Hotel Lirico - Rome

7.1

Centrally located and easy walk to Termini. Small rooms and bathrooms. Double room for single use about right. Excellent reception and service from personnel. Dont go to restaurant recommended in via Napoli. It was below par and also I was shortchanged. Breakfast of good standard for usual continental type but room is small and can feel crowded. Try to stagger your breakfast time and it is OK. I knew about the steps to first floor reception but people with difficulties in handling luggage would find this a bother. Rome is expensive so overall it is a good small hotel in a convenient position. I would stay there again.

7.9

We had a lovely stay at the Hotel Lirico. Tony and his staff were very friendly and helpful. Location is great for visiting the city by bus or metro and the breakfast was a great start to the day. Only negative is the flight of stairs from street level to reception, my Mum (70) found them tough going. We ate at a small restaurant on Via Viminale towards the termini, restaurant Alessi (I think), great food and value for money, about 2 mins from the hotel. Overall we had a wonderful stay in Rome and would definitely use Hotel Lirico again.

7.9

First time we have visted this hotel and after a 26 hrs flight, it was nice to be able to leave our bages there while we expolored Rome for a day. Conveniently located within walking distance from train station - helpful and extremely friendly staff. The room was small but nicely furnished and the ceilings were high which gave it the impression it was bigger than it was - bathroom was actually quite spacious. The only real negative was that we heard the area was not that safe at night (we did not feel unsafe though that night) and they did not offer to talk our heavy bags up to our room. Would definately stay here again however due to its location to train station (5 minute walk with bags) and the friendly staff

2.6

Bathroom are too small to be beleived I couldnt take proper shower . The hotel elevator is 2 floors above so you have to carry luggage for 2 floors before you get on escalator thats painful. Way too expensive for the typw of hotel. Location of hotel is ok.Definately hotel is not worth 110(E) a night.

9.4

Situated next to the Opera, the hotel is just a short walk from Termini station and main metro/bus routes. You will be greeted warmly by Tony and the other staff - all friendly and polite. Rooms are typically 'compact & bijou' but spotlessly clean and beautifully decorated, with a safe (€2.50 per day), aircon and ensuite shower/WC. Rooms are cleaned daily, with crisp cotton sheets and a lovely firm bed too!!!! Buffet style continental breakfast is simple and adequate, with fresh fruit and rolls, and the breakfast area is kept stocked & tidy by the pleasant staff. The hotel is convenient for all the main tourist attractions - Colosseum or Trevi Fountain are a 20 mins walk, or a 24hr bus/metro pass will cost just €4, useful for when the feet begin to ache! We opted for guided tours at the Colosseum & Palatine (€22), Vatican (€45) and Renaissance Rome (€45 including a meal) - not cheap, but you jump all the queues and get to see so much more of the essential historical facts & places. Just make sure you get an official tourist guide. Essentially this is a great value hotel in a good location at under €100 per night, and the staff are all helpful and pleasant. We would be delighted to stay here again!

9.2

Stanza accogliente con strepitosa vista sul teatro dell'Opera di Roma ( n°211!), molto puliti gli ambienti, ricca la colazione. Peccato solo che il bagno avesse una mezza vasca.Grazie per aver accolto le mie richieste.

4.8

We paid 99 Euro for a small room. Great rate thanks to Venere, but it definitely felt 2 star and not 3 star. Would have been satisfactory/OK due only to the low rate, until the morning of departure, when we had NO HOT WATER for the shower at 0515am. We let the water run for 15-20 minutes and there was no improvement. Extremely frustrating before a long flight home. I told the front desk I wanted money off of my room, they could not do anything and said they would tell the manager. Never heard anything so I contacted the manager from home. He said that the front desk was able to get hot water after I left (what good does that do us?), and since we didn't tell the front desk about the problem until we checked out (we had no time, had to make a flight), there was nothing they could do. They offered me a discount for my next stay. Extremely poor response to a basic hotel service issue, that made for a very unpleasant overall experience.

9.6

We stayed in Hotel Lirico in June 09 and were very pleased with it and its location. The stairs up to the hotel were a bit of a challenge but not really a problem for us. They have a lift inside to get to the rooms. Its location is excellent, especially as it's close to the main train station, which we needed. We walked from the train station to the hotel with our luggage. It's a fairly easy walk and the directions given on the web page were very good. We would definitely recommend it and would stay there again.

8.5

Nice hotel right near Termini and many of Rome's famous sites.

3.8

The stairs were grotty, not like the photo. The room was so small you couldn't even put your suitcase down and open it. The breakfast room looked like a cantine, not like the photo!! Everything pre-packed and plastic jugs of juice. I would never stay there again.

9.2

Esperaba un hotel simple y conveniente, pero el resultado ha superado mis expectativas. Llegamos muy tarde, a medianoche con frío atroz. Tras una recepción rápida, la habitación que era amplia e impecable, nos pareció extraordinariamente acogedora con las paredes enteladas lo que le daba la calidez que justo necesitábamos.Eso en Agosto puede ser un inconveniente, pero en Febrero y a cero grados...nos pareció maravilloso. Durante los 5 días que la ocupamos, la habitación estuvo perfectamente impecable. Bien insonorizada en una calle tranquila con vistas a la plaza y teatro de la Opera ,a pesar de la cercanía a la estación Termini. El desayuno buffet, suficiente, variado y de calidad.Cafés buenísimos. aunque eso no es raro en Italia. Personal atento y agradable. Aunque no está tan céntrico respecto de los sitios turísticos, se puede ir a pie a casi todo, excepto al Vaticano. Muy cerca de todo tipo de transportes públicos y de la estación para ir al aeropuerto o a otros lugares. Inconvenientes:La recepción está en el primer piso, y el ascensor se coge allí de modo que después de todo el día caminando, te esperan 20 escalones. Eso ya lo sabíamos por los comentarios de otros huéspedes. La televisión tiene muy pocos canales libres (3) y si no te gustan los deportes, pues sólo 1 ó 2. Pero uno no va a Roma a ver la TV. Aunque es un 3 estrellas, las habitaciones son comparables a los de 4, pues están perfectamente renovadas y decoradas. Quizás por el tamaño del hotel, bastante pequeño, y por la famosa escalera, no tenga una categoría superior. Y sobre todo, una relación calidad - precio extraordinaria.Para volver.

9.2

The room was great and the breakfast was very generous. The location is great. We were able to get everywhere easily and walk to the train station.

8.9

This is a very nice hotell and our room was large and clean. The only possible negative part is that you have to "climb" the stairs from ground floor til first floor, so it may be a problem for disabled people. But than again, Rome may not be the easiest city to visit:)

9.9

My friends and I had an excellent stay in the Hotel Lirico at the end of November 2008. The rooms were extremely clean and comfortable, and the staff were very kind, and very friendly. The hotel is ideally situated for a stay in Rome, most of the major tourist sights are within walking distance. If you don't want to walk, then the train and bus station are a few minutes at the end of the road. We will definitely stay in the Hotel Lirico on our next visit to wonderful Rome!

9.6

We stayed at Hotel Lirico for 4 nights. It is conviently located near the railway station and across the street from the Opera house. The sights are within walking distance and the staff is extremely friendly and everybody speaks English. Our room was spacious, beautifully decorated and very clean. There are many restaurants close by.

7.2

Trere is a huge stair to reach the entrance that wasn´t mentioned. The poor breakfast was noticed by almost every gest during my stay.

8.9

Lirico is clean, nice, very friendly, good breakfast, right next door to the Rome Opera and within three blocks walk of Termini and two blocks from Repubblica metro station. It was a perfect stay!

9.0

A lovely hotel, nice staff and very neat bathrooms. The showers are a little squishy but perfectly suitable. The hotel is close to the main train station and only a 5 minute walk. The tourist buses also stop there so it is a prime location to base yourself if you want easy access to seeing the sites. They also recommend a little restaurant around the corner. A nice cheap and cheerful place and worth a visit if you're on a budget. The stairs that take you from the front door up to reception are not as bad as I pictured from reading the reviews. I found it a great hotel, easy to find and I would stay there again for sure.

9.1

Enjoyed our stay. Excellent service and location.

9.9

Muy bueno. La sala del desayuno estaba en remodelacón, pero tuvimos el desayuno incluido en una cafetería a la vuelta de la esquina.

8.8

Excellent service & clealiness & staff service. Good location to amnities.

3.3

Lo peor de nuestro viaje por Europa fue este hotel. Estaban haciendo reparaciones y por ello el ascensor estaba fuera de servicio. Dos pisos en escalera para llegar a la recepcion. El desayuno teniamos que ir a tomarlo a un bar a una cuadra del hotel... MUY MALO EL DESAYUNO. En la pagina dice desayuno continental y solo te daban un cafe frio, un yogurt horrible y una cokie. La atencion del personal del bar MUY MALA. Hicimos la reserva antes de que inicien las reparaciones, yo creo que podrian haber avisado y de esa manera darnos la posibilidad de cambiar la reserva. Las habitaciones son muy pequeñas. NO VOLVERIA A ESTE HOTEL.

6.4

The hotel's reception is on the 2nd floor of the building and there's no lift to go upstairs with your baggage. You have to go to a bar nearby the hotel to have your breakfast 'cause there is no room to have it at the hotel (even it is included in the price...), workers in that bar are very unpolite.

9.0

This hotel is good for a trip in Rome.

7.7

Clean, comfortable and spacious. Very good staff, and very helpful if you know little/no Italian. Only 'problem' was having to have breakfast at a local cafe due to refurbishment, but I liked eating outside hearing the buzz of the city.

8.9

location is good: not far from Termini train station, but rather far from station's noise and hobos. Staff is helpful and friendly. Triple room is spacious and clean. But room's lighting is inadequate. During the time of our stay the breakfast room was under renovating and we had to go cafe outside where breakfasts were poor for men: one cup of tea or cofee, one croissant, one yoghurt, glass of orange juice.

8.4

This hotel is very good value for money and perfetly located close to the railway station. It is an easy stagger from the station with luggage, although the front steps can be a little daunting for the heavily laden. The rooms were clean and functional, although like many Roman hotels in this price range, they were not very roomy. Breakfast was plentiful and quite good quality. The location, next to the Opera House, is ideal for exploring Roman sites and is in quite a nice part of town.

7.8

The reception staff were very helpful and informative about restaurants and facilities. They also arranged transfers and online booking with airline

9.0

Great location in a charming room. Reception staff were excellent and friendly. My only gripe is that you have to climb a steep staircase to get to the hotel (there is a lift once you get in). I would definitely stay there again.

10

I was a solo traveler. Had a gracious welcoming from 'Tony'. He was wonderful and you can tell he enjoys people. The hotel is just a few minute, easy walk from Termini. Cafe Chirra and supermarket next door. A great place to stay. There is a long set of stairs leading up to the first floor lobby, so pack light. But, location is perfect for jumping on the Metro, restaurants, cafes, etc. Also, the hot water was consistent and good shower pressure. I could only recommend they get a english speaking television channel. There was one, but I think it was MTV. I would have preferred CNN or something.

8.9

Excellent location - walking distance to central train station, restaurants and shoppping Clean and very quiet rooms Good service and good breakfast Would stay here again if coming to Rome 30 minutes by train from airport

8.2

Our room was small but very nice and clean. The staff was really helpful and the area is quiet and well communicated. There was a lot of places to have meal in the hotel surroundings, too. We enjoyed our stay at Lirico and we highly recommend it!

9.9

Good price, location, and amenities for Rome. Don't go with the tour bus the front desk sells you tickets for, though. They are too hard to find compared to others out there. The only other problem we had was with the wifi - which was a problem for us at most of the hotels that advertised having it in every room. But then vacations aren't for being online... they're for being in the moment. And what better place than in Rome!

6.2

We spent only one night at the Lirico, it has a good location and the staff were very friendly. Nice rooms with interesting decor, but if you don't like lifts dont stay at this hotel! there are NO stairs as an alternative

8.1

Small room but clean and recently renovated bathroom. The breakfast room was quite crowded at 9 am, but if you woke up half an hour earlier it was quite convenient. The receptionists provided us with very useful and appropriate tips on nearby restaurants, sightseeing, etc.

8.8

Great hotel, lovely location - surprisingly near to the Colosseum, nice quiet road. Man at reception was very helpful (recommending places to eat, buses etc.). A tip for anyone going to watch a Roma football match (I highly recommend it and I'm not even into football) catch the 910 bus from the Termini direct to the Stadio Olympico. It is difficult to find out this info! Breakfast was included and they serve lovely coffee and hot choc with it. Small room but beautifully clean and nicely furnished with a large double bed. Felt safe walking around at night. Would recommend it!

7.3

A lovely, clean hotel near the Termini. The room we had was extremely small, but adequate.

8.4

There are some 4**** hotels that are just hanging there AND there are some 3*** hotels that are better than 5*****,LIRICO is one of the latter.Besides only LIRICO have TONI working there.ARRIVEDERCI LIRICO!

8.7

Staff all wonderful, just ask any questions (in English!), and their local knowledge is vast. Rooms fine if a little antequated. We had no car and walked to all the sites we wanted to see. Vatican was the furthest at about 90 minutes walk! Take it slowly and indulge in ice-cream. 2 miutes walk from bus and train station, trains cheap and adequate.

5.2

We stayed in Florence for 4 nights at a great hotel (Hotel Laurus) and in Rome at Lirico for 3 nights. The rooms at Lirico are clean, the staff was nice, but not particularly sharp or outwardly helpful. The room was the smallest place I've ever stayed in, and the shower was the size of a small coat closet. If you drop the soap, you practically have to step out of the shower to get it (because the shower walls are so close together), then step back in, and I'm an average sized guy! The air conditioner and TV didn't work the entire time, and you have to pay to use the TV, when it is working. Luckily, the night air was perfect for sleeping, but the noise was annoying (people yelling, dogs barking, trucks unloading, etc., etc.). All in all it was safe and clean, but next time I'll spend a little more to have a little better room.

8.2

Very helpful staff, good location, quiet.

8.8

I stayed al Lirico with a friend one week during June 2005. We were delighted with the service and location. Personell was king and helpful. We woukd certainly stay there again.

8.2

The only problem I had with Lirico revolved around their airport shuttle service. It is mentioned as a provided service on their Venere description, but what they really provide is the ability to arrange for a driver to pick you up at the airport, for which you will have to pay (50 Euro plus tip in my case). This would not have been a problem if I had known up front that this was going to be the case, but I did not have Euros on me and this marred what would have been a perfectly fine experience. Other than that, the service was good (the night front desk manager was particulary helpful) and breakfast was good.

9.0

very nice, very quiet, very clean, friendly, good breakfast, excellent situation next to Termini Station with all the coaches and subway. But rather pricey!

7.7

While the hotel was in a good location and the rooms were better than adequate, it was a little disconserting to have to walk up a fairly long set of stairs with luggage to reach the lobby. The website did not mention there was not an elevator to the lobby or that the intial climb was significant to reach the lobby. For those who are physicall fit or not elderly, this is not a significant problem, but for others it was. The rooms were smaller than expected and two people had to be careful not to knock into one another, but they were clean and comfortable. When you consider one does not come to Rome to say in a hotel all day, I'd say the hotel was fine.

8.4

Very good location for access to all main tourist sites and within walking distance of Termini station. Very quiet and peaceful at night despite central location. Staff friendly and helpful when required but not obtrusive. Breakfast and breakfast room just adequate. Bar area not really a bar area but a place to buy a drink and then sit at what are actually the breakfast tables - no comfortable chairs or sofas. Entrance stairs a bit daunting when carrying luggage and no lift facility to reception. However represents good value for money if a base for sightseeing is all that is required. A very good Pizzeria close by.I would se it again.

7.9

We thought the hotel was exactly how it was described on Venere.com. The location was close to the stores, sights and bus stations, not to mention the train station. The staff was very friendly and the rooms were a little tight and small, but very clean and well maintained. The elevator is small, so please be sure to not pack huge oversized suitcases. However the elevator situation seemed very typical all across Italy. Again this hotel would be highly recommended and we would certianly stay there again given the opportunity.

5.6

Location okay for price. Rooms were noisy, dark, and small. Bathrooms very small also. Staff was very nice and helpful. Breakfast just okay....typical european style. Wouldn't stay here again. Overall just alright.

7.9

Good clean friendly hotel. Very good location. Helpful staff, gave good advice for eating locations. Great view over the Opera front.

9.1

Enjoyed our stay at Lirico. We haven't stayed at a hotel in Italy before so we can't really compare Lirico to another hotel of course. The location was good, nice and quiet and reasonably close to Termini Station. The only thing that we thought was really poor was the breakfast; coffee absolutely awful and a pretty poor variety of things to eat, but maybe that's all you get in an Italian hotel at that price. We would be more than happy to stay at the Lirico next time in Rome too.

8.2

Clean and recently refurbished to high standard. Staff very welcoming. Breakfast good

8.8

Hotel location was excellent. Breakfast was plentiful and as we arrived after 1am, I had not expected any great degree of customer service. However, receptionist was awaiting our arrival, and check-in was fast and efficient. Map given to us at the hotel was the best of any seen in a guide book and luggage can be left in foyer on departure. Only drawback is spaciousness of rooms and dining areas etc. is rather exaggerated in photographs compared to reality as the hotel is quite small. Overall though very good and I would stay there again.

8.2

Room was very adequate and location to transportation and tourists sites very good. Air condition worked very well. Breakfast was excellent.

6.7

I stayed in 4 hotels on my last visit to europe, one in Paris the other three in Italy, this was my worse choice, i'm not saying it was terrible but from a value for money hotel not the best. Most things were OK but the bathroom needed a makeover to say the least. Be warned you have to get to the first floor with your bags before you get to the reception and the lift.

8.7

The hotel was within walking distance of termini and close to the sites of Rome. It was easy to find and very convenient.

9.3

The Lirico Hotel was situated perfectly in the centre of the city and was only a 5 minute walk from most attractions. The staff were really friendly and helpfull. We will definitely go back to the hotel next time we visit Rome. Thank you for a lovely stay!

9.1

Maybe it's just my poor map reading skills, but the hotel was actually across the street from where the map indicated. Otherwise, the hotel was very clean and well kept. I would recommend it to others and stay here again. Convenient location to Stazione Termini and walking distance to the Coliseum.

9.9

The hotel Lirico was an ideal hotel for our 4 day visit to Rome. It is in an ideal location for seeing the sights, the rooms are clean and bright and the staff were incredibly helpful and recommended and excellent restaurant to us. I would recommend the hotel to friends and family.

7.8

Wonderful stay in Rome Hotel staff very friendly and helpful. Rooms very clean but a little small Location excellent could walk to all the major sights. Did find cheaper quotes however on other websites after we had booked

9.9

i have stayed at this hotel a number of times. i find it very convenient to metro and places of interest. it is spotless and very welcoming. i would highly recomment it

10

We had an excellent stay & I cannot recommend highly enough. The rooms and public rooms were beautifully appointed. The staff were very friendly & when on our last afternoon my father had his wallet stolen (watch the crowded Metro!) they could not have been more helpful.

7.3

nice hotel,very friendly staff,ist class location-----hotel was advertised as 4 star whereas in fact it is 3 star. I would have thought there should be a discount on rate of €150 for an 8 night stay but it appears hotels in Rome are quite expensive

8.8

Generally speaking the hotel was everything you could ask for and we had a very good stay. The only disappointment was the airport transfer service. This was advertised to cost Euro 50 but in fact cost Euro 65.

6.2

Efficient & friendly staff.Convienient to city attractions and good and fairly priced resturaunts.

5.8

The only major disapointment was no hot water on the morning of our departure. Very inconvenient.

8.1

Good location

8.1

Great little hotel in a very convenient location for the station and easy walking to the main tourist sights. My room was very small but very clean and well maintained and the staff were generally friendly and helpful. Good value for money - I'd use it again without a doubt.

6.9

Nice hotel. Helpful and polite staff. Comfortable rooms. Overall the hotel was very nice. It may be a bit pricy.

7.1

The room was rather small, and the map located it on the wrong side of the street on the wrong block.

8.1

Very clean room. Employees are very friendly. We've got a pushchair but no lift from the ground to the lobby. Nothing special for the breakfast. Generally I like it, will consider for the next chance.

9.1

The Hotel Lirico was a lovely little hotel, with good friendly service and well located for all the main attractions within easy walking distance. There are some excellent restaurants and bars close by with some really atmospheric Tratoria

8.4

Very pleasant place! Very good location for both coming from the Termini station (very short walk) and sightseeing! Rooms are quite small but nice and perfectly clean. Employees are very nice. We'll go back there!

7.0

A well run hotel with very helpful staff especially at reception. The bar was very small and not over stocked. There was no means to make tea or coffee in the rooms (is that the norm in Italy) and don't plan to have a hot shower first thing in the morning, I would stay there again,it is ideal for eating houses and transport.

5.7

Room was very small and looked more spacious on website...overall though ok...

8.2

Comfortable, clean, good breakfasts, near to station, metro and buses. It served our purposes well.

7.8

Lirico is conveniently located near the station, metro etc. You can also walk to a number of Romes famous sights. Staff were helpful and breakfast was very good! We will go back!

9.3

Very small rooms but very clean in an excellent location for all major sight seeing. A little noisy right off the street but tolerable. Would definetly reccomend to other couples on a budget wanting a clean nice place to stay while experiencing all there is to do in Rome.

7.9

We enjoyed our staying in Rome very much and the hotel also contributed to our pleasant feeling

9.8

Hello! We really enjoyed our stay at your hotel. It was even better than we expected!! Every thing was excellent!! Thanks for everything Lena Nordin - Linderqvist with friends

6.5

The room was very small for the three of us, barely room to put down our suitcases, but very nicely decorated. The staff wasn't very nice. The location was great, very close to everything. It was very clean. Breakfast was very good.

8.9

lovely hotel very helpful and friendly staff, a pleasure to stay there