Excellent location and value
I stayed here from 4/27/06-5/5/06 at the onset of the tourist blitz. Ideally located on the south bank of the Tiber near the Ponte Umberto, it was a short walk from most major sites such as the Vatican, Pantheon, Forum, Capitol, Piazza Navona, Campo di Fiori etc. This saved much time that would be spent wrangling for crowded buses and metros. As noted previously, the rooms are a bit small, but given the above-noted advantages, I just bit the bullet, hung my belongings in the closet, and stored my suitcase in the corner, opening it when necessary. It was a good idea getting a cab from Termini train station, as I would have never found it on my own; it's located in the alley-like Vicolo del Leonetta, just off the Via della Scroffa. The small bed was surprisingly comfortable, and the room was restored to a clean, orderly state when I arrived home at the end of a gruelling day of Roman tourism. The staff were kind and helpful, offering advice on things to see, and the best ways of getting to them. I was also pleased with the resolution of a complaint. While cleaning my room, the staff accidently broke my travel alarm. This situation was promply dealt with, and I was subsequently reimbursed for my loss. My only real complaint arose from a situation I encountered when I shut the windows. When I did this, I noticed a faint, but foul sewage-like odor which may have come from some pipes in the wall underneath (my room was #103) . However, this was easily remedied by opening the window to allow the fresh air in. As this was the start of Spring, this was no problem. Finally, the daily continental breakfast was adequate, and allowed me to start the day fueled and ready to go. I would recommen this hotel to those willing to for go some luxury and get a good value.
Unique Quality: Well situated : within walking distance of most major attractions.
Clean, comfortable rooms.
Friendly, helpful professional staff
