We originally booked another hotel for our May 2008 visit but arrived to find it covered in mud from a recent flood, so we called Hotel Adriano out of our guide book. They had a room for an OK price (more than we wanted to pay but offset by the fact that they said it was easy to find and they had a room and we did not want to spend lots of time calling around) so we took it, and we were pleased with it. It really was very easy to find since it is literally across the street from the entrance to Hadrian's villa - just follow the signs to Villa Adriana and its right there. Parking was kind of screwy because they were having a large party that night. They let us park alongside the hotel in the drive to a house behind the hotel, which was not a problem as we were not going anywhere other than Hardian's Villa that day. I think they are usually allowed to park over at the Hadrian's Villa public lot. Our room - a junior suite i think - was fine although the decor was a bit dark and dated. The whole place seemed to be a bit past its prime - I believe them when they say Fellini loved it. We had one room with a desk and sleep sofa and a bedroom with a king sized bed . The bath was between the two rooms, and was very large compared to our hotel in Rome. It had a full tub, not just the shower enclosure, and plenty of hot water, good water pressure, heated towel rack. We had TV, fridge, individually controlled ac. There was an elevator but we did not use it. All the rooms seemed to be one flight up. The food in the restaurant was delicious - really - and reasonably priced. The restuarant seems to be part of Slowfood. They have a lovely covered terrace where we had lunch, and had there not been the big party I think dinner as well. There are also a big and small dining room. Breakfast was in the small dining room and was good - cereal, rolls, selection of cakes, yogurt, mixed fruit. There was a dog on the property right next door, but he did not keep us up barking. As I said there was a party the night we were there, but it seemed to end at a reasonable hour - midnight or so. The following day we went to Villa d'Este and the drive was very easy - maybe 10 mins. It was also pretty easy to get back on the road to Rome. The staff were all very nice and although only a couple really spoke english and my italian is very limited we managed just fine. If I go back I would look at other places but would not mind staying here again. If you are going to Hadrian's villa you cannot find a more convenient hotel.

I booked a room for May 2007, but am unable to make the trip because my travelling companion injured her foot. The reservation confirmation asks for a cancellation to be made 7 days prior to the day booked. I have been notifying the hotel for more than 2 weeks and have yet to receive acknowledgement or a refund. I have e-mailed several times and have faxed, but to no avail.

Had some trouble finding the place because the street and directional signage was turned the wrong way at the intersection where you have to turn onto the road taking you to their location. We drove several miles past our turn before realizing we must've missed it. (Not the hotel's fault.) When we arrived early at 12:30 pm, our room was not ready, but we were told it would be ready in 20 min., so we got our bags from the car (no porter) and had lunch in their ristorante while waiting. We requested a jr suite with view of Villa Adriana, and got the 1 suite fitting that description, but the view of the Villa was non-existent because huge pine trees block the view from the windows facing the Villa. The only views were of the house & yard nextdoor where one of the owners lives. The room looked as if it had been dusted only, not vacuumed, and a damp rag had been run over the bathroom fixtures. Had to request towels because there were none left by the maid. The bedroom was quite small and they should consider knocking down the wall between the sitting room & bedroom to enlarge it. The bathroom lighting was extremely poor and insufficient for shaving or makeup, so makeup had to be applied where the light was best---in the sitting room. The carpet should've been replaced years ago, and the dreary, dark, heavy window curtains also need to go, altho they do block out light and sound at night. The best thing about this place is the food in the ristorante. Had 1 dinner, 1 lunch and 2 breakfasts here. Can definitely say it's the best restaurant within miles, so don't bother walking to dinner to a nearby ristorante -- they are there but pale in comparison to the menu and quality of food at this place. Service is also not the best unless you have a reservation for a meal. Even tho we were guests, we found it difficult to be seated for dinner because we did not make a reservation, and there was a dinner meeting of local lawyers going on in one of their dining rooms. All hands were taking care of the lawyers leaving only 1 server for the main dining room guests (15+ tables). Also was never able to access internet on the 1 computer used by the office mgr because there was some kind of firewall system set up on it we couldn't get past. I'd recommend this place for a great meal, but that's all.

We spent a lot of time trying to find the place! The website's directions could be more explicit as to WHICH motorway one should be leaving when following directions: **As soon as you leave the motorway turn right towards Tivoli, then go straight on for about Km 1.5 and take your first right (Via Rosolina)following directions to Villa Dell'Imperatore Adriano. The Hotel is just in front of the Villa entrance.** We were on the wrong motorway (GRA) to have been following these directions. Perhaps we were being ignorant.

Because the prices at the restaurant were a bit steep, we saved it for a special evening but were nevertheless disappointed. Although armed with a dictionary, and trying VERY hard to communicate and ask questions, the menu gave few clues as to how each offering was going to arrive. "Fish and potatoes" was the description. It took twenty questions to find out it was cod. Great. I get nowhere asking how it is prepared - grilled/baked/fried? When I ask hot or cold? Cold is the answer. Although I have to admit the raw fish was served cold, raw is not what I had been expecting. The local corner pizzeria did a better job with customer service and quality of food.

Comfortable bed, sumptuous bathroom, couch cushion missing.

In the mornings we waited an unusually long time for the waitstaff to find us to serve us coffee in the breakfast room. We are patient people, but this was ridiculous.

The town was charming and the Villa D'Este and Hadrian's Villa were what brought us there to begin with, so we were happy for having traveled to Tivoli.