“out of city center but still easy to get down town”

Great staff, nice restaurants near by, comfy rooms, free WiFi. The only hitch was that by advertising as a B&B I thought breakfast was included, it is not.

“Roma!!!”

All of the staff at the hotel spoke english and were of great help and very pleasant!

“Wonderful Service”

The hotel staff was lovely and very helpful and spoke English which was a blessing, especially at the end of the day when my Italian was harder to remember! It was a little tricky to find the first day. We went a little too far down the main road. Later we found the little alley that was a direct line to the Metro and bus stop. Even though there was no comfy seating in the room, there was a loveseat just outside our door and a larger seating area on our floor. Also, the dining area for breakfast was a solarium on the top floor which was open for guest use all day and throughout the evening. Plenty of books in different languages available in the seating areas and the solarium. The breakfast buffet always had a nice selection and it was never so crowded that we felt we had to rush. There were even a couple loveseats with coffee tables in the solarium so you could spread out your map and plan your day while enjoying that last cup of coffee or tea. The computer in the lobby was also helpful and the staff helped us with anything that needed printed. There was a supermarket in a little mall between the Metro station and the hotel so it was convenient to pick up things on the way to and form the hotel. A small fruit market and several casual and carry out restaurants were also nearby.

“Great stay in Roma”

We chose this location as it was out of town and hence away from the more expensive tourist areas, and it turned out to be a good choice. The hotel staff were fantastic and very helpful, giving us useful advice on a public transport strike and how to best get around. The rooms are basic but clean and tidy. We had problems with the aircon, but the staff fixed that within 24 hrs. The local resturants and bars are MUCH cheaper than in the centre of Rome, working at about 1/2 the price. Getting into the centre was easy. The Metro is only about 200m from the hotel and we used a 5 day ticket for all our travel. The trains run about every 5 mins and are very clean and fast, by far the easiest way to get around. Overall this was a very good, basic hotel. i'd certainly recommend it to anyone planning on spending most of their time visiting Rome, but who wants a clean and cheap place to sleep.

“good value & location if you stay approximately a week”

we like spending our vacation with local people. this location was exactly what we expected. hotel is close to Metro but not easy to locate unless you use Google maps & use the little man virtual tour thru the streets. local area was safe, 3 supermarkets near, exensive pizza restaurant next door, many other places to eat nearby.

“Metro was down for repairs”

You pretty much get what you pay for, but have to be ready to sacrifice 30' min travel to and from the center each way... The rooms are quite noisy because of the lack of soundinsulation to the corridor...

“Quiet getaway inside the city”

CIty Guest House is located in the outer area of Rome but it is very close to the metro (about a 2 min walk) and you can take this route all the way to the city center, it will about 20 to 30 minutes by subway to get to the tourist sites but it is faster than the bus. The area around the hotel offers various shops, restaurants and an excellent fresh market within walking distance. If you are looking to mingle with real Italians and not tourists, this is your spot. There are lots of shopping areas and hidden gems around the neighborhood. The staff is very friendly and helpful, if you need anything let them know, the hotel also offers free internet access (one computer in the lobby, so you will have to share with the other guests) and for 5 Euros, you can eat breakfast on the top floor. The only bad things are the plumbing and the AC, the plumbing took some time to drain and at times I thought the shower was backing up but the drain is real slow and the AC does not get cool enough to relieve you after being out in the hot Roman sun all day. If you are looking for a good hotel with comfy beds and a chance to explore another side of Rome then this is the hotel for you.

“Good place to stay if your a heavy sleeper”

This hotel is extremely close to a metro station which is one of the only major positive about this hotel as using the metro in Rome is a cheap way of sightseeing (16 euros for a week) most sights are a few minutes walk away from each stop if not outside, just be on guard for pick pockets! The hotel was located in an area which seemed rough, the hotel room was clean (ish), we asked for a double but got two singles pushed together instead which was not ideal. The bathroom was adequate though the hairdryer was quite poor and the toilet looked like it needed replacing. The majority gripe about this hotel is that it was rather noisy, not just inside but outside. Although the room was fitted with a shutter for the window to block out noise, the sounds of traffic and a frabricators over the road grinding metal could be heard in the mornings depsite the room not facing the road. As well as this noises from inside the hotel kept us wake some nights and mornings!. The wall were so thin could hear other guests chatting the toilets being flushed! The staff also seemed to be moving furniture in the mornings aswell on the floor above which woke us up a few times. On check out we asked if they could order a taxi , the woman behind the desk quoted 40 euros which was quite steep as hotel was close to the airport and we only paid 30 to get there when we arrived. In the end we took the metro to termini the main train station and then a bus service to CIA which was easy and half the price!

“Nice hotel away from downtown Rome”

City Guest house is a cute little hotel. It is about a 3 minute walk to the Metro. This was great to get around-no need to rent a car! Buy a Metro pass for the week, it's about 16 euros, and you can use it as many times as you'd like. One line will take you everywhere you need to go- Colosseum, The Vatican etc. The rooms are small, but we spent little time in them. They only change the towels every two days, and do minimal cleaning, so just be aware of that as far as house keeping. Cappuccino/espresso machines on each floor-fantastic! Go down the street to the bar for coffee and crescents for breakfast (total for 2 ppl was 3.40 euros for two) The front desk staff was very helpful and spoke English well. Overall good choice for the money, we had an amazing time in Rome, and also took the Eurostar high speed train from the Termini station to Florence, as well as Naples.