We stayed in the Vivaldi Suites for four nights at the start of September. This was our favorite hotel of our 12-day 11-night trip through Italy. The Vivaldi Suites are away from the main hotel, a short walk down the street in an apartment/condo type building. They are entered via two large wood doors between a couple of shops. It was neat - like we lived there!

The room was wonderful, wood floors in the bedroom, large plasma t.v., couch, desk w/laptop to the Internet (although couldn't check our email in the States - don't know why). The bathroom was beautiful, too - enclosed shower, jacuzzi bathtub, elegant fixtures (had trouble getting hot water a couple of times in the shower, though). It was nice & quiet with the windows and shutters closed, but it didn't have a balcony and just overlooked the street (which was better than our other hotels which overlooked walls :)

The rooftop bar was nice, the breakfast tray was big & served in your room just a few minutes wait after calling (of course, our room was right next door to their kitchen). For a couple of mornings, I had to use my limited Italian since the room attendant did not speak English, but that was fun, and she was nice.

British Airways had lost our luggage on the way there (Rome was our first stop). The front desk clerks were very nice & helpful. They helped us call the airline a couple of times. My husband received his bag after the second night, but I did not receive mine until we got home - it had been three weeks since I had seen it last! My advice - carry on all luggage!! Most of the salesclerks in the shops were VERY unfriendly to me - which was disappointing, since I could have used a smile as I was very sad at not having any of my clothes (luckily, I had all of my non-clothing personal items in my carry-on bag).

Anyway, I think a good rule of thumb is what another tripadvisor said - don't buy the cheapest room in a hotel - go at least midway or live it up with the most expensive. This is what we did at Hotel Mozart, and we loved it!

Stayed here for 3 nights in september- We found this hotel to be th worst of our choices on a 2 week trip.. The staff was outright rude- and lied to us on several occasions- we got a room with a view of a wall that smelled really bad.. a shower with no curtain.. and a bedspread with hair and stains all over it.. - the roof deck was really nice but the bartender a woman(dont know her name) was horrible.. -very rude - we are paying to be here If I want a napkin I will have one....

the area was centrally located but I wouldnt reccomend this hotel

We just returned from Rome yesterday and know how the Trip Advisor helped in making our decision to stay at this lovely hotel. We were there for 3 nights and stayed in the Vivaldi Suites. There are two levels of suites so ours did not have a balcony or couch which others had listed. However, what it did have was a gorgeous bathroom with all modern and high end amenities. a notebook computer with free internet access, a very comfortable king sized bed, and a large flat screen tv (2 english channels - one CNN the other a movie channel). The long windows opened into the internal courtyard so the room was very quiet and we didnt hear all the sounds of the Via Del Corso.

The Vivaldi Suites are very close to the main hotel (literally a minute walk) which has a wonderful roof top garden where we had drinks before dinner each night (the first night drinks were on the house). Breakfast was delivered to the room about 10 minutes after the call and the tray is beautifully presented with fruit (never saw such a large peach in my life), hard boiled eggs, meats, cheeses, yogurt, and wonderful breads and cookies. You can ask for cereal and eliminate of course those items that you dont want. And dont forget the cappucino!

The location of this hotel cannot be better. You are minutes to the Spanish Steps and very close to the Trevi Fountain and some wonderful restaurants.

Suggest that if someone recommends the Porto di Riappeti do not go! Specializing in seafood (they say it is fresh) we were very disappointed in the food (flavorless to bad) and the service (dont let the owner fool you, he does a great sales job but once he is gone the waiter is very unfriendly). On the other hand had a great meal at the Brasserie de la buvette on Via Vittoria (a block or two from the hotel) and another at a hotel recommended restaurants on Via Riappeti. We tried the much touted San Crispino Gelati near the Trevi Fountain and were disappointed. Much richer than other gelati that we enjoyed and much preferred the offerings at the Gelateria Bar across the street from the Trevi Fountain.

I would definitely stay at the Hotel Mozart when I return to Rome.

I have stayed at this hotel many times throughout the past 4 years. It is clean, well managed and reliable. I recommend the deluxe rooms with balconies. The Vivaldi suites are nice, but I prefer the deluxe rooms because of the locations and views.
I have a feeling that the previous reviewer (from New York) had never been to Rome/Europe before. That "smell" is hundreds of years of history Sir! (Hate to see his review of anyplace in Venice!) I'm also a bit surprised by his service complaints. Again, don't expect The New York Four Seasons 5 star treatment from a 3 star hotel in Rome! Though I have never thought of the staff as overly friendly, I have never had a request that wasn't met, efficiently and respectfully.
Though there are fancier hotel's in the city's center, for the price and location, this hotel can't be beat.