We originally booked to stay at the Hotel Edera but when we arrived at 9.30pm they told us they had double booked and moved us to the Viminale. It turned out the Viminale was actually in a better location (more restaurants etc nearby). It was about 10 mins to Termini and the Colosseum.

The room was a good size as it was actually a triple and the bathroom was great. The hotel was clean and breakfast was lovely - the breakfast terrace was a really nice place to eat.

We enjoyed the roof terrace and the reception staff were always friendly and helpful.

The viminale was recommend to me by girlfriend and she was right. Within walking distance of the Colosseum, Termini and metro the hotel is as well inexpensivce as something special.
The staff are very kind and helpful: I forgot my bathing suit there and they sent it to Germany! Our triple bedroom was nice and clean and the bathroom recently installed and very clean. Air condition was excellent at 34°C outside. The roof terrace offers a nice view of the city. The breakfast is ok but could be optimized. We all would come back!

If you don't mind querky and a bit outdated, this hotel is fab. It's inexpensive and within walking distance of the Colosseum.
The staff are absolutely fantasic and were so kind to us. Yes the rooms are interesting and indeed of updating but they are clean. The roof terrace doesn't have much interest in terms of a bar but there is a nice view of the city. The continental breakfast was lovely. Overall, I loved this hotel and it was definitely a cut above the plastic hotels we get over here.

Brilliant location about 5 mins from the Termini Station and literally on the doorstep of St Marie Maggiore. and the colleseum.

We were in Rome for four days and nights and everything was within walking distance of the hotel.

The hotel itself was pretty basic and needed more modernisation but was clean and pleasant enough for all the time we spent in the room. It has a fridge and air conditioning and the roof terrace is a real bonus after a long days walking its on the 4th floor so maybe best to ask for a room on that floor.

The breakfast was cold but with plenty of choice of cereals, drinks, breads, cheese, meats and fruit etc.

All in all a great break in Rome - watch out for the steps in the Dome at the Vatican they are not for the faint hearted! And best to book onto an escorted tour of the sistine chapel to avoid the queues and also the commentary the guid provides is far better than trying to work your way round yourself.

Enjoy!