Advice for a first time visitor to Rome
 

In June my 12 year old son and I will be visiting Rome. Can anyone recommend a good (not too expensive - up to EUR150 per night) hotel? I am also open to suggestions about area - central would be good as we will be doing everything on foot/public transport, and would like to be in reach of the Vatican, Villa Borghese and the archaelogically interesting areas (Colliseum, Forum etc). I would like to avoid the Termini area as it sounds a bit "exciting" for my taste! Hope you can help. Susan

I recommend the Hotel Due Torri. Try a serrch on this site to hear more about it. The staff is very friendly and the location is central and within walking distance from everything. It also has a real &quot;Italian&quot; feeling. There are pics of it on my websight. <BR><BR>http://home.earthlink.net/~richardab/Fly/Europe/Rome/Ro_Arrivals/FCO_Arrive.html<BR><BR>http://home.earthlink.net/~richardab

We stayed at two places in Rome that while they were near the RR station they wereon quite side streets.Easy walking distance near Spanish steps.Residence Adler,tel#06-484-466.Very friendly,large nice rooms.AlsoHotelPensione ItaliaTel#06-482-8355 www.hotelitaliaroma.com&gt;Both around 100E,clean,friendly places.chow

I would highly recomend staying near the Pantheon/ Piazza Navona. It is centrally located and all the major sites are an easy walk. I always stay at Hotel Navona. (hotelnavona.com ?) Double w/ bath is 115 euros. Perfect location.

Susan,<BR> Also try the Residenza Zangrelli (spl?) its on the web site for hotel Navona, you cant' beat the price or location.<BR>Also check out www.residenzasanpantelo.com- near Pizza Navona.<BR>Also www.casahoward.com- just the best near Spanish Steps, if you are willing to take a room w/ shared bathroom it should be in your price range.The only draw back , they do not take credit cards.<BR>la dolce Italy<BR>Fluffy

Gee, Fluffy, I'm confused, because I've stayed at Casa Howard, and they have taken my credit card!<BR><BR>I'd recommend the Hotel San Carlo on via delle Carrozze, near the Spanish Steps. I've been there twice in the past couple of months &amp; gotten great rooms with ensuite baths for 120 Euros per night.<BR><BR>Buon Viaggio,<BR>BC

Hi Susan,<BR> You asked for &quot;Advice for a first time visitor to Rome&quot;.<BR><BR> When in Rome do as the Romans do.<BR>