We didn't intend to stay in this hotel, but when we got to Rome we found our hotel had closed down so expedia put us here instead. First impressions were very good, the red and black lobby is very striking and the desk staff were friendly enough and upgraded our room to a king.

The room looked good (I especially liked the arched ceiling) and was a decent size for a city hotel with massive mirrored wardrobes and loads of drawer space. It was also extremely quiet with regard to any street noise, but there was some kind of air vent in the corridor opposite which was pretty loud at night.

However, on close inspection, the room was pretty shabby. There was a big rip in the carpet, marks on the wall and damage to the furniture. The bedroom was very clean but there was black mould around the bottom of the shower.

The bed was pretty hard and was two small beds pushed together that were slightly different heights so there was a big ridge in the middle!

Overall we were happy with the hotel but if we'd paid the going rate i have to say I'd be furious! Based on the room there is no way this is a 5 star hotel, i have stayed in 3 star hotels that were just as nice.

The location is excellent though!

Well, it is a nice masculine hotel, I will give it that. But for most of our 3 day stay, there was no doorman. It rained a lot, and they handed us a cheap umbrella that the vendors sell on the street. It broke 20 minutes later.

For the price paid...over $500 US a night, I would expect service. But the price looks like you pay for the design and decor. You have to pay for internet, breakfast was $22 EU and on our honeymoon, they put us near the generator on the FIRST FLOOR.

Am I expecting too much for my dollar? If i were to go to Rome again, I would stay at the Hotel de Russie. Its a little bit more, but there is a HUGE difference in service.

the hotel is very well located in Via veneto area and you can find plenty of great restaurants nearby. I was impressed by the trendy decoartion of this hotel at first sight, . The rooms was not so spacious but well equipped. The very negative point of this hotel is the high rate they charge you for accommodation and every single extra you buy.

I visited Rome for a long weekend as a birthday treat from my boyfriend. First impressions were WOW...the hotel decorated to a very high standard, the staff were very friendly, and the rooms were clean and comfortable. Only downside was the breakfast which wasn't all that. It was edible, but wasn't anything particularly exciting. In addition, the prices for drinks there were VERY expensive. We were going to watch a movie on the tv one night but that was 14euros, which is a bit excessive.

I did however thoroughly enjoy myself, and if you do go to the hotel bar, food is laid on (not your standard pistachio nuts). The barman bought out 7 dishes of food!! Caviar on toast, croquettes, little ham sandwiches, rocks of cheese...and much more, all of which were very tasty.