Suites
- Guest rating
- 9.5 Exceptional
- Location score
- 8.9
- Score by category
- 1 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
Each hotel leads in 1 categories. Your priorities decide. 100 m apart.
Choose Sofia s Suites if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.5 / 8.4)
Choose The Independent Suites if you want
- a newer or recently renovated building (2021 / 2014)
Why is Sofia s Suites better than The Independent Suites?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 8.4)+1.1
Why is The Independent Suites better than Sofia s Suites?
- 1More guest reviews (431 vs 35), so the rating is more reliable×12
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2021 vs 2014)+7y
- 3Later 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.
| Sofia s Suites vs The Independent Suites: which hotel is better? | Sofia s Suites | The Independent Suites |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.5 +1.1 | 8.4 |
| Location | 8.9 | 9.0 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Public transport | 8.8 | 9.3 +0.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.0 +0.6 | 8.4 |
| Guest rating | 9.5 +1.1 | 8.4 |
| Number of reviews | 35 | 431 +396 |
| Google rating | 4.6/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 103 | – |
| Rank in Rome | top 5% +40% | 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 −80 m |
| To the airport | 14 km | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 120 m | 10 m −100 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 16 | 21 +5 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 5 | 7 |
| Floors | 1 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2014 | 2021 +7y |
| Listed amenities | 14 +3 | 11 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| 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 | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
100 m apart
Sofia s Suites: 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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Sofia s Suites or The Independent Suites: common questions
Which is better, Sofia s Suites or The Independent Suites?
They are evenly matched. Sofia s Suites is stronger in guest rating; The Independent Suites is stronger in public transport.
Which is cheaper, Sofia s Suites or The Independent Suites?
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How far apart are Sofia s Suites and The Independent Suites?
The two hotels are 100 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