If you have to stay here--because of its location and low cost--you will survive. It is clean and not completely terrible. You may experience a sudden and complete loss of water while you are showering, an overhead light that blinks on and off all night long, a staff member who sits at desk and ignores the buzzer while a group of guests collect at the door ... any number of little annoyances (the shower thing is pretty bad in Rome during the summer.) The neighborhood is not bad and being next to Termini is quite convenient if you are in Rome for a longer time and want to get to some more far flung spots. But really: Rome is a big city with lots of hotel options. If we return, we'll try for a better one, maybe upgrade to a 3 star hotel.

I'm so surprised to see the previous review. I booked Art Mary because it was recommended by a friend who loved it. There were two couples in our party and we all enjoyed our stay. The hotel was clean and the rooms light and airy and just like the photos. The staff made us very welcome and helped us with good recommendations and advice and a cup of coffee and a chat when we needed it. Being close to Termini station means you are able to get around Rome easily and although the area is not the best the local eateries were good. Thanks Agostino and Ella for starting our trip with a warm welcome.

We arrived at the Art Mary B&B after a long trip from Florence by train. We didn't expect to see a Roman ruin so soon into our visit. We were scowled at by an elderly man (Mr Antonio I presume) and a cleaning maid who was his interpreter. She gave us the keys to the rooms which were small, dingy and dirty. They bear no resemblence to the photos on the internet. The old man started mumbling something about water. By the look of the place we thought he meant don't drink it but the lady interpreted that he was saying no hot showers until the repair man turned up sometime that day. There was no offer of an apology for the inconvenience or a reduced price from 110 euro per room. When we looked doubtful about staying, he threw his arms in the air and said if you no like, you go! So we left.

We were forced to look for rooms for 8 people on what we later found out was a 4 day long weekend. We ended up in a beautiful palazzo between the Vatican and the Colesseum for twice the price but it was worth it as we were closer to all the major sites and received excellent customer service and clean rooms. If you want to stay in the termini side of town, be prepared to pay to travel on public transport to get to sites and be prepared for poor value for money. If you still decide to stay in this area, steer clear of Art Mary B&B with Basil Fawlty Antonio for a host.
Judy Bradford - Melbourne Australia

We stayed at the Art Mary B&B for 4 nights in April. A good location near to the Terminal station. The Bus staion is outside the train staion from where you can travel to where ever you want to go.
The terravission coach stops outside the station from Campio Airport. We paid 13.50euros for a return ticket from the airport.
100metres to the Art Mary.
Art mary is on the 5th floor of an old building. Other hotels in the same building.
A clean place but the room where we stayed could be better decorated. Antonio did say he was going to decorate sometime in August this year.
We paid 110 euros a night. Breakfast is coffee, orange juice, prepacked toast and cossaint. Thats it . would be nice if he had some meats,bread and cheese to offer.
We had to complain about cold water twice which was sorted out.
Like other reviews. Antonio is helpful to give advise. He can be tempramental at times.

So a basic clean place to stay if you are pushed for a place.