My wife and I spent four nights (June18-21) and had a very comfortable stay. Initially, we were intimidated with the transportation options but once we tried the free shuttle and/or the local commuter train it was very convenient to get into the center of Rome. We found the front desk, especially Kristofersen, very helpful in laying out the options for finding the main tourist sites and how to walk around the city. The room was very modern and recently renovated and based on what we heard the hotel should be up to Marriott standards within a couple of months (mostly has to do with finishing exterior appearance). We enjoyed the main restaurant as they were serving outside and the weather was very cooperative. The grill was a major plus and the meals were served very professionally. The local restaurant that was recommended by the front desk was very enjoyable and reasonably priced. The only downside was that the free shuttle filled up quickly and there is only one van available. A couple of times we had to take a short walk to the commuter train which arrives about every 15-20 minutes. The cost is one euro and it is very convenient to transfer to the metro system (at no extra charge).

This is the perfect modern American hotel, yet w/ European flair. We visited Rome in April and wanted the comforts of home (modern hotel, bathroom, etc). This hotel was extremely clean, comfortable and a quiet oasis in a large city. It is NOT in the heart of Rome. The shuttle leaves every 30 minutes and take approx. 15 mins to arrive at a location very close to the vatican & metro station. We NEVER had a problem catching the shuttle, though I did read in the summer it can be full. We had a suite room w/ a seperate bedroom and we're extremely satisfied. The restaurant on-site was not great, but there are local restaurants a few blocks away. It is in a quiet residential area, but still with an urban feel. I highly recommend this hotel if you want a more modern hotel, but are willing to travel (slightly) to be in the heart of Rome.

I stayed at this hotel for four days to tour Rome on my own. Very good hotel in most respects. Only major negative is location. At least 45 minutes to city center by public transportation. As routed by the ATAC website, I took Bus 994 to the metro station (Baldo degli Ubaldi) and then took the metro into the center. To reach the hotel from the Rome airport, I found it easiest to take the FM1 train from FCO (NOT the Leonardo Express) to Trastevere, then transfer to the FM3 train to Gemelli station, then a short walk to the hotel. Buses, metro and light rail often were very crowded with limited or no service after about 10 p.m. Hotel also operates a limited shuttle, If you are comfortable using public transport, this hotel can be a good value with some flexibility. Otherwise, you might prefer to stay in a more central location.

This is a beautiful Hotel with an even more beautiful view of Rome looking down on St. Peters Church. The hotel is beautiful, clean, quiet, rooms were perfectly cleaned. I'm an OCD freak and I even slept on the sheets, so I didn't have to break out the spare sheets I had brought from home (very rare for me). This was my second trip to Rome in less than a years time. The first time I was downtown in the city center so I must say this hotel is further than the 3 miles advertised on the website. The hotel does offer a free shuttle from 9 a.m to 9 p.m It runs on the hour and half hour dropping off and picking up near the Vatican, the location is perfect for getting around to the rest of the city however you choose. Our stay included breakfast ,which was great and dinner. Typical Roman 3 course meal and dessert it even included wine.

If your stay does not include meals there is a great little restaurant within walking distance that the hotel staff will recommend, to purchase the hotel dinner is not cheap. They are open for lunch and dinner. Take the house wine when dining here, it is 3Euro and Fabulous. Hotel staff very helpful, not including Christopher, he made a mistake on our stay including our meals and the first night we had to find someplace to eat on our own, the next morning the rest of the staff checked on this and corrected it. It would have been nice for Christopher to at least apologize. Other than that this really is a good hotel if you don't mind being a little further away.