We stayed here 2 1/2 years ago and liked it enough to go back.

Since our last visit, the hotel has added a lovely breakfast room on the first floor. Before breakfast was served in the small lobby area.

Our room was good sized with plenty of room to unpack. We were in the front of the hotel so it was loud if we had the windows open. The room and bathroom was spotless and kept that way during our entire visit. The new shower was small but the water pressure was great.

Eugene, at the front desk, was very helpful with dinner reservations. He also was able to arrange a very good guide and driver to take us on a day trip to Tivoli. There was free internet access on a lobby computer and there was free access in all the guest rooms. We took advantage of the minibar (something that we rarely do) and the prices were very reasonable. (a half bottle of wine for around 4.5 euros).

Overall, we really liked this hotel and would definately stay here again. It is small and family owened hotel. It is a block or so from the Spanish Steps and Rome's best shopping street is just a 2 blocks away.

I was in Italy for 7 days and spent 3 in Rome. Very good location, walking distance to all major sites even Vatican City and the Colloseum. Good continental breakfast in the breakfast room or brought to your room. Very nice setting, free internet in the lobby and very good nearby restaurants. Two short blocks to metro station and two stops from Termini train station.

Checked out lots of 'hotel reviews' to find a quality hotel in Rome 'at the right price' and this one seemed to fit the bill.

We paid Euros 210 per night (per room inc. breakfast) for a 'superior double'. the room was comfortable/neat/tidy and a reasonable size, but couldn't really be described as 'superior'. It's true, it is noisy, our room was on the front of the hotel and even though there are people dining below your window, the whole thing goes very quiet from 12.30 pm until the street cleaners (if that's what they were!) come along at 7.00 am (ish). Probably worth asking for a room at the back just to be on the safe side, or taking some earplugs!! Service at the hotel is faultless.

This is a very nice area of Rome, the streets/shops/restaurants around the hotel are of the nicer variety (although a little more on the pricey-side). This is a very good hotel for the money in the virtual centre of Rome.

On a personal note, I don't rate the Spanish Steps - very busy and dirty with lots of kids just 'hanging around'. Trevi Fountain on the other hand is a lovely place to dip your tired toes.....along with many other wonderful places to visit. Kids of all ages love it here and the Italians seem to treat children very well......

One word of warning, watch the traffic - often a bit like running the gauntlet - but once you have it sussed (if you stand on the kerb the car will not stop/if you cross the road, it will!!) Rome is a world beater time after time....

I stayed here in May 04. This is an excellent hotel. The location is brilliant - it is literally round the corner from the spanish steps.

We got a free upgrade to a deluxe room. The rooms were large, clean and very well presented.

Breakfast was - very european - just simple.

This hotel is not cheap but worth paying for if you want a hassle free trip to Rome.