This is a wonderful wonderful hotel, in an even more wonderful location. We went on this trip as a treat for my partner and I for one night, principally to go out dinner ("we're going out for dinner love", "ooh, where?", "er, Rome"), and I wanted to get it all absolutely right.
We booked this on the various high recommendations on tripadvisor and elsewhere, at a really good rate thru Expedia.
On arrival, we were upgraded to a superior room with the most magnificent view of the Pantheon and the square - the most delightful view in the most romantic city on earth. Opening the windows up and listening tothe hustle and bustle and music and singing was magical, as magical as being able to close them and the noise out at bed time.
The staff were always attentive and helpful without being too ott; the room and public areas are well decorated, very marbly and ornate but in a stylish manor.
Location wise, it is perfect - a 3 minute stroll to piazza Navona for lunch or a coffee and to absorb the 4 river statue or the bustling caricaturists in the square, walk the other way and the Trevi fountain and Spanish steps are several minutes away, all the while meandering through cobbled streets with small interesting shops and boutiques along the way. We had breakfast in Campo dei fiori which is a 5 minute walk away too.
So the trip was a success in terms of accommodation and location; dinner wasn't such a success - see our review on the Onego restaurant at the Hassler - not good.
We felt really really lucky to be alive being in Rome, near the Pantheon, in this hotel; we have always loved this area; we have now found our favourite hotel to stay at when we return. This is what it's all about - If you stay here and don't feel full of passion and love and life, then you must be walking through life with your eyes wide shut. Life's short - come here and you will feel happy to be alive. Promise.
- Albergo Del Senato Hotel Rome
- Rome Senato Hotel
- Albergo Del Senato Rome
