We enjoyed our stay at the Ripa Hotel. The location is close to good convenient transport and to the interesting and lovely old area. Breakfast breakfast selection was good.

We stayed at the Hotel Ripa for ten nights in August and had a great time. Yes there are elements to the hotel that need some attention, but this did not detract from what was a very pleasant stay.

Situated in the Trastevere area of Rome, the hotel is within easy access of the centre of the city, owing to the fact that it is directly across from the tram stop, which gets you into the heart of Rome in less than ten minutes. Those who claim that it is miles away from the sights must obviously be unaware of this!

We found the staff to be very pleasant and welcoming and always eager to help with any questions or requests that we had. The hotel’s communal areas had a very modern feel, the breakfast room being very light, with quirky shaped walls and there is an unusual stairwell which leads to all floors. Our room was on the sixth floor and had a separate bedroom area, two comfy sofas, a built-in kitchen area, dining table and a good sized balcony overlooking a quiet residential area and of course the necessary air conditioning. Our bathroom, although starting to show some signs of wear, was clean and was constantly supplied with fresh towels and complimentary toiletries, likewise our linen was changed every day.

The hotel offers a good selection for breakfast, with the usual offerings of cereals, pastries, cheeses and meats, as well as eggs, bacon and a fine selection of fruit juices and coffee. Within a short stroll of the hotel you can find a vast array of wonderful restaurants to enjoy the delights of Italian cuisine and it is also close to the Tiber, the banks of which come alive at night. The Trastevere area is a breath of fresh air from the often crowded streets of the city centre, and it is here where many Romans will choose to eat, as the prices can be significantly less than the more touristy areas, but the quality very good.

We certainly enjoyed our stay at the Ripa Hotel and whilst we can accept that some areas of the hotel could do with a touch up, many of the issues raised by other reviewers are somewhat unfounded and we would certainly choose this hotel again.

I am making up a new definition based on my expirience with this Hotel- WYSI N WYG that stands for "What You See Is NOT What You Get". Booked the hotel based on the internet AMAZING pics. The room we got had nothing to do with it. Indeed the lobby looks cool and I am sure they do have (somewhere) a room that looks like that (in the studio where they took the photos...)

Moreover, the Hotel surrounding is ugly, the building itself is ran-down, and the location is too far from actually walking to the main attractions. If you get a good deal for it - then it's OK, otherwise - forget it.

After reading a lot of negative reviews on this hotel I was very worried about what to expect. I wasn't worried about the location as we had stayed in the Trastevere district before and like this part of Rome after a days sight seeing. However, my concerns over the hotel quickly evaporated.

The reception staff were friendly and helpful. Our room was spacious, very clean, comfortable beds with loverly clean white bedding. We had a fridge/mini bar, which is useful if you use the supermarket just a block up the road.

The bath room was clean and spacious with good lighting. The balcony doesn't have much of a view, but I expected this in a city centre hotel. My only criticism is as the hotel is surrounded by other buildings and it can be dull in the rooms due to the lack of direct sunlight.

The breakfast room was very bright and modern and the selection of food was very good (including bucks fizz some hot selections and a good cold buffet).

The No. 8 tram stop is only a couple of minutes walk away and brings you directly into the centre of Rome. If you wanted to walk in it's 30 minutes along the river to the Vatican or 20 minutes over the River to Circus Maximus and the Colosseum.

All in all we enjoyed our stay here and would definitely recommend it for a few days sightseeing and for the price we paid, which for less than £100 per night for a triple room in Rome is pretty good.