We've just returned from a 4 day break in Rome to celebrate my wife's birthday. It's always tricky to get the right combination of location, service, comfort, price etc when you're doing a city break and so I read the reviews on here. The Daphne almost consistently ticked all the boxes so I chose it.

It's just round the corner from Barberini metro and about 5-10 mins from Spanish steps and Trevi fountain.

Not only was the stay wonderful but they even went to the trouble of arranging a birthday evening meal at a local restaurant - which was extremely busy and we wouldn't have got in if they hadn't booked in good time befroe we arrived.

The staff are courteous and the service is what all hospitality staff should aspire to.

We hope to go again - when we can afford it (Rome is an expensive city) - and we'll certainly be calling the Daphne first.

We stayed here four nights in early May, and we were very pleased with our selection of the Daphne Inn Veneto.

After staying in tiny rooms with hard mattresses for a week and a half prior, we were pleasantly surprised by the spacious, comfortable and clean rooms at the Daphne. The beds were super comfy, which made it difficult to get up in the morning to see the sights!

The staff went out of their way to help us with directions, reservations and recommendations on places to go. The entire inn was spotless throughout our stay. We really enjoyed the "lounge" area between our room and the one next door (we were on the ground floor) and the complimentary laptop with Internet access. Breakfast was good, and the breakfast staff were extra friendly.

The location was great if you are looking for something near Via Veneto and the Spanish Steps. It is also a stone's throw from Piazza Barberini and the metro stop. However, walking to the ancient sites can be ~20-30 mins.

We stayed at the Daphne Hotel on March 17, 2009. It was my third night in Rome and a friend's first. We wanted a place that would be quiet for sleeping, but in a good location. The Daphne Veneto was that and more.

Elyssa gave us a great walking tour of Rome's historic center with suggestions for stops along the way. The personalized treatment was great and the walk was perfect for an afternoon's activity.

I'd definitely stay at the Daphne again. The only down-side is that it is pricier than most places I like to stay. But it is really a beautiful spot.

first, let me say that i am here in rome on business, and given that, i really don't recommend the daphne. when i've needed something, i've had to call four or five different phone numbers--most of which go directly to voice mail. when the cab dropped me off, i had a hard time finding the place, as there is only the smallest sign next to an unmarked door, so i called reception--straight to voice mail.

And, one of the best benefits here, which is wireless Internet--the service has been super spotty.

If you're saving your pennies, and this type of stuff won't matter to you while you're on vacation, then daphne could be a great bet--the rooms and vibe are very modern and stylish and very clean. that being said, my room was a single room (one of the cheapest in the hotel) and was a box.

The staff is super warm and friendly, but don't expect any knowledge about higher end restaurants. perhaps my expectations are too high--fair enough. They seem extremely focused on leisure travelers, and on that, i think they do extremely well--emailing in advance and seeking our request and trying to be helpful, and certainly, when i had questions, they were able to answer them quite well and with warmth, which is a lot more that i can say than a lot of places.

That being said, i stayed at the holiday inn express the week before in Rome, and i was able to email documents at 1:00 am, get them printed, and the internet worked just fine...

again, it's all about priorities...

if i were on a serious budget and on vacation, i'd consider staying here...