One of the worst travel experiences I have had in 40 years on the international road. The room was crowded, the furniture was junk, (one mattress fell through the springs at night, and another bed frame collapsed on my wife's foot).

The Internet didn't work (@ 5 Euros per hour). The desk personnel were surly, argumentative, unhelpful, defensive and rude. Other than that, they were okay. The water pitcher in the bathroom had black mold in it. Piles of garbage in the elevator shaft, and graffiti on all the walls. I would have left if I hadn't already paid for the room, it was 11 pm and raining.

We initially had reservations at the Hotel Rubino (two floors down), and our room was (inexplicably) in the Hotel Planet. Hotel Rubino looked even worse, by the way. I think they are owned by the same people. You could end up at Hotel Rubino. The "continental breakfast" was a donut ("One only!") and a coffee across the street in a bar.

I would not be surprised if some of the rooms rent by the hour. Go South of the Termini and find rooms there. We found a room at the Hotel Romantica. A very nice hotel. Cheaper, clean, and the people are wonderful. But when they heard where we had been, they giggled and shook their head. Apparently, both Hotel Planet and Hotel Rubino are well known in the area. Infamous.

Warn others!

The hotel is located just across the road from Termini station (which is the main train station + airport shuttles station). Very close to the main tourist attractions and for that - extremely cheap. We paid 60 euro for a double room including breakfast.
The rooms are quite plain, but clean and rather quiet given the location. Bathrooms are pretty old though and so is the elevator (makes scary sounds when goes up%) ).
To summarize: if you want a cheap and central place in Rome to sleep for a couple of nights, this hotel is the right choice. If you want something comfortable or romantic - skip thins one.. and prepare to pay double the price.

We wanted to leave as soon as we checked in but unfortunately, we couldn't get our money back so we didn't have a choice but to stay there for 2 nights! It was the worst hotel we had stayed in. The staff were really rude (esp this Filipino lady with short hair who checked us in), the room was dirty and the toilet was small and dirty. Our room was close to the reception and it was very noisy, even late at night. We had to stay out as late as we could so we didn't have to spend much time in the room, that's how bad it was!!!! DON"T STAY HERE!!!

Hotel Planet exceeded our expectations! The location across from Termini Station is very convenient for transportation purposes. Like any large city, central Rome at night has its share of interesting characters, but because of the high tourist volume, security is well maintained. The Hotel Planet staff was very courteous and helpful, and their English was excellent. Our room was fine for our needs, and it was quiet, despite how busy the area is. I highly recommend Hotel Planet for travelers on a budget. I would certainly stay there again.