Loved staying in a "real" neighborhood, rather than near a tourist site like the Vatican or Pantheon. The location is just south of the river; pretty simple to get to via public transportation from the airport (once you get over the fact that streets change names every block or so you'll be fine). One of the hotel staff spoke perfect English and was an NFL fan! Very helpful, as were the staff at each hotel we visited. We had the most unusual room: 3 levels, albeit small, with some kitchen facilities. Between the daily market outside our windows and the church with a square behind us, we felt like we were truly in an Italian city. Plus, we could walk everywhere.

This is a good hotel. Not in the city central, more residentual. Very diverse with lots of families whose kids play in the park. It was a short 20 minute walk to the Vatican and St. Peter's as well as the Castel St. Angelo. Car service available to and from the airport for a 52 euro fee. Quite a few restaurants in the area and the food was quite good. A few small boutiques nearby but not much shopping. Very small but clean bathroom.

Do not trust this hotel to give you a decent room. I stayed at the hotel in June 2009. The hotel has expanded by renting additional annex rooms in the neighborhood. I was placed in one of these. The room was a damp ground floor location. It was the first time in my long travelling life that I was given a room without a window, without any natural light and outside air! At 80 Euro/night, this was outrageous! I used to stay at this hotel and it was fine. Unfortunately the owners have become greedy as a result of their guidebook listing. If you stay at the hotel, demand to see your room before you register, and do not stay in one of their annex rooms. Demand the main building only.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Hotel Trastevere. The price was excellent at E105, including "all you can eat" breakfast. We stayed 4 nights in a room overlooking the piazza and then the last 2 nights in an interior room (at a reduced rate of E80). We didn't spend much time at the hotel, so we didn't mind the cramped quarters in the second room. However, the rooms were clean and the service was excellent. The staff was always patient, helpful and accomodating. The free breakfast was excellent and the wait staff at breakfast were wonderful in making lattes, cappuccinos, etc. without end - some mornings I ordered 3! All without charge. Any deficeincies in the room or hotel brought to their attention, they quickly remedied. It was the best hotel service I have ever experienced in my three trips to Europe, especially when you consider the price of the rooms. We enjoyed the location and found easy to access public transportation to all sights in Rome from our hotel. We made our own way via train and tram to and from the hotel & airport at a significantly reduced cost E6.50 per person; great for those trying to save euros. It only took about 40 minutes from the airport to the hotel via public transport. We visted the open-air produce market on the piazza and purchased fruit for a picnic. We had laundry done nearby at reasonable price and found several places to access the internet. We would not hesitate to stay there again