We are just back from the Navona Garden suites as a party of 8 - (Michaengelo apt and Da Vinci I and II) and have had a fantastic time.

The location really is perfect, on Via Governo Vecchio across from Campo Del Fiori and Pizza Navona, it really is in walking distance to all the major sites such as the Vatican and the Pantheon etc. Its a unique accommodation experience in terms of the personal touches in the rooms such as the well stocked fridges and little extra's such as antiquities and local guide books etc that give it a very homely feel, as well as the very impressive entrance with huge stone arches and courtyard, you really do feel like you are stepping back in time.

The owner Dennis is extremely helpful, knowledgeable and went out of his way to help with any request we had and proved very helpful with his advice and services such as arranging taxi's etc and there always seemed to be someone on hand to help if we needed it. Carmelia who cleaned our rooms each day was lovely and full of smiles for the children who travelled with us and went above and beyond to help with anything we needed and to reccomend places to visit such as the Pantheon and the Temple of Adriano and really added to our stay.

All in all, a great experence and would definitly stay here again if we visit Rome. The only small downside was that on 2 of the nights there was some noise from the disco nearby but it didnt detract from the stay

If you've ever walked the streets of Rome and wondered what was behind those huge, heavy doors with quaint passages behind, now you can find out. Nestled into an alley of boutiques, food markets, gelato shops and restaurants you'll find a gem of a lodging. Walking to your room is like stepping into a movie set version of Italy featuring a bricked courtyard with over looking balconies and cascading ivies.

You will feel securely tucked away and comfortable here. The beds were the most comfortable of our whole trip, which included 5 star accommodations in other European locals.

My family of 4 with 2 kids ages 9 and 11 were able to stay in the same room instead of 2, which is a rare plus in Europe and the only time on our stay when we didn't have to rent two rooms.

The breakfast consist of a do-it-yourself in room supply of tea, coffee, espresso, toast, juices, pastries, cereal and etc. in a well stocked frig.

Located in the heart of Historic Rome, you will find yourself virtually around the corner from Piazza Navona the Pantheon. The rest of Rome is easily accessible. See the Pantheon at night, the effect is awe inspiring.

We chose Navona Gardens for 3 reasons: Location, price and the great reviews here on Trip Advisor.

We will choose Navona Gardens on our next trip and recommend it to our friends too.

The staff and owner were friendly and offered great advice on the best area sights and places to eat.

A few bits of advice: Generate a detailed map of Navona Gardens’ location to give to your taxi driver and think of Navona Gardens as a guest house rather than a hotel. The "front desk" isn't always staffed although they are extremely helpful and friendly when they are there.

We stayed at Navona Garden Suites in December travelling with some friends which stayed at Navona Gallery suites at te same time. We booked the suites Da Vinci 1 and Da Vinci 2. Both suites were quite spacious accomodating easily 4 people each. The bathrooms were in marble and very elegant. Everything was super clean. But the best thing was the "secret garden"! We had this exclusive garden to ourselves and we felt very lucky. We had a nice welcome tour with Lynda which showed us all the recommended restaurants and stores of the area. All the main attractions were easily accessible from our front door . Romy was our tour guide for the Vatican and she was really professional. The all staff was very helpful and prompted to help even with medical problems.
We had an excellent experience with this b & b and we would like to come back to our "secret garden" in the center of Rome

My wife and I stayed at the Navona Garden Suites for six nights in mid-October and found the location to be incomparable if you like relatively quiet Medieval cobblestone streets, nearby wonderful restaurants and shopping, personal attention, and the feel of a real Roman neighborhood only minutes from Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, and Campo di Fiori. The only downside was that we were promised a room upgrade shortly after booking from their website, and they reneged on this. We stayed in the Da Vinci I room (not a suite), which had two double beds and a clean, modern bathroom--a plus when you consider that the building is 1,500 years old. There is a coffee maker and espresso maker in the room, and the staff provides breads, jam, and juice the night before each morning's breakfast. We supplemented this by buying cheese and yogurt at a very convenient market just a few doors down on Governo Vecchio. There is a refrigerator in the room, and the air conditioning was a welcome touch, as Rome in mid-October was in the mid-70s, but humid. The room was one of the quietest we've ever stayed in in Europe, since it is positioned on a small garden courtyard well away from the street.

Another plus is the plethora of wonderful restaurants within minutes of walking on both Governo Vecchio and especially Via dei Coronari. After dinner be sure to walk to the nearby banks of the Tiber to see the spectacular Castel San Angelo under the floodlights. On Via dei Coronari we recommend Osteria Delli Antiquario and Cantina del Vecchio. Ristorange Sangallo is also quite good, but more upscale (read expensive).

Something to be aware of: The Navona Garden Suites and Navona Gallery Suites are two different properties, with the former fronting on Governo Vecchio and the latter just around the corner in a separate apartment building fronting on a side street. My sister-in-law stayed in a spacious, well-furnished apartment in the Gallery Suites. The room was fine, but four nights a week excessive noise from the crowds in the street milling around outside a night club were a real irritant until the wee hours. There was no noise from the night club itself, but noise from the well lubricated club-goers in the street was a real problem.

On the plus side, the staff was very personable and helpful. For instance, Linda met us at the heavy oaken front door (marked only as a dentist's office) and gave us a one-hour guided tour of the local area. Trust me, you'll still get lost in the warren of medieval streets and alleys, but that's not all bad. The entire staff was very responsive to any questions we had. The hotel arranged for both pickup and delivery back to the airport, and the driver was prompt, efficient, and safe. In sum, we would heartily recommend this B&B to anyone about to stay in Rome--we really felt we were "living in Rome," not just staying in the city.