Rome Hotel decision
 

So sorry for another hotel question. Needle in a haystack. I am booked at two Rome hotels and I'm so confused. Hotel Regno is an awesome location and we got a room with a terrace. The Napolean Hotel is more highly rated but also more out of the way and no terrace. Any help anybody??? thanks!!

can you post links?

thank!

Never heard of either - agree you need to provide links.

When is your trip? Are you committed to or locked in to one of these two?

I don't think either location is ideal, though the Regno is the preferable of the two you've listed.

Any chance you can consider something near the Pantheon or the area just to the south or west of it (without crossing the river)??? You'll be much happier if you do.

Alexandria:
I feel like a paid "hack" sometimes, but I frequently recommend the <b>Hotel Modigliani</b>. After staying there very comfortably two times, I have since reco'ed it to family and friends and Fodorites. Location is excellent. Very quiet street (Purificacion)just south of Spanish Steps, easy walk to a parallel Via Veneto, and you can comfortably hoof it to Trevi, Pantheon and vicinity. One stop to Coliseo, also. Vatican is a 10-minute "put-put" boat ride for one euro.

www.hotelmodigliani.com/

I LOVE the Hotel Modigliani!

StC...seems like we've agreed on Modigliani before..also Domaine de la Rhue near Rocamadour. Be well and happy! (**Syd was in charge of making the turkey..but is not giving up his "night job"...will send spring tour schedule when it's finalized.)

stu

Stu, I think I told you about the Domaine de la Rhue and you told me about the Modigliani - good exchange!

DO send spring tour info - if my ankle's working and he's nearby, we'll be there!

you are right!

I don't know either of your hotels, but the Regno is in a better location for first-time visitors, in my opinion.

I agree with leely.

While I assume you are referring to Tripadvisor ratings, you might also want to read booking.com reviews for both hotels. I read some for both hotels of your choices. I focus on the "cons" first to see if there is a general theme amoung reviewers.

Wow, thanks so much guys. It's interesting to say that near the Pantheon is nice because that is my wish but things there seem to be in the 300.00 range (US) and that's a bit over my budget. Might have to rethink it. For goodness sake it will probably be my only time in Rome. I will check the other recommendation, Hotel Modigliani and Best Roma. Don't know how to put the link for my choices here. I tried it and it didn't seem to work. Homework continues. I'll check back. Thank you!

Alexandria - look at the two links below for budget hotels in the Pantheon area. All of them are well inside the historic center.

http://www.eurocheapo.com/rome/hoods/piazza-navona.html

http://www.eurocheapo.com/rome/hoods...-de-fiori.html

For each one - click on the hotel name, then on "more information" under the "Contact" area.

I always use booking.com when I travel to different cities.Is a very reliable company.

Or Venere.com.

Thank you once more. I have inquired with the Hotel Modigliani and am waiting to hear back. I found them on booking.com at a great price but I want to be in touch with the hotel to inquire about the superior double room and not just the double. I am also going to look around the Pantheon at the recommended links above.

alexandria, you have obviously discovered something that has happened to me - either the consolidator's website says that there are no vacancies when the hotel's says that there are, or the hotel has more types of room available.

definitely a good idea to contact the hotel if you have a specific sort of room that you want.

good luck!

I have sent two queries via the Hotel Modagliani website regarding the superior double room and I even sent them an email direct and have not gotten any response. Does anyone have a suggestion? Really would like to deal with the hotel and get the room I want and not the randomness of booking.com for example. Thanks yet again!

Hmmm, that's odd, did you spell the name right? I too feel like a "hack" on the Modigliani -- loved our room at the top!

when did you send your enquiries alexandria54? Sometimes it takes Italian hotels a few days to get back to you.

Alexandria...anytime I fail to get quick results on lodging requests, I just telephome direct. The staff at Modigliani all speak English...you can get your questions answered, your pick of available rooms and don't hesitate to ask for discounts. They will email you and you can get confirmation. Good luck, and enjoy Roma...

<i>Hey, Surfer Girl, I get commission on this one. You've gotten the last six. What kind of a Modigliani hack are you</i>!!

Stu

Hi Alexandria

Try emailling the hotel direct - [email protected] - rather than using their booking form. Good luck.

First request sent on the 26th, I sent the fourth one yesterday. They're going to hate me now and not rent to me at all. LOL. I'll keep trying and might call. Thanks you guys. You're awesome.

P.S. Their website actually boasts about a quick response time.

Just call them. You might even get a better price for doing so - it's happened to me many times. Europeans are far less disposed to using emails and faxes than Americans.

StC..precisely, as I also suggested above. It's beyond me why people are reluctant to call direct. It's always worked well for me. I do believe one can get a better rate that way, too.
stu

We booked directly with Modigliani, by email. They give 10% off for Rick Steves. The superior rooms are actually superior. Ask for one at the back, overlooking the garden. Some have balconies.

Also, their included breakfast is a feast. And, even if you don't stay there, eat at the Osteria Barbarini down the block.