shubha_r

Hello,
We are family of 4, 2 adults and 2 kids (ages 10 and 6) traveling to Rome in Aug and we will be there for 4 nights.

Below are some of the hotels I have short listed. Our budget is around $250/night (can go slightly higher if need be).

But we also like good breakfasts, good location and hopefully a nice view from our rooms If the hotel has a terrace, that would be heaven

Here are the hotels I have researched:

1. Mecenate palace Hotel

2. Hotel Raffello

3. Hotel Alimandi Vatican

4. Hotel Cosmopolitan

5. Hotel Palazzo Manfredi

6.Residenza Cellini

So far, Hotel Mecenate Palace is on the top of our list
Any of your feedback and suggestions are appreciated.

dutyfree

The most important thing that you should be looking for in August in Rome for a hotel is air conditioning-so skip the balcony! It is usually hotter than blazes at that time of the year so doubt you will be sitting out on a balcony.
I see that the Mecenate is by the Roman forum-personally I would rather be more in the central area so you can hit everything by foot and possibly go back to the hotel to regroup during the heat of the day?
Be prepared for various shops and restaurants to be closed as alot of the Italians chose to do their vacations during the month of August.Rome is a fabulous city with lots of things to explore-hope you have a great vacation!

willie

We have stayed at Alberge del Senato right next to Pantheon and would highly recommend it . unbeatable location , great views from rooms with small balcony or rooftop bar. Cleanliness decor and service would put this as a 4 star hotel but I think it is only 3 star as no spa , pool etc . We have been to Rome many times and would certainly return to this hotel . as soon as you step out the door you are right in the middle of the Historical Centre of Rome and feel as if you have stepped into the scene of an Italian Opera.
I believe the hotel is currently No 1 on Trip Advisor for Rome Hotels.

willie

Just had a look at your No 1 choice Mecenate Palace and it is close to Termini station , not a great location in my opinion . The very few people I have spoken to who did not like Rome said they felt it was noisy and busy with traffic . I could see how you would get this impression staying near Termini station but staying on the square of the Pantheon you are surrounded by a labyrinth of charming narrow streets with so many traffic restrictions they are almost pedestrian only , a completely different experience.
Hotels in this area are relatively more expensive as you are paying for the location . You may find a 3 star hotel here will cost more than a 4 star hotel near Termini station but I know which I would choose

twiggers

We stayed at the Hotel Artemide last year and loved it. Yes, it is somewhat near Termini, but who cares? You don't spend the time in your hotel anyways. We were able to have a wonderful hotel and not sacrifice comfort because of costs. In addition, it was right next to a taxi stand and bus stops...and about a 10-15 minute walk from the Colosseum.

shubha_r

Willie, I have looked at Alberge de Sonato, but they don't have family accommodation right now. Any other hotels in that area that may have family accommodations ?

So, the termini station is not close to all the other sight seeing places ?

How about others on my list ?

jamierin

In August you can get a quad room at the Albergo Santa Chiara near the Pntheon for 240E.

Other less expensive options with family rooms are:

Hotel Due Torri (about 170E, around Piazza Navona)

De Cesari (about 180E, around Pantheon)

Hotel Modigliani (about 180 E, around Spanish Steps

jamierin

The Hotel Ponte Sisto also has connecting rooms for 155E each, so this would be above your budget but I thought that I would point them out.

jamierin

Forgot about these ones too:

Hotel Mozart (around Spanish Steps)

Hotel Pantheon (location obviuos!)

You will find family rooms in your price range in these 2 hotels as well.

As you can see, I have really been researching and these are the best central options for a family wanting to stay together in a quad.

Your other option is to rent an apartment and there are many threads dealing with this, and suggestions on rental companies to use. www.sleepinitaly.com is a good starting point and they have deals on many apartments for August.

Also, another apartment is located at Palazzo Olivia near Piazza Navona - solid 2 bedroom places in a good location with a/c.

jgg

We have stayed twice at Albergo Cesari(albergo cesari) in their quad room with our two kids. In 2006 they updated the air conditioning so each room has its own control now and they also opened a rooftop terrace for breakfast and relaxing. It is in an excellent location right near the Pantheon and we have always found the front desk staff to be pleasant and helpful.

jamierin

I don't want to confuse you further but if none of the above options work out, post back and I will give you a few more.

shubha_r

Thanks everyone.

jamierin, thanks for taking the time to research. I will post back once I have an idea. Can you post a link to the aparments near Palazzo Olivia for me?

Thanks again

jamierin

Hi shubha_r,

I had researched all of these places as my family is going to be in Rome this August. I spent so much time looking into options for us that I am glad someone else can benefit from the legwork.

The website for Palazzo Olivia is :http://www.palazzo-olivia.it/

Weadles

shubha_r,

Albergo Del Senato has a ground floor apartment which would accommodate all four of you. Did they say that it was taken for your dates? There's no view, but my daughter and three friends stayed there two years ago and found it very convenient. My husband and I have stayed at that hotel twice. Going back for our third time next month.

Near the Colosseum, there's Hotel Lancelot, which also has- or used to- quad rooms.

Lastly, have you thought about renting an apartment?

KimiG

Our family of four also stayed in the quad room at the Cesari. Loved the hotel and location. Was very very pleased!

willie

Its not so much the Termini is a really bad area or too far from main sites its just that you have to travel by taxi foot or whatever to get to the really nice parts of Rome . If you stay in ,for example , Albergo del Senato or one of the other hotels right in the middle of the Historical Centre as soon as you step out of your hotel you are right in the part of Rome you want to spend most of your time in . My wife and I have found this particularly nice at night when you can sit outside at a beautiful square enjoying a last drink knowing your hotel is just a few steps away. Sure it costs a bit more as you are paying for the location but you save some money on taxis .
Another Hotel we have stayed in with great location is Hotel Trevi next to Trevi Fountain

Gina_07

I absolutely agree with Willie.

We stayed around Termini on our first trip and in the Piazza Navona area on ours second trip. I wouldn't say it was a bad area the first time but it, definitely, cost us considerable time and energy (don't ignore this part) to get to the more central parts of the city where the attractions were. We stayed 6 nights the first time and I remember thinking that with the same amount of money we could've stayed one day less in a more central location, have time to see and do the same things or even more and enjoyed more. That said, if the Termini area is the best possible option, I would go for it. It is not bad at all.

shubha_r

All right, here is my short list after intense research

Please give me your thoughts..

1.Hotel Albergo Cesari : $1030 for 4 nights (Not Euro) for a quad room

2. "Hotel Albergo Santa Chiara": $1519 for 4 nights (290 Euros/night)

3. Hotel Pantheon: $1150 for 4 nights (220 Euro per night)

4. Hotel Mozart: Elite Apartment (2 min from main hotel), $912 for 4 nights, 174 Euro per night

5. Hotel Modigliani: Independent apartment : $845 for 4 nights
Family suite with Terrace : $1032/4 nights, 197 Euro per night

6. Hotel Mascagni: Yet to get their prices, but seems to be in the same range.

I have also looked at few apartments, but kind of leaning towards a hotel at this point.

Our fav is Albergo Cesari, and Hotel Modigliani for now. Hotel Mascagni looks good too.

Any thoughts or suggestions ?

Weadles

Take the Hotel Pantheon of your list. We stayed there a few years ago and although they said they had AC, we nearly roasted. All four of us. Oh, and the sleeping loft for our kids was even hotter! Unless you can verify that they've remedied the situation, skip it!

shubha_r

Heard from Hotel Mascagni. 150 euro/night non refundable and 180 euros per night reg price for a quad room.