This is a very charming place to stay in a wonderful neighborhood in Rome. I previously stayed near the Spanish Steps and I like this area much better. It is a short cab ride to the Vatican and to Old Rome. The rooms are clean and simply furnished. The courtyard is a great way to start your day with a nice breakfast and cappucinos under the orange trees. The staff is helpful and the price is right. We had 2 triple rooms and were very pleased with our acccommodations. The staff made all transfer arrangements for our arrival at the airport and departure to the cruise port. The restaurant recommendations were great as well. We felt very safe in the neighborhood and loved walking around all the shops and restaurants. It was very quiet at night, even though it's in the middle of the city. I would definitely stay here again.

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!