Hotels in Rome

[Bacchus]

I've stayed here twice, very good I thought, despite some disgruntled reviews:
Columbus Hotel (Rome, Italy) - Hotel Reviews - TripAdvisor

I stayed there last year; I found it a bit of a "nothing" - it didn't really stand out in any way, either good or bad, which I quite liked in a weird way - was visiting the city not a hotel

It was certainly very convenient; an easy walk to all the touristy bits.

[Platypus]

I've stayed here twice, very good I thought, despite some disgruntled reviews:
Columbus Hotel (Rome, Italy) - Hotel Reviews - TripAdvisor

[eek]

After 25 - 30 visits in the last ten years I consider this area the best compromise in terms of price, location, places to eat etc. Also fewer beggars and tourists so no rip off joints.
I'm there in Jan.

Somewhere between Lepanto Metro staion and Piazza Cavour. Easy walking distance to the Vatican, Navona, Campo, Spagna and Pantheon and then Metro to the other side for the Forums and Ampitheatre.

A three day unlimted travel pass (Metro, Buses and Trains) = 15 Euros. (Remember to validate it though only on the first use).

Also, big big tip, the queue for the Colosseum is for buying the ticket. If you visit the forum or Palatine first then you have a ticket for all three so you can bypass the queue.

Vatican Museums are open until six so don't be a muppet and go in the morning, go in the afternoon, if you can wait until about 16:30 before going to the Sistine Chapel you will be rewarded with a more comfortable viewing. Also try to go on a weekday (be careful though most museums are closed on a monday).


prego

Bigger tip. If visiting the Colosseum go for the underground and third ring tour. You will see a lot of bits that otherwise you can't get at. Colosseum, Underground and Third Ring Colosseum, Roma - Italy You have to phone and book but that means you join a far far shorter queue when collecting your tickets. That ticket also gives you the forum and Palatine as well.

[Gibbon]

Prati

After 25 - 30 visits in the last ten years I consider this area the best compromise in terms of price, location, places to eat etc. Also fewer beggars and tourists so no rip off joints.
I'm there in Jan.

Somewhere between Lepanto Metro staion and Piazza Cavour. Easy walking distance to the Vatican, Navona, Campo, Spagna and Pantheon and then Metro to the other side for the Forums and Ampitheatre.

A three day unlimted travel pass (Metro, Buses and Trains) = 15 Euros. (Remember to validate it though only on the first use).

Also, big big tip, the queue for the Ampitheatre is for buying the ticket. If you visit the forum or Palatine first then you have a ticket for all three so you can bypass the queue.

Vatican Museums are open until six so don't be a muppet and go in the morning, go in the afternoon, if you can wait until about 16:30 before going to the Sistine Chapel you will be rewarded with a more comfortable viewing. Also try to go on a weekday (be careful though most museums are closed on a monday).


prego

[eek]

Good tip I was thinking about another convent actually also run by nuns, but a bit further out. Had good reviews.

Thinking about it its worth emphasising the walking bit. Its not on public transport so you will need to walk or use taxis (not expensive about 15 euros from most of the tourist areas)...

[BlasterBates]

VOI Hotel Donna Camilla Savelli Rome - 4 Star Hotel Rome

Its a converted convent with a chapel. You will notice a few nuns and a priest having breakfast after communion in the morning..

If you don't mind walking everything is within walking distance....

Good tip I was thinking about another convent actually also run by nuns, but a bit further out. Had good reviews.

[eek]

Any recommendations welcome

VOI Hotel Donna Camilla Savelli Rome - 4 Star Hotel Rome

Its a converted convent with a chapel. You will notice a few nuns and a priest having breakfast after communion in the morning..

If you don't mind walking everything is within walking distance....

[BlasterBates]

Any recommendations welcome