MDM Guesthouse

The building is older, but our room was spotless and pleasant. My wife and I were very happy with our recent stay at MDM Guesthouse. We could easily walk to Vatican City, and Ottaviano Metro station and plenty of local restaurants were convenient too. We hope to stay there again on our next trip to Rome.

The host was courteous and really friendly. Thanks for helping us enjoy Rome. We had a small bedroom with its own bathroom, and that bathroom made the hot Roman summer so much more comfortable. The bed was great for resting, and we could make coffee in the room in the evening, or tea if that's more your thing. There was air conditioning too, as shown in the picture.

Prati was a lovely area for us, quieter but still close to the Metro and Vatican. We also liked MeMe Cafe around the corner for breakfast and brunch. Paul at the desk and the man who cleans and looks after the rooms were incredibly helpful with questions and anything we needed. We moved to the larger end room, #31, and it was perfectly quiet. It had a sofa, a large bathroom with double sinks and a walk-in shower, plus a fridge and coffee and espresso makers. The building you enter is a bit run down, and you have to take a very old, antique elevator to the floor where the MDM rooms are. The rooms themselves are somewhat rustic and older, but we thought the price was fair, especially since MDM isn't a full-service hotel or facility. If you're after a comfortable, affordable room near the Vatican, I'd give it a try. My husband and I would come back at the price we paid. Thanks again, Paul, for your hospitality and helpful directions and recommendations! Lauren and Joe USA

The price and location are good, and the staff were nice. But pretty much everything else about the place was wrong. There's nothing luxurious here, so don't be fooled. It's a few rooms on the second floor of a building, not a hotel. I don't understand why Google lists it as four stars. I'd say two, or three at most. The basic room is tiny, and we paid an extra 30 euros for a better one that was at least usable for a night. The furniture was old, broken, and dirty. Water came out cold, and we had to wait ages for a weak flow of hot water. The kettle was full of sediment, the AC controller didn't work, and we had to adjust the temperature by pressing something on the ceiling. The toilet smelled bad too. I'd avoid this place.