Cinquantatre Hotel Rome

The front desk (daytime) male receptionist was exceptionally good and very helpful, cordial and welcoming. The complimentary continental breakfast in the roof deck was very good and the "wait" staff (lady) even better. The ONLY complaint we had during our stay was the airconditioning which was preset at 18 degC. It was uncoimfortably warm for us without being able to adjust the temperature. Our room faced the main road so it became a choice of noise or heat.

Although the staff was excellent and the location was great (convenient and in walking distance to some major sites), the place was old and small. The one elevator that services the 5 floors is really small and can barely fit a single person with a luggage. The rooms with a single double bed were tight with little walking space. The rooms with two twin beds were much larger and more suitable for two adults. The old decor, tight spaces, and so-so condition of the building are what you can expect in an old city like Rome for a budget price. However, the one thing that I really could not stand and should definitely be improved is the musty, moldy, and sewage like smell that was wreaking from the bathroom and that's why I gave this hotel 1 star.

I had a wonderful stay at Hotel Cinquantatre (pronounced cheen'kwon'tot'tray - which I only butchered the first day). The staff are wonderfully friendly, especially the Reservations Manager, Nima Payamyar... he was fantastically helpful in finding local food, shopping and spoke excellent English. Each level has 3 rooms except for level 5 which has 2 rooms. The quaint terrace in on level 6 and I highly recommend taking your breakfast there every morning! The roman breakfast is a cappuccino (or espresso), a glass of OJ, and a chocolate croissant, although they do have cereal, milk, and other pastries available, as well as sliced pineapple. The wifi never works, except on some days between 4pm and 6pm. They have a computer downstairs that you can use to check email if you don't have a global smart-phone (points to self). Also, I have never seen a hair dryer like the ones this hotel has. I'm sure they are normal in Europe to some extent, but it was a strange gadget that took some finessing. Having stayed in Ireland, I knew better than to plug mine in without converter. Also, if you go during August, be prepared to sweat and be very grateful for the AC, which is set at 18C (64) as the rest of the AC in Rome seem to be, which brings the temp to about 75 or 80 in most places. They will turn the AC off while you are out, so it may take a few minutes to get the room cooled off when you get back, but I understand the reasoning and didn't mind. You end up showering immediately anyway. Have fun, and remember that while this isn't a 5-star, you don't spend much time in your hotel, so this more than does the trick for a mere 90euro/night!

Excellent location with amazing and helpful staff. The rooms are somewhat small, but then the price id very reasonable.

Reasonably centrally situated, about 3/4 minutes walk from an Underground station. It is a rather narrow building that goes up rather than sideways, there are six floors, with a lift, and the dining room is on the top floor ( as in the picture ). Room was rather small and the furniture is rather basic, but the ensuite has recently been re-vamped and is rather good. I found that the staff were on the whole helpful and courteous. One problem I experienced was that the street is fronted by tall buildings either side and this tended to amplify the effects of traffic noise which on occasions I found intrusive. Guests having rooms which did not front on to the street seemed to be free of this noise problem. On the whole the hotel is fairly basic but I didn't go for the hotel , but the sightseeing.

The hotel was superbly located 2 stops on the metro from the terminal station and easy to find. The hotel was in easy walking distance of many attractions. I would recommend you do not eat in the restaurants near to the hotel as they had hidden charges for service charges and cover charges for the table. The staff were very helpful and the rooms good for the budget price we paid. Breakfast was dissapointing however.

I was very surprise to get this hotel and the air flight to Roma last moment of the chance. it was just before holliday big weekend . the location where I was for 5 nights in old center of Roma was perfect.

The hotel was a great location. Very close to the Trevi fountain and the Spanish Steps. The metro is a 2 minute walk and very convenient. However, we walked everywhere while in Rome. The hotel itself was very small, but it had its own personality and seemed to suit us. It was a typical Roman hotel, very small rooms but very clean. Breakfast was offered on the top floor; we sat on the balcony every morning and saw the city. The hotel staff was very helpful and all spoke English. They offered maps and made sure we had everything we needed. We will definitely return on our next visit.

Nous étions en couple à cet hôtel et nous avons trouvé le lieu idéal pour partir en excursions car idéalement placé. De plus, le quartier est vivant et dispose de multiples bars et restaurants.

The location is very good and the stuff is friendly and helpfull. In reception they all speak english and one of them spoke even few words finnish.