Don't be put off by some of the negative comments about this hotel. Have just spent four days there and found it perfectly adequate for a short stay in Rome - the rooms are quite small but big enough to sleep there, spotlessly clean, loads of hot water, good breakfasts and very friendly staff. If you just want a base to tour the city, then this is ideal, being within walking distance of the most popular attractions and also the Termini if you want to go a little further. There's a good pizza restaurant nearby and a little bar down the street which serves wonderful pastries even late at night!

Plus = clean room, helpful stuff, convenient location, cheap in comparison to other hotels in Rome

Cons = hotel is part of a building with other offices and all have a common entrance, very small & typical room, can hear noise from neighbooring rooms

tip = choose hotel Embassy only if you intend not stay in room apart from your night sleep.
Rome is a beautiful city and stay out as much as you can!

I would recommend it only for young people with low budget.

After seeing some good reviews on the hotel I was very disappointed. When we arrived at the front door, which looked like the back end of a garage, we buzzed the buzzer and went inside. The building belongs to 2 hotels and a language school! The hotel was very old fashioned and the rooms were very small and basic. The bathroom was so small I could hardly fit on the toilet seat and I am a size 10! To thier credit the rooms were cleaned daily and the reception staff very helpfull. There is NO point in getting up for breakfast, there was no tea or coffee and when it did come it was cold. The pastries were stale and cornflakes and warm milk was not a good combination for me. Italians are not big on breakfast either so I dont expect it was any different anywhere else of the same star. The location was ok, about 15 minute walk to the Trevi fountain. Overall I thought the hotel was overpriced for what it was, I would have expected to pay half of what we paid for a hotel of this quality which was meant to be a three star (more like a one star by English standards). But we made the most of it and had a great time but I would not recommend this hotel especially if you are looking for a romantic getaway!

Just got back from a fab break in Rome.

Stayed at the Hotel Embassy as it seemed a reasonible priced hotel for central Rome. The location was ok, but a liitle far out at the same time. If I went again I would find a hotel around the Trevi Fountain / Pantheon area as this is more central to all of the sites.

Dont bother going for breakfast as its really not up to scratch - Ive heard this is normal for Italy.

The rooms are very basic, no tea & coffee making facilities, no bath and the shower in our room was like Japanese water tourture. On the plus side the rooms were very clean which is surprising compared to the rest of the hotel. The hotel staff are very helpful.

Note - The hotel is in a large building which another hotel uses aswell as other businesses. Its not very secure as anyone can walk in and up to the rooms as its one big mish mash.

Tip - Airport transfers by Terravison are brillant and very easy to use. The departure links with the flight arrival so no waiting around. The coach takes approx 45 mins to the Termini Station ( central Rome ) and costs 8 Euros per person oneway. A Bargain as I dred to think how much a taxi would cost as they are all metered and traffic jams are very common.

Tip - Metro, really easy to use. 75 mins cost 1 Euro. Bargain! Rome only has 2 metro lines so easy to navigate. Most stations are still a walk from the sites as the whole of Rome is not linked by the Metro line.

Most of the sites in Rome are FREE which is bonus. I suggest that you fax the Vatican for a tour of the museum and Sistine Chapel as most people queue around the block. You need to fax the Vatician around a month to 2 weeks before you are travelling to reserve a space. You pay once you get there. 23 Euros for a guide and headset. All on their website. I got a reply back within 24 hrs of faxing them and it saved around a 3 hr queue. If you can manage it, climb the 551 steps to the top of the Dome in the Bascillica. The views are fantastic. Not for the faint hearted, 450ft up!

All in all, take plenty of cash, Rome is not cheap! and wear comfy shoes!!!

Enjoy.