We are a party of six aged between 54 -65 our first time in Rome We were totally surprised by our great hotel as other travelers had indicated 4 star was not the same as our 4 star at home but I have to say it was much more We booked through last minute .com it was half the price you would normally pay We had bed and breakfast It was buffet style hot and cold meals with plenty of choices a good start to your day. Rooms were spotless clean bed linen and towels everyday hairdryer and toiletry supplied When you came back after a tiring day you would arrive to find your light on and a chocolate beside your bed the beds were very comfortable The courtesy bus was a big plus and it left you at the metro the metro was very easy to use and we made very good use of it We would recommend you take a trip on the open top bus which is located beside Termini station we went two days 23 euro we could hop on and off we stayed 5 days in Rome and at the end we felt we could give a tour ourselves we did a lot of walking I would recommend shoes that are comfortable even sandles no heels We were on a budget so we took a flask and made up sandwiches and sat outdoors during the day it was great
watch out for service charges check before you go in many display no service charge
now that the euro is the same as the pound it makes it more expensive for us beer and spirits are expensive but you can get a good bottle of wine in the off license for 4 euro
We also found a great pub called The Abby Theater it was an Irish Bar first class Burger and chips and and Fish and Chips plus a drink for six people 62 euro great service near the Piasso Novena side street ask any one its the only irish bar we found the metro is 1 euro buses are 1 euro 58 euro for 6 to the hotel from the airport i would recommend as we arrived at night We had a great time would recommend this hotel only draw back no tea making facilities in our room but I always take a kettle with us

Derry N Ireland 17th April 09.

Fantastic hotel with great staff. The breakfast was very good but evening meal was expensive for what you received. The courtesy bus was excellent and the drivers were so helpful to us with a disabled member of our family. Courtsey bus was late one day and the hotel provided a free taxi, could not have asked for better. Lovely quiet location for the kids. thoroughly enjoyed are stay and look forward to returning in the summer months when the pool is open.

Where does one begin? One of the best things about this hotel is the wonderful service - right from the warm welcome at the reception, the friendly courtesy at the bar (not to mention excellent drink choices), and the delightful enthusiasm of the maitre d' in the restaurant. My partner and I were made to feel like stars right from the outset!

The rooms were spacious, very clean (the bathroom was particularly luxurious!), and our room, on the fourth floor, was on a corner so there were balconies with views both to the East and the North.

I didn't get to use the swimming pool but from the outside, it looks great.

One of the best features of this hotel seemed initially to be a disadvantage - its distance from the centre of Rome. It is approx 3km from the Vatican and a similar distance from Trastevere - so a 10 - 13 euro taxi ride. However, its location in a rolling park area of Villa Doria Pamphili means that it is really quiet and tranquil. My previous stay in Rome 10 years ago was in a city centre hotel - and the sound of traffic was unbearable. In Hotel Pamphili, I slept like baby.

And the restaurant - although a typical hotel restaurant, the service which was excellent and the food which was delicious (try the insalata polpino with orange!).

My only criticism is a small one - I have to declare my interest as a jazz singer but please please please invest in getting the bar piano tuned, and tell the singer/ piano player he can perform without recourse to the horrible electric casio backing track!

Otherwise, a wonderful stay - Grazie Molto!

We booked this hotel at only $100 a night through hotwire. When we told the manager that it was our 10th wedding anniversary, he upgraded our room. Our room was spacious and we had a stunning view over the pool and into the ruins. It was quiet and the staff was friendly and attentive. The bathroom was very nice and we had a large and comfortable bed. Other reviewers have complained about faded carpeting or peeling wall paper. There is just a tiny bit of that but I never would have noticed it if I hadn't read about it first. It is just normal wear and tear for your typical european hotel.

The hotel boasts an American-style breakfast which they intend to compare against your standard European continental. This means you get the usual pastries and cold cuts plus a few hot items like mass produced scrambled eggs and little sausages. Not excellent but a perfectly fine way to start the day. Coffee was made to order and was excellent, and there is fresh squeezed orange juice.

The hotel lobby could use some updating, and there is this wonderful sort of unintentionally kitsch bar where a one-man show is performed by a lounge singer and his keyboard.

As for the complimentary shuttle service, yes, you are dependent on it to get into the city but we found this to be no problem at all. Plus, Rome is SO noisy, we were grateful to have our quiet resort hotel to come home to after a day of exploring trying to navigate the scooters and other tourists.

Of all the hotels we stayed in during our tow-week trip, this one was a great value and I would stay here again without hesitation for a stay longer than three nights.