We chose this hotel after reviewing many, many places as we were looking for the most central location for our long weekend in Rome but one that would be open to children. This place sold us when we read they offered milk and cookies, bathrobes for children, babysitting, and books -- sounded like the perfect place for familes.....on a high note, the breakfast was excellent, location was perfect, and the rooms were very clean. BUT on the down side, we were two days into our trip and never saw any of these amenities and finally called downstairs to inquire. It only resulted in a coloring book left for us after the cleaning staff cleaned the rooms. Also, we asked for a sitter in advance and was offered the daughter of one of the hotel staff who did not speak English. We decided not to go this route as we did not want someone caring for our son who could not call us and communicate if there was an issue. We were dissappointed they would offer this service on their website and not have something more professional set up. Also, to have rented a business suite and STILL have to pay 15 Euros/day for internet seemed ridiculous to me. Service was very slow -- whether it was getting the DVD player to work or calling for extra blankets, we had to usually call twice. The staff was friendly but that doesn't excuse the poor service, and the fact that I had to wait 30 mins in the lobby after a long flight b/c my room wasn't ready even though I had emailed well in advance to tell them I would be arriving early. Would likely stay again in this area but at a different hotel.

Just returned from a 3 day weekend trip and the Visconto Palace Hotel is what you would expect for a 3 plus - 4star hotel ( Irish Standards ) Fully air conditioned, spacious rooms, clean, friendly front desk staff ( not a norm apparently in Rome). Fresh bed linen and towels each day and comfortable beds.
The hotel is located on the west side of the Tiber River, 5 minutes walk from Castelo de Angelo, 10 minutes walk to St Peters square and 10minutes walk to Piazza Popola across the bridge in the historic centre. Located in an area which appears to be a business area, a few shops, cafes , restaurants adjacent to hotel. All land mark sites within an easy 20-25 minute walk. Bus to city centre close at hand from Piazza Cavour, 15 min bus ride to Colosseum. Buffet breakfast , hot and cold , scrambled eggs, bacon , cold meats cheese, freshly squeezed orange juice, choice of bread rolls and pastries , very good generally only negative point is the coffee ( personal taste love lavazzo and coffee was not good) Free apples at reception to keep the hunger pangs away. Contemporary roof terrace with comfortable sofas which serves buffet lunch in the afternoon, cannot comment on the lunch as did not sample it our selves but other guests did.
Taxi ride to Fuimincino airport €47-50max ( set by authorities in their licensed whiote taxis).

Stayed for 3 nights in May, for the Champions League final. Visconti is a very good hotel, very modern for a city like Rome where all city center hotels are old. Briefly:
- Location: near Tevere river, somehow near Vatican. 10 minutes walk and you are on Via Corso, near Piazza Spagna.
- Rooms: spacious and well equiped. Not outstading but ok.
- Breakfast: poor. No vegetables, no fruits (only apples), no variety.
- Service: very sober but also very ok.
- The hotel has a splendid terrace on the last floor.
- Internet: not free. Pretty expensive.
Overall a nice hotel, well placed and with a friendly attitude. An option for coming back in Rome.

the visconti palace is modern clean and friendly hotel,we stayed bed and breakfast.the room was cleaned every day to a high standard.breakfast had everything from a choice of fresh fruit to scrambled egg,bacon etc.the staff at the hotel were all verry helpfull and always friendly.stayed with my wife and parents and we would not hesitate to stay there again