We stayed here with our 2 sons aged 9 and 12 for 3 nights. About 10 mins walk from Termini which was perfect for us as we arrived and left by train. Our room was a good size and comfortably fitted the 4 of us. We had a private ensuite which was large. Breakfast was sufficient but the room was a bit tight . We walked everywhere with the kids and did the circuit of all the usual sights in one day and didn't need to use the metro. We felt very safe walking around at night. There is a great little convenience shop a couple of minutes walk away - walk up the Via Palestro towards Termini and then take the first left and the shop is on your left just after the corner. Also a little bit up this street is a great pizza shop on the other side of the road and towards the end of the street - the kids loved the pizzas and it made for a fairly cheap dinner. Once you arrive at the hotel the big doors from the street are open in the day but closed at night - ring the buzzer for Anthony B&B if arriving at night. From the street walk through the big doorway down to the doorway on the left just before going into the courtyard, walk up the corridor to the lift and go to the 5th floor. Anthony B&B is on your right when you exit the lift.

This is my 5th night at Anthony's B&B and I'm more than happy with it. Spacious, clean rooms with ensuite, just around the block from a grocery store and two blocks from Castro Pretoria metro stop. About a 10 minute walk to Termini, the farthest you'd probably want to schlep your luggage around. Located on the 5th floor of an apartment building that seems to house offices as well, Anthony's was quiet and practical. Breakfast was decent (yogurt, fruit, pastries, boiled eggs, cereal, juice, cappuccino / espresso) and wifi was good.

While there's not much to do in the area, I didn't mind staying near Termini as it gave me more options for buses. There is a laundry nearby (€10 per load) and you pick up in an hour.

Travel tips: (1) There is a separate line at the Coliseum for Roma Pass holders, another benefit of having the pass – skipping the long lines waiting to buy tickets. The usual entrance fee is €12 and is easily the most expensive of all attractions on the Roma Pass, so make sure the Coliseum is either your first or second stop. (2) Online forums have been reporting that the Roma Pass is becoming difficult to get, with quantities running out quickly. They’re sold at all the tourist information kiosks spread across the city and at some convenience / tobacco stores. Try and get one early in your trip as the museums / attractions it includes is extensive. (3) Rick Steves has free downloadable walking tours of various sites in Rome, including Ostia Antica and the Coliseum. I found these informative and entertaining. (4) There are lots of buses waiting to take passengers from the airport to Termini, the main train/bus station. I noticed three different companies, prices ranging from €4-8, for seemingly the same service. (5) If coming from Termini, drag your luggage on the side of the street instead of on the very bumpy sidewalks. Don't worry. Everyone does it!

For more tips on what to do in Rome, including an easy daytrip to Ostia Antica, check out my round-the-world blog:

http://dreamtravelblog.wordpress.com/2011/11/06/rome-by-numbers/

The location was a little far out of Rome, good for the train station but didn't feel that comfortable returning at night, the b&b was good, clean, the breakfast was ok a little squeeze for all around the table though! The restaurant across the road was lovely, really good food and service! Used the metro a lot and was easy, saw some amazing sights in Rome, good luck to all crossing the roads there!

Great place!! Very close to the train, helpful staff, BEAUTIFUL rooms and private bathrooms. The breakfast served in the kitchen is a nice spread (not just coffee and a roll). Only problem was the room faced the street, and with the window open, the garbage trucks collecting outside were noisy at night. Overall, a great value. I would definitely stay here again!!!