I have just got back from a four night stay at Boncompagni Suites and would highly recommended it. Our room was spotless, quiet and modern. The room was warm enough at night, but we had french doors that opened to cool everything down during the day. There was an AC unit but we didn't need it. And the beds were so comfortable, it was almost like being in my own bed!!!!

The staff are exceptionally friendly and helpful. They will bend over backwards to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

The hotel is in a quiet location which was good after day's sightseeing. While it isn't right in the centre of town it is close to the sights. You can walk to the Spanish Steps in 10 mins easy stroll, while the metro station and main Termini station are 10 mins down the hill. The lovely Villa Borghese is 2 mins away and it is also close to the Aurelian Walls. There are also two taxi ranks close by.

We found Rome a really easy city to walk around, but when we needed to go a bit further it was much easier to get a taxi to and from the hotel than use the metro. The furthest we went was to Trastevere where all the best bars and restaurants are. In the evening rush hour is cost us 15 euros from the hotel, off peak it was about 7.50.

From the airport to the hotel is 40 euros from Leonardo Da Vinci Airport and 30 from Ciampino. The drivers may try and charge you more but there is a local by-law that fixes the price to 40/30 euros to anywhere within the city walls so stand your ground if they argue!

There are of course a few downsides. The shower wasn't the hottest I've ever experienced but to be fair it is no worse than every Italian hotel I have every stayed in! There are also a couple of topless dancing clubs in the area which tout for business on Friday & Saturday nights. They only seem to bother groups of men and they aren't in any way menacing but they might put some people off. There are also no good restaurants that we found nearby, they are all overpriced tourist traps. Get a taxi to Trastavere instead. Finally, the walk back from the metro station is up quite a steep hill which I had no problem with, but somebody who has trouble walking might want to take into consideration.

So in summary, if you want a clean cheap hotel in a nice area then stay here. The only reason I'd think twice about staying here is if the hill walk to the station was an issue. Next time I'm in Rome I will definitely stay here again.

The comfortable rooms of Boncompagni Suites were just what we needed to end our trip on a positive note. The location-as mentioned in previous reviews- is not very close to most of the main tourist attractions though it is in a nice neighborhood. It is next to the Hotel Oxford which would probably be nearly twice the price. While it is true their is not much going on at night it is only a few blocks from Villa Borghese. The rooms and bedding is what sets Boncompagni apart. The rooms, while not large, are above average in size and sparkling clean. The bed was of Tempurpedic quality and the sheets were of a very high thread count. The neighborhood was quiet at night and the other guests were very quiet for our stay, which was a good thing since the walls were thin.
The locations is the second floor of an apartment building and there is a small elevator more appropriate for luggage than people. A continental breakfast in included and brought directly to the room since their is no common room other than a small lobby. Service was excellent and housekeeping did a great job straightening out our incredibly messy room. It is 45 euro to the airport by cab and about 15 Euro to the train station. Ten Euros and you will be at most attractions so it is not really that far from the action. Our rooms were booked through Italialoding and we were pleased with them as well.

We have stayed at the Suite Boncompagni for four nights in July 2006. The room was a small double, but it was modern, it was kept clean, and had a nice bathroom. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Breakfasts were OK too. The hotel is located in a quiet office area, some 30-40 minutes walk to the main Rome attractions (e.g., Pantheon). The closest metro station (Barberini) is 10-15 min walk. There are plenty of buses connecting the area with the centre, if you mind walking.

This is really a mixed review in that I think the location is not good for tourists; however, the accommodations and staff were quite nice (especially for 125 euros/night in Rome).

If you are considering staying here, I suggest that you purchase/view a map of Rome (then use mapquest or something like it) and see exactly where it is before you commit. In the heat of summer, walking from this hotel to most of the sites (forum, Pantheon, colisseum, Vatican) will be pretty unpleasant & time consuming. Additionally, arriving with bags from Termini (taking the Metro to Barberini) is not a good idea--it is a very long walk to the hotel. Similiarly, it is a long walk to almost all of the sites that a tourist would like to see (the closest is the Villa Borghese museum/Span steps--if you have a map of Rome--you will see that the hotel/museum are in the far Northeast corner of the city and most of the sites are to the south & west of Rome). I also think it is important to note that we did not feel safe in this area at night . Yes, the American embassy is several blocks to the south of the hotel, but that does not make the whole area beyond it upscale or well-watched. We woke up at 3am one night hearing a group of noisy people outside in the street throwing rocks--the police did not seem to be around. The area is mostly offices, so it is uncomfortably empty in the evening--we did not feel comfortable staying out late at this hotel.
I do have to say that the staff were very kind and helpful & our room was very spacious and clean--if this hotel were in another location (nearer to the sites), I would stay here again in a minute--even if it cost a bit more.