The hotel is on the outskirts of Rome-most of the hotel guests were Italian, including school groups. A nice slice of Italian life. The breakfasts were enough to keep us through until an early dinner. Our room was large; the bathroom normal. While the hotel is not new or in the middle of town, we have find memeories of our stay there.

We were a bit worried going to pisana palace from some of the reviews we had seen but were pleasantly surprised. The hotel itself is a bit old but is undergoing a massive refurbishment so the reception is all new and modern. The breakfast buffet was out of this world with everything you can imagine on offer ... the bus is right outside and takes you to the centre of Rome in 15-20 minutes, we never had to wait for it once ! When we were leaving early for a flight the reception staff made us a packed breakfast and offered us a few esspressos, so friendly !

It is old, the carpet smells, but I am extremely sensitive to smells. Lots of space in our room. The hotel is going thru a major remodeling. The day we left the a/c was completely cut off, and it was horrible! They told me the remodeling should be completed by September 2008. it is taking up the hotel chain name of Holiday Inn.
I have to rave about their breakfast. Anything you can immagine is there. Staff friendliness varies from person to person. I was actually born in Rome so I didn't ask for too much directions.
Restaurant on premises. If you go a bit up the hill there are supermarkets and other shops. Walking will take at least 15 min. If you have a navigator you have better choices to eat. Near the Vatican and center of Rome. There is private parking in a small garage.

At first I was hesitant based on the reviews I have seen. But based on my experience, it was a good hotel to stay at. It was a 20 minute bus ride the center of rome (BUS 808 and 881). The breakfast was one the the better ones I had in my entire stay. The staff was helpful, the rooms was a decent sixe. I had a triple room. The rate was excellent. I even took the bus then the train from the airport. We got the 3 day ROMA pass which covers the train and bus rides. I am not sure why other people rated this hotel bad. You need to keep in mind that you get what you paid for. As for me, my family got far more than what we paid for.

I would stay here again if I came back to Rome.