on April 12, 2006
A very good hotel for the price. Especially in winter. And especially if you ask for the Rick Steves' rate. The Aberdeen is newly renovated throughout, nicely decorated, very clean. Helpful and friendly staff. Conveniently located - about a 10 minute walk to the train station. A safe location, too, as it is just across the street from the Ministry of Defense. They have individual heaters for the bathroom, which is nice on a cold morning. Don't expect a view, but otherwise, a nice hotel indeed. Highly recommended at these prices. I will stay here again.
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The twin room we stayed in during February 2006 had one of the smallest showers imaginable. Don't drop the soap! But it's probably wrong to complain when we paid only 71 euros per night for four nights.
On the other hand, when I returned a week later in March, we opted for two single rooms, but we each got the use of a double - and the showers in these rooms were larger. Prices were a little higher but still very reasonable for Rome, only 64 euros per night per room.
My only (minor) complaints were a slow running shower drain (this was in a single room in 2004) and terrible coffee at breakfast. Actually, the coffee is a little better in 2006, but still nothing to write home about. They do offer delicious cornetti (Italian croissants) and panini (small fresh bread rolls) as well as cheese, some kind of ham/sandwich meat (which I didn't think much of), juices, cereal, milk, yogurt. In all, a fine breakfast at these prices.
If you can't bear the coffee, you can pop into the bar across the street for an espresso or cappuccino.
They have special rates for readers of Rick Steves' book. Ask them about a Rick Steves' discount.
on December 29, 2004
on April 12, 2007
