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After spending a few days in Montenegro, we returned to Rome. While we stayed at the St. Regis Rome for the first few days of our trip and loved it (review here). We decided to try a different hotel for our one night back in the Eternal City. The Tribune – JDV by Hyatt is currently Hyatt’s only property in Rome (the Thompson Rome and the Hyatt Regency Rome Central are opening later this year). It’s a cute and quirky boutique hotel that provides easy access to Villa Borghese and its grounds. The hotel reopened under the JDV by Hyatt brand in 2021.
Anthony’s Take: We enjoyed our stay at Hyatt’s only current property. The location was not as close to most attractions as the St. Regis Rome, but the service was good, it provided an ample breakfast, and had a funky, Beetlejuice-esque design in the restaurant and common areas.
Booking
I booked a 1 King Bed Junior Suite on a “Standard Suite Free Night” rate. It was 50,000 World of Hyatt® points. The cash rate was €386. The hotel falls under Category 6 with award rates for standard rooms ranging from 21,000 to 29,000 World of Hyatt® points.
Transportation to/from the Hotel
We used the same driver that took us to and from the St. Regis Rome to take us to and from this hotel. It cost me €60 each way and took around 36 minutes for the 13.5-mile ride.
Location
The hotel overlooks the ancient Roman Aurelian walls and the lush Villa Borghese gardens. It’s near many embassies, offices, and some restaurants.
Check-In
We arrived at the hotel around 2:30 PM and our suite was ready. We were in a suite and there were no further upgrades available. She also explained that breakfast was in the restaurant on the lobby level, asked if I needed a late checkout (I did), and printed my keys. I was on my way to the suite moments later.
The single elevator is across from the check-in desk. It was slow and took forever to get to our suite.
With the elevator being so slow, we often took the stairs.
The hotel is small with a few rooms on each floor. The elevator lobby and hallways were clean and in good repair.
1 King Bed Junior Suite (214)
There are 52 rooms and suites at the The Tribune – JDV by Hyatt.
The suite opened with a small hall area. I liked these globes.
An illy coffeemaker, a tea kettle, and a refrigerator were found here.
The refrigerator had plenty of drinks for sale and some room for guest use.
A wardrobe was closer to the door. It held slippers and a safe inside.
A small bench and a full-length mirror was a bit further down the small hallway.
A desk and chair were around the corner. A TV was mounted above it.
A complimentary bottle of wine a box of cookies were left as a welcome amenity.
Free bottles of water were also found here.
The king-sized bed was across from the desk. It had two nightstands and a couch in front of it.
The couch was small, but comfortable.
The bathroom was across from the bed with the vanity and a single sink in the same room as the bedroom.
A bottle of The Botanist & The Chemist brand hand and body cream was by the sink along with a few other toiletries.
A bar of The Botanist & The Chemist bar soap and hand wash were also found there.
The bathroom was to the right of the vanity. It held a glassed-in shower, toilet, bidet, towel warmers, and robes.
Additional toiletries were mounted to the shower wall.
The toilet and bidet were well spaced.
The view overlooked some nearby buildings.
In-Room Dining
We were hungry and tired. We ordered some prosciutto and burrata as well as a Club sandwich. Both were tasty.
Breakfast
The breakfast buffet is served in the lobby restaurant called The Tribune Lounge. It is a smaller restaurant with a buffet set along the wall and the bar. There is a good selection of pastries, bread, eggs, hot dishes, made-to-order menu items, fruit, cold cuts, and more.
The decor reminded me of Beetlejuice.
Potatoes and bacon
Scrambled eggs
Pancakes and waffles
Tomatoes, mushrooms, and rice
Cakes
Croissants
Bread and a toaster for guest use
Eggs and Pot Cake (not with weed inside)
Nutella and muffins
Meats and cheeses
Fruit
Cereal, oatmeal, and yogurt.
Juice and water
Other hot dishes were included for free with the Globalist breakfast.
My husband ordered Banana Pancakes.
Public Areas & Amenities
The lobby is cozy and filled with funky objects and furniture. Amenities include the lobby restaurant and a small fitness center.
We sat and worked for a bit in these chairs.
I liked the lobby’s design and it was always empty during our stay.
The fitness center is located one level below the lobby.
It’s a tiny space with limited weights and equipment.
Apples, water, and towels were provided.
There were also restrooms here.
Overall Impression:
The hotel is a not a bad choice in Rome especially if you’re a Hyatt loyalist. It’s fun and offers a cool design along with a decent breakfast.
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