Advice for a first time visitor to Rome
Apr 16th, 2003 | 06:27 AM
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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
Apr 16th, 2003 | 06:33 AM
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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 "Italian" 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
Apr 16th, 2003 | 06:59 AM
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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>Both around 100E,clean,friendly places.chow
Apr 16th, 2003 | 11:57 AM
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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.
Apr 16th, 2003 | 04:19 PM
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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
Apr 16th, 2003 | 04:36 PM
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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 & gotten great rooms with ensuite baths for 120 Euros per night.<BR><BR>Buon Viaggio,<BR>BC
