LOCATION: Couldn’t be better. If you don’t stay here try to find a hotel nearby. This is in the best area in all of Rome. Th... Read More
LOCATION: Couldn’t be better. If you don’t stay here try to find a hotel nearby. This is in the best area in all of Rome. The best area is between Piazza Navona and the Pantheon. Walking distance to all sites and near the best squares for dining. Some streets in good walking distance to sites are scary and this one is charming and quiet.
BED/SHEETS/PILLOW: Very comfortable bed, not too hard or too soft. Sheets are fine but nothing luxurious. Pillows are on the thicker side and nothing special.
LIGHTING: Would prefer more light in bedroom, but lighting in the bathroom is good.
BATHROOM/SHOWER: Shower has good water pressure and can be made very hot if desired. Shower is small.
TOILETRIES: Great! Much better than expected and could be the kind you want to take home.
CLEANLINESS: The entire hotel, rooms, and bathroom are spotless.
A/C: In room, but we didn’t use.
CLOSET SPACE: May just be enough space for 2 people to unpack everything.
STYLE OF ROOM: Charming. Everything is new as this hotel was just opened March, 2007. Wood floors are beautiful. Not a “wow” property but even those that expect the best won’t be disappointed with this simple but comfortable room. Our room in the reception building had a stone bathroom floor and our room in the other building was wood throughout.
QUIET/LIGHT: Can hear footsteps in the rooms above, and some rooms have the breakfast area right outside the door. I strongly recommend getting a room in the building with the receptionist as opposed to across the street, yet even this room you can hear the receptionist working. A room next to the breakfast area will wake you up at 8AM because people eat directly outside your door. If you cant get a room in that building, request to be as far away as possible from the breakfast area.
FOOD: Breakfast has 2 cereals and a choice of a few meats and juices. Not a huge selection. The breakfast area was uncomfortably small with the tiniest tables I have seen in my entire life. It may be more pleasant to bring food back to your room. There is no restaurant here for lunch or dinner. Breakfast ends at an earlier than normal 9:30A.
TV/INTERNET: Small flat screen in room with satellite. Must be over 400 channels but only 2-3 are in English (if that). Was told there was wireless internet in room but I couldn’t get it to work. There is wired internet in the room that is fairly quick. My apple computer only worked in the building that doesn’t have the reception there.
SERVICE: The staff is present M-F until 3PM and part time on weekends. The staff is pleasant but I wouldn’t work with them to plan your time in Rome. On the day of check out we were woken up when we received 2 phone calls and 2 separate knocks on our door at 8:00AM to tell us to leave the key to the housekeeper. Our 2nd and 3rd stay here that wasn’t an issue.
COMMON AREA: The main common area is the check in area (not a place to hang out) and the breakfast room. Most time will be spent in your room.
TIPS: This hotel is such a great value. We left this hotel for a few days to stay at the very pricey Raphael Hotel next door and we came back here (it was booked for the weekend). Unless you require pure luxury, this room is an excellent option. Given the price of alternative options in the area I will be back here my next visit to Rome. I just don’t think the other hotels are worth US$300 more than this hotel charges to also be in the best area in all of Rome. I strongly recommend a room in the same building as reception since the noise at the other building is very loud at 8AM for breakfast. The downside to the building with reception is you have to carry your bags yourself up approx 15 stairs. In Rome, you really want to be in the heart of the action and not reliant on public transportation. Stay here, it’s such a great choice, just either stay in the main building or be an early riser. Read Less