Everything written by others is true. Very nice place but I would only recommend it for non-summer months. I would rate it higher except for the temperature factor, one that negatively impacted the hotel experience. That is, the air conditioning (AC) is centrally controlled and set at around 78-80 degrees. If you are used to cooling off by returning to a cool ac when it is hot outside and you have been walking for a few hours, then you will be out of luck. Rome is hot in the summer and many places in the area do not have ac.

Hotel Santa Maria was a great place to stay in theTrastevere neighborhood in Rome. Residing, even if for only a few days, in the heart of old Rome with Chiesa di Santa Maria's bells ringing in the hour, made for an unforgettable trip. The staff of Santa Maria made our stay so comfortable. And, the breakfast each morning was quite good - hot, scrambled eggs - not expected!

Our extended family of 5 (ages 59-10) thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Hotel Santa Maria on our first trip to Rome. It was quite surprising to find how it is tucked away down an extremely quiet street in Trastevere, Rome. Amidst the hustle and bustle of the city, we LOVED our delicious breakfasts outside in the peaceful serenity of the orange grove garden. It was also lovely to come back from site seeing and enjoy this outdoor area for the late afternoon cocktail hour. (complementary snacks) The staff couldn't be nicer - very pleasant and accommodating. We hope to return there on our next trip to Rome!

We were 5 women traveling together. We called it our "lost and found" tour! Each of us misplaced something of value on this trip. Two of us "lost" something at the Hotel Santa Maria. The staff here was so helpful to us and were not annoyed at our antics. It is a absolutely charming, quiet, peaceful get away from the hubbub of Roma. You truly feel as if you have walked onto a movie set as you enter the gates and the surrounding area makes it easy to walk to a delicious meal at any time. The patio are was our favorite and the afternoon apertivo was delightful after a very warm day in crowded Rome.