We booked this hotel after a tour of Italy, and based on reviews on Trip Advisor, and weren't disappointed. It was wonderful. We arrived early, and didn't expect to be able to check in, but the staff couldn't do enough to get our room ready for us almost immediately. The rooms are quite small, but beautifully decorated. The location is perfect, close enough to walk everywhere, or to catch public transport if you choose to. There is free internet, a real bonus in Europe, and a happy hour in their very comfortable bar area, with free snacks. The staff made numerous calls to transfer companies when we had no copy of our airport transfers (another story!), to locate the company and ensure we were picked up on time. Breakfasts were great - toast would be good though - and there were plenty of places close by to eat out which were reasonably priced, or within a 10 minute walk.

We stayed for three nights in early June 09. It 's in a good location, only five minutes' walk from the Via del Corso, ten minutes from the Spanish Steps. It was easy to get to (train from Fiumicino to Termini, four stops on the Metropolitana to Flaminio), though the entrance is so discreet we nearly walked past it. All the staff were unfailingly cheerful, courteous and obliging, the room was quiet and comfortable (though the AC struggled a bit), and the breakfasts included tasty fresh fruit and pastries. The coffee was poor, though; ask the staff to bring you a cappuccino. The best thing was the happy hour, with half-price drinks from 6 to 9 pm and plenty of sandwiches and nuts to keep you going till dinnertime. Oh yes, and free Internet access. A great hotel.

We spent three nights at the River Palace prior to a Princess cruise. The Hotel has been remodeled and the staff is very friendly. The rooms are small but very nicely decorated. The air conditioning is OK but the controls leave a little to be desired.

The Hotel is in a great location, less than one block from the People's Plaza. Quite a few pizza restaurants and more upscale restaurants within walking distance. Walking distance from the Spanish Steps and Tivoli Fountain. Would definately stay here again. Buffet breakfast was good with several choices included in room price.

My husband and I stayed at the River Palace for two nights at the end of May. This was our first stop on our 3-legged trip to Italy. We had heard some pretty bad stories about the hotels in Rome in general, so we weren't expecting much. So, you can imagine we were pleasantly surprised when we walked through the lobby and were greeted by Georgio at the concierge desk. The lobby was clean and welcoming and the staff were friendly and helpful. The location is central -- within 3 min walking distance to the train and just a few minutes further to Piazza del Popolo. You can also walk to the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain if you're up for a 15-20 minute stroll. It's particularly lovely in the evening. The best part of our stay was the amazing breakfast spread (complimentary). It included eggs, meats, cheeses, fruits, veggies, pastries, and juices. It was really a great start to each morning!! River Palace had the best breakfast out of the three different hotels we stayed in throughout our trip. Overall, nice hotel. Good price for the location. The rooms are tiny, but we expected that, so we weren't too disappointed. They had free internet with several computers set up in the lobby - very convenient.