Location. The imposing modern seven storey Mercure Roma Delta Colosseo has a white façade and is situated in the centre of historic Rome, 100 metres from the Colosseum. The Palatine Hill is 40 metres from the hotel and the Roman Forum is three kilometres away. The Colosseum metro station is 80 metres from the hotel and Rome Fiumicino Airport is 30 kilometres away, with an approximate driving time of 35 minutes.
Hotel Features. There is an outdoor swimming pool set on the hotel's roof terrace with a poolside bar and marvellous views over the Colosseum and Rome's skyline. Guests can also relax over drinks in the lounge bar or take advantage of room service. Multilingual staff at the 24 hour front desk can offer the use of a safe deposit box and the air conditioned public areas have high speed Internet access.

Guestrooms. The 160 guestrooms have decor in soft pastel colours, modern furnishings including desks, and fitted carpets. All are equipped with satellite television with pay movies, direct dial phones and Internet connections (surcharge). Other amenities include minibars with complimentary bottled water and climate control. Bathrooms are complete with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries.

Expert Tip. When the Colosseum was operating in Roman times, trap doors would spring open in the wooden floor and an angry lion or tiger would emerge. Thankfully, the wooden floor is no longer there.