We will be traveling to roma in a few months and we have been searching for a convent for lodging. I have heard that they are very nice and can be very inexpensive. Does anyone have information they can share?

search "convents" on the fodor site. There are many messages. We stayed at Casa Beata Margherita Caini and found it very comfortable, clean, and convenient to Vatican sites.

See this page from the American Parish church in Rome. <BR> <BR>http://www.santasusanna.org/html/lodging.html <BR> <BR>Ed

A friend recommends the Convento Santa Franceso Romana in the Trastavere, 61 Via dei Vascellari. 06581 2125. Simple rooms with and without baths, curfew at 11 pm. <BR> <BR>She wanted to stay an extra day there but they were booked so she moved onto the Franciscan House of Hospitality at 35 Via Nicolo V/ 0639366561. No curfew and I think she paid about $50. <BR> <BR>There's also a book titled Bed and Blessings which reviews many convent hotels throughout Italy.

This review os a little dated, but you may find it useful: <BR> <BR>"A Convent in the Eternal City Offers Enduring, Endearing Charm for Visitors" <BR> <BR>By SUSAN SPANO, Times Travel Writer <BR> <BR>from the LA times - - <BR> <BR>http://www.latimes.com/travel/trspan...000000024.html <BR> <BR>The convent reviewed by Ms. Spano is Casa di Santa Brigida, established around 1400 as an inn and hospice on the Piazza Farnese. <BR> <BR>tel 011-39-06-6889-2596 <BR>fax 011-39-06-6889-1573 <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR>