Hotel Nazionale - Rome

This hotel charges 10 euros per day for WIFI. This is the only hotel or B&B that charged for WIFI. It seemed like being nickeled & dimed at the most expensive hotel we stayed.

The "classic" double room has room for a bed but not for two suitcases. It is really TINY. We felt like we were in a cage. Also, I did not appreciate paying $15 a day for WIFI -- this shoul be included when you are paying $300 a night for a teeny room But hotel location is terrific and the staff were most helpful. The breakfasts were great.

Breakfast not have variety of choices for eggs but you have to pay extra for fried eggs or scramble egg. Limited facial tissue only 3 pieces in a pack. Have to pay for wifi. Reception didnot help much when i ask for Opera schedule & made me missed the show that night.

Excellent location, very nice and large rooms.

The similarly priced rooms at this hotel are oddly uneven: those facing the square are noisy and poorly furnished albeit with high ceilings. Having requested a quieter room, we were given an almost tranquil room facing the inner courtyard and on a higher floor. Location is excellent within minutes to almost every landmark in Rome.

Hotel is in a great location to get around to the high points of Rome. Staff was very good and friendly. Room was a very nice size and bathroom was huge. However the price we paid seemed a little high for what we got. Only 2 pillows, no iron/iron boarding, and none available, room did not have a full complement of bedding. At almost $400/per night, the amentities seemed a bit lacking. Internet was another 15 Euro per day. Nice but pricing is on the high side for what you actually get.

Excellent location!!! It is quiet and safe but close to everything (we walked to Vatican, Forum, Colisseum, Pantheon, Tiber, Spanish Steps, etc). Everyone who worked in the hotel was very nice and helpful. We had 2 rooms (one for us, one for our daughters). The rooms (601 and 603) were not huge, but were big enough. The air conditioning worked very well, which was a relief as it was extremely hot in Rome. I recommend this hotel and would happily stay there again.

Excellent stay in this hotel. Rooms were available only on Venere !! Congratulations

The best location, central to all major attractions and within walking distance of just about anything you would want to see/experience. A pedestrian location so nice and quiet. Rooms are massive for Rome! Would stay there again without doubt.

We meet different kinds of peoples, it goes from businessmen to politicians, artists and tourists.

Great hotel. Brilliant location. Walking distance from everything.

Excellent hotel, very well located in Rome.

Centralissimo, a pochi minuti da montecitorio, via dl corso, Pantheon. Ideale per i weekend dedicati allo shopping.

Fantastic location -- walking to Trevi and Piazza Navona -- near bus stop -- couldn't ask for better. Beautiful room and quiet because there is no traffic in piazza. Helpful staff. Really nice breakfast.

I fantastic stay just in the center of Rome. Can be recomended warmly!

Stayed 1 week. Splendid rooms, excellent service - restaurant: good food, but lacking atmosphere (turn down the lights - tourists like it dimmer and darker than Romans do.)

This was the most awesome location for a hotel. Couldn't ask for a better location!! We walked to everything from the Vatican to the Colosseum. The location also made it a quiet hotel, being that is shares the square of the Parliment building, no vehicles in the square. That also makes it a very safe place, with the police guarding the government building. The staff was most wonderful and helpful with all our needs. We arrived in Rome at 0800 and they let us check in at that time. That is very nice when you have just been up for 24 hours. I highly reccomend and would stay again, if it is a good price.

I can only recommend Nazionale to anyone who visits Rome - business or holiday. Location is just outstanding. Basta! Regardless of location, the hotel itself is nice, spatious and clean. The service is very friendly and welcoming. You can ask the staff about anything and they'll help you for free - nothing seems imossible. Yes - it is a bit expensive, but worth it to a large extent. Only thing that needs improvement: The lifts are a bit narrow, slow and slightly scary. I'll be back there again for sure.

Excellent location - showing a bit of age, but in a charming manner - need to ask at bar for a real cappuccino in the morning though, the one at the buffet is awful

We had a great time in Rome and Hotel Nazionale was a perfect home base. Great room, very clean and an ideal location to explore Rome from.

It was about my 15th trip to Rome, but first time in Hotel Nazionale. We wanted to have a spacious room in quiet surrounding but still at very central spot. Nazionale fulfilled all the criteria excellently. Our room was huge, clean, tastefully decorated if you like old fashioned style. It had three huge windows facing piazza Montecitorio, which was quiet despite of construction work in Parliament house next door. We were looking for a roof top terrace for pre-dinner drinks, but closest one is in Hotel Minerva. Breakfast was nothing to be mentioned, nescafe cappucino and cold bites only, so we skipped that after first morning. Luckily there was plenty of choice just around the corner in any direction you decided to take.

Wonderful, friendly and helpful staff. Hotel is ideal lcoation for historic Rome. This was our second time there and we will stay again.

We were given an upgraded room (#212) -- the room was huge, with top quality furnishings, a soaring ceiling entirely decorated in wood carvings, and a great view onto the piazza. We went in the off-season (late August, 2007) -- the A/C was very cool and comfortable, and the accomodations were fantastic.

Excellent location, excellent and spacious executive double room. My only complain was the noise made by the litter collection van at around 2am every night, otherwise the hotel and surrounding areas are very quiet. Not always easy to comunicate in english with some of the staff.

This was a very comfortable and welcoming hotel. We had a bit of a problem with room cleaning for one day but after that it was excellent. Wonderful location for walking around Rome.

The Nationale is ideal for shopping and sightseeing. It has huge rooms with fascinating paintings, furnishings and decor. Staying there once is a great experience - second time you notice its faults. Its all fading and looking past its best, with creaky floors and noisy corridors. Good breakfasts, but go out for dinner... restaurant is not great. We'd still recommend it though.

As stated by others, the location was excellent and beautiful!! There are many dining choices within a short walk, and the restaurants close late. The room was spacious, considering that I booked for a single room. I paid $218, which is a little expensive, it could be well worth the money if they had made some investment to remodel the interior of the room. But if you like shabby chic style, you will love this place. Please be aware that this is no metro (A line) after 9pm if you come from the train station.

Stayed in one of the deluxe rooms, which was absolutely stunning, very large room, beautifully decorated and a great view over the square. The staff were very welcoming, polite and efficient. Thoroughly enjoyed the stay. Altough the hotel may seem above average in terms of cost, it is worth every penny. Also fantastic location for sightseeing

A first class hotel with a first clas staff. Service was excellent - staff was very accommodating and polite. Worth the price to me since we stayed for a while, I wanted to be in an area convenient to everything in Rome.

The number one asset of this hotel is its location; just about everything is within walking distance. It is also quiet, because the square where it is located is restricted to traffic. The building opposite is a government department, so security is tight in the area. We stayed for three nights in August, which is officially low season. This meant that, I guess, around 20% of the shops and businesses in Rome were closed for holidays. Not a problem for us tourists though, as there were also quite a lot fewer Romans around. Even in low season, there are still plenty of shops and restaurants open in the immediate vicinity, although the hotel's restaurant was closed at the time of our visit. The Nazionale is certainly not cheap, but I would say on balance, it is fair value for money.

I and my wife visited Rome for vacation purposes for the (ca.) 25th time, and this hotel for the 7th time. Before we have stayed at Nazionale through travel packages. Of course this means that we both think that Albergo Nazionale is an excelent hotel. Since one purpose was some private celebration, we chose a de Luxe room for the price of 333 euro per room per night. The "de Luxe" meant: a really huge room (ca. 50 m2 with 6 m under ceiling) on the first floor (110) facing piazza Montecitorio (unfortunately the parliament building was covered due to renovation work). We got new bed linen every day! It contained a big original painting, a nice sofa for three to sit comfortably, one comfortable chair (should have been 2), a desk with one regular chair, and a small and old-fashioned TV-set. Judged from the photographs on the web, I expected more chairs. More importantly I expected access to a roof terrace which is presented in a video on the web. When I asked about it, they denied its existence (!). I believe that the terrace, which is clearly visible from the piazza, is reserved for those renting the roof suite only. This is my main negative comment - because the advertisement is cheating customers and should be removed! Everything else is close to perfect in this hotel: The reception welcomes you with your name and the papers are all ready waiting for your arrival; they speak excellent English (even though I like to practice my Italian); They help you to get tickets to concerts, book restaurant tables etc.; The AC is refreshing all 24 hours in all parts of the hotel; The breakfast is just excellent; and the classic renasissance style of the hotel lobby/bar is just something else (this is NOT plastic!). The hotel location nothing but perfect! Highly recommendable - also with standard rooms (which are considerably cheaper)! We'll stay there again - it's our first choice in Rome (I have stayed at 10 different hotels in Rome before).

We had a fabulous stay even though we were only there for two nights. Great location, very quiet and the staff was very helpful.

Convenient location, I would stay there again if going to Rome. We booked a standard double but were given a superior room. There is building work going on at the moment on the property opposite which starts at 7.00am. Didn't worry us, but it might concern some!

WE have been in Rome on two previous occassions. This hotel was by far the best location we have experienced. It is central to shops, sights and facilities. The hotel was first class, clean, friendly and efficient. I was however, not impressed with the hotel restraunt, which was disappointing, especially at the prices charged. The hotel was expensive, but you got what you paid for which was location.The staff were friendly and efficient and helpful.The room was very nice in a traditional way.

We were very pleased with the hotel. Starting with the reservation procedure, the hotel was very cooperative in providing arrival and train information. The desk folks were very warm and helpful, arranged for a guide and did what was necessary. Our room was quite large and beautifully decorated. We had an amazing New Year's Eve dinner at the hotel. The ONLY complaint was the breakfast which didn't have as much variety as I would have liked. We also liked the location, around the corner from the Pantheon and a few blocks from the Trevi Fountain.

Really, happy. As with another satisfied customer on this list we were upgraded at no extra charge to a deluxe room from a basic room. The staff were fantastic and helpful including booking and recommending restaurants for us. Would defintely consider returning.

Great Hotel central between Piazza Navonna, Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain. Walking distance to most attractions. Service is very good. A little noisy in front rooms from street traffic, otherwise excellent hotel.

Elegant, quiet hotel in an unusual, spectacular and central location. Its ideal for shopping, but also good for dining-out and close to key tourist locations. We will use it again (and again...)

Excellent hotel, well-situated for walking in the central Roma area. We would stay there again.

Hotel ideally situated, quiet, excellent room with king size bed

Great location in the heart of Rome. 15 minute walk to everywhere you want to be....

I enjoyed very much my stay in the Hotel Nazionale, it is just the kind of hotel and room (spacious, clean, with beautiful views)

We really liked the hotel. The location is outstanding, it is a bit pricey. The service at the desk was outstanding. The breakfast could be better, considering the price.

Nazionale was in a great location near the Pantheon and Trevi fountain. Staff was very helpful in arranging car service to and from the airport. Room was spacious and view of St. Peter's dome from our room was a special treat.

Hotel Nazionale was in a prime location and within walking distance to many of Rome's monuments. The hotel was very clean and the room was very spacious. We will be a return guest on our next trip to Rome.

We spent two nights at the Nazionale in early September, at the end of three weeks in Italy. It was all the web site promised: the central location is great for visiting the historic center of Rome on foot; there is easy access to public transit just across the piazza; the staff are very helpful with all kinds of issues (room, taxi, restaurant, etc.) We reserved (and got) a deluxe room, which was on the fifth floor, and was spacious, clean, quiet, free of any trace of cigarette smoke, well appointed, and had a lovely view to the west (think sunset over St. Peter's). Our only complaint is minor: like most of Italy this summer, the exterior of the hotel (back side only) is covered in scaffolding, so our view was marred by having to peer through the scaffolding. This is a small and temporary thing in the big picture. Overall, the location and quality are worth the price, which is almost reasonable by Rome standards!

The location is right in the heart of the Italian government-- Piazza Colonna--so it is well protected and quiet!! The rooms are a little old style-but the bathroom and the air were great.

The location was perfect. A nice central hotel, minutes from the Pantheon and Trevi fountain. Breakfast buffet was plentiful and attentive. The hotel arranged for a car to meet us at the airport. Very quiet location. Great air conditioning. Very Clean bathrooms. We will stay again next visit.

Nazionale was better than we expected. The location was superb, it is right in the heart of Rome and in a pedestrianised Piazza. It was only a 10 min walk to most of the top 10 sights. We discovered that the best ice-cream shop in Rome, "Giolotti's" was next door! In the street behind the hotel was a fabulous Jazz Cafe, that made you feel like you were on a film set! Prime location, friendly and accommodating staff and great value for money. We paid the price for a standard room and for some reason they upgraded us to an executive suite - fabulous. If we go back, we will stay at the Nazionale again, you really could not do better for comfort and location.

Only stayed for one night as they did not have have accomadations for five nights when we booked. Great location and nice size room.

Hotel Nationale is very roman atmosphere. I want to stay again.

Room quality was excellent. Staff was competent and courteous. Excellent breakfast and breakfast facility. Vacario restaurant is very good. This hotel is perfectly located in the center of old Rome. The room was a little pricey, but the location is well worth it for a personal vacation traveler.

Great Location - a little pricey but we saved lots of money by walking instead of taking cabs. Felt very safe as we shared the Piazza with parliment building and a police presence. Short walks to Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navonna. It was great place for us to stay on our first rome visit.

A couple of minor problems - timing of daily housekeeping VERY variable, no restaurant. A bit pricey, but in an excellent, quiet location which is unusual in Rome, and huge, traditional room was very comfortable