We loved our stay at the Hotel Nerva in Rome. This 3-star hotel should be qualified as 4-star! We stayed in one of the "newly added rooms"... very nice, clean & spacious. Bathroom was a bit tight for space but typical for any European stay. The only problem we encountered was with the shower "water pressure" at times. Otherwise, every aspect of our stay was excellent! You must choose "room w/ breakfast". If you choose "room only" you are missing a treat! The breakfast was excellent... fresh fruit, sweet breads, meat/cheese and the best espresso or cafe' around! This is the typical European breakfast. The family members that own Hotel Nerva were very friendly and helpful at every turn. The location of this hotel is absolutely ideal... blocks from many major historical sights, all in good walking distance. Hotel Nerva is one of the best kept secrets in all of Rome!

We also found this hotel using Rick Steves, and as his opinion was seconded by Trip Advisor reviews, decided to book it for 3 nights. Couldn't have been happier. The location is on a relatively quiet (for Rome) one-way side street right next to part of the Imperial Forum and only a few blocks from the Colosseum. Plenty of good restaurants nearby. Included breakfast was more than adequate and the cappuccino delicious. Anna, Paolo and Antonio were extremely helpful and speak excellent English. Rooms and baths not that small by European standards. Only negative is the size of the shower stall- miniscule. Hotel is very clean and totally charming. Wish we could have stayed longer.

We were very pleased with Hotel Nerva. We were always greeted cheerfully by the staff and they were very helpful, showing us tourist attractions on the map, making coffee "American style," organizing our taxi to the airport and making us feel very welcome and at home. The rooms were small, but very comfortable and clean. Although the shower was also small, the water pressure and hot water were great. The windows are double paned and the shutters block out the light, so you can get a great night sleep here, even though it is in a noisy and high traffic area. The breakfast was also very good. We stayed here twice during our vacation, and loved it both times. We would definitely return.

This hotel is practically part of the ruins of the forum and a 5 minute walk to the Colloseum, the National Museum and Palatine Hill. The rooms are not large, but immaculate. Family operated by a wonderful, friendly and helpful family. Many restaurants within walking distance.