Reading earlier reviews I had begun to wonder if the location would be a problem. However, the directions given by the hotel are accurate and we had a straightforward train journey from Fiumicino airport to Settebagni (5.5 euros). We telephoned the hotel from the station and they came to collect us within minutes.
Whilst the hotel is close to the ring road its garden does provide a good screen. You do notice the traffic noise out at the pool but it is not so noticeable from the rooms.
Our room was situated in the main part of the hotel and was large, clean and comfortable. The manager was very helpful and gave useful advice about transport and what to see. We made use of the courtesy car to Saxa Rubra each morning. It is then only a 15 min train journey into Flaminio station. From there you can walk to nearby attractions or take the underground to those that are further afield. We bought a Roma Pass (from Tourist Office) which includes a 3 day travel pass and free entry into 2 museums. You can use it at the Colliseum and bypass the long queues. To return to the hotel from Saxa Rubra you catch a 302 or 334 bus. They seem to connect quite well with the trains.
When we asked if the hotel could take us to a nearby restaurant we were taken to one which was situated near a camp site at the other side of the ring road. It had a pleasant terraced area overlooking the river. There was plenty of choice and it was inexpensive. Apparently, you can get a lift back but we walked back to the hotel in 5 mins. Having eaten in Rome on our second night we readily returned to this restaurant on our final evening.
After seeing how busy it was in central Rome we were quite glad that we had chosen a hotel that was a bit further out and felt it was a bonus having the pool after a long day's sightseeing! This hotel was very reasonably priced and really was good value. The hotel website is reasonably accurate but the park it refers to is simply the hotel garden.
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