The building itself, Palazzo Margherita, is worth walking past even if you'll never get through the…read moregates. It's a grand 19th-century palace that once belonged to Queen Margherita of Savoy, sitting right on Via Veneto with heavy security outside and absolutely no photography tolerated. You're not getting in without official business, but as a piece of Roman architecture it's genuinely impressive from the street. If you're in the area for the Borghese Gallery or just wandering Via Veneto, it's worth a look.

Italiano Ho…read morerichiesto un visto per andare negli Stati Uniti a Natale per due settimane. Ho fornito tutti i documenti richiesti, sono una persona con una buona situazione economica e non c'erano motivi per negare la mia domanda. Durante il colloquio, l'impiegato mi ha fatto solo una domanda: "Per quale motivo vuole andare?", e ho risposto sinceramente: "Per trascorrere le feste natalizie". Senza altre spiegazioni, mi è stato rifiutato il visto. Trovo inaccettabile che non vengano date motivazioni chiare a chi spende tempo e soldi per la pratica. Mi aspettavo un trattamento più professionale e rispettoso. English I applied for a visa to travel to the United States for two weeks during Christmas. I provided all the required documents, I am financially stable, and there were no reasons to deny my application. During the interview, the officer asked me only one question: "Why do you want to go?", and I answered honestly: "To spend the Christmas holidays." Without any further explanation, my visa was denied. I find it unacceptable that clear reasons are not given to those who invest time and money in the process. I expected a more professional and respectful treatment.

Know where your people are at all times…read more It doesn't matter where you are, know where the exits are.

Hotel Stella is in a great location, a few blocks walk from the train stations (there are two…read morenearby, but I'd recommend avoid the busier one at Termini and go to the other, Pretorio - both are a few blocks away). The inside was just "ok" but I wanted to give a good review especially because of the staff, they were really nice and friendly. The showers are CRAZY small. Like, if you need to shave you got to do that before (or after) getting in the shower. Some rooms are really small and some a bit larger. I moved to the smallest on the first night there on my own (could barely get around even with just me in the room) and luckily something larger on on the second night when I had a roomie. There were more floors at this hotel versus some of the others that I stayed at, this one had about five, I think. They have an old school, smaller elevator - but I just booked it up and down the stairs most days, 'cause I can. And exercise is good. Also, the breakfast here was better than some others during my tour of Italy, it just had more of a variety. The view from the top balcony where breakfast was served was also a nice little touch. As far as the inside of the rooms, I'd probably go 3 solid stars, but as mentioned, the staff pushed it to 4. Get the WiFi password!

The hotel is located right next to a bar, so traffic is heavy and the music is loud enough to hear…read morethrough the night. The biggest issue was the condition of the shower, which was moldy. After finding the mold, I checked under the sheets for bed bugs and found a stain on the mattress. Definitely not the three stars they advertised.

Very nice hotel with great service and staff that was very attentive. Right across the street from…read morethe American embassy.

Safe and swanky location in between the Marriott and Westin and near the USA embassy. Walkable…read morestreets and close to local eateries. Take the tour buses from nearby pick up location. The suites here are super sweet

A very nice hotel across the street from the American Embassy. The lobby was impeccable with marble…read morefloors and a grand chandelier. 5 people greeted me when I walked in. The rooms is not large but extremely well decorated, with a beautiful street view. The bathroom is also not large, but again decorated with great attention to details. 10 minute walk to the Spanish steps and all kind of fun.

We wanted to spend a little time in Rome before a Viking cruise but didn't want to spend the…read more$999.00 per person for one full day that Viking charges. I contacted the Grand Hotel Palace directly and they made everything so easy. They arranged for a car from the airport to the hotel . After the long flights, it was nice to walk out of the airport and find our ride to the hotel waiting. The staff was friendly and helpful, and we loved the room. The location is very good with short walks to the top of the Spanish stairs (go left out of the front door and straight down Via Liguria...it's flat and there's a stop for the Hop-On Hop-Off bus) and to the Trevi Fountain. The Coliseum and Forum are walkable as well. I would pass on the breakfast. It had a limited selection of hot items (scrambled eggs, bacon, and some rather odd sausages) and was expensive at 25 Euros per person. There are many cafes where you can sit outside on the way to the sights. We spent less than half of what Viking would have charged with the hotel and shuttles. If we find ourselves in Rome again we will only look as far as the Grand Hotel Palace.

Absolutely beautiful stunning hotel, the view is so lovely. I was very pleased with the staff, so…read morevery friendly and welcome. The steps are amazing and I will definitely go back and stay here on my next visit to Rome!

A must stop on a tour of Rome. Very nice location and view of the steps and church…read more The actually named due to the proximity to the Spanish embassy. There is a nice fountain at the bottom as well

The Spanish Steps are absolutely breathtaking!!…read more The Spanish Steps connect the Piazza di Spagna below with the stunning Trinità dei Monti church above. The Trinità dei Monti is worth a visit when you're here, it's full of history, artwork and phenomenal statues. The area around the Spanish Steps are chock full of fabulous restaurants and high end shops. The views from the top after climbing the 135 steps are glorious. You can see the Spanish embassy in the square below from the terraces above. We ate at a local Trattoria that did not disappoint. It has became a cultural hub for artists, writers and royalty. A luxury shopping landmark, and a quintessential symbol of Roman glamour, culture, and social life. I've been before and will come back. Such a sight to see and I LOVE Italy!!

Another one off of my list of things to do in Rome. I got here between 7:30 and 8am. There was…read morenot too many people out thankfully. The monumental stairway of 135 steps is linked with the Trinità dei Monti church, under the patronage of the Bourbon kings of France, at the top of the steps and the Spanish Embassy to the Holy See in the Palazzo Monaldeschi at the bottom of the steps. The stairway was designed by the architects Francesco de Sanctis and Alessandro Specchi.

First, the building and location are BEAUTIFUL! Honestly the building looks and feels straight out…read moreof a movie. The room is beautiful and elegant. Breakfast was perfect. Every member of the staff were friendly and went out of their way to be helpful! The only downside of our visit was that it was not long enough! Well done to all and thank you!

Lovely! We really had a nice experience at this hotel. The location is superb, very safe,…read moreaccessible etc. Enjoyed all aspects.... Special thanks to the staff especially to Morena!!! She exemplified customer service. She made us feel very welcome. Overall, we had many interactions with lots of staff members and they were almost always very patient and gracious with our unfamiliarity. Housekeeping was excellent. Concierge was top notch. The rooftop bar was a lot of fun! Breakfast buffet also a winner. Honestly, what's not to love at this location? I suppose if I were it nitpick the shower ledge was high so may have been tricky with my previous injury but the water pressure was a plus, also the bidet and so were the bath products. I would def come back here. Yay!

In our travels through Italy, this was our favorite hotel. First off all, it's beautiful! The decor…read morein the lobby and dining rooms is classic elegance. Our room was small, but very nice. The bed was comfortable and everything was very clean. The turndown service at night with chocolates was a great touch. The second best thing about the hotel is its location. It's within walking distance of the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps. There's lots of restaurants nearby, and a Hard Rock down the block. The only thing I would suggest not doing is ask the concierge for restaurant recommendations, he gave us a real clunker. Outside of that, staying here was a great experience!

Stayed here for a few days after a cruise with my parents of the Mideast, up the Suez Canal,…read moreGreece, and finally Rome. This hotel ranks right up there with the best I've ever visited. It was apparently very popular back in the day with a lot of celebrities whose pictures are in each of the well-appointed rooms (maybe these celebrities even stayed in the rooms where their pictures are? Mine had a picture of Audrey Hepburn and my parents (who stayed in a suite) had a big picture of Marilyn Monroe in it!). The hotel is a balance of classic Roman Rennaissance, Art Deco, and modern design, which I'll have to admit was a bit overwhelming at first. You can't ask for a better location in Rome, either. This is as central as you can get. The service here is second-to-none. From check-in to room service, the attention to detail is amazing and greatly appreciated! My parents' suite even had a fully-stocked bar with a great selection of liquors and mixers. Next time I visit Rome, I'm staying here!