La Plata is in a good location close to Termini train station -- convenient when you arrive in Rome but not a very scenic neighborhood (next time I will stay in Trastevere). Rooms are comfortable and spacious, with a nice bathroom off through a separate door to create a little suite -- overall a very good value. Breakfast was good -- fresh cappucino, rolls, croissants. Owner is very nice and friendly but does not speak English. This wasn't really a problem but if you don't speak Italian you won't be able to ask for directions, etc. There is air conditioning but it is a separate 5 euro per night price (though he actually didn't charge us for it in the end). Only slight complaints is that it is a little smokey (rooms are non-smoking but there is smoking in the lobby and it's a small place) and the breakfast does not necessarily come at the time you request it (this is not a huge deal but can be a problem if you have museum reservations and need to be out the door at a certain time).