Initially, this place was somewhat confusing to find because there was no obvious sign that said…read more"Viminale View Hotel." All I saw was a sign for "Hotel Dorica", which made me wonder whether I booked a bogus hotel. Turned out, they were both located in the same building. Viminale View is located on the 3rd floor. It's a brand spanking new boutique hotel (opened for about a month) so everything is very bright, modern, and clean. Our room was surprisingly very big. High ceilings, huge bed, nice balcony, and a random tub in the corner of the room. Very spa-like, indeed. They even have a sauna room where you can reserve for 60 mins for 15 euros. My husband and I spent four nights here and I always looked forward coming back here to rest up. They also have free wifi and daily breakfast. Their breakfast is ok with basic bread, croissants, cold cuts, cereal, and fruits. They also have some leftover cakes and pies, which I found to be a bit strange. No one touched them. There was actual table service where the staff serves you drinks. For a small start-up hotel, I'd say they are doing a great job. Everyone is really friendly and accommodating. Apparently, their reception desk closes at 10pm and opens at 8am. So if you happen to be out and about outside of those timeframes, no worry because they give you a key to open the front door. I remember I had to check-out before 8 am and the receptionist allowed me to check-out the day before as long as I paid all the taxes and service charges. She even asked if I needed breakfast to be prepared in advance since they don't serve until 7 am. If I ever come back to Rome, I'll be coming back to this hotel for sure.

3.5 stars. We had no issues finding the hotel. It's about a 10 minute walk from the Termini…read morestation. Very convenient. Most of the front desk staff were pleasant and helpful. The reception staff leaves at 9pm every night so if you need help with anything, I think there's a number to call? They give you a key to the front door of the building and your room key. There's no key for the front door of the hotel - which I wish they had because anyone can just walk in and go straight to your room. I guess giving out three actual keys (no key card) seems like a lot though. We stayed in a triple which had one queen and one twin size bed. Ceilings are really high and room is spacious. Love the french doors that open up to a terrace. I didn't step out to the small area though. The tube inside the room was weird. There's also a shower and a separate toilet room. Bed was comfortable but the fan/ac kept blowing towards the bed. I think the rooms need an update/deep cleaning though. There was black stains/mold on the corners of the shower. Room came with three slippers. Breakfast didn't look great so we just bought some fruits and snacks from PamLocal or Coop which is both a block away.

While we only stayed a single night on the front end and back end of our trip to Italy, our…read moreexperience at Villa Duse was fantastic with outstanding service and very comfortable accommodations. Our trip started in a less than ideal fashion and we experienced several hiccups on our way to the hotel from the airport, but immediately upon arrival, the staff made us feel so welcome and even congratulated us on our anniversary. The whole experience felt so personal, and everyone continued to be so helpful throughout our short stay - in excellent English, even! We were lucky and got upgraded for both of our nights - the first night to a first floor room with an adorable patio and the second night to an upper level room with incredibly high ceilings. Both rooms were quite large by European standards with spacious bathrooms and relatively soft beds compared to the rock-hard norm. The location of this small boutique hotel may not be ideal for all tourists - it's not walking distance to Roma Termini or to any major attraction or nightlife, but it was pure perfection by our standards. In a quiet, more residential part of town within short walking distance to several bus lines as well as a handful of less-congested/touristy dining areas. Villa Duse was without a doubt the highlight of our Rome experience. They graciously allowed us to leave our bags at the hotel for a short time on checkout so that we could do a small amount of sight-seeing before we hopped a train to Florence in the afternoon, which we greatly appreciated! The entrance to the small hotel lobby is through a grand gate that opens to a gorgeous courtyard complete with a water feature and several levels of terrace seating that I wish we had time to use. With the pleasant weather, it would have been a delightful place to enjoy a panini and bottle of wine while relaxing under the shade of the trees. Despite the terrace area being accessible from the main entry, there are half walls and enough foliage to make most of the seating areas semi-private and perfect for such a romantic picnic! I shouldn't fail to mention the delicious breakfast, included with our room and served in the lower portion of the hotel below the entry level. Mellow tunes (both English and Italian) play over a small stereo near a buffet of pastries, tarts, meats, cheeses, a quiche, and several cereals. Coffee is served to order by the stealth waiter, and it's nice to not have the constant frothing of milk disrupt your calm start to a busy Italian day. Both still and sparkling water are available as well as several types of juice. Never was it more crowded than a few couples, talking in muted voices about the plans for the day - maps in hand, of course :-) A fantastic, relaxing hotel that starkly contrasts the congested, touristy, bustling city housing it.

This is one of best places to stay in Rome. The staff is great, the breakfast delicious, rooms…read morequiet and comfortable. We stayed on the ground floor and had a private patio. It is also within a 10 minute walk of the city centre. Also transit is very close, which can take you to the city centre and train stations. When we go back to Rome, we will be staying here!!!

The location was very nice. We were able to walk everywhere. And if you leaned out the window you…read morecould see the coliseum. The room was small but quiet and clean. The bathroom was a good size and the shower was great. The grocery store was close by and the elevator in the building worked. But the highlight was Valeria. She greeted us at the desk when we arrived, had a map, food suggestions, and a load of passion for the city of Rome. She even called us a taxi for the airport and he was fantastic too. We loved talking to Valeria and hope to be back some day!

top floor colosseo is not a hotel but it's more of a guest house…read more There are maybe 6-7 units total. It is located about 20 minutes from the termini station. An easy walk if you don't have too much luggage. There are 2 train station nearby as well. I liked its proximity to the Colosseo. The staff was friendly and the room was clean, although small (even by european standards). there's limited check in hours since the staff is only around from 8a-4p. Otherwise it was quiet and comfortable. The breakfast consists of coffee, pastries and a sandwich. I would recommend staying here.

The room was a LOT smaller than I was expecting, but it was clean. I didn't spend a lot of time in…read moreit other than sleeping. Only 1 channel in English- CNN International. The no2 bus was frequently to take me to the nearest metro station ( Flaminio) , but I noticed the 910 bus passes right by the hotel. Their is a newsstand located near the hotel to purchase bus and metro tickets.

The hotel is referred to as a luxury hotel, and if being a small, friendly and clean place…read morequalifies for this description, it surely is. The staff was very polite, friendly, observant and always smiling. The hotel is very clean and tidy, and furniture very typical Italian - all well kept. However, I was expecting more from a "luxury hotel"; like spacy rooms, a more private and comfortable lounge area, terrace seating's, and outside pool perhaps?! My single-room was at the very top of the hotel, and both mine and a double-room I spotted by passing by an open door, were small - just containing a bed and a small table with chair, with very small space to move. There were no air-conditioning, and with very hot weather, it was rather warm in here - still more comfortable than outside. The elevator was the smallest ever - could take a couple if standing close is ok. Free wifi, but not ranging out to the breakfast room. I missed a refill of the coffee in my room (dependent on coffee before morning runs!), and the refrigerator could absolutely do with a cooler temperature - almost no difference to the room temperature. Breakfast was ok, but nothing further; juice, different bread, hardboiled (!) egg, scrambled egg (from powder), bacon (definitely not crisp), ham and cheese, small selection of fresh and canned fruits, and a varied selection of bakery goods. I'm choosing a different hotel the next time.

I am reserved to stay at this hotel in mid-June. I will review then.read more

This place is a decent option if you have an early flight out of FCO. It's near the airport (but…read morethe taxi ride is still outrageously priced) and they offer a shuttle service in the morning... you'll still have to find a way to get here, though. The rooms were well appointed. Bonus points for the complimentary beers in the mini fridge. The beach in this area is fine but not phenomenal... dark water and sand. The breakfast in the morning was sweetly prepared and presented. We'd consider using this option again if flying out of FCO to avoid waking up at the crack of dawn in Rome.

Perfect location from which to explore Rome. It's just down the street from the Termini station,…read moremaybe 5-10 minutes of a walk depending on how slow you are. Signage was small; we almost missed it. We got there earlier than the expected check in time, so we were just hoping to drop off our bags and start exploring immediately. However, the landlady, Emily, was very nice and let us check in since our room was ready. The room itself was a good size for two people, quite well decorated. Not much closet space but we were only there one night, so it didn't matter. Free wi-fi. Shared bathroom on the floor, which I was hesitant about, but only 3 rooms seemed to be sharing it and it was never a problem. Everything was really clean and neat. There's a little kitchenette near Emily's office area, and there was juice, milk, fruit and small snacks available to the guests. Emily provided us with a map of the city and suggested some routes and must-see spots. The breakfast is at a cafe around the corner and is very small - a croissant and some coffee or tea. From what I understand this is fairly common for B&B's in Rome. But hey, those croissants are incredible, wouldn't turn one down if that was all I was offered! We had a really good, if brief stay.

This is one of the best hostel I have stayed in during my Western Europe Trip. I wasn't suppose to…read morebe there, but the hostel that I booked was full, so I was bought to a nearby sister hostel, Mr. Rome, by, well, Mr. Rome, Mario. The location is GREAT! It's very close to the San Giovanni station( which is close to the San Giovanni Church). The colosseum is within walkable distance (10min) as well. They serve THE BEST BREAKFAST one can never expect from a hostel, did I mentioned that it's free as well? They have a HUGE selection of pastries from the nearby bakery, plus assorted tea cakes. Savory options are also available. Not to mentioned, HOMEMADE CAPPUCCINO - those that you beat the foam by hand? Yes please!