We booked this hotel almost 8 months ahead, based on some very favorable reviews on Trip Advisor. I even confirmed our reservation via email a week or so ahead and was assured all was in order. We arrived at the door after taking the metro across town at the expected time, and were then informed there was a "problem with the bathroom" in the room we reserved & it could not be fixed until at least the following day. The manager/owner assured us that he would take us to a much better location which was "far superior and give us that room for the same amount we were to pay at Ottaviano." He took us by taxi to another small suite near Trevi fountain, which was in fact a very central location, and not wanting to pack up and move again, we remained there for the duration of our stay. The central location was good, but we had to relearn the area with regard to metro lines etc.The room was quite functional with excellent bed, air, bath, TV and other amenities. However, it was located on a side alley way and was dark due to other buildings abuting it. (The large sunlit windows in the photos of the Ottaviano hotel were what attracted us there in the first place.)
The bottom line is this: There have been far too many similar instances noted in these reviews to believe it is an isolated occurence. Unless the Suites di Via Ottaviano are in much poorer condition that they appear from the photos, it is unlikely there are such frequent problems with bathrooms. Perhaps all the switches are due to overbooking. Since there were positive aspects to the alternate room we were given, I suggest that If you book this hotel, do so knowing that you may be switched at the last minute to an entirely different location due to "problems with the rooms". Since I did not get in the building of Le Suites di Via Ottaviano, I can't comment on the property other than perhaps the booking practices. The Asian man who brought us breakfast each morning was nice and helpful as could be and overall, it was a very good value for Rome.