This is a dingy hotel in real need of renovation. The staff in reception were unhelful and surly (can't blame them with the complete lack of natural light, I suppose), and the rooms felt unclean and nicotine stained. I'm not sure how this is even possible, but the air coming out of the hairdryer stank of cigarette smoke. The only things I experienced that were "ok" were room service and the bar. I certainly wouldn't recommend it.

My fiance and I just got back from two nights at the Jolly Hotel. For the price (we paid about 120 pounds per night) it's a fine place to stay - the hotel won't make your stay in Rome extra special, but it won't ruin your stay either. Our standard double room was an older style and quite small and, although the room was clean, the fixtures appear a bit worn and shabby. The good-sized bathroom has an antique for a hairdryer which smelt smokey when being used. Breakfast is a buffet with a good selection of cereals, breads, croissants, scrambled eggs and juices.

Staff are friendly and helpful - I would definitely recommend taking them up on their offer to organise a car for the airport for EUR50. We caught a taxi from the airport to the hotel and booked a car on the way back - the taxi cost EUR55 and the car was a much more pleasant experience.

The hotel is in a great location - opposite Via Veneto and a short 10 minute stroll to the Spanish Steps. If you're looking for somewhere to leave your bags while you explore the awesome sights of Rome, then the Jolly Hotel is a good option.

My girlfriend and I stayed here at the beginning of September ('05) whilst on holiday in Rome, and were both happy with the place. The rooms are well-sized, modern and clean. Our room was at the back of the hotel & so offered a nice view of Villa Borghese. The location is good - 2 things nearby are the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain. The tourist attractions in Rome are spread out across the city, so you will never find somewhere that is right next to everything. Nonetheless, we were able to walk to everything we wanted to see during the day - was about an hour to the Vatican - and got cabs back at night. We never paid more than about 8 Euros for a cab.

The breakfast was fine - buffet style with various options. For eating out, try to avoid the temptation of going to one of the rip-off places on nearby Via Veneto. A good area reasonably nearby is in the squares just north of the Pantheon.

i have been to rome last week and i stayed at this hotel, the staff members in the reception were not friendly at all , the break fast was so bad with dirty glasses and dirty plates, there was no cheese in the breakfast,