I have faxed Albergo Abruzzi to inquire whether they had a room and they faxed back that they could offer me a room at 80 euros instead of 155 euros. Should I go with this? It's a great deal, however still a bit above what I wanted to pay. Is this price pretty average for the area and for Rome? Is it worth it for the area?

Thanks for your advice!
Patricia

What room category is for the 80 euro vs. the room at 155 euro?

Yeah, he knocked off 70 euros from the price for no reason (single with view and private shower).

Thanks!
P

You got the lowest category but you got a great deal I'd say. The hotel is giving you a room with a view also. That's a steal in my opinion considering it's right in the center of things, near the Pantheon and Piazza Navona. I checked for comments on tripadvisor.com and on venere.com. It's gotten great reviews on both sites. I don't believe you can get this type of room for lower than 80 euro for this location.
Maybe it's the time you're going that is why the hotel cut the rate by almost half. It is a single room so it's the smallest but if it's well-maintained you should take it. Everything else sounds good.

thanks, one more thing....if I asked for the same room but asked to skip breakfast and asked him if he could lower the price...is this ok or rude?

Thanks!
Patricia

I think it appears that this hotel has rooms with baths and some rooms have a bath down the hall. If you want your own bath, make sure this price includes such. Other wise it looks great.

No, it is not rude to ask to deduct the breakfast. It's only an inquiry. But I doubt the hotel will deduct it off of the rate which is very low already!
Better ask about the bathroom situation.

I asked him about a room w/o bath and this is what he says:

Siamo spiacenti di informarla che non disponiamo più di camere con i servizi all'esterno, pertanto non esiti a contattarci per qualsiasi altro dubbio;

(can't really interpret). I believe he's saying he doesn't have a room without the things he told me about.

Anyone know?
P

He is saying the following:

We are sorry to inform you that we no longer have rooms with bathrooms outside the room, but do not hesitate to contact us with any other question.

The exact translation of the last word is really "doubt" or "misgiving"; perhaps he is losing patience a little...

Looks like you might have to use the "outhouse."

Thanks!

Eloise or francophile...I don't want him to lose patience, but how do I go about telling him that breakfast is not essential w/o him feeling it rude?

Thanks!
Patricia

You may not like what I will say: find another hotel. Besides that why is he communicating in Italian? I assume you sent emails in English but I'm not certain.

Well I did send e-mails in Italian (had them translated actually by someone on this forum)...

can I ask why you are suggesting turning somewhere else? Just curious.

Thanks!
Patricia

Patricia --

He's not telling you he no longer has rooms with bathrooms outside the room, he's telling you they are sorry to inform you that they have nothing available OTHER THAN rooms with baths outside (that is, not private). The remainder is, do not hesitate to contact us about any other doubts (though doubts in this case means concerns or questions.

That is strange...(maybe I misread his first e-mail from yesterday) which states:

In riferimento al Suo cortese fax di ieri, siamo lieti di informarLa che potremmo ancore prenotare in Suo favore una bella camera singola con servizi privati (doccia), asciuga capelli, telefono con liena diretta per l'esterno, parquet, nuovo mobilio in ciliegio, TV satellitare, frigobar, aria condizionata regolabile autonomamente, doppi vetri insonorizzanti alla finestra ed un'indimenticabile vista sul Pantheon alla specialissima tariffa di Euro 80,00 per notte (compreso tasse, servizio e piccola colazione), invece di Euro 155,00.
(am I wrong? Doesn't he say he has a room with private shower)?

Thanks!
Patricia

Other than the bathrooms being outside the room maybe you should skip asking about deducting the breakfast charges. The rate is already low. If that's important that it be deducted perhaps look for a place that can deduct their breakfast charge.
You can send your emails in English.

I have a suspicion that it's not the same person replying to my second e-mail as to my first. ???

Patricia

I come up witht he same translation, but took a different meaning. That he doesn't provide rooms without bath facilities. As mentioned, they can vary, shower only, tub? Why is this breakfast issue so pressing? I say settle with him when you get there. If you don't like that idea, find another place. Ask the specific fact-finding questions right away to avoid "offending": b'fast included? What type? what does the bathroom include? What floor- lift or walk-up? Sound-proof windows? fans or ac?

Before you forfeit your reservation, try to find a review online or here to see what to expect. Rome can be expensive. This might be fine. I understand your concern, I made a very budget-conscious trip to Paris. All the hotels & B&B's I corresponded with did so in English.

Hey Patricia, you're getting a room with a private shower, three-star amenities (hair dryer anyone), a view of the Pantheon, air conditioning and bbreakfast for 70 euros and you're complaining? Chill and send the deposit ASAP before they change their mind!

Well it's 80 euros, but not too bad I guess. Like I said, I think it's a probably a bargain...if you think this is a normal price for this area then I'll take it.

Thanks everyone!
Patricia