Independent Repubblica - Via Nazionale hotels in Rome, Italy

Hotel was in a really handy location, not on a main road but right by the main Termini station and within easy walking distance of Trevi fountain & Colosseum. The room we had was comfortable & spotlessly clean. I was traveling with just my 10 year old son and he was happy with the room too. The breakfast area was a bit cosy but it wasn't a restaurant so I didn't expect much more. The staff were absolutely fabulous, they arranged a pick up from the airport as I had booked a tour for the day we arrived but it started before I could check in, they looked after my luggage until we finished the tour. They pointed us in the right direction & gave us a map so we knew where we were going. I had emailed them several times before we arrived and they replied instantly with all the info I'd requested. I have to say that I didn't particularly love the locals but the staff at the hotel made us feel at home, I can't express enough how lovely they were. I would recommend this hotel to anyone wanted a no nonsense hotel, you get what you pay for and I'm glad I booked with them. x

My husband and I stayed at the Matisse B & B in September. First...it is a great location...walking distance from the train and metro, in a shopping district with easy access to shopping, restaurants, etc. The Matisse B & B is on a busy street, but to get to it, you enter the building, go through a pleasant courtyard, and then go upstairs...so it is more quiet than you would imagine. The room was pleasant, comfortable and clean. The bathroom was spotless. This is a self-catering B & B...again, the kitchen area was very clean, and it had everything you could want for a breakfast: croissants, coffee, orange juice, fruit, cold cereal, etc. This worked out well, also, because you could have a snack when you returned in the evening. For people like my husband and I, who just want to eat and then head out to see Rome's attractions, it worked perfectly. Our room was not fancy, but it was very clean and very comfortable. We had our own bathroom, and while it was not ensuite, it was just across the hall. A plus was that our room was air-conditioned. The owner, Roberta, was very helpful and nice. The courtyard in the building itself is very peaceful and pleasant....you would never know it is there when you walk by on Via Nazionale. We will stay here again.

It was in a great location. The staff was very helpful.

We were given cream cheese, bread, milk, juice & more for breakfast in our room. Whatever questions we had, we emailed & were promptly answered. The couple renting out the apartments are so nice & really concerned about their guests comfort. We learned the Metro tho we were within walking distance of all the sights, including the hip section of Serpetini road where we will dine during our return the end of the month. For a really deluxe experience try the 1 bedroom apartment incl washing machine & balcony which my sister had. Near grocery store...only downside was that cleaning wasn't incl.

It's a very modern and clean place. Near a lot of attractions and near the roma termini!

Nadia help us with Rome by giving us inside info on places to eat and how to get around. My wife and I recommend Amaranto Romano to anyone visiting Rome. Thank you Nadia with helping us retrieve our luggage. Thomas & Irma

A short stay to celebrate my 40th birthday, Monday to Wednesday in January. I had already had email contact with Sarah to arrange an airport collection, this cost 5 euros more than the standard fair but it was worth it. We arrived at around 11 am, so well ahead of check in time but we were welcomed in by Sarah who introduced us to Alvin. A very warm welcome with lots of tips and guide materials for our stay and we were allowed in our room straight away. As we'd had an early start, Alvin made us some fresh coffee and squeezed some orange juice to liven us up for the rest of the day....we weren't charged anything extra for this. The room (room 3) isn't huge but easily enough for two. The bathroom is a good size and there was a small side room with coffee making facilities, a safe and a place to hang your clothes and store cases. Location is brilliant, 10 minute walk to Trevi, Pantheon, the colosseum and a couple of minutes to Vittoriano, Via del Corso (shopping) and bus stops to Vatican. Nothing is too much trouble, just like it should be for a small operation. Very personal and friendly service. As it was my 40th the day before we arrived, Sarah very kindly left a bottle of champagne in our room on our first night. We loved it.

After spending four nights at Notti a Roma in March of 2010 I think of establishment's staff as my new friends in Rome. It's not fancy- it's more like a humble bed-and-breakfast than a hotel- but the courteous staff and owner go out of their way to assist their guests. The location is also ideal.

Nice staff, clean room, good air conditioning. Good location. Small, but we expected that and didn't need anything more. We spent very little time in our room anyway. Price was a little higher than I would have liked but overall we were very happy with our experience and would go back to the Opera Hotel again.

Perfect location situated right opposite the theatre and 5 minutes from the central station. All the main destinations are walking distance from the hotel and the staff were very pleasant and helpful. Highly recommend and when returning i have no doubts about were to stay