We stayed at Pace Helvezia Hotel for 3 nights. We had a double room (two twin beds combined) on the 3rd floor. They met our request for a room not facing the street. Due to this we did not have any noise issues. Overall the room was basic but clean. The shower stall in the bathroom was rather small (even for European standards). The hotel location was convenient and had a bus stop within one block. The hotel was within a reasonable walking distance to the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps. Most staff members were very friendly and more than willing to help. The breakfast consisted of meats, pastries, cereal and fruit, etc. Pricey in my opinion but worth it if you value being closer to some of the more popular sites. WiFi was available for a fee, but there was a computer in the lobby. We booked the room through Venere.com and saved 4% by using code 9MCETU3. You can use the code for multiple reservations by using a different e-mail address.

The hotel was suited in the center as described. We stayed for 3 night in a triple room. The room was enormous, nothing very special or luxury but it was clean and dissent. The hotel staff was very helpful for every information we asked. Breakfast was good with plenty of food to enjoy.
Location is very good - near Colosseum and all the maigor sites. If you are looking for a convenient Hotel in the center and don't have any huge expectations I would definitely suggest it.

We came to Rome at the end of our trip to Italy. We had been to Florence, Venice, Cinque Terre, Pisa, Siena, San Giamgianno, and other smaller towns. So, Rome was literally like the Indy 500 of Italy. Wide streets, numerous cars zipping down the roads, lots of noise and action. The hotel was located in a great spot to walk to all the major attractions: Colosseum, Forum, Pantheon, Trevi fountain, Spanish steps, Victor Emmanual monument (great view of Rome from the top, after taking the secret elevator), and numerous museums and sights. The Vatican is a much longer walk from here, but an easy bus ride, which the hotel staff helped us with. The first room we were in was too loud, so they moved us to their 'random room off the lobby' which had no number on the door, but it was quiet. It had no view, but who's in the hotel when in Rome anyhow? The breakfast was great. The staff was very helpful. The hotel was big but still charming. Remember, this is in the center of Rome and is old. So, embrace the Italian culture and older hotel. But, as it was old, it wasn't crummy old, but nice old. Small elevators, wide staircase. Some nice restaurants in area. Ask the staff for ideas. If you want to eat alot, go left out of the hotel door, left at corner, cross halfway down the block and find the restaurant that seems to serve all the big groups. Lots of food, good value. For more charming, family trattoria, take a right out the door, go about halfway down the block, turn right and go halfway down the big staircase to restaurant on the right. That is also the shortcut to the colosseum. Ask the staff. They are very helpful. We had them hire us a driver to take us to Pompeii, it was cheaper than the train. It was quite an experience driving on the autostrada and thru the backroads of Rome, with a real Italian driver...it was like being in the middle of the 'Italian Job' movie! Fun trip. Nice hotel. Great location.

Slightly out of date as we stayed in this holiday during October 2007 whilst we were in Rome for four and a half days. We had a standard double room on one of the upper floors (a must as all the streets in Rome are cobbled which makes the traffic noisey). The room was relatively compact but typical for Rome with a standard double bed, dressing table and a small fitted wardrobe. The bathroom had a bath/shower, sink and WC all of which were modern and clean.

We had breakfast at the hotel each day which provided a good mixture of cold food. The greatest positive about this hotel is the rooftop terrace where you can bring a bottle of wine, write your postcards and watch the sunset. The hotel is also very centrally located and as Rome is best explored on foot we didn't use public transport expect getting to and from the airport.

If we were to go back to Rome I would stay at this hotel again but only if we could get a room on one of the upper floors again.

Ps the lifts were very slow but only a small problem