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Great staff, so-so location

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4 of 5 stars
Nomie322   2 contributions
Nomie322
Aug 3, 2008 | Trip type: Friends getaway

Traveling on a budget, this hotel met our needs for price and reviews. The staff is absolutely fantastic and the rooms are cozy and clean (note the shower is very, very small). I loved the hotel but the location left much to be desired. It's about a 20 minute walk from Termini station but not the the nicest of areas. You can easily walk to the station from the hotel and have the train drop you off at the Vatican and make your way down to the hotel--all in 1 day. Honestly, you can walk the entire city of Rome as my travel buddy and I did to save money. Just make sure you wear comfortable shoes. The closest major attraction is the Colosseum at about 20-30 minute walk away. Again, for the price, it was fine for our stay.

  • Liked — The staff
  • Disliked — The location
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay March 2008
  • Visit was for Hobbies / interest / culture
  • Traveled with Friends
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since August 03, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, Girlfriend getaway, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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A nice place

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4 of 5 stars
gabesz   17 contributions
New York, NY
Jul 13, 2008 | Trip type: Friends getaway

This is my second time to stay at this hotel. Although the hotel changed a bit since my last stay in 10 years, the entire experience was wonderful. The rooms are small overall, but clean and worked well for our purposes. Breakfast on the outside patio was a great experience. Worth the money compared to many other places we could have chosen instead of here.

  • Liked — location
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay July 2008
  • Visit was for Quality time with friends
  • Traveled with Friends
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since July 13, 2005
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Great pool scene, Pet owners
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Other
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Amazing staff

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5 of 5 stars
TravelBuggyNYC   2 contributions
New York City
Jun 17, 2008 | Trip type: Solo travel

The staff is amazing here, though the location is sub par. My room was not ready when I arrived, so they arranged for me to stay at a 3 star hotel across the street for the first night. The manager even helped me carry my luggage and walked me over there. Rooms are very clean. It even has a mini fridge!! Breakfast room is also very nice, with an outdoor wing.

  • Liked — The staff
  • Disliked — The location
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay June 2008
  • Visit was for Hobbies / interest / culture
  • Traveled with Solo traveler
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since August 08, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway
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Positive Experience

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3 of 5 stars
OffseasonTrvler   2 contributions
Chicago, IL
Feb 19, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
2/2 found this review helpful

My husband and I had a positive experience at this hotel. The staff was very friendly and spoke english well. As soon as we arrived the man working at the front desk offered us his suggestions of what to do while in Rome (since it was our first trip) and he laid out a walking tour for us on the maps they provided. This was GREAT! We followed it and saw so much of the city in a short time. The rooms were nice and clean and the bathrooms are a good size, clean and modern. It is a 15 minute walk from Termini train station but it is not the prettiest walk in town. As soon as we arrived we dropped our bags and walked to the Colloseum/Forum area and it only took about 15 minutes so we were happy with that. I would stay again!

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay February 2008
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since February 19, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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A Roman gem

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4 of 5 stars
esq_2k   3 contributions
Georgia
Feb 19, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
2/2 found this review helpful

This hotel was a nice surprise as we had booked a trip to Rome and Paris on a budget through Gate 1 Travel (Travelzoo). We did not upgrade from the basic package. The hotel is conveniently located near bus and metro stations with a internet and international call center within a block. A large grocery store is within a 5- 10 minute stroll. The 20-25 room hotel while quaint is nicely decorated with marble floors and walls. The room had all the modern conveniences and was well appointed, ie. hair dryers, balcony, refrigerator, comfortable bed and pillows, satellite tv. Continental breakfast was served every morning with a very energetic staff and in a pleasing atmosphere..
The staff was friendly and spoke english rather well. The entrance is secured by a sliding glass door which can only be opened by the desk clerk. We felt quite safe at all hours. The guests that I met were from all over...US, England, Japan, some had stayed there previously. I would not hesistate for an instant to stay there again should I be fortunate enough to be able to return to Rome.

  • Liked — Price, convenience to public transportation, cleanliness
  • Disliked — Breakfast could have been a bit hardier although the fresh rolls and croissants were quite nice.
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay February 2008
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since August 12, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, People with disabilities, Great pool scene, Pet owners
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine, Other
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Address: Via di Porta Maggiore 83, 00185 Rome, Italy