Basilio 55 Rome

Upon arrival, we were greeted with a power outage on our floor that was corrected a few hours later. Good response to something that we would expect not to have occurred. Apparently some electrical work was performed earlier, but who doesn’t check if the lights are working? Now about the layout. Our room was very small and quite uncomfortable to stay in - it fit the bed and at most had 18 inches (50cm) of space around the bed to the walls. No place to open your luggage except on the bed. The washroom is a 3ft by 6ft area - fitting a shower, sink, and toilet. Too uncomfortable - not even able to bend to wash your feet in the shower. High neck tap that splashes water into the floor and on your clothes as the water strikes the sink. Really not as represented.

Mario is the owner and he is fantastic!! We traveled 13 hours and were exhausted and he got our room ready for us earlier than check-in which was so gracious. The hotel feels more like an apartment building on a quiet side street close to everything. You get the door code and come and go as you please. Amazing glass elevator in the building! Neighborhood is very safe area, close to metro, shops, restaurants, etc. Mario was happy to help us navigate the metro and tips on navigating the city. There isn’t breakfast included but I’m not a breakfast person and 2 doors down is a cute little place that serves breakfast and coffee at reasonable price and very kind staff. I would stay here again on future travels.

Great location near Barberini Square subway station. Small operated facility (not really a traditional hotel). Has small elevator Small room. Only issue was washroom was not accessible from in the room. Had to go out into hallway to private bathroom just for us. Each room had their own bathroom in the hallway. Did not know this when booking room. Manager/staff were great and helpful.

Ideally situated within walking distance if many attractions. Close to the Metro and several key bus routes

Not like the photos, breakfast is not available so not sure why it was in the photos. Had booked for several people and one traveller was delayed. Due to some “local” law as they didn’t arrive until 2pm the next day, hotel reported as no show and charged me extra 180 euros for the room I had already paid for. When trying to speak to owner about this, all he did was shout over me. Local city tax has to be paid in cash…. Room was not cleaned, bed not remade properly. Returned to find towels that were on the floor for changing just hung up and not changed. Lights in room above bed wouldn’t turn off unless I killed power to the room! No ironing board so had to iron on bed. No water in room and no tea and coffee making facilities. Hotel only manned until 9.30 at night so don’t get caught by that. Not like advertised so be careful…..