Me and my boyfriend (in our 20's) stayed at the Roma Park Hotel for a long weekend and enjoyed our stay.

I will be honest, if you are not on a budget or are looking for a 'lovely' hotel, then this hotel probably isn't for you but as a young couple wanting an inexpensive trip, it suited us fine - don't expect too much though.

Firstly, we got a taxi from the airport (Ciampino) which cost us 50Euro. We did feel that this was expensive as it wasn't a long journey but apparently that is what is expected. The hotel is in a slightly run down area but i didn't feel it necessary to spend time there as we were staying at the hotel as it was cheaper than the city centre ones. It felt perfectly safe.

The hotel itself was pleasant. It was in need of a lick of paint etc but if you're not planning on spending that long in the hotel, i don't see the problem. The bed was comfy, the shower was great and the staff were friendly and helpful. I wasn't too impressed with the breakfast mind - tinned fruit and watered down juice (there were other options but i'm not a great breakfast person myself).

On the Saturday, we caught the bus into the centre which was a bit confusing and took about 25-30 mins (bus stop 1 min from hotel). Firstly, you have to book tickets in a newsagents (REMEMBER: buy Sunday tickets beforehand as the newsagents are not always open - recommend buying in bulk). We didn't find it very clear where to get off the bus but a kind man helped us on our way.

On the Sunday, we caught the tube (as we didn't have bus tickets). The hotel staff told us that they would not recommend walking to the tube station as it is uphill but i disagree completely. It was a 5-10 minute walk on a small hill. If you are healthy, it is not a problem at all. I preferred catching the tube, i found it more relaxed than the bus.

Had a great time in Rome, seeing the sights, eating in lovely restaraunts and altogether enjoying the atmosphere.

The only pro I can think of is the free parking. Lots of cons: no room service available after 10 a.m., awful breakfast in a claustrophobic and hot "roof garden", no air condition till June, small and noisy rooms, dusty unpleasant furniture, dirty bathroom... I stop here. Ah, and the "garden"?

The rooms and bathroom were comfortable enough. The fourth floor that they call a restaurant isn't worth visiting. Grab a snack from the supermarket on your way into town in the morning, and don't return to the hotel hungry.

Easy enough to get into town from. One suggestion, take a walk one morning to the catacombs, 1,200 m from the hotel.

Just had 3 nights at the Roma Park in Rome. Overall we enjoyed ourselves, however the hotel left a little to be desired. The walls in the bathroom were not of a good standard with mould on the shower etc. The room itself was very nice, a nice size and nice furnishings, for some reason there is a small kitchenette enclosed in part of the wardrobe which is not usable.

Our biggest disappointment was the staff, or should I say the reception staff. They were really quite ignorant and rude and we were nothing but polite to them. We only had a drink at the bar once (which was manned by the reception staff) and it was after we had been out for a meal and thought we would have a warm drink in the lounge. My mother asked for a hot chocolate and the guy just said NO I don't do chocolate, i will make you a coffee and that's it. When we left he never said thank you (even though we did) and never wished us a pleasant journey or anything at all. Just rude and with no just cause.

We enjoyed Rome and if you are just looking for a base whilst you get around sight seeing as we were it will suffice, however I do not think the service or the bathrooms warrant a 4 star status.