We stayed in Hotel Cressy for 5 days and 4 nights. The location is easy to find. The hotel is clean and tidy. If you are looking for an affordable hotel, i think the hotel is your best option because it's not too far from termini, have a nearby restaurants and internet cafes everything is nearby. Great location, really! Staff wise, they are very friendly, special mention to Roberto, thank you very much for suggesting places where to go and giving us directions.

If i'll ever go back to Rome again, i'll definitely go back to the Cressy. Maraming salamat sa'yo Roberto. Sa muli nating pagkikita (i'll see you again soon) hehehe. ---the 3 girls from England/Philippines (March 2008)

Like most people we left things late to book accommodation.

I was a little apprehensive, but i had no need for concern. The most important thing was the location and being so close to termini station took the stress out of the arrival process, with just a short walk from the station. From there the hostel is a good walk, train or bus ride through to the main tourist areas, yet central between the colosseum and the old city. The area is very safe and a good selection of interesting cuisine close by.

The rooms were clean, the bathrooms are quite new and well maintained. We stayed in a dorm to start, then moved to a twin which was quite spacious.

The staff very friendly, it almost felt like you were staying with friends. Highly recommended!

This hotel's net value was perfect - a key area of Rome, right next to the train station, and from where you can go anywhere in Rome or even Italy (the city and touristic buses leave from the station as well.) If you're looking for luxury or a good social scene this isn't it...even though i met some really awesome people in the same room as i was in.
The staff were really nice and helpful too, (of course that could be because I am charming and speak Italian), but they speak English as well.. Next time I'm in Rome, I will be here.

As other reviews have said, this is basic accomodation for the budget traveller.

Pros:-

1. cheap

2. clean

3. convenient for bus and train station

4. security - 3 locked doors between you and outside (room, property entrance, main street entrance)


Cons:-

1. location is not great
- there are a number of dodgy looking characters around, although we never felt threatened.
- lack of good restaurants in area
- not really in the heart of Rome

2. our room rate was not so cheap that a few extras would have gone amiss - TV, shampoo, 2 reading lights instead of 1...

3. no AC - would make this hotel probably a bit uncomfortable in July and August, although we did have a fan.