Aldrovandi Residence City Suites

I read the other reviews, so I knew what I was getting into. This place was perfect for my wife and I, BUT would NOT be perfect for everyone. My wife and I are walkers. You will walk, a lot. You can take the tram, directly outside of the hotel but I takes time to get to the center of things - you actually have to go in the opposite direction of where you will want to travel and take the tram to the B line to Termini - it is fine, it just takes time. I do like going away from the center of Rome, to have a neighborhood experience, though. However, for us walkers, this was a great location - you can walk to the "action" by cutting straight across the park (20-30 minutes). We loved being on this side of the park (called Villa Borghese). The Galleria Borghese was a highlight - TIP: get your tickets in advance - the stand by line is 2 hours long (which we waited in) - but it is an AMAZING collection and beautiful space. The Temple of Aesculapius (+ lake with boat rentals) is right by the hotel - charming and fun. One quick warning for Americans - the hotel features a pool with resort amenities, but it is European style. The pool is not heated - it was too cold for me (I tried). Also, the "resort" feel is different - just not what you'd get in America - which can be great - just know that it won't meet your expectations of a "resort". The staff are great - very helpful and accommodating - but the service is different. All of this said, I would definitely stay there again.

The breakfast was excellent and the service there was excellent. Very nice pool area . The laundry was not a washer and dryer access, which we didn’t expect. Would have preferred a self service washer and dryer for our needs. Very helpful desk service. The valet was excellent.

Amazing!

Stunning. Beautifully decorated, true old school italian vibes. Clean, comfortable, strong AC (it was the middle of summer for us) Perfectly polite and helpful staff - really can’t say enough nice things - can’t wait to come back.