Stayed here for 3 nights in may 09. Newly renovated, clean and friendly hotel. The staff are co-operative and professional. Located very close to Vatican and near the Metro. Good food around the hotel.

We found the Prati a good value. It is very, very clean. It is only a few blocks from the Vatican and within walking distance of most of the sites of Rome. Good dining is a fairly short walk away. Super friendly and helpful front desk staff. Excellent Internet connection with two terminals. The operative word for the hotel is small, though. The elevator holds two - if they are embracing. The rooms are fairly small. The baths appear to be newly renovated, but they are small and lack a place to put toiletries, etc. The shower stall is very small.

A couple of caveats - the only toiletry supplied was a small bar of soap. Also, they supposedly have hairdriers at the desk. However, we were only able to get one for 1 of 3 showers. Recommend adopting a hairstyle that doesn't require drying or bringing your own.

I gave this hotel above average, b/c of the location, staff and free internet in the lobby. The rooms were very clean... a little small, but thats to be expected in a big city. The bathroom was very new and clean. The price was the selling point for this hotel, but in our trip to Italy... this was one of the better hotels... just mins from the Vatican city. I would stay here again and recommended it to travelers on a budget. Also, the rooms have windows that completely lock out any sound from the busy streets... definitely a plus if you would like to sleep in.

I stayed at the Hotel Prati for a number of days and found some of things others have said to be true, though not problematic... Towels were linen rather than terry, though staff provided terry upon request. Both did the job. For the record, I encountered the same linens in Venice in a more expensive hotel, so this is clearly not something unique to this hotel. Restaurant was under construction, but discount was given, and information was provided upon arrival (rather than as a surprise upon check-out). Breakfasts of cappacino and croissents and other pastries were available at a number of cafes less than 1/2 block away. Hotel location was fabulous - walking distance to the Vatican, from the train station, etc.

The staff were the friendliest, most helpful people that I came across in all of Rome, Florence, and Venice combined. They provided accurate directions to various destinations, and numerous ways to save money and hassles. Their customer service was very much appreciated.

Looking at some criticisms, I must conclude that many people are frustrated if they travel outside of their country and find things done differently than at home. One must wonder what such individuals are doing travelling at all! Remember the old adage - when in Rome!...