Bed and Breakfast Marlu - Rome

9.7

Really enjoyed our stay! Marlene was a gracious hostess who was quite helpful. The B&B is her childhood apartment, converted to be a B&B. There are only three bedrooms and we occupied the only one with a private bath. Despite talk about the undesirable neighborhood south of the Termini Station, I found the area around the B&B quite comfortable and safe. There are subway stops located within easy walking distance in two directions. It was also an easy and pleasant walk to the Colosseum. We would definitely stay here again.

10

Marlu was close to the metro, the train station and excellent restaurants, in a quiet neighbourhood just out of the main tourist area. I was without my luggage for the first 4 days and the owner was extremely helpful. She supplied me with shampoo and soap free of charge and recommended affordable shops to buy other necessities. I couldn't have asked for a friendlier and more helpful hostess.

9.9

My 80th birthday! Our hostess was extremely helpful and gracious. She spoke excellent English and was able to direct our walking tours perfectly. The other guests were interesting and very friendly. We were within walking distance of colleseum, palantine and circus maximus. The metro was 3 blocks away. We found an excellent restaurant across street within the same block. Could not have asked for better accommodations!

7.1

I like the B&B, the host is nice and the room is clean, breakfast is ok, price is good. you can use their kitchen and home feeling is given. I don't like the location of the B&B, its too slient & dark downstair once dusk comes. But the nearest metro station is only 3 mins away from the B&B, so I highly recommend to couple. For single traveller, i may prefer a B&B in crowded area, and then i could go out anytime having a walk at night time. Except that, the Wifi connection is not stable at all, hope it will work better next time if i live there again. The price is really good, so what you expect more?!

9.0

Excellent....i was too proud to become the guest for this B&B....

9.9

Marlene was extremely welcoming and helpful. She would be happy to spend time talking about sites, places to eat etc. The place is very relaxing and quite. I would definitely stay there again. Thankyou Marlene.

9.8

We really enjoyed our staying at B&B Marlu. The owner Marlene was truly friendly, hospitable and helpful. The location of this accommodation is very comfortable, just in two blocks to the nearest metro station and the bus stop and the Colosseum is 15 min by walk. The room is specious and clean. At the breakfast you can have a chat with the owner and other tourists. We felt as if we were gests of our friend. We recommend this place to anyone who are going to stay in Rome.

9.9

We (gerda and pascalle)had a great weekend in b and b Marlu. Marlene was great, also that hansom men that served the breakfast on Sunday. The give you much information and advice to see everthing in Rome! And very very very friendly!!!!!!!!! Its was nice to talk with them on the breakfasttable . Nice to have contact with the others travels of the B and B,we meet people from Australia and Argentina (great), to meet other country`s We think this is the best place to stay in Rome! We stay in the 2 bed room with shared toilet and bad.

9.7

Marlene is very nice & sweet & considerate. The room is spacious & nice and I like the bathroom very much. I highly recommend this place to any travellers to Rome and I will definately stay here again when I back to Rome.

9.9

We highly recommend this B&B! This was our first trip to Rome and wanted a spot near the main transportation hubs. Marlu is in a great location, just a short stroll to the metro. There was a laundry facility within a couple of blocks, which we found very helpful. We had a lovely room with our own bathroom and it was quiet and clean. We would stay here again and gladly recommend Marlu!

9.6

Any trip to Rome is not truly complete without a morning gathering at Marlu livingroom. Marlene is such a good hostess which understands very well her city and knows how to spread her knowledge about places to go and things to do (in perfect English). If you are used to this type of accommodation (or if you are switching from an hostel to this) it really worthies it (it's probably the best in central Rome). The only downsides: the location (I personally don't like it, but I know and understand that is pretty convenient), the wifi connection wasn't working properly (but I think it was a momentarily situation) and the room gets lighting early in the morning. Besides that, the room (even the single) is pretty spacious and the shared bathroom is beautiful and seemed always very clean. People who live in the building were all very cordial with me either!

8.8

we stayed here for a weekend, 04-06 September, 2009. Our room was large enough, with high ceilings. The street is quiet. Madlene, the owner, is very nice and very friendly.

9.8

I spent a week researching on the internet places to stay in Rome. From what was on the net this looked the best and it was. Marlene is an excellent hostess. The place was really clean, stylish and fairly quiet (it is Rome)

9.7

Lovely accomadation in a great location for seeing all of the tourist sites. The Metro was only a 2 minute walk away. The rooms were spacious and clean. Marlene was very welcoming and gave us a lot of information about getting around as well as recommendations of which major sites to see during our visit. The breakfasts were very good and were an excellent start to the day. We would definitely come back here again.

10

Excellent place to stay in Rome. Easy 2 block walk to underground Metro. Tram may have been even closer but was under construction. Great for travellers enjoying a b&b experience with comfortable rooms and good company. Very nice and helpful hostess.

8.8

The room we had was much larger & WAY nicer than expected and with airconditioning which is essential in Rome in summer. Marlene was fabulous so lovely & welcoming and breakfast each morning was substantial enough to keep us going until mid-afternoon. Close to two metro stations, it was so easy to get everywhere, plus it was one of the cheaper options we found in Rome, even cheaper than hostels and what you get more than what you normally would in Rome. Also it is just around the corner from the oldest gelatteria in Italy BONUS! I would recommend to anyone coming to Rome to stay here, we definitely will be if we come back.

9.9

Marlu was fabulous all-around. I would stay there again in a second. It was affordable, clean, well-located, and the hospitality is unlikely to be beaten. Our room was spacious and cool. Our bathroom looked like it could have been in an architectural magazine. The shower was fabulous (which is rare throughout Europe). Breakfast was wonderful and the company was fun. I travelled with my fifteen year old sister and everyone was great in helping engage her in the breakfast conversation. I really have nothing bad to say. My only hesitation in being so honest is that I don't want for word to get out and for them to be booked up next time!

9.9

I stayed in Rome for one week. Marlu exceeded my expectations! It is clean, next to center, next to Metrostation and the tips about Rome from Marlene were/are great and very helpful. I will stay there again as soon as I could travel again to Rome!!!

9.3

Friendly staff. Very clean rooms and public area

9.9

My wife and I stayed at B&B Marlu in late March of 2009. We highly recommend this B&B for anyone staying in Rome. We have never felt more welcomed in all of our travels to Europe than at Marlu. Our host did everything to make us feel at home. Marlu is near Roma Termini, and one block from a Metro station. The neighborhood around the B&B is typical European urban, safe but not too spectacular (we are talking about Rome, after all). But easy access to the termini and the Metro make all of Rome and beyond easy to reach. We took a day trip to Pompeii by train and made it to the terminal within minutes. Also, the Colosseum is a short walk from Marlu. Our host spoke excellent English and also speaks German and some Spanish. She gave us wonderful sightseeing tips and seemed genuinely interested in what we had done in Rome and in ways of making our trip better. The rooms were quiet, well decorated, and immaculately clean. Marlu is on the third floor of a large building, but there is a lift. Breakfast was standard Italian and your host will go to great lengths to make coffee the way you like it. We stayed eight days at Marlu and they were wonderful indeed. We felt as if we were off the tourist merry-go-round and living like real Romans. Staying at Marlu was a large part of what made our time in Rome so special. We can't wait to go back.

9.9

Marlena is one of the most wonderful hostess we've ever encountered in our trips. She was approachable, friendly and kind. She was knowledgeable and helpful. Eldix was fun, friendly and helpful as well. I got sick after our arrival and Marlena went out of her way to get me some honey, lemon and tea to help with my cold. I will never forget out stay at Marlu's. Thank you!

9.8

Marlene and Eldix are the perfect hosts. Both quite young, friendly, hospitable and always eager to assist. My room was a single but it was huge. Building had a lift which was handy and was only a pleasant 15-20 stroll to the Colisseum. Around the corner is a sensational and quite famous gelateria. A perfect stay !! Would never stay anywhere else in Rome.

9.6

Marlene is the best B&B owner we've ever met! She gave us a map and reccommended us places and even routes to take when we arrived. Also, when I had a problem with my camera, she helped look for places where I could get it fixed. Chatting with her over filling breakfasts were good starts to each of my three days in Rome, and I highly reccommend this place to anyone who is looking for more than just a bright, spacious and clean room to stay in.

9.4

Une adresse à recommander, excellente chambre spacieuse, petit déjeuner agréable, accueil parfait de notre charmante hôtesse, conseils avisés et réservation de visites, bref nous avons été pleinement satisfaits

8.5

I stayed with my boyfriend in Marlu last year in June very enjoyable weekend. Marlene was very friendly and we apreciated that we received the map of the city. The internet connection was there available too. We would definitely recommend this accomodation for anyone who plan to visit Rome.

9.0

This place is just wonderful! Both Marlene and Eldrex made me feel so at home and provided me with so much useful information. It seems to attract great guests too, always a lively discussion going on over the plentiful breakfast. It is a little noisy at night with the traffic down on the street (but no problem with earplugs!) and the bed was a little soft for my liking. But otherwise, I can't fault the place. The room was lovely, and so clean. Would definitely recommend and return there myself.

9.3

The Marlu is a great find. Marlene and Eldix are great hosts, the place is clean and well furnished. We had the double room with bath. It was larger than most hotel rooms and the bed was very comfortable. Marlene greeted us on arrival and gave us walking directions to the sights and great restaurant suggestions. The subway is also just a couple of blocks away for more distant travel. The neighborhood appears safe - upscale residential, and other than the evening trash pick-up at about 11:00 is quiet for a city environment. The Marlu is far enough away from the tourist centers that it isn't full of night revelers, but close enough to walk to many of the ancient roman sights. It is also only a few blocks from the Railroad station. We appreciated the short walk so we didn't have to figure out Rome before settling in to our room. The personal care we were given added to our Rome experience and was well appreciated.

9.9

I had a lovely stay at Marlu -- the location is excellent, the price is affordable and the rooms are cute and clean. The staff were friendly and charming, and gave me great advice in my search for shoes (my size is hard to find). I liked that breakfast was timed every morning to be ready when we needed it, rather than self-serve. And after weeks of traveling without reliable internet access, the wifi at Marlu was a godsend. Sure, it's not totally silent at night, but it's much quieter than a lot of other places I've stayed in Italy. The B&B is off a main road, with traffic and passersby chatting and scooters buzzing by, so be aware of that if street noise is enough to ruin your stay. It certainly didn't ruin mine, but I'm a sound sleeper.

9.1

The owner is an absolute charm with very useful information. We really enjoyed her company and she was very accommodating. We stayed in a double room with a bath down the hall. The room was clean and spacious enough, but it got quite warm despite having an air conditioning unit. The breakfast consisted of coffee, juice, yogurt, pastry, and toast. Very well located and convenient to the metro station, Termini, historical sites, and good restaurants. There is a computer with internet available for use and a lift as an alternative to walking up the stairs. Only criticism was that credit cards were not accepted.

9.1

We were very pleased with our accommodation at Marlu. Room and bathroom were very nice (although private bathroom did not mean actually in our room). The location was excellent....we walked to all sites with the exception of the Vatican. Main train station and metro were a block away. Do not be put off by the graffiti that surrounds the hotel...unfortunately it is an epidemic in Rome. We felt perfectly safe walking. Breakfast was pretty basic, but edible.

8.6

Very good location, very friendly staff, very clean and comfortable room, but, I have to say but, a bit close to main road and a bit noisy.

9.8

Anyone wishing to be near the train station (which is very convenient for the train to Fiumicino Airport) will love MARLU. The building is gorgeous. The place is remodeled the Bathroom is wonderful. Marlene is an accomplished host and all services, including breakfast, were excellent. She gave us great tips about destinations in Rome and access to her computer.

9.8

They were very helpful, and very friendly, we really enjoyed our stay in this hotel.

9.9

Great people, great rooms.

10

The owner was wonderful. She was warm, welcoming, and very eager to make our stay in Rome as pleasant as possible. The room was emaculate and very large. It was exquisitely furnished and the bathroom itself was a work of art! Beautiful! We would stay here again and again and recommend it to all of our traveling friends.

9.9

Very impressed with Marlu B&B. Very helpful staff, clean and comfortable room. Position close to railway. Would recommend to anyone visiting Rome.

10

We had a wonderful stay at Marlu Bed and Breakfast! It is very conveniently located, with 2 metro stations nearby, and close to the Termini train station as well. Our hostess, Marlene, was friendly and knowledgeable. Soon after our arrival, she gave us a map of Rome, showed us where all the principal tourist spots were, and the best way to get to them. When we wanted take the metro and bus to The Pantheon, she told us exactly what metro station to ride to and which bus to take from there. Breakfast was simple and light, which was just right since we spent the day enjoying pasta and gelato. The neighborhood around the Marlu B&B has restaurants, coffee shops, and stores, and we felt safe going out in the evening. I highly recommend Marlu Bed and Breakfast. Plus Marlu B&B gave us chocolate!

9.7

Marlu is a small B&B situated in a well-kept building in Central Rome, in a convenient situation for transport and amenities;ideal for exploring the city.I had a very warm welcome there and the owners were helpful and efficient at the same time. I liked the decor in bedroom and public rooms.It was nice to have breakfast with other visitors from different countries,to share languages and ideas in a relaxed atmosphere.