Rome hotel Nazionale

I had the same experience here in CA. I checked in and was given a dumpy room next to registration. The door lock didn't work properly, so I was given another, much better, room without additional cost. I think sometimes you get the room that's been cleaned already. It doesn't hurt to ask for another room. I usually wait too long to decide I don't like my room!

So we stayed there in April of this year in a Classic Double. It was 142 Euros per night with breakfast. It was large, modern and had a little sitting area as well. It did not have a view at that price...looked over an interior courtyard. I guess it would pay for future travelers to ask check their room out before committing...we really like this place and thought it was a fine value for Rome and a great location.

I stayed July 6 2016. Paid 180 euros. Location and rest of hotel great, just our classic room was a beat up dump and next to elevator which I specifically asked not to be. I had booked 8 months ahead so did not spring upon them. We were very beat from traveling but I should have changed rooms, my fault. When checking out someone was asking to be moved. All the glowing reviews on tripadvisor must be people not stuck in an unrenovated classic room. Rick's people need to stay in a classic room and not identify themselves for a fair review. The review he gives could not be based on my room. In short, don't be meak, ask to be moved or do not book a classic room, do delux. I was on 2nd floor in back. Also do not stay on side where Gelato store is, noisy.

We stayed there in 2011. The hotel was fine. Our only complaint had to do with other guests and not the hotel or staff. Now we stay up the street at the Aberdeen, which we find more enjoyable.

I once stayed there and room was ok. At Times however when special events are being held in Rome, room is far more expensive. In Rome I enjoy home@rome near St Peter's. Two Very friendly guys And cleaning Lady to welcome you, always trying to help

Sounds like we got lucky...for once :) Booked a classic triple via hotel email on website. Asked for best RS & cash payment discounts. Paid 395€ (2 night total including third person nightly fees). Stayed August, 2016.

Our room was a happy surprise. TALL ceilings, huge crystal chandelier, extremely spacious, two windows opening onto Piazzo de Monte Citorio, super large updated bathroom, beautifully decorated, sitting area with sofa (third bed) & two large comfy chairs. Breakfast was very pleasant (especially the Nutella packets enjoyed by our ten year old daughter!) and the cappacino was very yummy. They were very accommodating scheduling return airport shuttle and answering other random tourist-y questions.

Location was perfect and walkable for everything we wanted to see & do on our quick stop in Rome - Pantheon (>4 minutes), Trevi (8-10 mins). Trastevere, Spanish Steps, Colloseum...also all easily walkable from hotel. We did take a taxi to Vatican Museum just to ensure we wouldn't miss our early reservation, but it could've been walked.

Maybe they thought I would write a review here so we got the good room? Either way, thumbs up from us!

Now I am really mad, I paid almost the same amount for a small shabby room, needed twn beds maybe that narrowed selection, not sure what happened, Don't be a fool like me and accept the first room. I should have mentioned Rick or Trip Advisor, good point.

After my trip to Venice-Florence-Rome last fall, I don't think I'll ever stay in hotels on destination vacation trips again. We had the most beautiful and convenient 2 Bed/2 Bath apartments for well under the cost of two mid-range city-center hotel rooms.

It is hard to compare hotel prices for different seasons or even days of the week given supply and demand. It will only upset you more.

One tip is to make a friendly call to the hotel the day before you check in to confirm your arrival, especially if late in the afternoon. My theory is that if you get the front desk to look at your booking the day before, they may allocate you one of the nicer rooms if available the following day. At the very least, it gives me some comfort knowing that there is a room waiting. Another tip is not to send too many emails or phone calls before you arrive. If you annoy them, you will get a negative result.