Hotel Alimandi Vaticano  

I work online and I need regular and reliable access to the internet. I was able to log on at any time of the day and night with no problems. The WiFi is free and is accessible from the comfort of your hotel room. It is not slow at all! The Vatican is right acorss the street, which makes it easy to access St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican museums. The rooms are tastefully decorated and there is marble throughout the hotel. Some guests complained about the noise from the street, however, our window faced the street and when the window was closed, you could not hear what was going on outside. Although they only have pics of cereral on their website, the breakfast is varied and includes hot food, fruits, as well as tasty breakfast treats, They were very accommodating; we came in on the red eye and we were allowed to check-in before the normal time.

They are concerned about how our electrical appliances function with their system of electricity, so you are not allowed to use an iron for fear that you will cause a fire, which is understandable. Their rates to iron your clothes are pretty high, so unless you want to pay about 20 euros to have an outfit pressed, make sure that you pack clothing that doesn't wrinkle easily. One concierge wasn't very knowledgeable about the area and told us everything shuts down at 8pm but we were able to find a grocery store that was open past 9pm. On Candia, two blocks away from the hotel. He also told us that exchanging money at a bank was the same as exchanging it at a currency exchange, however, the bank does not take 20% of your money. With the American dollar so low and the euro so high, you would rather have the 20% in your pocket! There are a few banks within walking distance, just don't be disuaded by their security system- they are open! We asked for a recommendation for a restuarant and he directed us to a family restaurant five blocks away, which at 9:30pm at night isn't very feasible. It would have been nice if the hotel had a restaurant aside from the free breakfast so we wouldn't have to scout for a place to eat when we were tired from a long day of sightseeing. I would like to add that the young women who worked there were very helpful and knowledgeable. Otherwise, our experience with the hotel was very positive.

Lovely hotel. Spacious room (2 adults and 2 children). Very clean. Nice breakfast. Great location facing the museums.

Don't rely on the shuttle service.The driver did'nt show up in order to pick us up to the airport.

We loved everything about this hotel, Nico the manager was polite, helpful & very informative, our room was spacious & clean, the breakfast was also fantastic. It's a shame we only spent 1 night there, when we return to Rome, this is where we will stay.

the service from the staff (perking, information about the city, etc.)

the noise at nights (traffic)

I like the breakfast and the bedroom. It was nice and comfortable

Very clean hotel. Friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast was also very good. If I go back to Rome I will surely stay there again.

I did not find anything I did not like.

Stuff, location,

The hotel was only a short walk from the metro station. The Room was elegant and spotlessly clean. We had the standard double room which is much bigger than it looks in the photographs as the bed is 7 ft wide! (And so comfortable I've now been told we need a new mattress for our own bed at home!). The breakfast was superb with just about anything you could want... Including a selection of chocolate cake (god I love Italy!). The staff were very helpful and friendly and for anyone wanting to visit the Vatican... The door to the museum entrance is just across the road so you can see what the queue is like while your having your breakfast :o) (we stayed here from 12th to 16th January and its a great time to visit the Vatican as there are not the usual crowds, the Christmas lights are still up, have a look at the lights on Via del Corso - totally amazing!) All in all it was a fantastic, and we enjoyed our stay here quite possibly more than anywhere else we've been. Will definitely stay here again on my next visit.

Absolutely nothing. For us the hotel was perfect, we were happy and able to walk into the city centre and enjoyed the walk down Via Della Concilliazione and crossing the Ponte Sant' Angelo to and from the hotel. Its about a fifteen minute walk to some really nice shopping districts and restaurants around the Piazza Navona. If you are not interested in visiting the Vatican (although I would recommend anyone to go - I'm not religious and not catholic but it was totally amazing - so much so we actually went twice - you can also get a guided tour from just outside the hotel which cost around 35 euros each but was well worth the money - or you can go it alone and pay 15 euros each - this gets you into the Vatican Museum - the Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basicillica - Awesome) As I was saying - if you're not intending to visit the Vatican and I haven't convinced you to do so - then you may wish to stay somewhere more central (anything around the Pantheon is kinda central to everything - and dont forget to have a coffee in Sant Eustachio - Chio :o)

excellent location, very safe and quiet; very good and diversified breakfast ; good size room and clean bathroom; polite hotel's personnel; we have really appreciated the early check-in , done immediately upon arrival , around 11.00 lt instead of 14.00 lt ; taxi service, booked by the hotel , from the airport to the hotel and vice-versa

despite of room reservation for 4 persons, the bathroom kit foreseen was for two persons only; also slippers not available at all

The hotel was very clean and in a good location for visiting Vatican City. My family really enjoyed the breakfasts too!

The concierge didn't advise us that we could see the pope until it was too late.It would have been nice to have that information when we checked in, so we could have planned our day differently. She also, told us to go to a restaurant that was closed.

They have the best breakfast buffet variety ever!!! Yummy!!! Chicken wings, meat balls veggie, besides the usual eggs and bacon that you find everywere but not as good) pancakes, and a lot of homemade sweets,cookies, cakes. Great variety of breads salami, cheeses, fruits, cereals fresh squized juices... Just a 10 with no hesitation!!! Like hometown buffet really suggestable for that!!! Great location for Religious trip in Rome 5 minutes walking from Piazza San Pietro. Warm family own atmosphere.

As a 4 star hotel they do not have as many services as others

Beautiful hotel, perfect location , all were very kind to us and the breakfast is amazing!!! We will definitely go again in our next visit to Rome!!

Great breakfast... The hotel located opposite the Vatican Museum... Hotel staff were helpful to setup the room for baby.