We stayed here two years ago and loved the hotel for its location and beautiful, peaceful gardens. This year we returned with some friends - always a risky thing to do, but we were not disappointed. Our friends loved it as much as we did. It's such a relief to come back to such peace and greenery after the chaos of the city centre. Again, despite being in our mid-sixties we did not find the walk to the main sights any problem at all. In any case it's easy to get a bus if you feel like a rest. The staff were very pleasant and helpful at all times. Re the previous review - yes, the mattresses are very firm, but it wasn't a problem. There was nothing wrong with the pillows at all. I would have no qualms at all about the cleanliness of the bedding! As regards cosiness - there are very heavy curtains and a bedspread if it's needed. The floors are just wood with no rug. In the winter this might be a slight disadvantage, but then I imagine you'd have the central heating on. Certainly when we were there the weather was gloriously warm and there was no lack of comfort.

My husband and I spent 10 days in Rome and Florence and stayed in three hotels total. The Villa San Pio was our first hotel and we were there for three nights. I feel like it has been over-rated on Trip Advisor. Granted, it is in a beautiful building, the grounds are peaceful, the breakfast/bar area is inviting and the food very good; however, the staff is courteous but indifferent and distant; the room we had was very large but not cozy or welcoming - the bed was hard as a rock, the blankets/bedspread were not covered for each guest so you weren't sure how clean they were, and the pillows were very uncomfortable. The marble bathroom was beautiful though! The area was nice and the distance was not a problem - we walked everywhere, but if you don't want to walk extra distance this may not be your cup of tea. Just think for the price it was very overrated.

My husband and I have just returned from a 2 night stay in Rome and stayed at this lovely hotel following recommendations in Trip Advisor. We left the children with their auntie and had a romantic weekend away for our anniversary.

Firstly, the hotel staff were all helpful and couteous. They even provided us with a bottle of champage on our arrival for our anniversary! Our room (which was on the 4th floor) was very elegant and had a balcony with a table and two chairs - where we drank our champagne and listened the the evening church bells.

We managed to see Rome in just over 2 days - time we will never forget. Everyone must go to Rome in the life!! But, so lovely to come back to our peaceful, charming hotel.

As people have previously said, It is so close to the Colleseum and then there are several buses close by to get you into the centre of Rome.

We ate at the hotel on Saturday night and the food is absolutely wonderful!!! We just loved it!

My wife and I stayed at this charming hotel located in Aventina, one of the 7 hills in Rome last August 21-25, 2008. Accomodations are decent and average, not a 5 star luxury hotel more like a 5 star B&B. On the plus, this hotel provides a wonderful breakfast spread & complete bathroom amenities, including robes & slippers.

The staff is warm, friendly and eager to please!

Tip: If you want peace & quiet, this is the hotel for you!