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Piazza Bartolomeo Gastaldi 4, 00197 Rome, Italy
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Nice hotel, distant from city center

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3 of 5 stars
DCDolcevita   39 contributions
Washington, DC
Mar 25, 2007 | Trip type: Business, Couples

We stayed in this hotel because we needed to be in this area of town for business, and got a very good deal on it from Expedia ($100 per night). However, this is not where you’d want to be for a leisure visit to Rome, unless you planned to spend your whole time at the Villa Borghese. The neighborhood is upscale and there is a train station a short walk away that links up (one stop) to the metro system (separate lines and systems), but it took about 30-45 minutes to walk to Piazza del Popolo. The room was small but clean, modern and comfortable, with no real frills (fully stocked refrigerator but no safe). The TV did not work at all, although we never complained about it. The bathroom was larger than many, with a stall shower but no tub, while the breakfast buffet was the best we’ve had during our 6 weeks (so far) in Italy – hot scrambled eggs and bacon, and a large selection of other items. We could not get the internet connection in the room to work, so they let us use the ancient and slow terminal in the lobby for free. Staff were reasonably helpful and friendly. We would recommend this hotel only if you don’t mind being a bit removed from the major tourist attractions.

  • Liked — Breakfast
  • Disliked — Location
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay February 2007
  • Visit was for Other
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since March 25, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
  • I recommend this hotel for Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers
  • I do not recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, People with disabilities, Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Business meeting / Event
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Satisfying Stay in Rome

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3 of 5 stars
crew406   1 contribution
New Jersey
Mar 6, 2007
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We chose to stay in Parioli due to the proximity of ffamily we were visiting in Rome. While a bit out of the way of tourist attractions, the hotel was clean and quite comfortable. Buses were a short walking distance away and taxi's will come to the hotel. We had a small but ample two bedroom unit which was very nicely decorated. Lighting is a bit dim compared to the States. Heating was very comfortable and extra blankets were available in the room. We would have liked extra pillows and more towels. The room was serviced daily. The shower was a bit cramped but the water was hot and was not lacking in water pressure. (There is no hotel store so try to remember to pack everything you will need.) The adjustable hand held feature was very nice. We could only find one outlet in the entire two bedroom unit to charge our cameras and cell phones with a converter. We ended up charging in cycles and on one occasion we had to set our alarm to get up during the nite to charge another unit (there were three of us with cell phones and cameras with one available outlet in the two bedrooms) Please bring your own radio or alarm cliock as none was provided. There was a phone in the bathroom and the master bedroom. Breakfast was more than ample but we agree that the staff needs to learn how to cook the bacon--it was limp and undercooked! We were allowed to check-in early which was a great convenience due to our early arrival from the airport. The daytime desk staff were not very friendly or helpful. They tried to charge us double the amount we had been quoted on the internet. Bring your reservations and any other info in writing to verify your billing. Great stay for the cost!

  • Date of stay February 2007
  • Member since March 06, 2007
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4 of 5 stars
Bocman   1 contribution
Bergen County, NJ
Dec 6, 2006 | Trip type: Couples

overall it is worth 3-star prices it is charging. You will not find here luxorious accomodations, pool or a full-size bath. However, why would you: it is *** hotel. Friendly people, all speak english, clean room, clean bathroom, wireless internet included. Breakfast is included.
I found it very easy to get to. 5-min walk from Euclid train station. e7 to get to Termini on taxi.
Behind hotel there is an Angelico's restaurant: it appeared to be fairly priced and food was excellent by my standard.

  • Liked — value
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay November 2006
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since December 06, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, People with disabilities, Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Other
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quiet but a bit of a trek

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4 of 5 stars
ingridw   3 contributions
toronto
Dec 3, 2006 | Trip type: Couples

Our room was quite small and very dark but was otherwise fine and very clean. Lots of hot water in the shower was a plus. It could take you a half hour to reach downtown by the local train however. The suburban train station Euclid was a five minute walk away but sometimes one could wait 20 mins for a train. This station connects to the trains of the metro system so it was easy to get downtown but still a bit of a trek. A good breakfast is provided free so that is a bonus and one could order a capuccino from the waitress also for free at breakfast. We stayed here for over a week and found it fine. The staff are polite but not effusive in any way and they tend to keep out of the way. The free internet cabinet in the lobby was helpful for keeping in touch with home and was appreciated. Also good was the supermarket around the corner from the hotel. ( Ask at the desk where it is as it is hidden on a side street.) I would stay here again as it is a nice quiet hotel but if you are looking for a place close to the action, this is not for you.

  • Liked — cleanliness
  • Disliked — distance from downtown
  • Tips/Secrets: — take the train to downtown
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay November 2006
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since December 03, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine, Shopping, Concerts / Music festival
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3 of 5 stars
SL1985   2 contributions
Brisbane
Nov 2, 2006 | Trip type: Couples

This is hotel was very clean which is a priority but our room was also very small but at the same time cosy. It is a bit out of the way but if you can work the metro station it would be fine. Breakfast was fantastic but the staff came across a bit rude and it seemed to be a bother to help us. Nice area though within walking distance to the metro station and some great restaurants and bar

  • Liked — The cleanliness
  • Disliked — The position and some staff members
  • Tips/Secrets: — Don't go with this hotel if you want to be close to everything
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay October 2006
  • Visit was for Hobbies / interest / culture
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 18-24
  • Member since July 18, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
  • I recommend this hotel for People with disabilities, Older travelers
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
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Address: Piazza Bartolomeo Gastaldi 4, 00197 Rome, Italy