During our 2 week trip to Europe, the 2 nights we spent at this hotel were probably the worst on the whole trip. While the hotel is ok, it's not 3-stars. Upon check-in, we actually found the desk staff helpful to book us tours, get a taxi, etc. We had to track all of our luggage up a large flight of stairs to the first floor, with no bellhop available. The elevator was too small to even fit a large suitcase. The hotel was older, and felt similar to a hostel. Our room was a bit musty and hot (mid-winter so the heaters were cranking), so we opened the nice veranda double windows, and it airred out nicely. The room was small and old, with very old furniture. It had two twin mattresses (this is called a 'double' in Europe) on a weak bedframe. The AC did not work, but they probably disconnect it in the winter. The bathroom in our room was actually large, newer, and quite nice and was the highlight of the room. The shower stall was small though, but I find this common all over Europe. The walls and door were thin, but we didn't hear anything. Breakfast downstairs was nice with plenty of choices. It kind of felt like an underground bunker or dungeon. The selection of meats and cheeses with bread, fruit, cereal and hard boiled eggs was good. As far as location, this hotel is not in any kind of tourist area! You can take the subway, which is only 2 or 3 blocks away to the Colosseum (3 stops), so that was nice. Otherwise, it's a 10-minute walk to the main train station, which will take you anywhere. If you are looking for a central hotel near lots of sites, spend more money and stay in Old Rome. The area of the the Siviglia, while not bad, kind of has a seedy feel to it. The good news is that the Turkish Embassy is across the street, so there is always a police guard right out front of the hotel.
- Siviglia Hotel Rome
