I 'splurged' on a stay at this villa after our back-to-back Airbnb experiences. I have to say, we…read morewere pleasantly surprised with it! Admittedly, I was a bit worried given the mixed reviews but we arrived in Frascati, phoned the villa and they were at the train station to collect us within 10 minutes. Our room was phenomenal, on the fourth floor, with sweeping views of the entire valley and on both days we were there we could see the Mediterranean (wow!). I spent a lot of time just gazing out the window! We spent some time sunning on the lawn by the 'pool' (very small and frigid in September) but enjoyed lawn bottle service of local Prosecco with simple snacks complimentary with the bottle. The interior and exterior of the building itself are meticulously maintained but the grounds are a little plain. No biggie, just notable. We chose to dine at the in-house restaurant that evening to relax and save ourselves a walk into town. The food was okay but nothing spectacular and the service was harried because they had more guests than they expected. Again, we had local wine which was the highlight (along with the fabulous dessert). The breakfast in the morning is quite nice. Simple but very diverse and yummy. All in all, we felt this place was a good value ($80 rooms was what we booked) for the 'special' factor that it had.

Beautiful hotel at the hillside with stunning views overlooking Rome. The public rooms are nicely…read moredecorated and the walls in the corridors beautifully painted. The rooms, however, are functional and without frills. The people at the reception and the waiters are very friendly and accommodating. The food served at the restaurant is not spectacular, but ok. There was no wine list available. Television was only available in italian. The breakfast buffet is stunningly decorated, but looks at the second glance rather standard. The hotel is located quite a distance away from the city centre. It is therefore a good place to stay if you travel by car, otherwise be prepared to spend some money on taxis. In summary, this is a stunning place at the first glance with some flaws when it comes to the details. I would, however, recommend a stay since the building itself and the views are really impressive.

I had the pleasure of staying at Villa Grazioli as our friends were getting married in Frascati and…read moreholding their dinner reception at the Villa. The history behind the little town is fascinating and the story behind the villa is even more captivating. Despite war and neglect, this villa has retained it's beauty with stunning frescoes and breathtaking views of Rome. Daily breakfast was included with our package and offered an array of fruits, nuts, pastries, eggs, bacon, and more. We had a couple of hiccups which included a non-functional power outlet as well as a burnt out light bulb. Although we reported the problems to the front desk and requested them to be fixed, they were not done during our 3 night stay. Be sure to make time to walk around the property, enjoy their pool, and visit the 2nd floor to see the beautiful frescoes. You won't be disappointed.

To say we stayed in a Villa was just another perk about visiting Rome. Located on top of a hill…read morethis villa has historical importance as it was one of the pasts bishops resting place with beautiful views of the city. The daily breakfast included in our package was delightful, offering fresh tomatoes, cheese, sliced salami, juices, variety of breeds, croissants, jellies, yogurts, eggs, bacon, Cappachino, coffee and tea. There was also fresh and dried fruit as well as cereals. My husbands favorite was the bathroom which included a bidet and standing shower. Plenty of parking was available. The only downfall was wifi was spotty throughout the hotel despite us asking for repair. This location is 40 minute drive to rome center, 30 minute train ride to metro termini in rome. They offer free shuttle to the frascati train station as well. We found it easier to drive to san giovani metro station and park off the road. Service was wonderful, except cleaning lady ignored our do not disturb sign.

Lovely and quiet hotel located on a busy road. We stayed here for two nights and traveled to Rome…read moreduring the day. It's about 40 minutes (without traffic) but can easily be 1-2 hours away from downtown Rome and the Vatican. Still, a more affordable and quieter option. The outside of the hotel is charming, with a garden courtyard and fountain. On our first night here, we watched the sun set from the roof. Very beautiful! The lobby is not small, but not incredibly large. It's decorated with a few antique pieces which was kind of neat. The front desk attendant was nice and patient with our large group. He gave each person the room keys and after hopping on the elevator, I realized that my room was on the first floor. If you can, ask for a room on an upper floor as the first floor is located close to the lobby. My room wasn't outdated and was large for one person. I'm not going to lie, I felt a little creeped out by myself, but nothing terrible happened. There is A/C, a TV, a nice, clean bathroom with bidet, shower, and toilet. The bed wasn't the most comfortable, but I made do. I would leave the room key with the front desk so you don't have to carry it around. There is a large dining room where breakfast and dinner were served. The dinner was so much food! But everything was delicious, from the pasta, to salad, to entree. I didn't care too much for the dessert though. All in all, a good stay. It's nothing fancy, but it's quiet away from all the craziness of downtown Rome and I loved all of the quirky bits found throughout the hotel. Oh and there's wifi and it's high speed!