Royal Santina

Reception staff were very friendly and helpful. Location was excellent and easily accessible after travelling from Da Vinci airport to Termini. Room was clean and tidy offering same facilities as 3* at home. Did not eat at hotel other than breakfast which was quite acceptable. Excellent location for the first time visitor to Rome.

Robert Mitchell, Newtownards, N Ireland
Mature Couple (36+)

The location is perfect for a tourist visiting Rome. The main bus, metro and train stations, (Termini) is two minutes walk, giving access to all the tourist sights. Some are within 20 minutes walk. (The Colusseum for example) The hotel is excellent, with friendly and helpful staff; nothing was too much trouble. The bedroom and bathroom was well appointed and roomy. Breakfast, served from 06.30 to 10.30, is good with a nice choice. English breakfats tea is available! The are a host of restaurants within 15 minutes walk. From Ciampino airport, we took the local bus to the Metro station and came in on the metro. This was 2 euros each and we saved 12 euros each against the shuttle bus. We took the same journey coming home.

Denis, Chatham, Kent
Mature Couple (36+)

This is a great hotel with a perfect location . My friends and I stayed here 11 jan 2008 we were very impressed with the standard and the staff were excellent around the corner from the termini station perfect. We heard the horror stories about hobos etc asleep on the streeets but this was not a big problem saw very little of this. Rome was great but the hotel was perfect would reccomend this to my friends without a worry.

Lorraine, Ireland
Group of Mature Friends/Couples

Before booking this hotel i also checked out trip advisor. i noted mixed reviews but booked anyway because of the convenience of the easyjet terravision bus dropping off and picking up outside the hotel. i was not disappointed at all. the hotel is charming and very clean and tidy. the reception staff were excellent but the breakfast staff were miserable as sin. the rooms are comfortable and large with excellent bathroom facilities. clean towels and sheets every day. the open top bus service begins outside the hotel and there are plenty of restaurants to chose locally. hotel is right by the termini and it is so easy if flying to and from ciampino airport then this hotel is the most convenient. 8 euros per trip to and from the airport. all in all a great choice of hotel for numerous reasons. hotel does have some noise from the road if you are put in a room at the front. was not a real problem as we were so tired!

andrea, staffordshire
Other

The rooms are basic and a little old fashioned but are very clean. The hotel staff are friendly and the location outside the Termini is great for buses or the Metro.
At night the Termini is not the best of areas but its no worse than any such area in the UK and there are always lots of people around.
The other bonus was that the Easyjet Terravision bus drop off point is right outside the hotel which was ideal for us as we had a late flight on Saturday night and Taxi's are very difficult to get from the Termini if we had to travel further to reach a different hotel.
The hotel is a distance from the major tourist sights but we did walk everywhere in the mornings then returned by metro at night (Colosseum 2 stops, Spanish steps 3 stops - all 1 euro).
Ideal for younger couples on a budget although Rome itself was much cheaper than we had thought, maybe too much walking for an older traveller.  
We didn't bother with breakfast after the large Roman meals at night! but the dining room looked very nice.

Graham McLaughlin, Sheffield
Young Couple (18-35)

This hotel was fantastic in everyway possible. Got the Terra Vision bus from CIA airport which dropped us off right outside the hotel door. The Termini is only 100yds from the hotel where you can take the underground, train or bus to anywhere in the city. Breakfast was basic but enjoyable all the same and drinks from the bar reasonably priced. Would definitely stay here again if I travel to Rome in the future.

dominic raybould, sheffield englnd
Young Couple (18-35)

hi just got back frome rome what a lovely place. the royal santina was a good choice for our short stay. it was very central to all locations and kept clean and comfortable.i would say it was a v good 3star but not quite a 4 star .the towels in the bathroom could do with a bit of freshening up and the decor looked a bit tired but all in all it is good value for money as i think the star rate is reflected all over the city.make sure you wear a good pair of flat shoes for walking as most of the pavements are a bit on the rough side and you could have a few spills. have a nice time .chow

bobby gavin, rome
Mature Couple (36+)

Excellent location, heart of Rome is easily accessible from hotel.  Excellent food for breakfast.  Friendly and helpful staff.  Only downfall was that it was extremely noisy late at night, being on the main street at Termini station.  If you can cope with the noise - it's perfect!

Lisa & Vaughan Robertson, Birmingham
Young Couple (18-35)

Excellent hotel, staff very friendly.  The hotel is situated in a perfect position.  The Terravision bus from airport drops you just across the road from the hotel. All the sights of Rome are in walking distance, we walked to the Colesseum (very slowly) and it took us 45 minutes. Otherwise the tube and bus terminal are a 3 minute walk from the hotel.  The rooms were very clean and the breakfast was adequate.  Would recommend this hotel to anyone.

Mrs.WEstley, Essex
Mature Couple (36+)

Excellent central location; ideal for busses and trains.
Staff at front desk could be more approachable and helpful.
Rooms a little on the small side (English 3*)  however clean and tidy.  
Breakfast menu very satisfying.

Lorenzo Lee, Leicester /England
Young Couple (18-35)