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December 15, 2025
Due to jet lag, I woke up at 2 AM on the first night and couldn't fall back asleep. It was probably breakfast and coffee time back home... but it was the middle of the night in Rome, and the hotel breakfast started at 7:30 AM.
I was on my phone in bed until 4 AM. Feeling restless, I called the front desk to see if there was any way to get a cup of coffee. I wasn't very hopeful, but the person on the other end said they could specially make one for me, which I was so grateful for 🥹. All the hotel staff were very friendly.
The hotel's location is excellent. The farthest I walked was to the Vatican, and it took me a leisurely 45 minutes. If you walk fast, it would definitely be under 30 minutes. Other attractions are even closer. There are restaurants all around, offering every kind of food imaginable, and for shopping, it's just a two-minute walk to the shopping streets leading to the Spanish Steps.
One of the reasons I considered this hotel initially was safety. It seems there's a council building opposite, with numerous police officers around all day. As long as you don't stay out too late, there's not much to worry about. Also, personally, I think the safety concerns about Rome are a bit exaggerated on Xiaohongshu (a Chinese social media platform). Just be mindful of your belongings and don't flaunt your wealth, and you'll generally be fine.
The hotel breakfast didn't have many options, but the bread was delicious. Being on the top floor, the view was beautiful and very pleasant.
Now for the cons, which I personally found tolerable:
1. It's relatively old, but it's clean, which is a big plus.
2. The elevator is small and a bit slow to respond, but it closes within three to five seconds once you're inside. On my first day, after checking in, I was going up to my room. Three people went in before me, and I couldn't fit with my large suitcase. The elevator door finally closed, but then inexplicably opened again. A woman inside angrily told me, "Stop pressing it!!!" I was bewildered and retorted just as angrily, "I didn't even touch it!!" The woman fell silent, and I waited for the other elevator to arrive and left first.
3. Soundproofing is average, so light sleepers should take note.
4. No free drinking water. The mini-bar items are chargeable. So, you can buy water at a nearby supermarket. 1.5 liters costs 0.88 Euros.
In summary, I would choose to stay here again next time.
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