This hotel was chosen, to be honest, based on it's location and reasonably good reviews on both this site and hotels.com.
Sadly, I think it is not as nice as many seem to be saying.
We did get reasonably helpful service by the desk, and the breakfast, while not fantastic, was ok, and of course it's included, and so that's good. The lobby has been renovated and is nicely decorated and somewhat elegant. However, the halls/elevator/and rooms themselves need serious overhaul. I did not find the bed uncomfortable, but it was on the hard side.
Otherwise, the rooms have kind of tired old, somewhat wornout furniture. I was expecting more for the price, and I think that this hotel would be MUCH nicer if they invested in fixing up the rooms a bit. The bathroom was fine, no complaints there, though it was not one of the snazzy new modern ones.
Mainly, I think the question is whether the good location matters that much. Yes, it's near the trevi fountain, and spanish steps - but once you have seen them, then what? If you choose a hotel that is not right near such tourist hotspots, you might get a better hotel for the money than if you choose this one.

This is a fantastic little hotel located in exactly the right place for all the tourist destinations in Rome. We walked absolutely everywhere from here without any need for taxis or public transport.
The staff were excellent and the duty manager went well beyond the call of duty.
I cannot rate this place highly enough. The only downer is that the bar was a bit expensive, but we found a nice Irish Pub not too far away. It was an American take on what an Irish Pub should be, but the Guinness was authentic enough.

Just returned from our first trip to Rome. The Hotel Dei Borgogni was a great pick. The location was extremely convenient for walking to all of the sights and the staff was excellent. The hotel is a bit dated from a decor standpoint but the bathrooms were completely updated and well appointed. We traveled with our teenage son and this is one of the few hotels with a 'triple room' option. A very nice continental breakfast was included. We would stay there again.

We tried to find a centrally-located, well-priced smaller hotel, for sightseeing in Rome with our two kids (13 & 10). Location was terrific, but that was about it. Rooms were shabby and worn, mattresses and tiny beds uncomfortable, Looked like the place needed a serious makeover. Air conditioning was available, but minimal. Some investment, care and style could make this great, but there just wasn't anything I could like about it.