Good things - great walking distance to the Termini station and general points of interest. Lots of nice shops, cheap food places (great little cafes on Via Cavour serving fab paninis and sandwiches) and bars, and an excellent very modern restaurant next door to the hotel that does a brilliant lasagne, gnocchetti and tiramisu. The guy on the front desk on arriving was lovely and couldn't have been more helpful. Beds were firm but comfortable, and rooms were clean.

Bad things - definitely not a four star, more like a budget 3 star, if that. Dated shabby decor, bathroom not properly cleaned or re-stocked, breakfast felt like a chore with some surly staff and the breakfast room being very small and incredibly warm due to poor air conditioning throughout the hotel. I dread to think how it feels in August. The lifts were ancient - we ended up taking the stairs most of the time as it was quicker.
The rest of the hotel staff were a mixed bag, cleaners and porters were very pleasant- the person who checked us out was probably the worst with his stroppy manner. Bit of a pity, as a lick of paint and freshening up of furniture, and a bit more customer service training for some staff would go a long way to making this a nice hotel to stay in.

We stayed at the Mondial in Rome for 2 nights in November. There were certainly cheaper hotels but we paid the going rate for a 4 star hotel in Rome seeing as we wanted to have a really enjoyable and memorable trip. We weren't diappointed either, the hotel was pretty impressive inside, (you could see where your money went) and the location was great, right in the city centre. We didn't spend much time in the hotel obviously but for a bit of class etc it was just the job. Staff friendly enough too and breakfast lovely.

We stayed in this hotel for 3 nights around Christmas; the lobby, staff and room was very good. Staff was more friendly than expected. The early check-in was also no problem (I suppose we were lucky). The location is good - halfway the train station and the real down town area. Quite a few restaurants and shops in the area around the hotel. The lobby bar has very comfy big chairs and sofa's!

Hotel was central to all areas a daily bus/ metro ticket can be purchased for 4 euros, plenty of little tavernas around,without being too expensive. The hotel staff are friendly all it takes is a smile and you will get whatever you require, tea and coffee facilities in your room are free just ask, also slippers, face flannels and pillows. The breakfast is fine lots of fruit,yogs ,rolls, the normal fare available , just be pleasant, I even got some china cups for our tea to take to the room! They arranged a cab to the airport 55 euros, clean fast service. Stayed 3 days and did whirlwind tour of the sights , the Campo Fiori area is worth a visit for the cafe society and eating , the market is great and fab bakeries, walk across to the jewish sector and then catch a bus to St Petro. The Collesium area is awesome ,forum, near the Monument a Vittotio Emanuele, lots to see there. Spent 3rd day seeing the Trevi , Spanish steps, Piazza Popolo walked down the Via Corso, to the Pantheon, bus back to rest then out for the evening to your favourite spot. Enjoy ,if on a budget use side street cafes or have your coffee standing at the bar, keep walking!!