Travellers Reviews
Submitted by cristina nuzzolillo, west hartford, United States
My experiences with Obelus exceeded my expectations. It was spotlessly clean; the breakfast was of excellent quality. Additionally, the owners provided conceriege service. They were extraordinarily helpful. I would stay there again and would highly recommend the place. ... You could stress the wonderful help that a guest is given by the owners. ... It was an excellent stay
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Submitted by Gabi Glatzer, 85579 Unterbiberg, Germany
At my arrival the owern was in the hotel waiting for me, very polite, helped me with my luggage, explained all of the room/service etc. telling me to be always on my disposal for any problemes or questions, asked me to help visit Rome with material, some informations etc. I was very pleased. ... I was very pleased with Obelus Bed and Breakfast in Rome, is a lovely place, room very nice and clean, silent, owners very polite and familiar asking me for any wish I could have for making my stay pleasant, breakfast at time I wanted to have and the owner accompagnied me to the central station for taking my train to the airport in time, there was a taxi-strike. I was very pleased and any time would recommand Obelus B&B to friends or others like I just did. Sorry that I am answering only now. Best wishes too for a happy year 2006. Gabi Glatzer Munich/Germany ...
due to the fact that my plane has left only in the evening of the check-out was no problme to leave my luggage in the flat and in time the owner arrived for the checkout and as told above: Accompagnied me to the central station in private car. ... I think all is described well in the website about Obelus ... familiar place, like in family but you are having your idividual stay and feel free to move. Rooms nice and comfortable (safe, tv) calm, central situated for leaving and walking into the city without using busses if you want, much info-material present in the flat to get informed about the city . It really is a good place, has not the anonimity of an hotel (staying in breakfast halls among hundreds) but you nearly have the same service like in hotels. I prefer to have a key for coming and going like having an own appartement.
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Submitted by Armine Movsisjana, Riga, Latvia
Change directions to the hotel - currently confusing and inform about the code at the doors. ... Very nice place. Definitely suggest to go if want good value for money.
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Submitted by Geraldine Soria, Barcelona, Spain
I only have to say good things about this place. The owners are fantastic people and the place is more than clean. The rooms, the bathroom and the living room was perfect and new, and the breakfast is excellent. I recommend to everybody to stay at the Obelus B&B, and more important: the location is excellent, it is true you can go walking to the Coliseum. 5 points to this place ... More than clean and perfect location.
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Submitted by Alec Tyler, Gloucester, United Kingdom
When we arrived at Tiburtina bus station in Rome we were not sure how to find Obelus B & B. However we telephoned the number on the voucher and one of the managers gave us clear and precise instructions on what we should do, how much the taxi should cost, etc. This was extremely helpful. ... The property is spotlessly clean, the room we stayed in was spacious and pleasant with an excellent bathroom. It is in a great location, in easy walking distance of the colliseum and in a pleasant and safe neighbourhood. The proprietors provided us with lots of fantastic information about Rome, where we were in relation to the sites, how to get there on foot or by various transport links, eveything we needed to know. They reslly go the extra mile to make sure their guests' visit to Rome is as enjoyable as possible. ... We were asked to pay in cash and told there was a nearby cash machine. However we were able to pay by credit card with no dificulty when we said that was our preferred payment method. ... A lovely B & B in a great location which I would wholeheartedly recommend and would stay there again on future trips to Rome. The two ladies who run Obelus are really friendly, helpful, full of great advice and speak several languages. They have created an atmosphere which made it feel more like staying with friends than in B & B accommodation which is fantastic. I can't recommend Obelus highly enough.
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Submitted by Tanja Eggenreich, 9201 Krumpendorf, Austria
we enjoyed our stay there very much and will recommend Obelus Bed and Breakfast all our friends! ... A absolutly lovely place to stay!
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Submitted by Elisa Longo, Catania, Italy
Paola's cakes are very good!
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Submitted by Mioko Abe, Sagamihara-shi, Kanagawa-pref, Japan
Reception lady was very helpful and we are really thankful for that. ... the preperty was very clean and we had a very comfortable stay at Obelus. Bed was in a good condition so that we could have a good rest. ... the closest metro station was closed (due to the construction)and we didn't know about it. it might have been mentioned somewhere, but it would be nice if they could make sure about this point to the guest before they are coming. ... very clean and nice!
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Submitted by Karlheinz Seidel, DE 82140 Olching, Germany
I've got a map of Rome and good advices for sightseeing. ... There are only three rooms without a porter. ... Acceptable for a shorttrip to Rome.
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Submitted by Emmanuel Lowies, Kraainem, Belgium
Obelus Bed&Breakfast is in the end of via Tasso but on the edge of Palazzo Lateranense. ( Metro San Giovanni )
... A very confortable B&Breakfast near Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano where you find many buses for downtown. Our best experience in Roma.
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Submitted by John Nowicki, Leeds, United Kingdom
Rosa was very polite and friendly and made us feel welcome ... I feel they could have made available a small fridge for keeping cold drinks and milk, they provided coffee making facilities but only if you drink black coffee. ... I think the breakfast could have been a been varied as it was exactly the same each morning, although very nice. ... Very convenient for the subway, lots of interesting sights nearby. ... Really good position for the subway and nearby sights, very relaxed and friendly place, clean and comfortable.
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Submitted by Borje Soderstrom
The manager met us at the airport for a fee of only € 35. ... Scandinavian management which is a plus for Scandinavians ... Very clean and quiet but a bit small. Wonderful staff.
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Submitted by Jacinta
The hostesses were wonderful and the accomodation was in a great location! ... Brilliant, I recommend it highly!
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Submitted by Patrick
The arrival experience was very good. We arranged a taxi from the airport to Obelus and this was waiting for us and worked very well. The staff at Obelus were waiting for us and made us feel very welcome. They could not have been more friendly and helpful. ... We had a wonderful stay at Obelus. The 2 girls were so friendly. The rooms were very clean and well looked after and the breakfasts were excellent. My wife celebrated her birthday in Rome and the people at Obelus made this special for her. I would recommend Obelus to anybody. ... It went very well and smoothly. We had to be at the airport early and we were! ... Just how welcoming, friendly and helpful the 2 girls are. It really made our stay in Rome very special. It's in a great location and the small size (3 rooms) makes it different. Also, both girls speak excellent English which helped us and recommended good places to eat etc. ... The peaple are warm, friendly and helpful. They went out of their way to make our stay in Rome special and made a real fuss over my son and wife. They provided excellent value and everything worked out very well. Thr room was spacious and very clean, and the breakfasts are great. I look forward to going back and highly recommend it.
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Submitted by Charlie
I was confused as there wasn't any Obelus B&B sign outside the apartment block. I walked up and down for almost 1 hour. Eventually a taxi brought me back to where I was 50 minutes earlier. Even if Obelus B&B was in the intercom list of names it would have helped. This would definately be my only criticism of the accommodation. ... Everything about it was perfect! Lovely hosts, spotless condition, centrally located. Beautiful. Can't wait to go back. ... As the owners weren't staying at the B&B, I had the place to myself. On check-out day, I was able to leave my bags at reception and come in to collect them later. Nothing was too much fuss to the owners. ... Centrally located, quiet neighbourhood, spotless accommodation, great bathroom. A perfect place to stay.
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Submitted by Virginia
As arranged with Obelus, we were met at the airport and taken to the accommodation immediately. ... The staff went out of their way to ensure that we made our short stay in Rome a good experience. ... The staff were always on the premises to prepare our breakfast and help us to organise our day if we required and we booked transport to the airport to facilitate our return. ... Transport to and from airport well worth the 35 euros charged(3 people, 1 way). Staff willing to book tickets etc and use the internet to search for details of your visit.
... Modern, clean accommodation situated within easy walking distance of Colliseum and metro. Staff extremely friendly and helpful.
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Submitted by Magdalena
Beeing exactly as on the web site is not a usual case. There is a common practice that they publish the best photos of the best room.
In case of Obelus - we were supprised that the room we have received was exactly as describe - e.m. very good standard. ... Exactly as on the photos, very nice place, high standard, big rooms, visit if you plan to be in Rome.
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Submitted by Dora
very nice reception, very helpful concerning sites to visit, shopping etc ... a really lovely, quiet, and warm place, very practical concerning transport (bus, metro), ideal situation. receptionist so polite and kind
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Submitted by Lorraine
We were looking around for the B&B for awhile as there was no plaque on the wall with Obelus B&B. Therese did point out that they were looking into getting one installed ... Accommodation was very clean and spacious, staff were very friendly and helpful
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Submitted by Michael
Michael 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 Donna
What a wonderful accommodation equaled only by Carola, whose graciousness and helpfulness made our Obelus stay a highlight of our trip to Rome. We highly recommend the Obelus Bed and Breakfast.
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Submitted by C
Good communication from the owner about the closure of the underground station and good directions emailed to us. ... Paula and Riccardo were very helpful and friendly. We really enjoyed our stay and will recommend them to our friends. ... They provided breakfast early so that we could get to the airport on time. ... Friendly. Having good access to all the major archaeological and religious sites.
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Submitted by Maria
It was a B&B and the owners were fantastic, very nice and helpful at all time. The only thing I can say is that they were great and the accommodation was superb, all new very clean simple but with taste and style. Even thought the place is in a more or less busy road you are not disturbed for the noise. Quite pleasant and very good value for money.
... sorry don't remember ... see above
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Submitted by Werner
Werner has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 79% score, his arival experience with a 100% value and his check-out with a 89% rate. |
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Submitted by Nils
Nils has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 87% score, his arival experience with a 91% value and his check-out with a 89% rate. |
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Submitted by Joanne
Was very nice to nave Paola waiting for us to arrive,considering wearrived later than expected. ... It would have been nice to have Paola and Ricardo staying at the bed and breakfast to ask additional questions and recommendations throughout the day. Room recommendations: an additional mirror in the bedroom. ... None ... Very clean. Beds comfortable. Warm fresh breads and cake in the morning, some of which were homemade. Paola and Ricardo very warm and friendly.
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Submitted by Dan
We arrived to a warm greeting by Carola,and she provided a nice overview of the area. ... We enjoyed our stay immensely and the close proximity to The Coliseum area and the central city were great. ... Theresa arranged for excellent taxi service to the airport where we picked up a rental car to continue our vacation.She also provided a mapquest printout,in english,which was invaluable in getting to Tuscany. ... Absolutely
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Submitted by Nicola
The owners were very helpful and friendly. It is situated in a great location and very central to travel around. The way you see it on the web, is the way it is. I would recommend Obelus B&B to anyone who visits Rome.
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Submitted by Susan
Very good service, but bathroom was too small. Would have preferred bar of soap. ... Rosa the person that works for owners was excellent and very friendly. A real positive for the stay. ... comfortable, but bathroom lacked convenience. Room very large and well setup. Good air conditioning. the lack of telephone for emergency was a major concern.
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Submitted by Diederik
It would be helpful to give info in respect of the no of the appartement so you can ring the bell ... App is good, good beds, very clean/proper and well furnished, but is nearby a very busy and noisy road breakfast was poor, although served with good attention. ... Yes that the app is very close to a busy and therefor noisy street ... pleasant (but noisy) and clean. good app
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Submitted by Daniel
Very nice property, not too far from the centre of Rome. Fairly expensive but I guess any lodging is expensive in Rome. ... We were not lucky with the Metro, there should be information on buses as well. ... Very clean, room for two was small but adequate, very friendly, relatively close to the centre of Rome.
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Submitted by john
The room was nice,however the bed was awful.The mattress must have been very old or cheap.It sunk in the middle and there were so many lumps that we were unable to sleep.The location is extremly noisy.The staff is noisy in the morning.The breakfast was exactly the same every morning. ... Not private.Not comfortable ... I would not suggest it.
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Submitted by Anonymous
Our stay was very pleasant. The hosts were helpful and gave us good information regarding the area. The room was very clean tidy, as was the whole apartment complex. We were very pleased with our choice and would definitely go there again. ... The place is amazing. Very comfortable. Very close to transportation, both metro and bus lines. There are good restaurants in the area. It is very close to the city centre.
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Submitted by Anonymous
The guest has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 87% score, his arival experience with a 91% value and his check-out with a 89% rate. |
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Submitted by Anonymous
The location was advertised as 'quiet' but the local hospital ambulance sirens were intrusive to us. We live in a very quiet location so me be more sensitive than most.
An emergency alarm pull cord in the shower was not marked or coloured as emergency so we pulled it when looking for the vent fan switch. To assist future patrons it should be changed to red and marked 'Emergency' ... Immaculate interior B&B accommodation convenienlty located near the Colosseum and Forum but close to a busy street and hospital.
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Submitted by Anonymous
The breakfast is very limited ... A decent place to stay
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Submitted by Anonymous
The guest has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 87% score, his arival experience with a 75% value and his check-out with a 89% rate. |
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Submitted by Anonymous
very friendly and helpful staff ... centrally located and modest accomodation; friendly staff; not spacious, but very clean
a good place to stay
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Submitted by Anonymous
we had a great time in Rome the bed and breakfast was first class.The B& B was beside the train station and buses. you would not get any where better and the staff were excellent at the obelus B&B.
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Submitted by Anonymous
The guest 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 Anonymous
a room with everything you need for a stay in rome and the peopler there help you, when you questions were to go and how to go there.
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Submitted by Anonymous
We could change the room after the first night. ... The twin room is actually very small and the wardrobe is too small for two persons. I think this room is only suitable for ONE person. One advantage: it is quiet whereas the greater rooms do get some noise from the street.
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Submitted by Anonymous
Our room given to another family. We took what was left. Getting to the room was expensive - would have been much better if B&B made same arrangements for arriving as they did for departure. ... Already noted above, plus we like coffee before breakfast and it was not available. Our requests were ignored. Would have been nice to have more breakfast options...very spartan. ... Obelus help in arrangement for the cab to take us to the airport was very nice. Thank you very much. ... Tell your guests that Obelus can switch your room any time they like. Tell them there will be no coffee served until breakfast. Tell the to bring some cereal for breakfast. ... Ok but small. Could do better.
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