Location wise this is a gem, right at the back wall of the Vatican. Easy to find and handy for sight-seeing - seriously - less than a five minute walk to the main entrance of the eternal city.
Eight spacious suites, all new with two flat screen televisions, one in bedroom and one in sitting room - though what you'd be doing watching telly in Rome! - and a small kitchenette hidden in a wardrobe.
Very lovely receptionists, though had to laugh when I saw on a website that they: 'have no elevator but there is a 24hr porter.' I struggled up most of a flight of stairs with a big case, laptop and hefty handbag before I was asked (by the receptionist leading me to the room) if I needed some help. Eventually the laptop was carried up for me. Not for the weak of hand..
There's double glazing so most of the sound from the busy road outside is filtered out - but not all. Having stayed in Rome before, however, I think heavy traffic noise is just parr for the course.
The place is... more