HOTEL SAN ANSELMO

We stayed here for 3 nights in May and chose this hotel after an extensive online search of the many options available in Rome. We're so glad we did! The San Anselmo is a wonderful boutique hotel in a picturesque and quiet part of Rome. The airport pick up we had arranged with the hotel worked brilliantly - the driver was waiting for us as we left the baggage pick up area, despite a bit of a flight delay. A quick drive through the outskirts of the city and we were at the San Anselmo. As we checked in, we were given a cool drink which was very welcome. We stayed in the Garden Room which is separate to the main hotel, accessed, as the name suggests, from the beautiful gardens. It was a lovely, quiet room with a very unusual downstairs bathroom, fully tiled in mosaics and complete with a huge sunken bath. When in Rome! The prosecco and strawberries in the room on arrival was a lovely touch. The breakfasts at the hotel were excellent. So much choice of freshly prepared hot and cold food and the opportunity to eat inside or amongst the orange trees in the garden. Each evening we ate at a different restaurant at the bottom of the hill where there is a great choice of authentic Italian cuisine - fish, pasta, pizza, steaks - something for everyone. The staff at the hotel were welcoming, friendly and helped to make our stay so enjoyable. I was even given a bouquet of roses when they heard that we were celebrating a birthday. I would absolutely recommend this hotel if you are visiting Rome. It isn't bang in the centre of the City, but that's part of its charm. We opted not to use the metro or buses and walked everywhere. It was good to be able to escape the noise and bustle of central Rome and wander back to the tranquil Aventino hill at the end of each day. Oh, and don't miss the keyhole view of St Peter's just around the corner from the hotel, it's magical! Thank you San Anselmo for a wonderful stay. We will return one day.

We have just returned from 6 nights in Hotel San Anselmo. I cannot fault it. It surpassed our expectations! The staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast served in the garden was exceptional with all manner of good quality items, including scrambled egg and bacon, pastries, cakes, meats, cheeses, fresh fruit ,yoghurt,fruit juice , fresh coffee and the very tasty honeycomb. The facilities were excellent with free wifi , a bar with happy hour and free tea and biscuits available late afternoon. It was so nice to have somewhere to sit and relax with a drink after a tiring day walking. The hotel is situated in a very quiet leafy area on a hill overlooking the city. It is just round the corner from the keyhole view of the Vatican . It is easily accessible on foot or by metro or bus . However there is a final hill involved which wasn't a problem for us. We ate each evening in the Testaccio area at the bottom of the hill . There are numerous reasonably priced and non touristy restaurants . We ate well! Our room was lovely with good facilities including a huge bath and double basin. Our towels were changed twice a day and we were surprised to return each evening to bed side mats and a few chocolates. Charming touch ! All in all it was an amazing hotel and extremely good value for money . Thank you for our lovely holiday.

We have been to Rome before but this is by far the nicest hotel we have seen. It was a beautiful hotel, in a very quiet area. The staff couldn't do enough for you and the Rooms were beautiful. A short walk up the hill you can find the "Key Hole" with a view of the dome of St Peters and just a little further on is a beautiful orange garden which is well worth a visit at sunset. The Forum is about a 20 minute walk away so the hotel is a great place to base yourselves! The local quarter about a 5 minute walk to the south has some great restaurants and bars. I would definitely stay here again and cant wait to go back to Rome!

We've stayed in Rome many, many times and this is one of the best locations but definitely the best hotel. Hidden away from the bustle of Rome the setting is lovely and although it's not central it's not far to walk to most sights. The room we had was very small but very well appointed. The welcome was good and the staff are professional. Breakfast was good and the outdoor area in summer is perfect, We'd probably stay here again. The air conditioning was a welcome relief too. The only negative was the bed was very hard.

Located on a small Piazza, that has lent its name to the hotel, you will find yourself near the top of the Avelino, a surprisingly green and peaceful hill. The “surprisingly” stems mainly from the fact that this oasis of calm is actually quite centrally located, across the river from Trastevere and within walking distance to the Circus Maximus and the Colloseum. The 19th century building sits among grand villas from the same era. It offers rooms that are spacious for Rome standards and are individually styled with elements from, or inspired by the period. This is combined with modern touches, such as the hanging crystals in the open staircase. Bathrooms are of a high standard, with a large bath, ample marble and all the amenities that make for a comfortable stay. The high quality beds contributed to restful nights. The room had a wonderful view out in the green. When sleeping with open windows, one wakes up to a bird concerto, with conspicuous absence of traffic noise. This experience could then be extended by taking the breakfast in the luscious garden surrounding the building, where one is shaded by palms and citrus trees. Breakfast was of good quality and selection, but options did not change over the days. Wifi was slow sometimes but was generally good