We stayed here for 4 nights in September 2007 and I found, overall, that the pros outweighed the cons, but only marginally. On the plus side, the room was very spacious (a double bed, two singles and a big bathroom) the location was good for walking everywhere, there were plenty of cheap eats nearby and we loved the close proximity to the Ghetto and the Campo di Fiori, which were a lot of fun. On the down side, the place is styled and lit like a rec centre, the breakfast (though good) was overcrowded with tour groups and the front desk service was, at best, indifferent. We were traveling with a baby and this was the only place in 7 B&B's and hostels that we went to that did not have a crib or any baby amenities, so come prepared. I think there must be better places out there, but because of the location and room size, I would recommend it to others.

For what it is, Hotel Arenula is great. Don't expect fancy digs - it's strictly tiled floors, with bathrooms hardly large enough to swing a cat, and two single beds pushed together to make doubles like everywhere in Italy - but it's clean, neat and the staff are very friendly.

The breakfast room is very small, and that's a real disadvantage - you have to book a time. However, the location is brilliant, close to everything. We'd definitely stay again.

Although the location and price of this hotel are excellent, and the breakfast was ample, there is no elevator, and a rather steep climb on winding stairways. You have to climb to the second floor for the reception desk and, although we had requested a low floor, we were originally put on the fourth floor.....a real hardship for seniors. We were moved to the third eventually, but even that was a problem. with or without luggage!! There is also a lot of street noise from the trams which pass quite often. We were, however, able to walk everywhere from this location. There is no internet access at the hotel, but two close internet points nearby.

small family run hotel in great location. no lift so be careful with lots of baggage! We paid for the previous night as we arrived on a very early flight only to find the room had been sold. We did get to check in about 9am [without charge] but we had two e-mails confirming the arrnagement. The lady on the desk was agrump but we found all the other reception staff to be great.. Breakfast was great, rooms simple and tidy. Very quiet location for centre of room, trams run nearby but just a distant rumble. bathroom small but OK. I'd score it 6.5 out of 10. We paid Euro95