I chose Hotel Rubino for a one-night stopover on my way from Florence to the Rome Airport because it was (relatively) inexpensive and very close to the Termini railway station. Big mistake. When my family of 6 arrived, we were informed that the air conditioning system was broken, and that they were transferring us to Hotel Ploanet around the corner (this was after we had toted our luggage up four flights of stairs in 90 degree heat). We brought our baggage down again, and walked the two blocks to Hotel Planet. Except it wasn't Hotel Planet, it was Hotel Blu. Our heads, at this point, were spinning. What hotel were we staying in? The neighborhood is more than just a bit downscale. It is, literally, on the wrong side of the tracks. Seedy characters, night-time sleaze of all kinds, an off-putting smell. We were happy to leave in the morning. I would not recommend any of the hotels in this group to anyone. Look at a map of Rome. Do not stay on that side of the Termini. Hotels on the other side may cost 10-15 euros more, but if you can afford that difference, I say it's worth it.
-p.w.
boston, massachusetts
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