Domus Valadier B&B Guesthouse

Very close to airport and very nice restaurants around. When I initially picked up the key I was a bit dubious as the outside of the building did not look very nice and the stairs leading to the room had some bags of rubbish which I believe is to do with renovations. But once inside it is a nice surprise to see the lovely room and bathroom.

A bit noisy at night but we did have the window open

Location was fantastic

Location was better than expected.

The downstairs door to the building needed to be slammed shut, so it was often left open. But it didn’t feel unsafe.

Basic needs were met. The washroom and linens were fine. Small fridge in the room was nice to have. Easy enough to get to using Cotral bus from FCO.

Entry to the property was terrible. Check in was only available 1600-1930, but they stated they would accommodate you if you arrive earlier/later. I provided and confirmed my check in time, which was earlier than check in time, the day prior with the property manager and was just told "Ok thanks". No instructions were provided to me to accommodate my early check in. I assumed it would be okay and we would be able to get in. However, we arrived, only to find we were locked out. I had no service and no wifi information was provided for me to try to connect from outside so I could communicate with them or check in. I tried to ask for help next door only to be very rudely told "get out" and not helped at all. We waited in the heat, but eventually I had to find wifi to contact the property, so I walked all the way to McDonald's and got in touch. I explained we were locked out and no one was answering the doorbell. The lady manager called me and said "oh yes, we will give you the code to get in" - with no apology, as if they didn't know I would have needed it before! She sent me a pre-typed message with all the relevant instructions. I should have been provided this information immediately after I gave them my arrival time and they knew I would need it. The staff was not helpful, not available and not friendly. There were dust-bunnies and hair clumps in the room. The bed's headboard was worn and ripped up. Furthermore, it was very hot and the air-conditioning in the room did not work; it was blowing warm air and very weakly. It was not comfortable. The "included breakfast" was simply a small cappuccino and one croissant/pastry - nice to have, but not very substantial. I would not recommend this property based on this experience.