We had a wonderful experience at this hotel - it was clean, comfortable, modern, and convenient. However, I don't think it's worth staying here for the full price.

The deal we got was E170/night for an upgraded room (to Deluxe) with breakfast included; normal price on the website was double that (around E400 ) for the Deluxe room.

The Hotel -

The hotel was clean, updated, modern, with a touch of edgy decorating scheme. The staff was friendly and helpful - when we decided to extend our stay there, the staff even helped us get an extension to our deal. They also sent a bottle of champagne our first night (I think it was because we mentioned that it was our anniversary). Breakfast was OK - they had the same items everyday but there were a fair amount of warm and cold selections. It's nice that hot drinks were included in the breakfast, they had very good coffee. The spa facilities was ok, we only used the spa once. The whirlpool was not kept as well as it could have and the water was just luke warm but they do have some work out equipments.

The Room -

We got upgraded to a Deluxe room as part of our deal -t we had more than enough space, especially for a European hotel. The bed was large and comfortable. The room was also clean, updated, and had modern decors. The bathroom was clean and updated (part of the mirror by the sink was even heated so that it does not fog up after shower). The bathtub was skinnier than normal but not a big deal. The TV channel selection was also limited, but again not a big deal.

Location -

The hotel was tucked away in a smaller street in the Via Veneto area but it was very convenient. There are a few buses that stop in front of the hotel that went to the major sights. The Barberini piazza is at the end of the block where many more bus lines stop and there is a metro stop as well. If you plan on taking public transportation, this hotel seems to be a lot more convenient than some of the hotels further up Via Veneto.

There are a few restaurants around though the ones up Via Veneto are very overpriced.

Our experience at this hotel certainly made our stay in Rome even more fun and memorable.

We stayed here on a weekend break for the Wales Italy game. Lovely hotel - nice rooms, with a comfy largte bed - also quiet, could not hear the usual hustle and bustle which wakes me up in a hotel. Staff were very helpful , although I felt sorry for the solitary barman - who also had to sort out the room service (which could leave y ou waiting for a drink for a while !) Would avoid room service - a charge of 20 euro applies on top of the menu price ! Did not have breakfast included (so could not comment) - but Cafe Roma just around corner - where you can enjoy breakfast in the italian sunshine. It was a convenient location, for buses and metro. A short walk from spanish steps , and to the dolce vita area.Due to extra-curricular activites, could not comment on spa (we just did not have time).

Can't wait to return again. Bella Roma.

Oh yes - the private driver - Mauro, used by the hotel was lovely !! Competitive rate for airport tranfer.

(Paid £380 for flight from Heahrow and 3 night stay, no breakfast, expedia)

We stayed in Aleph hotel on December 2008 and we had a wonderful time. We were two adults with one 5 year old boy and we booked a deluxe room, which was very spacious for 3 people.
I love the design of this hotel, which is very modern and striking all in black and red. I was a little bit worried as I had read some bad comments about this hotel, but on the contrary our stay at Aleph was wonderful: the room was beautiful and clean, the service faultless and the location is also great as as you can reach all the main attraction with a few minute walk.
Also the breakfast was good and with a wide choice of proposals - the room where breakfast is served is also gorgeous!
I would certainly recommend this hotel for your stay in Rome.

At first, it's hard to find by foot when you're in a foreign country! It's located on a small unpopular street. But once you arrive...

It's gorgeous! The doorman was always more than courteous. Very friendly and had great advice to offer when prompted. He was always very helpful! The concierge and front-desk staff were okay, a bit snooty, but still somewhat courteous.

Although the room itself was relatively small (for $300 a night!) it was tastefully decorated and very comfortable. The bathroom was even gorgeous! Rain-shower head, scented lotions and bodywash in full-size tubes (not the minis you get at regular hotels!), glass sink...very sleek and modern. The enitre hotel, lobby, rooms, hallways, was all contemporary/modern in its design. The pool/hot tub were gorgeous - unfortunately, we never had the time to go! We were always out and about!

The location of the hotel is excellent if you plan to go sight-seeing through Rome. There's a subway station at the end of the street, and that streets leads in to one of the many "piazzas" throughout the city. Termini station is a 15-minute walk away! (yes, we actually walked the cobblestone with our wheeled suitcases! Crazy but it likely saved us at least 10 Euros or about $20!) Although the subway station is close, you'll find you can walk to just about anywhere (except the Vatican) within 20 minutes. And you'll see so much more than you would if you took the "metro" (i.e. subway).

I strongly recommend this hotel if you're on a honeymoon or if you can really afford to spend $300 per night! If not, stay somewhere cheaper or in a hostel!