My friends and I stayed at Aphrodite Hotel for our first night in Italy. The rooms were extremely small, as were the shower stalls. After checking out for our first night (we were going to stay in Florence for the following two nights, before heading back to Aphrodite Hotel for the remainder of our trip), the front desk staff told us that their credit card machine was out of order, and that we would have to pay in Euros. Luckily, we had Euros, but the front desk didn't even have change to give us, because you know, not having cash in register when your credit card machine doesn't work makes perfect sense.
Rather than being helpful, the front desk suggested that we go to a nearby ATM and get change (which meant us going out of our way to get change that the hotel didn't have, ATM fees, etc. for us). Definitely no help, whatsoever.

After a pleasant hotel experience in Florence, we came back to Aphrodite for the remainder of our trip. Not only was the staff extremely rude and unhelpful, but the hallways reeked of urine. No joke. And our hotel stay at Florence for the same amount of rooms and for 2 nights in a nice, central location was waaaay cheaper than just one night at Aphrodite.

When we were checking out for the final time, the front desk staff wouldn't allow us to charge the bill on 5 different cards (for 2 rooms). Rather than apologizing for the inconvenience, the staff member was extremely rude and condescending, telling us that a big city like Rome doesn't allow bills to be split on multiple credit cards (mind you, my friends and I are from New York City). The fact that he refused to be courteous (even though in our outrage, we told him we weren't mad at him, but rather at the situation) really was off-putting.

When in Rome, stay away from Aphrodite Hotel. Very misleading, totally unhelpful, and horrible horrible horrible.

My husband stayed in this hotel for our last night in Italy (we spend 17 nights touring the country). We had already been to Rome, but since we were coming from Sorrento, we spent one night here and flew out the next morning.

This hotel is literally across the street from the train station, which was really nice after a long trip and having heavy luggage w/souvenirs. It was the smallest room we stayed in, but plenty sufficient for our purposes. It was recently renovated, and felt very clean. We stayed in a room that faced the back of the building, and while the view wasn't great the quietness was!

This hotel suited our needs quite perfectly. Not sure I'd want to spend more than a couple of days there, but it really was quite sufficient. Cleanliness and quietness - can't beat that.

The purpose of my trip was business visit to Rome. I needed a hotel which was very close to the Termini station. Aphrodite in that sense has an excellent location... it is right opposite the Termini station... on a crowded and happening area... lots of small tiny restaurants, shopping around... and easily accessible to any utility it might need. Location of the hotel is brilliant.

Rooms & Service: However, service and rooms are really bad! The service not good... attendents are not courteous... and really unhelpful. Rooms are really small too.

Food: The food is very bad... barely any spread in breakfast... just bread... and jams... and the quality was bad too. Nothing compared to the descriptions provided.

While my stay was enjoyable... the hotel experience left a lot to be desired.

I was one of a group of 14 on a much awaited sightseeing holiday (4 days). We had moved out of a previously booked unsatisfactory hotel after just one night and were desperate to find another that could accommodate all of us at short notice.
The APHRODITE hotel did just that. The young man on reception went out of his way to "juggle" things around to provide 7 rooms. Initially he was apologetic, stating that they would need a little time to get the rooms ready, but offered a room for our bags etc. in the meantime.
It actually took less than half an hour, during which time we booked in and were given information on their facilities etc.,whilst the staff were running round getting everything prepared for us.
Our room was on the top floor, accessed by a modern lift. After the upset of the previous hotel, this room was an absolute joy. Clean, modern, beautifully decorated, large bathroom with a jaccuzzi bath (much used over the 3 days!), mini bar, satellite t.v, hairdryer and all for 85 euros per night for room/breakfast.
In the morning a full continental breakfast was available in the dining room on the 5th floor, which was next to the roof terrace. There was a wide choice of foods in a clean and well presented sunny room. The staff (particularly the waiter) were extremely helpful and attentive. Each day clean, fresh towels were provided and our room was cleaned.
I know some of the party had rooms to the front of the hotel which overlooks the termini and at times it could be a bit noisy when the windows were open. Our room was at the rear and was extremely quiet (only the birds & sometimes the air conditioning breaking the silence!)
The site of the hotel is extremely handy for the termini (buses & trains), literally 10 seconds across the road, which gives access to all the main tourist attractions. The coaches from the airport drop off and pick up again directly opposite this hotel too.
I would definitely stay here again and would highly recommend it to any other travellers.
The area around the termini is not the best in Rome, but the accessibility of all the facilities is what makes for an attractive choice, there is also a constant visible police presence which is reassuring.