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4 of 5 stars
JacquieC   2 contributions
Malta
Mar 31, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
2/2 found this review helpful

I was a bit nervous about this hotel but as my partner had booked it as a surprise, there was nothing I could do about it.

However, I was VERY pleasantly surprised. Our room (401) was small, but any city centre hotel room tends to be, but lovely. It was obviously one of the rooms which had been refurbished. The walls could have benefited from a coat of paint where suitcases etc had scratched them but nothing major at all. The bathroom was lovely too and the whole room was clean. We even had a terrace with table and chairs which caught the sun all day.

The breakfast was pretty good actually with 3 different juices, coffee & tea, bread, cheese, cold meats, croissants (& not the prepacked variety) and cake. You could also order eggs if you wished. Anything which ran out was either replaced automatically or immediately on notifying the kitchen staff.

We found the reception staff very helpful, especially one of the men whose name I didn't get unfortunately. Yes, there is a theatre next door but we didn't hear any noise at all but maybe there weren't any productions whilst we were there. I also emailed the hotel before we left about something and they replied within hours.

The lounge area on the first (I think) floor needs updating but we only used it whilst waiting for the taxi to take us to the airport.

Location is excellent as previously stated.

We had a great stay from 24th to 27th March and would definitely return although it does appear to depend on the room you receive. Ialso find that star ratings in any large city are a little flexible!

Thanks to all at the King.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay March 2009
  • Visit was for Leisure
  • Traveled with With Spouse/Partner
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since March 02, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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1 of 5 stars
pandi09   5 contributions
N.Ireland
Mar 17, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
2/3 found this review helpful

Where do I begin??
Arrived to the hotel and my first impressions were not great as there was a really bad smell as we walked through the doors. When we entered the room I was disgusted and immediately couldnt wait to leave. The room was tiny, our suitcase had to stay on top of the dressing table as there was no ground space for it. The wallpaper was so old and grubby. The head board was black with dirt. The bathroom was also very grubby and infact the shower head was all corroded and rusting. WE thought this was bad until that eveing around 6pm our room began to vibrate with noise. It sounded like a concert was outside the door.... We didnt realise what it was so tried to ignore it. On our return to the room on this night, the music persisted and continued to do so until around 12 midnight. The next evening it began again and we went to reception to ask to be moved. The receptionist was unhelpful and rude. There was a theatre next to the hotel and she refused to change our room. This was the worst hotel I have ever stayed in and would never recommend it to anyone. It is meant to be a 3 star....I wouldnt give it a 1 star recommendation!

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay March 2009
  • Visit was for Leisure
  • Traveled with With Spouse/Partner
  • Member since March 17, 2009
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
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King Hotel was better than I expected! Trust me!

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4 of 5 stars
Mademoiselle16   1 contribution
Australia
Nov 14, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

I read the reviews prior to going and must admit I was more than skeptical but I wanted to be as central as possible and the price was very afforadable for the location so I though I'd take the plunge but I didn't expect anything above average. When I checked into my room, I was really amazed at how clean it was and how comfortable and cosy the room was. The beds especially.

Breakfast was very average...just your usual continental. The only thing I'd have to say was reception staff weren't all that friendly.

Location was excellent! So close to the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain and Via Condotti.

I'm very picky with my accomodation but I have to say, it was great and I'd stay there again and recommend to friends.

  • Date of stay September 2008
  • Member since November 14, 2008
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terrible hotel!

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1 of 5 stars
archie001   1 contribution
Manila
Oct 28, 2008 | Trip type: Family
1/1 found this review helpful

This was the worst hotel that we stayed in. The lobby attendant was unfriendly, rooms were old and dirty. We were 11 in the group and all have the same complaints. Luckily we were able to get an apartment hotel nearby- Resedencia de ripetta. It costs the same as hotel king but definitely better in terms of room space, cleanliness and hospitality of staff. I dont recommend hotel king even if you're in a budget.

  • Liked — nothing
  • Disliked — NA
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay October 2008
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Family (extended)
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since October 28, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
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3 of 5 stars
June08Galway   1 contribution
Galway
Oct 21, 2008 | Trip type: Family
0/1 found this review helpful

I stayed in this hotel for a wedding. I wasn't sure what it was going to be like after reading some of the reviews.
The location was very good, very close to the Spanish steps and once I got my bearings, it was very easy to walk around all the sites. I got a single room which was ok, twin beds ensuite. The ensuite was old and the shower was tiny. The room was ok, not great but fine for a 3 night stay. My parents had a much nicer room with a veranda with table and chairs and a sun lounger and mini bar. My room had none of this. The lay out of the hotel isn't great either, hard with bags.
But the staff were very nice and helpful and I enjoyed myself.
If you're looking for a place to sleep in Rome that's affordable this is fine but it's not luxurious by any stretch of the imagination.

  • Liked — the location
  • Disliked — the lay out
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay September 2008
  • Visit was for Personal event (wedding, ...)
  • Traveled with Family (extended)
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since August 13, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Girlfriend getaway, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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Address: Via Sistina 131, 00187 Rome, Italy