A newcomer to the Rome budget hotel scene, Yes was opened in April of 2007 by the same folks who own Hotel Des Artistes. It's centrally located near Stazione Termini, and therefore it's also close to many restaurants and transportation options. One of the nicest things about Yes is that, even though it's a budget hotel, the rooms have a flair for style with a contemporary feel, so you won't really get the sense that you're staying in a budget place until you get your bill. Yes also offers the kind of amenities that are usually found in more expensive hotels, including mahogany furniture, decorative art, electronic safes, flat-screen TVs, and air-conditioning. Unfortunately, there is no Internet access at the hotel, but they do have a special deal with a nearby Internet Point shop that allows guests free access for 15 minutes a day. Pros: it doesn't feel like a budget hotel, but it is; discount if you pay cash; great value. Cons: rooms are small; no individual climate control or refrigerators in the rooms; no Internet in the hotel.
Reviewed by bjackm from Dallas, Texas, USA on 10/1/09
My husband and I stayed at YES for a week in August (Rome's busiest time) and we found the hotel and the front desk staff delightful. The room is modern...and every nook and cranny is very clean. The front desk staff speak English fluently and can answer questions about restaurants, trains, whatever. Given the proximity to Termini, the ambience of the hotel, the staff, and the price, I can't imagine a better base from which to launch an adventure in Rome.
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