Romoli Hotel

"Pros: The hotel staff is very nice and accommodating. It has a good sized terrace on the top floor which is used as a restaurant/bar. Our room was clean and beds were made up daily Cons: I am confused as to why some ratings and comments are very positive. The location is far away from all Rome major attractions and the walk to the metro is not so close. It is about a 12 to 15 minute walk uphill to the metro from the hotel. The area is quiet, but is very run down. Our room was on the first floor and was somewhat noisy when people were going in and out of their rooms. The hotel controls the air-conditioning temperature so that you can only raise it, but cant lower it below a certain point. We also had trouble with the toilet flushing the contents down and although the staff took care of the issue, we had to report it daily. I wouldn't recommend staying here."

"The Romoli took a bit of getting used too. It’s basic and reminded me of a 2 star in the UK with 1970’s decor but a lot of Italian Hotels at the budget end are the same. It’s clean and quiet. We slept in it, that was it, didn’t do breakfast or roof terrace etc, out 9.00am back 9.00pm each day exploring Rome. When we arrived we were given a very small ground floor room which felt like a cupboard, opened windows onto a brick wall, very dissatisfied. That said, when we complained they moved us to a first floor room the next morning. The Hotel is 3 star, clean, basic and a bit dated, not somewhere you would want to spend any time at. It’s in a residential area so if you want an authentic Italian experience with Rome centre a hop away on the Metro it’s ideal. We ate in a few of the Latino district (very big area and lived in but authentic!) restaurants and they were amazing, full of locals. We actually walked into the Colesium, took 35 mins then into the centre another 20 mins, metro is a 10 minute walk away and then 5 or 6 stops depending on where you jump off. Cheap and easy to use. Taxi to the Colesium was €15. If you want to be very close to the tourist spots this is a little out of the way but if you want to escape the hustle and bustle after a day in tourist trap Rome and eat with the locals and not bother that the Hotel is basic then Romoli is a good option . We were 5 days and spent €80 on travel. It’s €40 from the Airport, white cabs outside. Tourist tax is €6 per person per day."

"We recently stayed for four nights at this hotel and were thoroughly impressed by the fantastic price and convenient location. Bus stops are nearby so there’s easy access to Rome but the neighbourhood itself is just as beautiful and green. The metro station is also not too far away. The staff were incredibly hospitable and welcoming, always happy to help with any problems or questions. A special mention goes to Mr Salvatore, the wonderful man who works the bar on the beautiful rooftop terrace, we will return just for him. The rooms were just what you need after a busy day of sightseeing. They were clean and offered great value for money. We absolutely loved our stay and will keep it in mind for our return to Rome."