We loved the location of this hotel. Very close (walking distance) to all the major sites (ancient Rome). Room was clean, comfortable, big enough for 2 people, small, but nice bathroom. Good air condo.

We stayed here for 4 nights and found the location to be ideal. Very close to the Coloseum and the Palatine Hill ruins. Also, we like the proximity of the Metro station which, we used frequently during our stay. The rooms were large and clean, good air conditioning. They seem to need a bit of an update but I liked the style overall. Breakfast was fine but not a great selection compared to some of the other hotels on our trip but still better than the standard Continental European style. Reception was very nice and we found the area to have some really nice restaurants. I would recomend this hotel for those traveling by rail and who like to focus on Ancient Rome since there are so many ruins in the area within walking distance

We chose this hotel for it's location- it is situated on a main road that connects Termini Station with the Colloseum. It is probably a 5-10 min walk from the hotel to the Colloseum and the Roman Forum, which is a plus with all the walking that you do in Rome! It is about 15 mins from Termini, where the train from the airport comes in, so it's an easy transfer. If you're not a keen walker, which given the way that the Romans drive is understandable, the hop on/off sightseeing bus stops directly oustide the hotel, every hour or so I think. It is a great way to see the architectural features of the buildings and take good pictures of the ruins, it stops at all the useful tourist spots you could want. On to the rooms, they are fairly standard and non descript in that general hotel way, but are very clean, as are the bathrooms. We had a room overlooking the Via Cavour, which is noisy if you open the window as you would expect from a main street in Rome, they won't drive quietly! The room had adequate air conditioning, which I thought would be a good feature for Rome in late summer. The staff on the front desk were a little grumpy, but I had the impression that most people in Rome were feeling a little grumpy that week, perhaps because it was at the end of summer and they were getting sick of tourists or something. Food- We did not eat in the hotel restaurant and chose to eat down the Via Cavour towards the coloseum, the restaurants are very good, though not all staff speak english so have that phrasebook handy! They are a little touristy but the quality is still very good. Do not eat in the restaurant right next door to the hotel, it is terrible!! I am sure that they microwaved my lasagne, which in Italy should be a crime. There is a fab pizza place on a little back street near the basilica Santa Maria Maggiore that our guidebook, one of the eyewitness jobbies, recommended, it actually had some very good restaurants in. I would also recommend the smaller restaurant in the Exedra hotel on the Piazza della Republica, the food was superb and the manager was only too happy to give us a crash course on Italian wines and recommended a wonderful barolo to compliment our brilliant food. It is a tad pricey there though.

We stayed at this hotel in early June 2008. It is an above average hotel. Our room was clean and quiet (on the roof) but small by american standards (but fine by European standards). Our room had a LCD TV with access to english channels. Staff was friendly, courteous and helpful. We were given an upgrade on arrival to an executive room on the 8th floor. The greatest asset of this hotel is its location and comfort. In my opinion, you can't find a better location to visit Rome's attractions minus the Vatican which is a little far. The coliseum and the Forum are 5 minutes walk. Pantheon, most fountains and Plazas are accessible by walk. Beds are comfortable and air conditioning is working fine. We have not been bother by any noises from the streets below nor from neighboring rooms. You also have access to a safe. There are many restaurants near the hotel. You may also find useful to know that the subway station Cavour is 4 minutes walk from the hotel (on the little street behind the hotel). From this station you have access to all of major attractions in the city. This being said, walking is the best way to get acquainted with the city's attractions if physical conditions permit to walk few hours, of course. My assessment of this hotel would have been higher with a better breakfast and free internet. You get eggs, bacon, bread cereals, yogurt and croissant, fruit salad and juices. Not extensive choice but ok to give a good start to your day. Also, I find the prices overrated compare to other hotels I have stayed on other trips (in other countries). However, for Rome, this hotel is fairly priced. I would stay there again without hesitation.

We had a very nice time at the Palatino in Rome. Because there was a mix up with our room the first night, they arranged alternate accommodations for us that night, upgraded us for the remainder of our stay, and treated us to a free dinner in their restaurant. Our upgraded room was on the top floor of the hotel, and featured french doors leading to a small balcony. We were delighted with it, though we found the mattress and pillows hard and the sheets a bit rough. The room was impeccably clean and the bathroom was large (by European standards) and elegant, with both a rainfall and a hand-held shower, marble tile, dual sinks, lighted makeup mirror, terry robes and slippers, etc.. There are two dining rooms: one for tour groups and the other for individuals. The breakfast buffet served to individual travelers was excellent. There was a large variety of food - something for every taste. The location of the hotel is fantastic. It was amazing to be able to saunter two blocks to the ruins of the coliseum and Constantine's arch anytime we had a few free minutes, and to see the ruins of a Roman forum every day! The hotel seems to cater to large tour groups, so be prepared for crowds in the lobby at times. It would be nice if they had somebody available 24/7 to help with wifi problems; I prepaid 10 euros/hour and was unable to access the internet..