rockycastanon1

Hello all! Me and my girlfriend will be spending about 2 weeks in Rome .We already have our flight and hotel booked. We will be staying at the Hotel California near termini station. From what I've read it's supposed to be a very nice location. My question is, has anyone ever been to this hotel? Is the location really that nice? I want to spend a good safe two weeks there, we are both 23 years old and what to know what areas we should go to or which areas we should avoid. I'm really trying to stay out of trouble since I am a member of the U.S armed forces. Can anyone give me some great advice on what to do or go? we both like to go to bars, and have fun. Love to try new foods and love scenery locations. Thank you so much for those who can help!

ellenem

The location of the Hotel California is a modern, charmless, busy-with-traffic part of the city. I would never describe it as "very nice." I would probably not even describe it as "nice." I might describe it as "adequate" or "convenient." Some of the streets near the train station are a bit seedy, though the block for the hotel is not as bad as that. Just relatively charmless.

However, the location does have good connections to the bus and metro systems, and is a good location if you are planning to take a number of day trips out of Rome by train. This location is not one I would choose if staying in Rome for two weeks. I might chose this location if I were staying for a night or two and needed to get in and out of town quickly.

kybourbon

I would find an apartment in a more central location if I were staying two weeks.

artebella

Rome is my favorite city - please see www.casadom.it for a lovely apartment within walking distance of the Vatican. It is a very special, newly decorated apartment. I stayed here in November. You will enjoy it!

bobthenavigator

There are better locations for you if you have the flexibility.

rockycastanon1

Thanks for the quick responses guys, I hear a lot of people say to stay in a more central area, where would that be? I've never been to Italy so I have no idea where would be the best place to just leave my hotel and have places to shop, eat or drink. That's really what I'm looking forward to. That's one reason I picked hotel California was because it was said to have many places to eat and pubs.

Doppio

rockycastanon1, did you miss the great suggestion above from artebella?

Doppio

"The district where it is located, is famous for shopping and typical Roman, typical restaurants, wine bars, pizzerias and services of every kind that will make your stay pleasant and memorable, all in a context of extreme tranquility and safety."


Sounds like what you wish. Great location.

greg

staying 2 weeks -> can stay in an apartment -> accommodation cost goes down -> can stay in a central location convenient to everything

rockycastanon1

Unfortunately I've already tried to get apartments but since I'm staying for so long it's harder for me to get a place. Many places are already booked a few days during my stay...

artebella

What is your price range? If the apartment at wwww.casadom.it is booked, Try to book Hotel City · Via Due Macelli 97 · 00187 Rome, Italy · Tel. +39.06.6784037 · Fax +39.06.6797972 · [email protected]
Very nice area adjacent to Piazza di Spagna. I have stayed here a few times. Lovely.

jgg

You should also look at hotels/b&bs/apts in Trastevere. Just across the river from the city center, and has lots of bars and restaurants. A lot of university students live there, so a lot to do and places open for food and drinks.

bardo1

I agree with ellenem's comments on Hotel California's location. It would be near the <b>bottom</b> of my list of neighborhoods to stay in.

The more central area would be near the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, and Campo dei Fiori.

Here are some apartments in those areas to look at:

http://www.casapellegrino.it/Home2.html

http://www.bolloapartments.com/en/home.html

http://www.navonapt.com/

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Rev...ome_Lazio.html

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Rev...ome_Lazio.html

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Rev...ome_Lazio.html

...and just over the river in Trastevere - close to Ponte Sisto or Piazza S. Maria in Trastevere is also a good, lively, and central area. Here are some apt's there (there are MANY others):

http://www.expedia.com/Rome-Hotels-A...mation#reviews

http://www.expedia.com/Rome-Hotels-I...el-Information