4.0 stars. The only thing preventing a higher rating was the weakness of the WiFI signal strength.
Fantastic value for this centrally-located peaceful oasis.
Casa Il Rosario is managed by The Dominican Sisters of Charity of the Roman Catholic Church. The door is locked from midnight to 6am, so one needs to be back by midnight.
I reserved a room a year in advance, and requested a room with an air conditioner facing the inner courtyard. They remembered my request, and assigned us exactly what we had asked for, which was room 301. Wi-Fi connection was weak, even when I went into the hallway. Very clean, large, and comfortable room with two adjoining twin beds, and a tile floor.
The staff (including nuns) providing service were very kind and considerate. Breakfast was simple and good; one sister even came to check on us at breakfast to see if we were satisfied, and encouraged us to eat more.
LOCATION WAS EXCELLENT in the Monti neighborhood. A short walk to the Coliseum, Roman Forum, lots of small good Roman restaurants, and bus stops (including for going to Vatican City). Easily within walking distance are the Roma Termini train station, the Metro, the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and the Spanish Steps.
There is a serene in-house chapel. read more