My wife and I wanted a hotel with friendly staff that was within walking distance to as many of the sights as possible. The staff was very helpful and friendly and exceeded expectations. Our room was typical for Europe (small) but it was very clean and had a private bathroom. Of the three hotels we stayed in while in Italy this was the only one that provided new bathroom supplies on a daily basis, provided slippers, did the best job cleaning the room and had the best continental breakfast. If you're looking to stay within walking distance to most of the sites, this place is great IF you're accustomed to walking decent distances (we live in New York City and we walk everywhere, so we have no problem walking 30-45 minutes to get somewhere). You can walk to the Spanish Steps in about 15 minutes, Vatican in 45 and Colloseum in about 40. If you're not a walker, this hotel may not be the best for you unless you're planning to take taxis or public transportation to most places (the nearest Metro stop is about a 10-15 minute walk).

Situated in a superb position for sightseeing. The hotel staff are very friendly and helpful. The rooms maybe a little on the small side, but beautifully clean. Would definately stay at this hotel again.

Hotel was very nice in good location, only 15 mins walk to Spanish Steps. Hotel provides an excellent map which assists greatly. Rooms a little small but very clean and well presented as were the staff. There are two English speaking channels only on the TV. If you get the train from the airport to Termini, please just then get the metro to Bernini, it takes less than five minutes and costs 1 euro. We got in a taxi and were told the price would be 'on the metre'. Two men were in the taxi and when we got to the hotel, one bundled my partner out of the car with our luggage whilst I was left to pay. The driver then locked me in the car and my partner out of it and charged us 45 euros. Was a bit shocked and shook up especially when reception said trip should have cost no more than 10 euro!! Rome is definately worth seeing but beware if you're short of money, the average cost of a can of coke is 4 euro's and a coffee 6 euro's. Also, if you are going to the Collus, get your tickets from Palitino Hill to aviod the q!!

I was planning a trip to Rome for a weekend as a leisure tourist. Based on ratings and recommendations I have decided to book hotel Oxford. And I must say that they really surprised me very negatively as they showed how they treat their clients. While making the reservations on their website I took a note that they are having special promotion: "If you find a lower price than ours tell us with the following form and we guarantee an extra discount to the lower price." So I did check with trip advisor and I found that on venere.com they are offering the price per room cheaper for more then 20 EUR. So I have made the reservation in the hotel applying for the discount as per their promotion. And what do you think they did? They made the reservation with the "old price" and changed the prices at www.venere.com and so they did not fulfill what they are promoting at their webpages. I have complained and I am in email touch with them as I am in the travel business and if there is something we are fighting against as travel agents then it is treatment of the hotels like that. So I made reservation in another 4* hotel in Rome because if they treat you like this since the beginning why should I stay there?