We have just returned from Hotel Manfredi after staying there for 3 nights (Aug 21 to 24th). The hotel room is magnificent (very high class). The room/bathroom were above and beyond what we expected. The service from all the staff was excellent as well. They were all very friendly and helpful. It made us feel very well cared for. Rome being a walking city we couldn't wait to get back to the peace and tranquility of the hotel at the end of each day. The lady who took care of our room did a very fine job, it was like the day we first arrived -- immaculately clean all throughout. The bed was very comfortable and each night's sleep was very quiet.
We did not however try their breakfast although it was offered to us everyday because we were always on the go. The other strong points are the location, we were only minutes away from the restaurants as well as the sites such as Piazza Spagna; shopping district, the Fontana de Trevi, and the Supermarket. At night around 9pm we would walk to the Piazza Spagna to hang around and it felt very safe.

Overall I would say this is probably the best hotel. I am glad I chose this hotel among the other that I had researched over the Internet/Bookstores. I would most definitely stay there on my next visit to Rome.

The first problem with this hotel is that they do not have a 24/7 doorman or reception area. At about 8 every night, they lock the doors and you need to ring a bell in order to be let back into the hotel. The reception is actually on the 2d floor of the building, so you can't even see anyone inside the building. Late at night, this is pretty scary. There is no one around, and you are pretty much just hoping they answer the door quickly, which of course, they do not.

The rooms are VERY small. At the end of May, 2008, most of the building is under a major renovation, and they start work VERY early in the morning.

The other thing I found very disconcerting about this hotel was that you could NOT ask for an honest recommendation on a nearby restaurant. There is obviously a 'kick back' situation going on here, which then leads you to question the overall security of this hotel.

The only redeeming part of this hotel is that it is about 30 seconds away from the Spanish Steps.

I loved Rome, but would stay somewhere else when I visit again.

You feel like you're in Old Rome with the elevator in this hotel and the rooms and bathrooms. It is a beautiful boutique hotel. They don't have a restaurant but they offer free breakfast, which is okay - it's croissants, pastries, fruit and yogurt, if you're into that. If you like heavier breakfast, you would have to go out and find a restaurant which was not hard at all.

There is a grocery store very close to this hotel which is great when you need essentials like water, etc, so this will help you cut down on a few expenses. The location is great, although it took me a couple days to figure out the streets because it was like a maze.

I would defiinitely stay here again if I come to Rome. Although, I am surprised with the price, because Summer 2007 this hotel was about $250-$300 only, and it's gone up quite a bit. If the price is around $500+ I wouldn't recommend staying here.

Our family stayed at Hotel Manfredi for a week, and it was a wonderful experience. The hotel is very clean, the employees are very kind and helpful, and the location is great. A great bargain!
Claudia M
Texas