Stayed at the Art hotel for a weekend stay, with my wife and another couple. I was pleasantly surprised by the great location (only few steps from the Spanish Steps, in a quiet side road). The hotel is generally clean and well maintained. The breakfast, which was included in our Expedia-rate, is much better (more choice) than you would normally expect in Italy. The room is functional, a firm bed, a modern bathroom. There is a gym in the basement, with a cycle (broken), a stepper, and a running machine. Overall, it feels like a 4-star hotel. A little expensive at €220, but then again it is Rome.

This hotel worked out great for our family. We booked a Quad room that had a king and a double bed, each in its own room. The rooms are set up with a sliding door for privacy. The bathroom has a double sink and overall there is more room than a typical Rome hotel, plenty for the four of us. Hardwood floors and windows that open help to make you feel more at home. This does not have a chain hotel feel to it. Everything was very clean and the room temperature was not a problem.

The hotel staff went out of their way to help us, ordering cabs and suggesting restaurants. There was even a bowl of fruit and a bottle of Champaign awaiting our arrival.

The room came with a buffet breakfast that was very good, the best we had during our Italian trip. Many choices of pastries, meat and cheeses, as well as eggs, bacon and sausages.

The atmosphere is definitely different; it couldn't be more contemporary if it tried. Makes for an interesting stay and my kids loved the colorful floors. Why travel out of the country to stay somewhere boring?

The location is fantastic. Only a block and a half away from the subway and the Spanish Steps. Very close to all the shopping you could ever want, and many restaurants as well. Pretty much everything in the city is walkable or easily accessed by the train. The street was quiet and lined with art galleries. We spent a couple of hours just enjoying the local art scene by walking up and down the street.

If pressed to give a complaint, it would only be the price, we dropped over $900US per night on the room. If you can swing the cash, however, you will not be disappointed.

I stayed at the Hotel Art a couple nights in Rome before and after a cruise. Both times I was lucky enough to get a room on the green floor, which is easier on the eyes than the yellow or orange floors (the top floor, the blue floor, doesn't hurt the eyes); however, on both occasions my room was not ready until about 15-20 minutes after the check-in time. In the interest of full disclosure, I was traveling with a girlfriend whose room was ready (both times) prior to check-in time. Go figure.

The rooms are nice and simple, and a great size for a Roman hotel. While the lighting is less than perfect in the bedroom (there are several small lighting fixtures rather than a bright overhead) the bathroom is lighted well, and includes a hair dryer.

As a previous reviewer mentions, the hotel has hardwood floors so it can be more noisy than a hotel with carpeting, however, I thought the only noise problem was people out late in the courtyard smoking and laughing.

The temperature of the room is controlled by the Hotel, however, you can call down to the lobby to have the temperature adjusted. I had mine lowers to 23 C without issue. You may want to note if you open the windows, the air automatically shuts off.

The staff is very helpful, and very friendly. In fact, once you check in they hand you a map of Rome and circle the hotel. They are able to recommend local restaurants, and tips for taking a taxi around town. They also recommend some walking trips & guides in the city which I would definitely look into next time I am in Rome. In addition, they offer a car service for a fee which is quite comparable to other local liveries.

It is worthwhile to book a room which includes breakfast which is a very good buffet spread: many different fruits, cereal, toast, muffins and danish, several juices, bacon, eggs, sausage, salamis, cheeses, yogurts, coffee, expresso, et al.

The Hotel is located very near the Spanish Steps, however, off a side street so surprisingly quiet considering its closest to one of the busiest sites in Roma.

I stayed at Hotel Art for a few nights in mid-May (pre/post cruise). The hotel is located on Via Margutta, a quaint, quiet street that is close to the Spanish Steps. You may have seen this hotel in an episode of Passport to Europe with Samantha Brown.

This was my second time in Rome. The first time I stayed at a hotel on Via Cavour, which is closer to the Forum and Coloseo. I prefer the Hotel Art location.

Each floor of the hotel has a different color. I stayed on the 2nd floor (Green). The entire hallway illuminates in green. I was afraid the light would seep under the door but, it didn't. The rooms are a comfortable size (as far as rooms go in Europe). The airconditioning worked fine. The only complaint I would have is that it blew right on my head. My room had a window that opened to the courtyard. If you open the window the A/C automatically shuts off. It was nice to be able to get some fresh air. The only drawback is if people are smoking in the courtyard. But, it is Europe so smoking should be expected. The bathroom was clean and had funky green tile and a cool shower wand. Linens and towels were always clean and neatly pressed.

Another plus is the room has hardwood floor - no carpeting. You don't have to worry about dirt, dust mites, stains, etc.. The room had a safe that fit my laptop. The Wi-Fi was an additional $10 for 8 hours. The connection was horrible. It kept disconnecting. Hopefully they will improve the Wi-Fi service.

The breakfast buffet was very nice. It included meats, cheeses, danish, breads, fresh fruit, cereal, yogurt, bacon/sausage and eggs. My morning caffeine of either capuccino and espresso were very good too.

The staff was pleasant and helpful.

I would definitely consider staying here again. Maybe the coins I tossed in Trevi Fountain will make it so.