While this hotel is one of many small hotels in Rome, not only is it beautiful, but it excels in service and helpful hints and reservations of many tours and activities. While there we wanted to spend a day in Venice. The hotel picked and reserved a hotel for us on short notice that was also beautiful and right on top of the Venice Canals.
The rates were competitive. We were cheerfully picked up at the airport, even though we were late in arriving, and taken to our hotel.
It is close to the Colosseum and other sights. The Metro is very near and shopping is right outside the entrance to the hotel.
The rooms go from small to large depending upon your needs and very beautiful. The staff does a great job in daily cleaning.
The only thing I would change was the Television programs. I would add a couple more english speaking channels for those of us who do not speak Italian.
The staff were cheerful and very helpful whenever we needed anything.
For a small hotel, this is one of the best in my opinion.
I can truly say our stay was very enjoyable and I would go back.

Immaculately clean, very friendly and helpful staff; wonderful buffet breakfast. Hotel Napoleon far exceeded our expectations and a wonderful value for the money. Just steps away from the Metro, all of Rome is just minutes away. Since the Hotel Napoleon is just outside of the city center, the hotel is quite and peaceful at night. I highly recommend the Cafe Romantikka for dinner (recommended by the Concierge) which is just around the corner. It was absolutely wonderful for our first meal in Rome!

I stayed at this hotel for one evening at the end of October 2009, and had a nearly flawless experience.

First, let me mention all the pro's: the location of this hotel to the train that runs from the airport and the metro is incredible. It took me roughly 5-10 minutes to walk to the train that runs to the airport and only 5 seconds to reach the steps of the metro station. Sure, as some of the previous reviews have pointed out, it isn't in the most luxurious area of Rome... but, Rome has graffiti and broken beers bottle on side streets just like any major city in the world. Speaking as a frequent world traveler (over 40+ countries visited), I think this should be expected (it might go without saying, but some negative reviews, like the one below me from Kansas might not have been anywhere but Hawaii). I walked from the hotel back to the airport-train station at 5am in the pitch black, and didn't confront any uncomfortable situations. I also managed to hit some major attractions from this location... I took the train from the vicinity of the hotel to Bascilica di San Pietro/ Octaviano for 1 Euro, and saw the Vatican, Castle of Saint Angelo, Palazzo Pamphilj, Pantheon, and Coliseum (among other sites) on the walk back to the hotel, which took about 4-5 hours. The hotel staff helped in giving me great directions. From the moment I walked in the door, I was greeted with the utmost level of hospitality, and felt the family-like atmosphere I've always envisioned of Italian culture. I found the room to be quaint, with a very comfortable bed (topped with a robe and slippers), a nice bathroom, a view of the adjacent building (which was nice to me, as it gave an authentic, Italian feel), a little flat screen TV, small fridge, and a coffee machine/table, and so on. In the evening, a complimentary "wine-tasting and appetizer" experience was offered in the bar area for an hour (I believe this is done every Friday). Tons of the hotel gusts showed up, as well as the hotel manager - who gave a short speech about the hotel and wine. The "wine-tasting and appetizers" turned out to be very tasty, and lasted longer than advertised, with several glasses and appetizer trays being replenished. ('ve attached pictures from both the room and wine-tasting event). As for the complimentary breakfast buffet, I cannot comment as I had to leave the hotel for my flight before it started. There was also an elegant lounge with complimentary Wi-Fi and one computer for free internet use. The nearby streets offered some great bargains (tables with purses, clothing, etc), as well as a couple fairly inexpensive eateries.

The negatives are minute, if there are any: when I woke up at 5am, I could clearly hear other plumbing systems in the hotel sporadically going off…. but this didn’t interrupt my sleep. At the same time, considering that most of the architectural structures in Rome are quite old, this should probably be expected at most places. The price was a little high for the value, but this is mostly due to the devaluation of the US Dollar. I’m trying to think of any other negatives, but I cannot think of any more.

So, I’ll end my review here. I hope you find it useful, and wish you a splendid time in Rome: Paesi che vai, usanze che trovi... When in Rome, do as the Romans do... just be careful not to mistake Roman Catholicism as the Ancient Church.

I have stayed at the Hotel Napoleon twice now. I recently visited in October 2009 and had stayed there previously in 2006. Both times I found the hotel to be a great place to stay. The staff is friendly, the rooms are clean and the breakfast is great. The location is within walking distance from the train station and right at the metro station making it very convenient to get around Rome. I would not hesitate to stay there again.