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 | Hotel Des Artistes: Clean, Safe, Good breakfast & close to the termini
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The Hotel des Artistes quickly became a little haven for us weary women, with a large clean room, good beds, a hot shower w/wonderful water pressure, clean towels, internet access, a wonderful breakfast and a TV with more than one channel to zone out by and practice our Italian ear.
I’m not used to staying by the termini but it became the Mecca of resources and the most perfect location to take care of business with these stranded tourists.
We were able to drop off laundry close by to get us through the next couple days. The name is Spla Shnet, at Via Varese # 33, owned by an African man but was being run by a young Aussie guy and his mate from Brisbane - or “Bris Vegas” as they called it - we liked them, very fun and efficient too. For 6 Euros they washed, dried and folded our clothes ( gotta love a man who will do this for a you) hence turning us into new and improved people Theme: HotelPrice: US$80-120 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averagePhone: 39 064454365Directions: Close to the Termini, many resturants SMA supermercato.Website: www.hoteldesartistes.com Other Contact: Fax +39 064462368
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| Hotel Des Artistes: Very friendly, clean place...
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As we travelled in February, we managed to get a nice room in the hotel - and not the hostel - and we thoroughly enjoyed it!
From our arrival on, staff were very friendly and helpful, providing us with a map, pointing out things to see and do and offering advice. They also gave us 2 cards of their own restaurants with discounts. We sampled one of them and were extremely happy with the result (see restaurant tip).
Our hotel room was very clean, with enough space for 2 people to move about comfortably. The cleaning service was excellent, even better than in a 4 * hotel we stayed at in Venice, and when they noticed that my fiance used the spare blanket as a spare pillow, they provided us with a spare pillow each!!
It is probably very busy and much noisier in the summer but I'd definitely go back!
Our room was overlooking a back yard, looking out on neighbours' balconies. For that reason, it was quiet all day & night.
The breakfast room serves as a bar at night but we were out too much. Also there was internet access in the room which unfortunately they had to give up due to a change in the law. Not sure if/when they can reinstate it.
They also have a lovely roof terrace if you don't mind climbing a few steps! Nicely arranged with small tables, chairs and lots of pot plants for some privacy, it must be lovely to sit in the summer.... we even enjoyed some rays of sunshine up there on our last day! Theme: HotelPrice: US$120-180 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageDirections: Not far from Termini station but safe to walk.
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| Hotel Des Artistes: Bellisimo!
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This hostel has a nice lobby to welcome guests, though the reception's on the 5th story, which is a little bizarre. Service wasn't very prompt, nor was the man behind the counter polite when we asked to be checked-in. There's a life, albeit a tiny one, to help transport baggage to the higher floors, so no worries about having to break your back moving luggage.
We stayed in a 10-bed dorm, which was rather basic (just 5 double-bunk beds) and a tad too small (not much space to move around) but it was clean! Blankets and sheets were provided. The toilets were communal (3 bathrooms and 3 toilet cubicles) which beats having an ensuite in my opinion cos it reduces the length of the waiting time to bathe.
There's also a common room with sofas and computers, where you can get free internet access (pretty neat). A great place to meet fellow travellers from other countries!
On the 7th floor is a beautiful rooftop terrace which was nicely decorated. It's the perfect place to relax after a long day of touring cos it's peaceful and you get to watch the stars as well!
LOCATION: The neighbourhood is quiet and can be considered very safe even at night. One can find a supermercato, a gelateria and a couple of pizzarias near the hostel too. The hostel is also located close to 2 metro stations, one of them Stazione Termini, which makes it especially convenient when you arrive in Rome from other cities by train.
All in all, we had a wonderful experience in Hostel Des Artistes and I would return to stay there again if my coin in the Trevi Fountain does its job to bring me back to the eternal city!
Grazie di tutto!! Rome is beautiful!
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