Residenza Rioni is a great B&B that is fairly priced considering the perfect location. It does however sit alongside what seems like a main road, but it seemed fairly empty with not much traffic passing by.
You have easy access to the Lepanto line that is basically outside the front door, and a bus stop just across the road. There is one bus that takes you along the River Tiber to see beautiful ancient castles/buildings such as ´The castle of the Holy Angel´.
Guests need only walk 10mins tops to get to the long shopping street, where shoppers can find both international and local fashions. From here its easy to find the side streets dotted with good restaurants and busy coffee shops. A short walk away and you´ll reach the famed Vatican City, Museum and St Peters Basilica.
The B&B takes up half of the 2nd floor in the building, the lobby is simple where you are greeted with a smile.
After check-in we were given a choice of breakfasts and asked to note down the time we wanted it served. They came as asked each morning.
When shown to our room it was clean, roomy and bright. You have everything you need if you just want to relax before heading out..a comfy bed, table and chairs, adjustable lights, The bathroom was small but modern, and most importantly clean with all the amenities.
For our first breakfast I had requested something a little extra- fresh pastries,cured ham and a bottle of champagne. The staff certainly exceeded my expectations. They are friendly, accommodating and give great tips on places to visit/how to get there.
Small things that could have bumped this up to "excellent";- Better wifi, an option for hot breakfasts, and little things that were missing such as the vases of fresh flowers, blankets and decor that give it that "cosy" B&B feel-as shown on their official photos.
All in all, those negatives are easy to overlook. This was the perfect choice for our group of 3 which inc. an 11yr old. We were all satisfied and would definitely recommend Residenze Rioni, especially if you´re planning to see a lot in the duration of your stay.