Everything from the greeting to the Front desk people, the Bell Captain and the Consierge, made this one of my most enjoyable hotel stays at a Hotel that I will always remember. The hotel (or a home away from Home) is a small boutique hotel that has great photos, artwork andfurnishings, and excellently equipped rooms. The owner Amedeo is immaculate and a true gentleman who greets you and invites you into his "Home" for your stay. Breakfast that we enjoyed each day was fresh and served by 2 staff who looked after your every need and request. I understand that Mr. Ottaviani also owns the Hotel Regency in Florence. If it is anything like his property in Rome it is where I'll be when I go to Florence.

We spent 4 nights at the Lord Byron in late Sept 2009. One of the nicest hotels we have ever encountered. Off the beaten path in Rome, but a beautiful walk across the park to all the sites, the hotel is a perfect oasis from all the tourists and rate race of Rome.

From the marvelous staff to the nice size rooms, the hotel is what one should expect of a 5 star hotel. We have stayed in dozens of "5 star" properties throughout the world of which many were more hype than quality. Not the Lord Byron. It is 5 stars on all levels. You ask for it and you get it. They superb staff is waiting to help. They remember your name, take care of your needs and arrange for whatever you need.

The breakfast in their excellent restaurant, included in the room rate, is beautiful, satisfying and tables are set enough apart for one to have an quiet and elegant meal.

We will definitely go back to the Lord Byron on all future trips to Rome!!

We stayed at the Lord Byron for three days after returning from our cruise. The service, room, food an amenities were great. The front desk staff was extremely helpful and provided us a wealth of information about where to go, how to get there and where to eat. The only small issue is that the hotel is not near the center of town so you need to hop on a ten minute taxi ride to get there,

This hotel has for decades been my preferred in Rome but it is slipping: for example, bathrooms are tired with chipped enamel and - because it is getting a bit run down and probably into a different market niche - it is not as clean as it used to be. There is a very good barman but the pianist was on holiday and the restauarant was not open for anyone other than the owner which does not give a "5 star" impression. Some of the staff are very friendly and helpful but in some quarters there is not quite enough charm/helpfulness for what is a small hotel. Mostly over the years, fellow guests have been quiet couples: this time breakfast was somewhat dominated by an exuberant Russian coach party. Perhaps the time is coming to turn what was a delightful place to stay back into the flats for which the building was originally constructed in 1939? It would be a lovely place to live.