Travellers Reviews
Submitted by Subhakar Mutyala, United States
Great place if you know what to expect. The room was gorgeous, with a fabulous location. There were not, however, any amenities in the hotel. That was fine with us, because we were visiting Rome, and preferred to be walking around than sitting in the hotel. Also, the hotel was not cleaned daily, also fine with use, since we did not clean our own house every day. If you know what to expect, the room and the location are well worth the price.
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Great place if you know what to expect. The room was gorgeous, with a fabulous location. There were not, however, any amenities in the hotel. That was fine with us, because we were visiting Rome, and preferred to be walking around than sitting in the hotel. Also, the hotel was not cleaned daily, also fine with use, since we did not clean our own house every day. If you know what to expect, the room and the location are well worth the price.
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Like renting a quaint apartment in Rome. Great location, good price, cute room, no special amenities or service outside of room and breakfast.
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Submitted by Wayne Lieby, San Antonio, United States
Wayne has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 49% score, his arival experience with a 83% value and his check-out with a 78% rate. |
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Submitted by Stephen Jones, Birmingham, United Kingdom
We did have to arrange a time to meet the
owner to check in after 1pm on the Saturday
but this was esily done.
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Great rooms, great location in Rome and at a
great price!
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a great find in Rome
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Submitted by Virginia Carter, United States
The bathroom was exceptional. Marble, well-lit.
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Guests take breakfast at a neighborhood coffee bar on the corner. It was a highlight to start the day among 'locals'. On weekends (when the bar is closed) the receptionist brought breakfast to the room.
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Wonderful location in the antique district only a block off a major avenue and the Tiber river. Near Campo de Fiori.
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Submitted by Anne Nyholm, DK 7660 Bækmarksbro, Denmark
The reception desk is not avaible after 2pm
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It was a good place to stay, perfect location
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Submitted by Lisbeth Volk, United States
I found the greeter charming and warm. A very nice welcome.
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We were a little unclear - as were other guests - as to which local bar to get breakfast. We went to the wrong location the first mornings but finally stumbled upon the correct one. That is the only thing we found that needed clarification. other wise everything was fantastic!! I would definitely go back and plan to highly recommend it to friends.
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Newly and tastefully renovated, very spacious, terrific location, great to have the refrigerator and eating utensils. Very much like staying at our own studio apartment. Great little restaurant right next door.
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Submitted by Doug Kinghorn, United Kingdom
Well appointed, and well run - but maybe a bit on the expensive side for a B&B
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Submitted by Robert Calderisi, Canada
The hotel was comfortable and well-located. The only drawback -- which will prevent us from staying there again -- is that there is a restaurant opposite the hotel in the small street which closes at midnight and guests linger outside afterwards, their voices echoing off the walls. If the hotel had insulated windows, that might make a difference -- but they didn't.
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Very pleasant -- apart from the drawback above.
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Submitted by Faith Kiehart, United States
The room was not ready for us, so we were told to come back in about 1 hour. We came back about 1.5 hours later and it was not ready. It took about another 30 minutes. However, the person preparing the room was extremely apologetic. It didn't take away from our overall delight with the hotel and location, however.
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We loved our room. Very clean and tastefully renovated. Loved the marble bathrooms and the exposed ceiling in the bedroom. The room was well planned with enough room for one person to bath and dress in the front area, allowing the other person to sleep in. The renovation was very well done. The breakfast was well presented.
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Also liked the small, empty refrigerator hidden away for extra water, etc. And, the hidden hot plate.
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A charming hotel tucked away in the heart of Rome. Room has lovely with exposed beam ceiling, hardwood floors, marble bath and wonderful soaking tub. Delightful continental breakfast. I liked the fact that it was hidden away. When we're in Rome again, we'll check with this hotel, first...
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Submitted by Brand Sabine, Germany
One of the best place to stay in Rom !!
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Submitted by Caroline Masterson, United Kingdom
Excellent accommodation in a most convenient location.
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Breakfast in bed on the weekends. Proximity to St. Peters Basilica, etc.
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Submitted by Stephanie Stolz, 6142 Mieders, Austria
Stephanie has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 100% score, his arival experience with a 83% value and his check-out with a 78% rate. |
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Submitted by Stacy Evans, Oakland, United States
We arrived late in the evening so there was a note attached to the door to call. We ended up asking the owner of the restaurant next door instead and he kindly directed us to the key and helped us in.
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The property is very clean and has great character. It was in a good location and quiet as well. We would stay here again.
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Submitted by Kim MacDonald, Rothesay, NB, Canada
We didn't exactly following the published direction as we arranged for a driver to pick us up at the airport. He knew where he was going.
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A very charming hotel. Quaint, rustic, quiet and ideally located. This was our favorite hotel of the trip. The breakfast, served at the 'bar' down the street, was superb. Again, our favorite breakfast of the trip. My only comment is that a hairdryer would have been a nice perk. I would not hesitate to recomment this hotel to others. In fact, we already have.
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We paid when checking in so we didn't technically check out. Only the cleaning crew were around when we left at ~8:00am.
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Quaint, rustic, quiet and ideally located.
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Submitted by robert copeland, United Kingdom
We arrived at 2.15pm. We were left a note on the door to make contact by cellphone and owner arrive a few minutes later.
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Bill paid on arrival. Keys handed to cleaner on going out.
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Would reccommend to a friend. Very quiet but central to main sights. Would return.
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Submitted by Andre Maynard, Montreal, Quebec Canada
Because of a restaurant nearby it was very noisy at night till late.
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Breakfeast is not serve at the hotel, you have to go to a bar beside where you get one coffee, one orange juice and one pastry wich is not much to start a day.
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very nice place and very weell decorated. Nearby all principle site.
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Submitted by Depla Johan, Belgium
1/We reserved a minibus for a AP-hotel transfer by e-mail via romeby.com. Nobody was on arrival at the airport!!!
We had to take 2 taxis on arrival, whichs costs in total 140 euro. The minibus would have been only 85 euro.
2/The owner asked us to pay the whole
stay on arrival, which is understandable from her part, but seeing our arrival-experience not so appropriate...
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The double rooms were OK, price, quality and location very good. The single room is very overrated (100 euro is too much for it, 65 euro = price of halve DZ
would be more then enough!!!)
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I WOULD RECOMMAND THIS B&B FOR COUPLES,
BUT CERTAINLY NOT FOR PEOPLE TRAVELLING ALONE....
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Submitted by Susan Penn, Bristol, United Kingdom
We arrived at 9.30pm to find a note on the front door explaining that our time of arrival was unknown and that we had to call a mobile number. As we could not get a signal this was difficult, but a friendly shopkeeper made the call for us. It transpired that the key was underneath the mat outside the front door. This turned out OK in the end, but we had informed everyone of our flight time and approx. arrival at the hote.
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Please note that your voucher states Bed & Breakfast will be provided. We were not provided with breakfast at Relais Banchi Becchi. This was not a problem as there were plenty of cafes nearby. However, at this price we had expected breakfast to be included in the cost as stated on the voucher.
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A small, clean, spacious and friendly b&b in a quiet and historic part of Rome.
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Submitted by Joseph Johnson
I would have welcomed a contact number for help in case of difficulty at the hotel.
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They called a taxi which arrived within three minutes.
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No hair dryer.
Tea making facilities were available but not mentioned.
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Clean, spacious, good location, historically interesting, sympathetically converted,and good value for money.
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Submitted by Ramon Perez Sicard
I got a little confused about crossing the street from Chiesa Nova bus stop. For me, It was easier to cross the street but keeping walking forward until Via Banchi Vecchi and then to the left.
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Roma was our third stop in Europe after London and Paris, and we can say that was our best stay in Europe. The place was quiet, very clean and new, and its location could not be better. We hope we can come back to Europe and spend a week in Rome in Relais Banchi Vecchi
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I tried to contact the owner of the Relais, instead of that I talked with her partner. I asked her if it was possible to take the breakfast earlier and book a taxi to the rail station because I have to be there at 8:30.
In the morning, a staff person didn't know about my request but he helped us in a very good manner to get the taxi.
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I think its better to discover it.
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In fact I already recommend this place to a friend, he wants to spend a week in Europe, and I told him that in my next trip to Europe I will spend a week in the Relais Banchi Vecchi in Rome.
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Submitted by richard Petty
Although there was no registration procedure as you would normally experience in a larger hotel, we were greeted warmly by the two members of staff on duty and shown to our room which was clean and beautifully furnished.
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A jacuzzi was listed as being included in the room but was not in our room. This did not in any way spoil our visit.
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The hotel operated on the basis that we had keys for the hotel and our room and we free agents to come and go as we wished. This arrangement suited us ideally and we certainly have no complaints. When we did see any staff they were always helpful.
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Excellent location for a large majority of the famous attractions that are the eternal city.
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We have described the hotel to our friends and relatives as an ideal place to visit Rome and be central for the attractions and we have no hesitation in doing so.
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Submitted by Christine Rolfes
Christine has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 79% score, his arival experience with a 66% value and his check-out with a 78% rate. |
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Submitted by corina schoonbeek
No breakfast room where we could use the breakfast together, instead we got breakfast in the room.
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Nobody available at checking out time.
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Submitted by Linda
I thought the breakfast was inadequate. Only coffee, juice and a roll.
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It is a wonderful retreat--beatufully restored, a very large old building, in a great part of town. Very large rooms including cooking facilities that we did not use but might next time. The marble baths are outstanding.
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Submitted by Cathleen
There was no phone in the room for us to call home. Otherwise it was very comfortable and breakfast was wonderful! The location was great-covenient to all the major sites by foot or bus. The little grocery on the corner had yummy bread and pesto, and the pizza place was amazingly delicious.
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The bathroom was very spacious and attractive, as was the bedroom. (we stayed some places with TINY bathrooms!) There was ample storage for clothes in the entry hall of the room.
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Highly recommended-lovely.
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Submitted by shada
I made a reservation for 2 double rooms but I just found out that there were only 1 room reserved,but it was ok because there was an empty one later.
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Very good and clean
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Submitted by Nathan
The location was fantastic, can't beat it. First floor room was dark but the room was larger than I expected and quite comfortable.
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Submitted by Kate
Kate has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 100% score, his arival experience with a 91% value and his check-out with a 89% rate. |
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Submitted by Greg
Beautiful room and great location in
Rome. We would come back.
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The room was clean, spacious and had
everything we needed.
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Submitted by barbara
It was wonderful--location, accomodation, staff, everything. Should I stay in Rome again, Relais Banchi Vecchi would be my first choice and I will recommend it VERY enthusiastically to any friends who plan a trip to Rome.
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Nelson not only arranged our early morning transportation to the airport, but came to get us 15 minutes before the shuttle arrived so that he could make us a cappuccino before we left.
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The wide array of small and quite good restaurants on Via Banchi Vecchi and connecting streets. One could stay there for weeks and never have to venture out of the immediate neighborhood to eat.
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Stay there--it is beautiful!
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Submitted by Nancy
Nancy has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 100% score, his arival experience with a 91% value and his check-out with a 78% rate. |
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Submitted by Fiona
an absolutely fantastic gem of a place and would HIGHLY recommend it to all my friends and family.
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Can't wait to go back!!
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A hidden gem in a beautiful city, very relaxing and didn't disappoint in any way at all.
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Submitted by Annie
cAbsolutely fantastic service I would certainly recomend the Relais Banchi Vecchi to anyone visiting Rome I certainly would stay there again on our next visit.
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Simply fantastic you could not wish for a better accomondation we would return any time again
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Simply terrific!! The staff was absolutey great could not have been amy more helpful !!
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I would have appreciated a small table in the room to enjoy the evenig wine :o)
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Absolute great, fantastic room and bathroom. Quiet and local location
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Submitted by Catherine
We were greeted by the owner and she was very helpful
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Excellent location- walking distance to St. Peter's, Piazza Novana, Pantheon, excellent shopping.
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Small and charming European Style hotel....excellent location.
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Submitted by David
Excellent. We're were given very useful information about how to get from the airport to the property. The owner even gave us information about how much the cab should cost.
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The Relais Banci Vechhi was a little jewel located on a small side street a short walk from the Piazza Navona with Bernini's Four Rivers statue and the Vatican. We had a wonderful dinner about four blocks from the hotel. Milena, the owner, was very helpful and attentive. She helped us by calling our next stop and informing them of our arrival time the next day. We would stay there again.
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Submitted by Keshma
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A lovely and charming place to stay that feels like a home from home with the added bonus of being in a perfect location to enjoy the best Rome has to offer. The staff were very warm and friendly and helpful at all times. I would definately go back there again and recommend it to all my friends.
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Submitted by Macha
Chambre superbe. Location idéale.Macha.
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Submitted by Jodie
Found it extremely difficult to find, especially without a large scale map, and not being able to speak Italian. But a couple of phone calls and the owner met us.
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A beautiful place to stay. Will definitely go there again if we can, but will definitely recommend it to people.
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Go here, forget anywhere else
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Submitted by Vaughan
Excellent B&B with large clean rooms in a perfect location - within walking distance of the main tourist sites & very good selection of local retaurants.
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Submitted by Janis
It is a little difficult to locate or it may have just been the way our taxi driver took us, he had to help us locate the entrance. Once we checked in the staff were extremely polite and helpful.
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I suppose no matter where you stay in the heart of the city you will experience so noise i.e the motorcycles !!!
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The B&B organised a car transfer for us this service was immaculate and punctual.
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This is B&B is ideal for short stays in the heart of Rome. Great location for getting out and about and seeing all of the attractions. Provided you don't want a hotel reception and bar service this place is perfect, it is like having your own place in the city and therefore very private. The rooms can be aliite dark although there are plenty of lamps around the room. The rooms are very 'Italian' and immaculate. I would definatley reccommend this accommodation and would stay again.
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Submitted by Samantha
We were unfortunately delayed by eight hours but we had the telephone number of our accommodation and called them. They then had to wait until 6pm for us to arrive (check in was before 1pm) but they were still extremely polite and helpful.
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The room was not quiet - very close to a busy road, plus scaffolding was erected on the building oppposite our room on our first morning and the workmen were very noisy.
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There was a problem with our booking - the Relais had us checking out a day earlier than we had booked - apparently this was due to a mis-communication from yourselves to our accommodation. We were allowed to stay for another evening and the other people who were due to check in were put in another property for one night.
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No - I think the website is accurate. Perhaps mention something about possible street noise?
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Very good - excellent sized rooms, good facilities, good location for what we wanted to do in Rome.
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Submitted by Vicki
WE REQUESTED ADDITIONAL DIRECTIONS FROM THE HOTEL - THESE WERE CLEAR AND CONCISE.
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BREAKFAST TO OUR ROOMS AT THE WEEKEND WAS LOVELY
OVER THE WEEKEND OUR TOWELS WERE NOT CHANGED YET THE TOWEL RAIL WAS NOT WARM ENOUGH/ON ALL THE TIME TO DRY THEM PROPERLY. WE WOULD RECOMMEND THAT THE TOWELS ARE CHANGED MORE OFTEN.
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NONE NOTED
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EXCELLENT CENTRAL POSITION, SHORT WALK TO PIAZZA NAVONA AND CAMPO DI'FIORI BOTH GOOD FOR EVENING ENTERTAINMENT, EXCELLENT VALUE FOR MONEY, PLEASANT STAFF, BREAKFAST IN BED WAS GREAT, GOOD FOR COUPLES.
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Submitted by Daniel
Owner made special trip to open room for me within minutes of my arrival at the hotel--was very helpful.
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The air conditioner in my room did not work, and staff were unable to fix it, so it was very difficult to sleep.
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On-site staff at hotel only from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM - otherwise you're on your own. Although owner was available by cell phone and very helpful.
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Submitted by Terri
Melena, the owner, was extremely helpful in providing us with referrals and directions to local restaurants and locations to purchase train tickets.
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The alleyway entrance to the B&B was underconstruction and a little intimidating to walk through initially. However, the work never started before 8 and was done by 4 p.m. We believe it will be nice when completed.
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Very large rooms, incredibly clean, huge marble bathroom by Rome standards. Within a few blocks of Vatican City, the river, and Piazza Navona.
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Submitted by Matt
Location is excellent. Convenient to Trastevere, Vatican City, Campo de Fiori and Piazza Navona.
While the staff were helpful at check-in and check-out, staff are usually only there in the mornings other than at arranged times. Very private and independent.
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Very nice rooms in a great location. Good price. Very convenient location.
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Submitted by Henry
There was no jacuzzi, which was stated in the voucher. All the rest was excellent.
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There was a restaurant at the other side of the road and till 12 pm was it noisy in the room.
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i will recommand it.
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Submitted by Sara
The only downside about the room was the amount of noise on coming in from the streets -- especially during the week. The street of the hotel connected to a major Corso and the traffic could get pretty busy and noisy. The weather was warm so the windows were often open. I assume if they were closed it would have been less noisy.
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That the location is close to a busy Corso.
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A very nice hotel with huge room in a great location that is reasonably priced -- for Rome. I would warn about noisy streets, but am not sure how to escape them in a city.
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Submitted by Ursula
A good place to stay in the middle of the heart of rome!
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Submitted by Ulrike
nice hostel, very central to reach the sightseeings by bus and feet.
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Submitted by Stephen
Would recommend this site to my friends
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very enjoyable and central to all sites
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