However, this is a real find: just a few rooms (6, I think) on the second floor of a mansion block 5 minutes' walk from Termini. Absolutely clean, well-appointed, lashings of hot water friendly, pleasant and helpful staff ( I believe it is run by 3 brothers), excellent central heating (I imagine the air con would be equally good).......absolutely super for the price. Rooms have mini-bar, TV, phone, safe.
Rooms at the back (2) look over the inner courtyard, so they are really, really quiet. The other rooms look over the street:not a noisy one in terms of traffic, bbut there are market stalls every day. The double glazing is good though, so will cut down any noise.
Breakfast was typically Roman-hotel, but the rolls and pastries were fresh and not factory-produced, and a variety of coffee is on offer. More than enough food to get a good start to the day.
There is a lift, but the three steps up to it (and to reception) might be difficult for people with mobility problems.
You have to look carefully to find the entrance: it's at number 42 Via Milazzo, on the left as you walk from Termini. You need to press the buzzer for the hotl, and then the (massive and heavy) door will open).
Don't be put off by what might seem to be a bit of a rough area: it really isn't dangerous (unless you are behaving in a stupidly careless way in a big city). There's a carabinieri station almost next door and the hotel itself has excellent security facilities.
The cleanliness.
The friendliness and courtesy of the staff.
The hugely convenient position: 5 minutes to the station for the Leonardo Express or the Ciampino coach, 5 minutes to the main bus station, 20 minutes or so walk to the Colosseum.......you couldn't find a more convenient place.
The good value bars, cafes, pizzeria and restuarants nearby; patronised by locals, so they can't charge tourist prices!
I'd happily stay here again, as a single female, and I have no doubt that I will.
