Boncompagni Suite

The location is lovely, with a supermarket nearby. It’s a 15-minute walk or five minutes by bus to the central station. The room was large, air-conditioned, very clean, and had its own bathroom, and the value for the price was great. We asked for the curtains and room to be vacuumed before we arrived because my daughter is very allergic to dust, and they did a really thorough job. The person who welcomed us was so, so friendly. I loved her! Gracie! The hotel has just six rooms in a building, so look carefully for the address since there’s no sign. I’d definitely recommend it.

This isn’t a hotel as advertised, but a group of rooms in an apartment building run as a B&B. It was very affordable and in a quiet part of Rome, and worked well for our family, all of us over 18, to get to the attractions. The only taxi we took was to the Vatican, which was quite far away. Our place had a queen bed, a second bedroom with two twin beds, and a bathroom. I can see check-in being a bit tricky outside regular hours, but they accommodated us when we arrived on an overnight flight. The woman at the desk was pleasant and kind, and the room was clean and comfortable. Based on our situation and experience, I’d recommend it.

Our room was cancelled just THREE DAYS before we were due to arrive. When I called, they blamed “system errors.” I suspect they had oversold, but either way, it caused a major disruption. We had to pause our morning plans in Florence to look for another hotel in Rome. With our trip only three days away, prices were ridiculously high, and we ended up paying more for a hotel with a much lower rating. I checked other one-star reviews and it seems this has happened before. I personally do NOT recommend this place.

The staff were very good. The cleaners did an amazing job, and reception was really helpful. Our room was quite noisy, though most places to stay in Italy seem noisy. If you’re heading to the airport, ask about the private driver. It costs only a little more than the train.