One of the best deals in Rome, the Panda is particularly remarkable given that the neighborhood is Via della Croce, one of Piazza di Spagna's chic shopping streets. Guest rooms are outfitted in terra-cotta and wrought iron; they're smallish, but quiet, thanks to double-glaze windows, and spotlessly clean. Pay even less by sharing a bath—in low season, you may have it to yourself anyway. Pros: discount if you pay cash; free Wi-Fi; located on a quiet street, but still close to the Spanish Steps. Cons: some say the Wi-Fi signal is weak; not all rooms have private bathrooms; Panda doesn't have an elevator; no TVs in the rooms.
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