We (2 adults & 2 children) stayed there 1st week of Aug 04. They didn't have a quad room & accomodated us in 2 rooms. One quite large & the other reasonable. Got good rates through their web site. Nice decor befitting a 4 star. Disappointed that they did not have high speed Internet access. It was nice that breakfast closed late at 11am. A toaster would have been nice. Location - fairly central, though we took a lot of taxis as it was very hot. Restaurants and deli nearby. Friendly staff.

Great room and lobby. Best breakfast we had in Italy. The service was very good and the staff accomodating. Very good value for the money.

Only hesitation is the location which while not far from most tourist sites is not really in the center of any of the places you will likely spend time.

My wife and I had a great weeks holiday here in July. The Mellini really is top notch in terms of service, cleanliness, decoration, style, food and location. The only downside we experienced was the size of our room - it was tiny! I think the present owners aquired the building and upgraded it and they have done so to an exceptional standard, but the one thing they could not upgrade was the size of many of the rooms. Some other reviewers seem to have got sizeable rooms, so make sure you know what you are getting before you book.

The Mellini is really close to all the main sites and the main restaurant and cafe locations, but I would recommend that you do not neglect the deli in the same street (which does fantastic non-touristy lunches and sells great prossuco for 4 euros a bottle) nor the cafe/bar across the road from the end of the street as it stay open late and does great cocktails.

The other thing not to miss is the rooftop sun-deck as it is the best way to spend an afternoon after a mornings exploring. As well as tables and chairs it also has recliners and even a shower to cool off. Bliss.

Enjoy!

I spent months researching Hotels in Rome, to celebrate our 23d Aniversary .There are so many things to take into consideration...Price,location,quality ratings,other people,s reviews etc,etc..After changing my mind so many times I finally opted for the Dei Mellini.
I have just returned home to-day,and had to get on to write my verdict....I GOT IT SO RIGHT!!!..
I travel widely with my job,and this Hotel is the best I have stayed in...The Managemet have got it all off to a tee...Quality matters....The beds are the most comfortable I have ever slept on (my wife went on about how FANTATIC the LINEN BED SHEETS were)......The Bathroom was large ultra-modern,immaculate, my wife could have lived in it, (more brownie points!!).
Location was ideal,close to all attractions ,walking at a very leasurely pace 15 minutes Spanish Steps,20 minutes Vatican..Taxis are plentiful and very reasonable3-4 euros to Sanish Steps,5 euro to Vatican .Hotel ordered me a Taxi for our trip to Airport 45 euro.. Quality of Buffet breakfast is top notch..Emplyees are all very well mannered and eager to help.
So to help all you people out there..Ive done all the donkey work for you...Book this Hotel you won't be disappointed..great deals if you contact them direct...What a city...what a Hotel..