Featuring a cosmopolitan "contemporary classic" look in keeping with the lifestyle of international travelers who delight in understated, unostentatious luxury, the Hotel Capo d’Africa is housed in a graceful early 20th-century building. In addition to 64 double rooms, the hotel offers an exclusive studio suite with a large terrace overlooking the apse of the church of SS. Quattro Coronati. The breakfast room is situated on the roof and provides a magnificent view of the Colosseum and nearby monuments. The overall effect, underscored by the brightly colored paintings of contemporary artists, is light, radiant and relaxed. The hotel also provides three meeting rooms and a well-equipped gym with numerous machines.

The Hotel Capo d’Africa is located in the Celio district, now referred to by many as "the Village" due to its incredible cultural vitality and the typically joyous Roman atmosphere that pervades the characteristic streets.

The hotel’s name derives from a personified image of Rome’s African provinces that adorned the street, known as Caput Africae, in ancient times. This area was also the location of important buildings providing services for the events held in the arena (Armamentaria, Saniarum, Spoliarum and Ludus Matutinus), some barracks built in the second century AD (two for the equites singulares, the Emperor’s mounted guard, and one for special detachments of provincial troops), and the headquarters of the 5th cohort of Vigiles. It was presumably inhabited by a nucleus of Roman citizens from the African provinces, having arrived in Rome along the route taken by General Maximus in the film The Gladiator.

The location is remarkable, just a few steps away from the Colosseum, one of the most majestic monuments of the past, symbol of the Eternal City, and scene of mortal combat between gladiators and wild animals. The name of the district dates all the way back to the legendary Etruscan hero Celio Vibenna. This was one of the most fashionable residential areas for the Roman aristocracy in the imperial age, and the magnificent remains of the Baths of Caracalla and Nero’s Golden House still afford glimpses of its past splendor. When the archeological area was created at the beginning of the last century, the district became a delightful expanse of greenery situated between the center of Old Rome and the Appian Way, including the park of Villa Celimontana, gardens, ancient churches, and Roman remains.

Property Amenities
A complimentary fitness room, located at the foot of the building’s original stone staircase, includes treadmills and weight machines. Showers and towels are also complimentary; personal trainers can be booked for a fee.

The Centrum Bar offers a wide selection of spirits, soft drinks, snacks, and cocktails, including the signature Caput Mundi (frozen drink made from gin, apricot brandy, Aperol aperitif, grapefruit juice, and grenadine).

The three on-site meeting rooms are equipped with laptops, high-speed Internet access, CD players, and remote-controlled window blinds and projector screens.

Wireless Internet access is available in the hotel's public areas.

Concierge Desk Complimentary breakfast Restaurant(s) in hotel Parking nearby Business center Meeting rooms (small groups) Porter/bellhop Dry cleaning service   Computer rental   Complimentary newspapers in lobby Bar/lounge Room service (limited hours) Conference room(s) Banquet facilities 24-hour front desk Currency exchange Pool table/Billiards Air-conditioned public areas