Even before we left for Italy, we had a good feeling about the Parlamento and our feelings were only confirmed when we arrived. Before our trip we communicated occasionally with the Parlamento staff via e-mail regarding transportation options to the other cities we were visiting, arrangements to see a soccer match, and confirming our room. We also used the Parlamento's airport transportation service for 55 EURO. Not so bad when a cab from the airport would be 50 EURO.
From the moment we arrived, we felt like we were treasured guests in someone's house. While the Parlamento is certainly not the most glamorous hotel that you will ever find, you feel welcome every minute that you are there. Tiziano goes out of his way to help you in any way that he can, from showing you how to walk to a certain destination to offering you a cup of juice when you arrive after a long flight to guiding you to your room to offering expert advice on how to avoid lines at tourist attractions. He was the all-star of the hotel crew. Angelica and Roberto are also friendly, welcoming, and eager to assist.
Location - SPECTACULAR. The only place in all of Rome that we took public transportation to was the Vatican. 5-10 minute walk to Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon. 10-20 minute walk to the Colloseum and the Forum, Piazza Navona, the Jewish Quarter, Piazza del Popolo, and Campo de Fiori. 3 blocks away from Via de Convertite, home of the best shopping in all of Rome.
Rooms - Ample. The only two complaints I'd have was that we could not get the in-room television to work, even with the intervention of Angelica (not the worst thing that can happen on a vacation) and the room suffered from a lack of cabinet space for clothes which we would have liked to unpack a little bit more. Still, a comfortable bed, a quiet room, as requested, and really, it's just a place to take a late afternoon nap and sleep at night.
Other features - Breakfast was more than sufficient... grapefruit and orange juice, espresso, american coffee, or cappucino, a variety of cereals, and a variety of cold breads with different spreads. Trust me, you don't want a huge and heavy hot breakfast before a long day of walking. The rooftop garden was a superb way to take an afternoon off from sightseeing... bask in the warm Italian sun, listen to the sounds of Rome, read a book, and sip from a bottle of Chianti.
Bottom line is this - when my wife and I go back to Rome, we can't wait to visit our friends at the Parlamento again. And we would recommend this hotel to anybody who we ever speak to who plans a visit to Rome.