This was our first time in Rome (3 nights) for our wedding anniversary and wife's birthday. Our room was rather on the small side but spotlessly clean and high standard. The staff were excellent and nothing was too much bother - they managed to book us a table at a restaurant that was recommended to us in the UK which was fully booked and arranged the taxi. My wife also had a lovely surprise of a bottle of wine in our room for her birthday.
The happy hour(s) are great - 6pm till 10pm (half price drinks) and free food is also provide on the bar - the bar area at night had a good atmosphere as most of the guests meet there and we shared many a drink with new friends we met from Australia and the US. Frederica is a star behind the bar and also had good chats with the barman (didn't get his name unfortunately) on the issues of AC Milan and Newcastle United.
The location is absolutely fine and we tended walked everywhere. The breakfast was excellent with a large choice of fruit, pastries, bacon, egg, cheese etc as well as a glass of champagne/prosecco to start the day!
Overall we would highly recommend this hotel and we look forward to returning in the near future.
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