Cari Hotel 3-Star di Rom

I think it's one of the best room you can get with this price, very classy and with great location, the room is huge and the reception is very nice

Our stay at the Viminale View Hotel was an acceptable one - but we would unlikely return on a future visit to Rome. Arriving at the hotel in the early afternoon, we were pleased to be allowed to check in ahead of the published time (14:00hrs). The service was friendly and efficient and we were quickly shown to our room - that being a ‘deluxe’ room at the end of a corridor. Room number 1 was to be our home for four nights. The room was of a good size and well-equipped e.g. towels, tea and coffee making facilities, a small fridge (with optional mini-bar), a television and a bathroom - with an excellent free standing bath tub in the centre of the bedroom. Perhaps my biggest gripe with the hotel was the disappointing view from the room. A ‘Viminale View’ it most certainly was not. Interestingly, room number 1 was the only room on the wrong side of the building. All others, including cheaper standard rooms, had the all-important Viminale view. In fact, not from anywhere in the hotel could we see the Viminale, since the reception area too was without any windows. Our two windows looked out onto a gutter on one side and an adjacent building on the other. We paid a little extra for breakfast, which was of a simple but acceptable standard. Given the size of the hotel with just 10 rooms, an extravagant buffet was not expected. More a continental selection, there was enough to keep us going until lunchtime. Cold meats, cheese, bread, pastries, yoghurts, toast etc, with scrambled egg and sausage available as hot options. Hot drinks were made on request. As a smaller establishment, this accommodation appeared only ever to be staffed by one person at a time, which somewhat impacted service. Once seated for breakfast, we were provided with a hot drink and then left to it. There was no opportunity to request further drinks, which was a little disappointing. And on one occasion, we watched as a guest had to go in search of a member of staff in order to get a cup of coffee. Perhaps in the mornings, especially with breakfast to provide and guests occasionally checking out, a second staff member would be beneficial. House-keeping was of a good standard but returning on our last night, we were keen to enjoy a coffee, only to find that our supplies had not been replenished and our cups were still dirty on the side. As a hotel unstaffed after 17:00hrs, it wasn’t a simple case of calling for some coffee, rather just going without. Whilst an enjoyable stay, the view from the room and the lack of hotel staff beyond 17:00hrs just didn’t work for us.

I didn't have great expectations so I was surprised by how nice the place is. I was planning to stay 3 nights but have only a reservation for 1 night. 1 night was enough for me to decide to go to another hotel for the rest of the week. My room was small, facing a super busy area and when you open the windows, the noise from outside is a lot but windows are good and when you close them, there is no noise! They offered Rituals shampoo, body lotion, and soap. My favourite! So that was a huge Yes! The receptionists (I dealt with 3) were fantastic. They also have a huge communal bathroom you can use before checkin to freshen up. That was great as I arrived in Rome on the Milan-Rome sleeper train, and I needed some freshen up at 8am while checkin is at 2pm. The area is actually very quirky with lots of restaurants and nice quality shopping. Bed was comfortable but have only one bedside table. Air-conditioning worked very well. Now the bad things: * The hotel is super difficult to find for a hotel that is so visible. I missed it twice! And then I missed it again when I came back at night. Needs more visibility. * The shower is tiny. I mean, I have been in small showers but this one is extremely small, I am a medium size woman, and I was afraid of turning because it only have a curtain and I thought I would make a mess of the bathroom. Showering was super stressful. * There is NO TV!!! I was hoping to see the end of the Euro Women's Cup, but I had to go and find a bar for that... * The location was not good for me. It would be good if you wanted to go to the Colosseum, but that is about it. * They offered no free water in the rooms, their water costs 2 euros and it is room temperature because there is no minifridge. * They take a €100 deposit, which they give you back when you check out. I didn't have a credit card, which could do that as mine would either charge me or I lose on the exchange rate, so I have to pay cash. They only charged me €50. They gave me cash when I checked out.

It was a pleasant experience staying here for a night. The room was cleaned and provided with basic amenities. The breakfast was not bad at all. Professional and welcoming receptions bonus is the luggage storage. Thank you for your hospitality.

Good location. I like to walk, so I was able to walk to the Colosseum and Trevi Fountain. Breakfast was also good. However, the shower room is very small.

I want to especially thank a lobby manager; this is his work name. He was incredibly kind and friendly. Because we arrived at the hotel early, and seeing that I was traveling with my 74-year-old mother, he let us check in ahead of time. We received warm and very humane help and care. My mother very like him. He deserves a perfect score. I think we will definitely come back next time.

Una piacevole sorpresa vicino alla Fontana di Trevi. Bella stanza con arredamento curato e molto pulita. Ottima esperienza soprattutto grazie alla disponibilità e gentilezza del proprietario che ha fatto di tutto per rendere perfetto il nostro soggiorno! Ci torneremo!!!

Combined long week end trip to watch England v Italy rugby and site see. Hotel perfect location to walk to attractions and as long as you like walking, to the Stadio Plympico for the rugby with a drink or two on the way. The hotel breakfast was excellent value at ten euros pp, continental as well as bacon, , egg, toast, sausage (Frankfurter type) and cereals & juices etc.

Philia is one of the cleaniest hotel in Rome. I have lodged in many hotels in Rome, but Philia is on top. From the corridor to rooms are well cleaned. ROOMS AND BEDS ARE KEPT CLEANED EACH DAY. I WOULD RECOMMEND PHILiA for tourist. Philia has an well functioning elevator. The staff are amazing,The Lady who takes care of the rooms is polite.