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We stayed at the Residenza "A" for three nights in July at the beginning of our vacation to Italy. We have been to Rome before, and chose this hotel primarily because of the location and the design... more

We stayed at the Residenza "A" for three nights in July at the beginning of our vacation to Italy. We have been to Rome before, and chose this hotel primarily because of the location and the design style of the room. And let me say immediately, we were not dissapointed! The hotel is exactly what it shows on the internet. The rooms are very minimalistic but nice. There is only a very small reception area, and after 22.00 it is closed. As a guest you are provided with a key, so you can enter the building. One thing you should notice though is, that the hotel only has 7/8 rooms, and therefore you never get the "hotel feeling" - it is more as a hotel appartment. As a consequence of this, there is no breakfast room, so you enjoy this at the café which is located just down the stairs. We stayed in room XL, but were moved to another room as the aircondition spilled water. Staff were extremele serviceminded, and did their best to accomodate the different requests we had. And the location, in a very upscale area in walking distance to the Spanish steps and right beside Villa Borghese - perfect!!! We will definately recommend this place, but primarily for couples without children. Close

This place is just right. Small seven room hotel, idealy located,110 euros for an ok double, warm, designy, small but very very beautiful bathroom, very clean, big closets, easy address, apple... more

This place is just right. Small seven room hotel, idealy located,110 euros for an ok double, warm, designy, small but very very beautiful bathroom, very clean, big closets, easy address, apple computer, flat screen tv, our room gave to Via Veneto but the double windows and the heavy curtains provided calm and privacy and the staff was very polite and easy going and very helpful. This very small hotel is located on the first floor of an aging but grand apartment/office bldg with doorman and for the after hours we were provided with the keys to the building and the hotel. It is basically a large apartment expertly amended for a tiny hotel. Staff gave us tips on where and how to go and even suggested against calling a cab over hailing one since it will save us couple of euros or five - one block down the street is the Excelsior taxi stand. Good breakfast is in the room from 7 to 830 and at the Stregga coffee shop downstairs after 830. Ideal for couples on time off. Close

We booked this hotel for our first trip to Rome to celebrate our Anniversary. We'd hunted round for something with a bit of character whilst still providing the Modern conveniences of modern hotels... more

We booked this hotel for our first trip to Rome to celebrate our Anniversary. We'd hunted round for something with a bit of character whilst still providing the Modern conveniences of modern hotels. We were not disappointed. As many others have said, this is more of a guest house than a hotel. There are no porters or room service. It occupies half of the 1st floor of a block of residential apartments. You arrive to an innoculous looking doorway and wonder if you're at the right place. Don't panic though - you just need to press the "Residenza A" buzzer and someone will come down and let you in. As is is a small business, reception closes at 10pm - if you're going to arrive after this time, you'll need to contact them to let them know so they can arrange to be there to let you in! Our flight was delayed meaning we got there at 10:45 - fortunately there was someone there, but he wasn't impressed (until we explained about the delay). The staff at the hotel are very welcoming and will do anthing they can to make your trip enjoyable. Top tip - contact the hotel in advance to arrange a car to collect you at the airport. We flew into Fiumicino airport and had to pay €60 (fixed price) for a cab to get into central Rome (which was terrifying!). On the way back the hotel arranged a car (nice comfy Mercedes) to take us back costing just €45 (again fixed price). We were given room ML which is at the front of the hotel. We had no problem with noise from the road outside, and it was quite nice to watch the world go by on the street below and people coming and going from Cafe Strega. We did notice that there was quite a bit of light still coming into the room from outside during the night, but the next morning discovered that there is a switch outside the window to turn off the flourescent light which illuminates the hotel name etched onto the window. The room was a good size and comfortable and the bathroom modern and clean. The decor was fresh and modern and the individual art that arorned the walls in the room and the corridor gave it a nice individual feel. The Apple Mac computer was very useful for checking email and booking restaurants during our stay. My only critisism is that the internet browser software could do with upgrading as it was struggling with a few of the more modern websites we were accessing. The DVD player in the room was a nice touch, however the rental list at reception was a bit limited. I recommend bringing your own films if you want to use this facility (obviously European region discs only..) As with every other mainland European hotel we've stayed in, the choice of English speaking TV channels is limited to just one (in this case CNN), but it wasn't an issue for us, as we weren't there to watch TV. The breakfast was included and I would say was the only weak point. The toast was toasted on one side only and seemed to be cold every morning. Also being british we like our tea, which lead to all sorts of confusion when we requested milk to go with it. One day I ordered cereal and again - no milk! Also Italian croissants aren't like French style ones, they come covered in icing sugar and often pre-filled with a fruit filling - very odd.. At the end of the day we put it down to the Italians just doing things differently - it wasn't a major issue for us. The hotel is well located for getting around Rome. Barberlini metro station is a 5 minute walk (downhill) and about 7 mins back (uphill). All the major sights are walkable - we tended to walk in the morning and get the metro home in the evening. Worked out really well for us. Overall, we were very happy with our stay and will definitely return when we're next in Rome. Close

Very good. Location is one of the best in Rome. Clean and elegant rooms. Public transportation is very convenient. Electric bus stops outside the hotel and goes to nearly all the most known places... more

Very good. Location is one of the best in Rome. Clean and elegant rooms. Public transportation is very convenient. Electric bus stops outside the hotel and goes to nearly all the most known places in the city. It is recommended, If you want a nice, clean and convenient place to stay. Close

After hours of searching on the internet I at last found a boutique style hotel in my budget. However, on arrival, after a very early start and a much needed shower, the room wasn't ready for another... more

After hours of searching on the internet I at last found a boutique style hotel in my budget. However, on arrival, after a very early start and a much needed shower, the room wasn't ready for another 2 hours. The guy on reception wasn't the brightest button and I was beginning to think that the Mariott down the road would be a better option! Rooms are small, but have modern clean lines and the right look for Elle Decoration fans! Very clean too. Would have been nice to have complimentary tea/coffee in the room plus all 48 TV channels are in Italian. Not that I came to Rome for the TV but would have been good to have BBC News or CNN in the morning at least. All in all a good hotel but would probably try somewhere else if I went back to Rome. Close