We were greeted by a wide eyed receptionist who proclaimed she knew nothing about our booking,but we got the distinct impression it was all just a big hassle for her at 10.00 o'clock at night. After frantic calls to our travel agent which luckily for us we knew personally and was not the slightest bit botherd about getting out his bed to try and find out what was wrong with our reservation commented that he would sort it out in the morning.We were given a room for the night and in the morning the manager wanted to know what our problem was as he said that he found our reservation and we could have the room for our time of stay with no apology.
After our basic breakfast in the prison like canteen which had the appearence of eating inside a Smarty tube , we returned to our rooms to be greeted by the smells from the old Roman sewers straight out our toilet sink ,bidet and shower drains.We went to open the Barlinnie (a Glasgow prison) styled shutters to let in some fresh air as the smells were so strong that we actually thought we were going to die of the high octain ammonia fumes,Our opened window did not greet us with wonderful splendours of paradise that we expected but just a typical skyline you would expect to see in this part of Rome.
The shower was broken and dirty and was not repaired when requested,there was only the one lift that had a mind of its own and the air conditioning required a standard issue of ear plugs to help you sleep at night.
All in all it was the perfect place to stay under these conditions as the chapel next door was open till 6.30pm .So you could say a prayer before bed time that might help these problems to be easily fixed.

We stayed in this hotel twice during our trip and found it to be brilliant for the price we paid. It's actually part of a working monastery complex with an amazing church at the centre of it making it quite unique.

The guys on the reception desk were very helpful and all other staff were very pleasant and helpful. We stayed in two different rooms during our two vists and both were spotlessly clean and quiet. They are fairly basically furnished in keeping with the ecclesiastical setting but were comfortable nonetheless with plenty of storage, nice bathrooms, electronic safe and a reasonably priced mini bar. The only grumbles we had were pretty much the same as other reviewers - hopeless air conditioning (the second room we stayed in was in the attics - very quaint but roasting hot at night presumably as the terracotta roof tiles had stored the heat from the day, although the hotel did provide a huge fan) and small pillows (although our room did have a spare). The TV was also tiny with few channels but we did not travel all that way to watch TV!

The location is great, being a short walk to the metro and there is a bus stop directly opposite. However, Rome is quite an accessible city and we actually walked to most places. The view from the roof terrace is amazing and it's a shame they don't have a cafe or restaurant on it.

A buffet breakfast was included in the room rate and contrary to several other reviewers we found it to be spot on, with a plentiful and tasty selection of cheese, cold meats, breads, yoghurt, fruit, lovely cakes, cereal, tea, coffee, juice, etc. The breakfast room did get quite busy at times but we always managed to get a table. Occasionally some food items ran out but the staff happily brought in more.

We would defintely use this hotel again when in Rome - it was excellent value for money and the plus points more than outweighed any of the niggles we had.

Had a great 3-night stay here and can heartily recommend it as a great value place to stay which is pretty unique (you're basically staying in a monastery, yet you have all the facilities of a modern guest house). Attached to a beautiful and historic church, 10 mins' walk from St John Lateran, 20 mins from St Clement's and 25 mins from the Colosseum and the Forum Romana. Great roof terrace (see pic of the view), v friendly staff, efficient aircon and good double-glazed windows to keep outside noises outside. Clean and comfy, with cooling terracotta floors. A safe in every room. (Note: There are lifts, but there are a dozen or more steps before you get to them, so worth noting if you're not great on your pins). HOT TIP: Nip over the road to the little bar and you get fabulous espresso for only 80 cents (if you stand at the bar like the locals).

Amazing, stayed here on honeymoon but would recommend for anyone, beautiful and massive rooms in a converted monastery only 5 mins walk from the collosum.