We booked two triple rooms for 6 people (including 4 teens). When we first booked, we were thinking of three things - air conditioning, location and value. We chose the Adriatic over a less expensive hotel, and found that an extra 10-15 Euros per night bought that air conditioning and terrific location at the Adriatic. We couldn't believe our luck (using Trip Advisor reviews) in finding a two-star so close to the Vatican, etc. Wow.
The hotel itself is okay. Clean, efficient staff, etc. There's a very nice rooftop area for fresh air - no drink service or anything, but very pleasant. The staff members are indifferent, but not intimidating. Our only negative encounter came when we asked a desk person where we could find the hop-on-hop-off bus and/or buy tickets for it. He simply said, "We don't work with them." I was surprised he didn't try to offer directions as a courtesy. But that was that. As it turns out, the buses (several companies) can be found outside St. Peter's, which is a short walk. Of all the hotels we stayed at in Europe - or anywhere - the Adriatic had very few brochures or maps that would be helpful to tourists. It wasn't a big deal to make our own way and find things on our own. We don't sweat that kind of thing, but I'll admit we were a little frustrated because we had very little time in Rome and didn't want to waste time searching. It all turned out okay though.
Otherwise, the experience was a good one and I wouldn't hesitate to stay again (and again) since the location can't be beat.
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