I have just come back from staying at the Ottocento and would recommend this hotel to anyone. My room was typically small, as are most European rooms, however the bathroom was large (almost disproportionately to the room, but hey, I wasn't complaining) Everything was very clean and well maintained and the staff were friendly and helpful, and gave me heaps of information on arrival regarding sights, transport and restaurants in the area. I could walk to all the main sites of Rome, the Vatican being the the furthest at about 30 mins.The restaurant that served breakfast downstairs made great coffee and I found the continental breakfast buffet to be good. Of course, you ARE in Rome, so don't limit yourself to one place to eat..
My sister came to stay with me for two nights and the hotel did not charge me extra for this. I could have saved money staying elsewhere in Rome, but I'm glad I didn't and will be back.

Albergo Ottocento was mediocre at best.

staying close to the top of the spanish steps was a fantastic location, thats where it ends.

the rooms are tight, and despite a few dress ups here and there, its average. dont take anything electrical, plugging in involved dragging out the desk and choosing the fridge or my hair straightener. Bathrooms were good, providing you arent on the largese side.

breakfast was just funny. typical european continental with package juice, package eggs and some stale bread. youre better off sacrificing the money and going to a cafe near by.

there is a lovely roof top terrace if you were there in spring. oh, and the lemon sweeties in the bowl on the counter are to die for.

overall, soend a few more of your hard earned euro and stay somewhere with a sense of place.

BTW,if in a taxi from termini, watch out, theyll rip you off.

yours in travel,
spoons

The hotel is well located, the amenities were good, the staff was ok, the restaurant and breakfast good. Our room was tiny but nice and stylish, the bathroom with jacuzzi was great. We arrived on Fri the 21st of November. On Monday the 24th my husband needed to send an email and when he looked for his laptop it wasn't in its case. We looked averywhere, and being sure the computer had been there, asked the receptionist if she thought it was possible that someone could have taken it. She told me on the phone, with not even surprise tone in her voice: "It's unlikely but not impossible. I cannot assure you this could not have happened." I asked her very politely to find out with the cleaning personnel and the gentleman who take the suitcases to the rooms and who have the key of all of them. I have never received an answer. We decided no to ruin the rest of our first time in Rome, and given that the laptop was insured we thought that the best way to comply was sending this review and warning all future guests of Albergo Ottocento that they can be robbed there and not find a simple apollogy and least of all an investigation.

Had this recommended by a friend. Stayed for only 3 nights for a short weekend break. Good location, quiet and only a 5 minute walk to top of Spanish Steps. 40 minute walk to colosium. Hotel was clean, bedding and towels changed every day. Breakfast very simple but adequate to fuel up for the day. Only had one issue - shower pipe leaked, and tray filled up, i.e. didn't drain quickly enough. Reception staff were very good. Hotel arranged taxi transfers, cost 55 euros each way, so not cheap but didn't want the hassal of arranging independantly. I pre-arranged a bottle of champagne with reception which was delivered promtly to our room 5 minutes after arrival.
All in all a good hotel, good location, friendly staff.