Fabulous time at Casa Howard in Rome!! I went for a quick getaway on on my own in October. I stayed in the beautiful Chinese room with Dupioni silk curtains overlooking an 18th century apothecary with all the bustle of life just outside my window on warm Roman nights. I insist on luxury decor and that's what I got in a small, intimate boutique hotel that Casa Howard is. Two small casa cobblestone blocks from the Spanish Steps, I woke in the morning to coffee in my room and followed it with wonderful Italian espresso and pastry at a patisserie at the Spanish Steps.
So close to St. Peter's and the Vatican by Metro at the Spanish Steps, breakfast at Babbington's English Tea Shop that served the great English poets...just across from Keats' apartment (now a small museum). Close to the Metro that takes you everywhere you want to be in Rome!
The housekeeper is bilinqual, friendly, and loaded with good information. Though not a maitre'd service, she kindly got me reservations at the exclusive museums to see Caravaggios and other greats, and whipped up the hotel's Mercedes Benz chauffeur to the airport at a price below what it would have cost any other way. It seems he swung by all the beautiful Roman sites in the rosy dawn.
Rome was exquisite (herrlich! I spoke with so many German tourists in Rome!). And after tiring but happy days of walking the Roman streets from the international designer boutiques to the inimitable Italian gourmet delicatessens, I returned to relax in Casa Howard's stunning Turkish bathroom with steam hammadan.
This small, friendly hotel is unmatched for affordable luxury , beauty, and convenient location. I would return in a heartbeat!

We needed a bolt hole in Rome for a few days as we were attending a wedding and Casa Howard in Via Capo le Case was a real find. Each room is differently decorated in a classic (rather than contemporary) style with high quality furnishings. We loved our corner room, which overlooked two bustling streets but in spite of that didn’t seem to get too noisy at might. The room had outside shutters as well as curtains so you could block out the light for a good sleep. The Spanish steps are just 5 minutes walk away so othe central location was ideal for crashing out when we felt like it.

Each room has its own private good quality bathroom but only some are ensuite, so if you object to having to step into the corridor to access your bathroom in the middle of the night get one of the ensuite rooms, which cost a bit more.

We really liked the small neighbourhood cafe just across the street which did THE best fresh cornetti (pastry filled with vanilla creme) and a good cappucino. The place was always immaculate, the staff were helpful too. We would definitely stay here again.
Anna and Dermot Collins

My fiance and I spent a wonderful weekend at Casa Howard, during my time living abroad in Rome. We immediately felt at home in this small, homey property. We received impeccable, considerate attention from the staff, and we really felt more like houseguests than paying customers. Breakfast in Bed was incredible, with fresh squeezed orange juice and warm croissants! Even though our room (the White Room) didn't have an in-suite bathroom, there was an elegant little sink in the room with tea-making capabilities, and a basket of fresh fruit. The room itself was just beautiful, romantic, and intimate. (Having a private bathroom down the hall was completely worth the price trade-off; plus the complimentary terry robes and slippers!) It was such a wonderful way to introduce my fiance to the city; he immediately felt relaxed and at ease. I couldn't believe how small and intimate Casa Howard was, in the middle of such a busy, crowded city. It is so rare to get a bed and breakfast experience in such a prime location. The location was amazing; just steps away from Via del Corso shopping, Piazza del Popolo, Trevi Fountain, and Spanish Steps. Throughout my time living in Rome, I found the people to be infinitely hospitable, friendly, and generous and Casa Howard is really the ultimate example of these Roman qualities. I can't recommend the property enough, and we will certainly be back, again and again!

We stayed at Casa Howard overnight at the end of a trip visiting friends outside of Rome during the May Bank Holiday.
My sister had recommended it to me, so I checked the ratings on Trip Advisor, and despite some slight concerns booked directly by email.
I didn't need to be concerned. The owner couldn't have been more helpful, we were trying to stay at a really busy time, and she was brilliant in sorting out a room for me, my very tall husband (needs a big bed) and our 9 year old son.
When we arrived, the staff were brilliant. I had already printed out a load of really good hints and tips for visiting, including the excellent restaurant guide from their website, (don't get that at a standard hotel!) and so armed with all of this information plus a free map, we set off..
Several tired hours later we got back to find a wonderful oasis of calm dead in the centre of vibrant Rome, and best of all (according to our son) there is a FANTASTIC ice cream parlour just a few doors away, where several flavours were sampled at once on the biggest cone I've ever seen, pre bed time.
Last mention must go to the staff there. They really couldn't have been more helpful, kind, charming and wonderful. I would highly recommend Casa Howard if you are looking for a more relaxing but still top quality way of enjoying Rome than the usual 5 star hotel. It really was like coming home after a hard day being a tourist, well worth it.