Hotel la Rovere

On the plus side, the hotel is well situated near the Vatican and central Rome very walkable if you don't mind a 30 minute stroll to the Roman Forum. Bedrooms are a decent size compared to the usual hotels in Rome. The only downside was on checkout when we were asked to pay the city tax in cash. Then had to walk for ages to find an ATM and ended up having to use a cash transfer place near the Vatican which charged me over 30% to withdraw Euros100 on my card. I was not amused. No warning on the hotel site that city tax had to be paid in cash. And they were adamant about this. Ruined my experience I'm sad to say. Because up until then I would have given the hotel five stars.

I was visiting Rome to visit my daughter, and this location was perfect. 5 minutes from the Vatican, 15 from Trastevere and 25 minutes to the Steps and Fountain (...I am a fast walker). Access to all the popular locations for me was excellent, as I like to walk at a fast pace. Location to the Vatican is amazing. The access street is very narrow, though the taxi drivers managed maneuvering to it ok. When you leave the hotel to start walking anywhere, there is a very narrow lane to get to the main road...it looks a little daunting at first, though it was completely safe and well-lit, even when I returned a few times in the early morning hours. Quirky access and entrance to the hotel aside, the rooms were spotless, and staff extremely friendly and helpful. Bed and pillows were very comfortable. Water pressure in the small shower (by American standards) was very good, and hot. Drinking the tap water was also perfect. Even the Wi-Fi was great. I Stayed 7 days and never had any issues....they even changed out some of the windows and door frames while I was there...with no problems. Once you get over the quirky lane access ...it's a great clean and very comfortable place.