Located at 113 Via delle Quattro Fontane in the heart of Rome, Italy, the JO&JOE Roma hotel and hostel sits within walking distance of Termini Station and major sights like the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps and various art and archaeological museums. The hotel is less than a mile from the Colosseum and Roman Forum, making it a prime base for exploring the city.
Images courtesy JO&JOE Roma.
Housed in a former 16th-century monastery, the property blends historic architecture with a lively, modern hostel-hotel vibe: there’s a spacious inner courtyard with a fountain, a stage for DJ sets and events and a communal feel throughout. I have stayed twice at the JO&JOE Roma, and it is an accommodation that I expect to return to again in the future.
Room Rates & Reservations
I first stayed at the JO&JOE Roma because it was one of the only affordable accommodations that I could find — needless to say, this hostel is significantly less expensive than other hotels in Central Rome.
During both of my stays at this property, I reserved a private twin accessible room, which accommodates up to two guests and includes a variety of wheelchair accessible features. The room can be booked on the Accor Hotels website (yes, this hostel is aligned with a major hotel chain, specifically the one I have said is "winning the accessibility race").
Rates for this specific room type range from about €100 to €200 Euros per night. During my most recent stay, when I could find few hotels in Rome for less than €400 Euros per night, the private accessible room at JO&JOE Roma was just €167 Euros per night — a significant savings!
Wheelchair Accessible Hotel Room at JO&JOE Roma
My private twin accessible room, number 105, had two single beds. The bed height, measured to the top of the mattress was 21 inches, with 5 inches of clearance below.
Although the beds were extremely firm, I slept comfortably and enjoyed waking up to sunlight beaming in through the window, which overlooks the courtyard. The room was spacious, especially given that this is a hostel, and I enjoyed the modern design touches throughout.
The air conditioning unit worked decently well though, as with any hotel in Europe, the room could have been cooler (I prefer sleeping in an ice cold environment).
Lighting controls and power outlets were found embedded into the headboards. I used these outlets to charge my wheelchair, phone and laptop.
Note that electricity in Italy is delivered at 230 volts. Travelers from the United States and North America will need to use a step-down power transformer to charge wheelchairs that use the 120V standard. Please see the guide to charging a power wheelchair abroad for more information and tips. I have a dual-voltage charger for my Permobil power wheelchair (these are no longer made), so I plugged right into the wall (with a universal plug adapter) and charged without issue.
Wheelchair Accessible Bathroom with Roll-in Shower at JO&JOE Roma
Accessibility in hostels varies significantly, but I was happy to find a high level of accessibility in my private bathroom at the JO&JOE Roma.
The bathroom featured a roll under sink with an easy-to-operate faucet. The sink measured 31.5 inches high, with 27.5 inches of clearance below.
The toilet, measuring 18 inches from floor to seat, was surrounded by grab bars that measured 31.75 inches tall. One grab bar folded down from the back wall. A bonus vertical grab bar was provided. There was space to park my wheelchair directly alongside the toilet for a safe lateral transfer.
The square roll-in shower featured a small shower seat that folded down from the wall. It measured 17 had the required features, including parallel grab bars on the back wall, a handheld shower head and easy-to-reach water controls at the foot of the tub.
A portable shower seat was provided in the bathroom, but this was not the dangerous four-legged stool that most hotels supply. The bathtub seat was adjustable and attached fairly securely to the tub, which meant I felt safe using it. This particular shower seat product was featured in my guide, 5 Shower and Commode Chairs for Travel or Home Use. The side of the bathtub measured 14 inches from the floor and, with the addition of the shower seat, it was a height of 16 inches. That's a bit low for my liking, but I managed.
Final Thoughts
If you’re visiting Rome and looking for a centrally-located, stylish stay with accessible room options, JO&JOE Roma hits many of the right notes. The private twin accessible room I stayed in provided most of the accessibility features I require. Would I stay here again? Absolutely! The convenient location and good value proposition is tough to beat.
Plan the rest of your accessible trip to the Eternal City with the Rome, Italy Wheelchair Travel Guide:
John Morris
