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Set in a refurbished 19th century building, Hotel Capo d'Africa is set in a quiet location two blocks from the Colosseum and one ki lometre from the Circus Maximus. Guestrooms are decorated in a classic contemporary style, with warm tones of ochre, sand and saffron, modern objets d'art and sleek wood furniture. All have air conditioning, hair dryers, minibars and designer toiletries.
Business guests can make use of the three hi tech meeting rooms, each with a direct vaulted ceiling and the capacity for up to 75 people. The hotel's fitness room is free to guests. Other hotel amenities include a cocktail bar, currency exchange and laundry facilities. The lounge is a light filled area where deep leather armchairs, contemporary art and ambient lighting make for a relaxing atmosphere. The Roman Forum is one kilometre from the hotel, while the Vatican City is three kilometres away; Rome Fiumicino Airport is 25 minutes and 25 kilometres away.
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From Rome Ciampino Airport:
The COTRAL bus service departs every 40 minutes from outside the arrivals area and costs 1 euros to the Anagnina stop at the end of Rome's Metro Line B. From there, take the Metro in the direction of Battistini, changing at Termini Station for Line A. Go two stops in the direction of Laurentina to Colosseo Station. From there, the hotel is an 0.5 miles / 0.8 kilometers walk. Turn left out of the station and walk to the top of the hill by the Colosseum. Cross to the plaza opposite and walk along the road facing the Colosseum. Via Capo d'Africa is the second street on the left. The hotel is at the end of this road on the left side. The entire journey takes approximately 60 minutes. Alternatively, licensed white cabs are available outside the airport's arrivals area; one way fare is about 45, including airport surcharge. Shuttle service is available by advance arrangement (65 euros from airport; 50 euros to airport).
From Rome Fiumicino Airport:
An express train departs the airport every 30 minutes to Rome's Termini Station (travel time 30 minutes). A single ticket costs about 9.50 euros. From there, take Metro Line A two stops in the direction of Laurentina to Colosseo Station. From there, the hotel is an 0.5 miles / 0.8 kilometers walk. Turn left out of the station and walk to the top of the hill by the Colosseum. Cross to the plaza opposite and walk along the road facing the Colosseum. Via Capo d'Africa is the second street on the left. Alternatively, licensed white cabs are available outside the airport's arrivals area; one way fare is about 55 euros, including airport surcharge. Shuttle service is available by advance arrangement (65 euros from airport; 50 euros to airport).
Rome's efficient integrated transportation system includes buses, trams, subway (Metro), and suburban trains. Tickets should be bought before boarding and are available from ATAC ticket machines and all tobacconists (tabacchi). A single ticket (BIT) costs 1, is valid for 75 minutes, and covers unlimited bus journeys and one Metro trip. The city center is easily negotiated on foot.
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