My husband and I recently stayed at the Hotel Santa Maria. This was our second time at this hotel in the past two years. The rooms and bathrooms are very clean with tile floors. They offer a nice breakfast in the morning of eggs, pastries, cereal and fresh fruit. The courtyard with it's beautiful orange trees and tables is very peaceful and perfect for eating breakfast and relaxing after a long day of touring the city. Everyone from the front desk, housekeeping and in the dining room were very friendly and helpful. They went out of their way to help us with transfers to and from the airport and transfers to and from the port for our cruise. They even helped us arrange a car and driver to help us move our daughter out of her apartment. The hotel is in a great location in Trastevere with many restaurants within walking distance. local buses and trams are close by. We hope to return to Rome and will stay again at the Hotel Santa Maira.

What a charming hotel. We loved being in the Trastevera region , being in the centre of all the fun and yet having a quiet peaceful haven to return to each evening. the staff were very helpful and friendly.we enjoyed our outdoor breakfasts under the orange trees.
Also , it was great being able to use the internet {free}and although we only went to the free 5.30 pm snacks ,once , we did enjoy that.

Just read the review by empederindo. I can't believe we stayed at the same hotel. First of all, what is meant by "might be OK for someone from the Mid West?" I'm from Chicago, and we know quality and value when we see it. HSM has both. This is not the Four Seasons - so if you are looking for 5 star luxury, move on to the Hassler or De Russie. But if you would enjoy a small and charming oasis in the midst of the hustle and bustle of Rome, then HSM should please you. The rooms are not deluxe by any means, but they are comfortable, a decent size, and have some charm (stenciled walls and leaded glass windows.) The bathrooms are small and the hair dryers are not worth using, but other than that, there is nothing to complain about. All of the rooms open to a park-like setting complete with benches, tables and chairs, and orange trees. It truly is a calm and peaceful place to enjoy your breakfast or an afternoon drink and a good book. We loved coming back to HSM after a busy day of touring - it was so quiet and relaxing. Speaking of breakfast, I thought it was wonderful. There was a huge selection of breads, sweets, meats, eggs, cheeses, etc. I don't get why people would complain about it - were you expecting a Denver omelette and a side of French toast and bacon? Come on - be fair. This hotel and its staff deserve much better than empederindo dished out. I'm a travel agent and very particular when I choose hotels for my clients. I am careful, though, to match the type of hotel with the expectations of the client. I wouldn't put a 5 star-seeker at HSM. But I would put clients who enjoy small and charming hotels here. I thought it was delightful. So much so that I am going back in October for another stay.

A friend and I stayed in the Hotel Santa Maria for one night in May. The regret was that it wasn't for a few more nights. The staff were lovely. The hotel is something of an oasis, bang in the middle of the Trastevere. It's a great base to explore Rome and I suspect would just as well suit couples, friends or families. The price is a bit juicy but this location will never come cheap.