Honestly didn't expect much after reading the most recent review. So when we arrived we were pleasantly surprised when the hotel staff spoke excellent english and was very friendly. We had a small but clean room. The beds were very firm but comfortable enough and clean. The bathroom was very basic but hot water was available and the towels were cleaned every day. The breakfast was very italian (since they tend to eat a sweet roll in combination with a cappuccino). But sweet rolls, rusk with cheese or jam were available unlimited. So were coffee, cappuccino and tea. So in all it wasn't that bad. It isn't a "contintental" buffet but you could eat what you wanted.
Honestly the only truely bad thing is the fact that our room was in the hallway near the reception and the breakfast room, so noise could be heard regularly and that our room (like some others) was in a small street where the garbage was standing. In november perhaps not as much of a problem but in the summer I am certain that the smell will be quite unattractive.
Oh... and i forget to say, the wallpaper...absolutely hidious! hahaha. In conclusion... I would stay here again NO problem. The location close to termini station (5 minutes walk with luggage) and to many of the tourist attractions was absolutely super.

This hotel was DISGUSTING. It was a quick walk from Termini Station, and we had read good reviews before we made the reservation, but were quite shocked by the appearance of the hotel when we approached. It was old and run down, and in desparate need of remodeling. The room was one of the smallest I have stayed in in europe, and was dirty - we saw bugs in the room. The bathroom was miniscule, had very loud pipes, and was filthy - there was hair from previous guests in the towels and in the shower. More than a few things in the room and bathroom were broken, including the main light switch. There are much nicer places in the same area for only 10 euros more that are cleaner and more comfortable. Good thing we were only there one night.

The hotel is near the Termini station, but to the back side, to the front side where all the buses get connected is more or less 15 minutes walking, the rooms are clean, but the entrance to the hotel as the elevator are chocking very bad. The breakfast very bad too, and in general is an extremely old building. But is clean, and if you want to save it is O.k., but I wouldn't stay there again, I prefer to pay 10 or 20 Euros more and to feel more comfortable.

hotel aquarium was decent considering the expensive rates offered by other hotels in Rome for late May/Early June. I found it inconvenient to have to ring a bell to get through the door, which leads to a tiny lift, up to the second floor where the hotel starts. The room was on the smaller side, but was definitely clean and stayable. My room was supposed to have a/c but didn't so they ended up bringing us a fan and discounting the room rate. That was fine by us as we were fortunately in Rome when it was not too hot. The hotel is about two blocks away from the train station which was VERY convenient. It was also walking distance to get over to Nazionale street, which from there you could probably find a metro or bus anywhere. Rome is huge, so as long as we were close to a metro and the train station, it was good for us.

p.s. if you are paying when you get there... they will try to ask you to pay in cash... if that is the case, and you have the funds... negotiate a discount!