Il Covo B&B

Stayed in the top floor room of the B&B part of the property. Much to recommend. Spacious, clean, nicely decorated. Strong wi-fi. Comfy bed. Rooftop terrace is delightful. Terrific location in the Monti. Tall blonde woman at check-in desk next door was very helpful. The only reason I can't quite give it the full 5 stars is that the shower stall is small and the water temperature fluctuated quite a bit during even short showers. Even so, I would stay here again.

Our group stayed in their largest "family" room that sleeps 4. It was clean, and in a great part of the city. One of the beds was definitely a lot less comfortable than the other (it's the bed not pictured in any photos). Breakfast in the morning was great - I suggest going down to the restaurant affiliated with them down the block vs eating on site. The only strange thing was needing 3 different keys to get into the room. But, happy they took safety seriously.

Overall, very good and comfortable and on an attractive street. However, I reserved the quadruple room for myself and a family member - which appears smaller than pictured. We arrived at about 10:30pm - check in is at a nearby hotel, not in the same building - we were taken to the room and only one bed was made up, the receptionist said it would be made up following day and we should share so I had to insist repeatedly that it wasn’t good enough as we could not share and that’s not what we paid for, and finally he made the bed up that evening. I also pointed out that there was only one set of clean towels and there was also dirty ones from previous occupants - this however was not rectified until following day. After this oversight everything was fine. The breakfast is not on the premises, at a bar about 100 yards down the street - quite basic - juice, coffee, bread, jam, croissants, cheese and meat - but good enough. I am vegan (and had asked prior to arrival if there were alternatives and was informed there were not) so was able to at least eat bread and jam. Despite the initial oversight, the room was very clean and attractive with daily cleaning and very well placed for the Termini, the metro and all major attractions. Lots of local restaurants within a few yards. Overall very pleased and would use again.

The staff was friendly and helpful and the room was beautiful. Would have loved to have been able to move the shower head and a second pillow would have been nice but those were small things to complain about when we could walk to the Colosseum everyday lol. The breakfast served each morning was generous and delicious and the rooftop sitting area was beautiful.

You needed to check-in at the reception of the sister hotel, ll Covo was 3 buildings along. The room we had was tiny, dark and cheaply furnished, noisy, the lift was tiny - 1 person and a small case - not suitable for a buggy or wheelchair. Breakfast was served at a cafe down the road on a small square. Continental was served but service wasn't personal/friendly. The room was clean. The terrace area was ok - acessed feom the sister hotel - no bar but you could take your own drinks/food up. The location was good - 10min from the colosseum. We wouldn't choose to stay here again, feeling disappointed.

There was no air conditioning so was a bit warm and had to leave window open so lots of city noise. The elevator was nice to have. Step into shower was 12-16 inch up. Was ok but could be difficult. Not sure of her name but a woman working Siri g day recommended best restaurant we ate in during this trip.

Boiler needs to be labeled. No lift. Cockroaches.

Super fin lille “lejlighed” på øverste etage med terrasse med udsigt til Colloseum og Rom centrum. Manglede lidt møbler til terrassen og stuen, men bi var mest ude i gaderne😎

This hotel was an excellent location for walking to all the major sites around the city. The breakfast was in a local cafe, but perfectly adequate, if a little limited. The room was very comfortable, clean and quiet. But there was no kettle to make a drink. There was a lift for getting to the fifth floor. It felt safe and secure and there was a safe in the room.

I never give five stars, so don't take that as a ding, necessarily! My husband, two teen sons, and I stayed in the family "room" at Il Covo, which is the B&B option for the Hotel Antica Locanda, in the Colosseum district. I chose it because of its location between the Colosseum, the Forum, Trevi fountain, and the Spanish steps.The room itself was very comfortable, and had couches that turned into beds with mattress toppers for the boys and a king sized bed in a separate room for us. The building was not air conditioned, but each room was and it was very comfortable even in the 100+ degree heat. Our room was on the 5th (6th!) floor, but thankfully there was a tiny elevator (one person and a large suitcase only). Since we were on the top floor, our room had a lovely little terrace which overlooked the neighborhood. It was too hot to sit outside except for EARLY in the morning or late in the evening, but in the evening the Colosseum was lit with the lovely "golden hour" glow of the setting sun. There were literally DOZENS of places to eat within a two block radius (including the cafe down the street that is where our breakfast was). Note: for Americans it was jarring that some places didn't open for dinner until 7:30pm. And some places didn't want you to just order drinks and snacks, and others ONLY had drinks and snacks, depending on the hour. This hotel was not the least expensive option in the neighborhood, but it was delightful and I would stay there again.

The room was gorgeous. Immaculately clean. The staff were incredible: welcoming and extremely helpful. The breakfast was delicious. The neighbourhood was quaint and had lots of great restaurant, not to mention conveniently located to all the sights, in fact just a few minutes walk to the Colosseum. We would recommend this hotel unreservedly.

The location was convenient, breakfast was excellent. Our room was lovely but we had sewer gas smell. They treated it 3 times during our 3 night stay but it always came back in the evening. Smelled it all night making sleep difficult. Property fully booked so they couldn't give us a different room. Our friends had a room on 3rd floor and it was fine. 3 different keys needed to get in the building and room plus keys were on a huge heavy key fob making it hard to take with you although you could leave them at the front desk but it was a few doors up. Be aware that checkin is up the street at a different property. We wouldn't stay here again. 1. The smell in our room. 2. Using all the keys to get in and out. There was only 1 set of keys so if you wanted to go out separately, you couldnt get back into the building nor your room without keys.

I enjoyed my stay at Il Covo. The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful, making my visit pleasant. However, there was a sewer-like smell that occasionally seeped into the room, prompting me to keep the windows open. This would be problematic during the hot summer or cold winter days. Additionally, after my first night, I only had access to one clean towel daily. Overall, I liked this place and would consider staying again if I could be assured of more towels and a room without any unpleasant odors. The staff and location were excellent.

Such an excellent stay. The room was comfortable, clean, and well placed. The staff very helpful. I highly recommend this property when staying in Rome.

Was nice stay and staff was wonderful, room was clean had a great time

Boiler needs to be labeled. No lift. Cockroaches.

Clean room and staff was very friendly and helpful. Close to Trevi Fountain and Colosseum. The free breakfast was delicious!

This hotel was an excellent location for walking to all the major sites around the city. The breakfast was in a local cafe, but perfectly adequate, if a little limited. The room was very comfortable, clean and quiet. But there was no kettle to make a drink. There was a lift for getting to the fifth floor. It felt safe and secure and there was a safe in the room.

The property was wonderful, the staff was amazing and the room was very clean. We had a great time and the access to restaurants and the many tourist sites was great. We took a taxi most places and the staff was always great to arrange one for us.

Il Covo staff were extremely helpful and friendly. The room was clean, well maintained and comfortable. The location was perfect.

Stayed in the top floor room of the B&B part of the property. Much to recommend. Spacious, clean, nicely decorated. Strong wi-fi. Comfy bed. Rooftop terrace is delightful. Terrific location in the Monti. Tall blonde woman at check-in desk next door was very helpful. The only reason I can't quite give it the full 5 stars is that the shower stall is small and the water temperature fluctuated quite a bit during even short showers. Even so, I would stay here again.

The staff were very helpful and made us feel comfortable. The room was spacious and perfect for a family, just a 10-minute walk from the Colosseum. A small suggestion — it would be great to have some tea, coffee bags, and a little milk provided in the room

We had a great stay here. The room is spacious and gives you a real Rome feeling with the furniture and exposed brick ceiling. Grateful to have been on the bottom floor as the stair case up is quite windy. A staircase we climbed many times to enjoy the beautiful patio up top. The down side to the bottom floor room would be the sound of vehicles right by the window but I do believe all ground floor rooms in Rome may have this same issue. The bathroom is clean and everything worked really well. The location is great for walking and I cannot say enough great things about the included breakfast. The breakfast is at a small restaurant down the street and the food was always served fast and fresh. Note it’s a set menu but we enjoyed it all 5 mornings and the money saved was an added bonus! The staff were all so incredibly helpful weather we needed to borrow an iron or our hair dryer wasn’t working, they even called us a cab at check out! If you want a great authentic Roman experience this is a great place to stay I would absolutely stay here again.

Overall, very good and comfortable and on an attractive street. However, I reserved the quadruple room for myself and a family member - which appears smaller than pictured. We arrived at about 10:30pm - check in is at a nearby hotel, not in the same building - we were taken to the room and only one bed was made up, the receptionist said it would be made up following day and we should share so I had to insist repeatedly that it wasn’t good enough as we could not share and that’s not what we paid for, and finally he made the bed up that evening. I also pointed out that there was only one set of clean towels and there was also dirty ones from previous occupants - this however was not rectified until following day. After this oversight everything was fine. The breakfast is not on the premises, at a bar about 100 yards down the street - quite basic - juice, coffee, bread, jam, croissants, cheese and meat - but good enough. I am vegan (and had asked prior to arrival if there were alternatives and was informed there were not) so was able to at least eat bread and jam. Despite the initial oversight, the room was very clean and attractive with daily cleaning and very well placed for the Termini, the metro and all major attractions. Lots of local restaurants within a few yards. Overall very pleased and would use again.

Small room, small bath (shower box), no desk to use laptop, room very hot (even though there is AC, they won't keep the AC Remote control available to adjust the temp). Looks like they bought a Condo Apartment and divided it in several tiny rooms. They change towels everyday and clean the room. Confortable pillows. There is a tiny elevator to bring up the luggage (it only fits 3 people/250kg). Internet/wifi doesn’t work at all.

The room was huge, nicely updated and featured doors opening onto a quiet courtyard, which we very much enjoyed. The location was wonderful on a quieter street, with an easy walk to the colloseum, shopping, museums and restaurants. We were there for 4 nights, 3 of which our air conditioning was broken. We weren't offered any discounts or a room change, which was disappointing especially since it was excessively hot and we requested service multiple times. They did fix it for our final night, but it was still not working at full capacity. So, even though the room was nice it was very difficult to get comfortable and sleep due to the heat.

This property was perfect for getting around to the Colosseum/Roman Forum, and also to the Trevi Fountain/Pantheon as it sits close to both. We also we able to walk from the train station as well even though with luggage wasn’t ideal. The breakfast was good and the staff were very nice. It is in the city so expect noise outside and could hear people in the hallway fairly easily. Overall we really enjoyed that we stayed here because of the ability to get around.

There was no air conditioning so was a bit warm and had to leave window open so lots of city noise. The elevator was nice to have. Step into shower was 12-16 inch up. Was ok but could be difficult. Not sure of her name but a woman working Siri g day recommended best restaurant we ate in during this trip.

Incredibly friendly staff. The area is pretty strategic for basically whatever you want to do in Rome. Room was clean felt safe as well. The only thing I wish was better was the Wi-Fi it was pretty slow. if I could give 4.8 Stars I would.

I might have just been unlucky, but the whole stay felt off from the start. Even though I got a booking confirmation within minutes, when I arrived over three hours later the receptionist claimed they had just received it and made me wait another 10–15 minutes. The room wasn’t what I booked or anything like the pictures. It was bigger, yes, and clean, but that’s about all the positives. The wardrobe was tiny, barely enough for one person, (picture on this review) completely unrealistic for a room sold as “triple.” The bathroom was clean but cramped, with a low overhead shower that’s awkward unless you’re under 1.76m. Breakfast was a joke. Advertised as a “continental breakfast,” but all you get is: one orange juice, a yogurt, two slices of ham, two slices of cheese, two slices of plain white bread, one croissant, and a coffee or cappuccino. That’s it, anything else costs extra. Wi-Fi didn’t work, TV didn’t work, and since the building had no mobile network coverage, I was basically cut off the whole time. Staff kept saying it was temporary, but after five days nothing changed. The reception building next door had working Wi-Fi, management couldn’t even bother with a €90 extender to cover the guest rooms. Staff were kind and the place was clean, but that doesn’t make up for false advertising and poor service. For the price, absolutely not worth it.

The room was gorgeous. Immaculately clean. The staff were incredible: welcoming and extremely helpful. The breakfast was delicious. The neighbourhood was quaint and had lots of great restaurant, not to mention conveniently located to all the sights, in fact just a few minutes walk to the Colosseum. We would recommend this hotel unreservedly.

Had a great stay at Il Covo, the receptionists were amazing and very helpful. The room was clean and the size was just right for the price. The cot for our baby was prepared in advance and was free of charge. The free breakfast was good. They let us leave our luggage before check-in and after check-out. We stayed a while at the reception after checkout because our baby was fussy and the receptionist was very accommodating. We will surely book again on our next visit.

Front desk Rosanna was very friendly and we enjoyed sharing laughs together. However the actual room is so small and noisy. Felt like we were sleeping in a box; no space for luggage, shower is nearly impossible to move in and we could hear every sound from neighbors through walls to people outdoors all night. Very old building. Also no wifi!! Even regular service was nearly blocked we couldn’t access the internet at all; when I asked if there was another option, the night front desk just told me “no it doesn’t work. No other wifi.” Breakfast was okay, bed was comfortable and location convenient (more up/downhill than we expected), but probably wouldn’t stay again. Thank you.

Best location in Rome ! The staff was fantastic and very happy to help us during our stay :)

The room was very comfortable. The staff was helpful with travel tips, restaurant suggestions and reservations. The location of the hotel was very convenient to all area destinations. I would definitely stay here again.

Such an excellent stay. The room was comfortable, clean, and well placed. The staff very helpful. I highly recommend this property when staying in Rome.

Clean room and staff was very friendly and helpful. Close to Trevi Fountain and Colosseum. The free breakfast was delicious!

Amazing treatment from check in to check out, we ask for a place good to eat to front desk she walk to show us where, for check out we had breakfast accommodating us at earlier serving best croissants ever , fresh coffee and more overall was excellent.

The room was large and quite nice. The shower water temperature was irregular and got cold. Climate control also did not work. However, the primary reason for my low score was our check-in. We entered the building to check-in and asked if it was Il Covo. The woman at the desk rolled her eyes and said yes. The check-in process was long and the entire time this woman was incredibly rude to us - the only thing we can think was because we’re American. This was not a budget hotel (in our opinion) and to be treated so rudely was no expected. Days before our stay the first nights stay was put on my card, I had used Apple Pay. She asked me for the same card and I had the physical as she said she couldn’t use tap. This started a series of rejected transactions and the receptionist berating me in a crowded lobby, “for giving her the wrong card.” My fiancé tried to explain the virtual account number is different than physical and she cut him off. When any other person came in she spoke to them and ignored us in the midst of our check-in. Her colleague came out and asked if she needed help and she turned it down. The woman with the long hair who showed us our room was kind and gave a great dinner rec. the woman who helped us figure out a key issue was kind too. But this woman spoiled our stay - great location and breakfast down the street were huge perks but for the rest of our stay we were afraid the woman from check-in would be at the desk. Truly ruined our stay.

We would consider this area, but maybe think twice about the property because of the check-in experience. Pros: 1) Room very spacious and clean 2) Location were great. Convenient walk to everything we wanted to do. 3) Breakfast at cafe down the street is great Cons: 1) Check-In: The older lady when we checked in was cranky and seemed very shady. A) She said we needed to pay the city taxes in cash only. Even told us to go to the ATM if we didn't have the cash or she wouldn't give us the key, but still charge us for the room. B) She wanted full payment for all 3 nights up front. We simply asked, "Oh, this doesn't happen at the end?". She became very offended so we became suspicious and asked if we could see the room first. Her reaction was to get super annoyed and mumble something under her breadth the whole time. She locked up my credit card, told us to leave the kids in the office as we walked to the room down the street. C) We liked the room so we paid up front and got cash from the ATM (where we had to also pay fees) to pay the taxes. She took all payments with a very cranky attitude. 2) Hot water: There were 2 adults and 2 teenagers and there usually wasn't enough hot water for the last person if we wanted to shower one after the other at night. 3) WiFi: Only worked to download texts. Wasn't even good enough for me to check-in to my flight. It is fine if you have international data plan because you are able to get decent cellular signal.

We really enjoyed our stay at Il Covo in Rome. The location is fantastic, within walking distance of the Colosseum and many other attractions. The room was clean and cozy, and the staff were welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. A great base for exploring the city!

Very nice room with plenty of space. Staff very welcoming. Breakfast a bonus. Central to all the main tourist spots with plenty of restaurants right at front door. Felt very safe. Would definitely stay here again. Thanks.

Very good location near The Coliseum

Comfy, spacious, clean, great area. Loved our deck with the view of the area. Breakfast was a great plus.

This property was perfect for getting around to the Colosseum/Roman Forum, and also to the Trevi Fountain/Pantheon as it sits close to both. We also we able to walk from the train station as well even though with luggage wasn’t ideal. The breakfast was good and the staff were very nice. It is in the city so expect noise outside and could hear people in the hallway fairly easily. Overall we really enjoyed that we stayed here because of the ability to get around.

Such an excellent stay. The room was comfortable, clean, and well placed. The staff very helpful. I highly recommend this property when staying in Rome.

Ubicación excelente a poca distancia del Coliseo Romano y de otros lugares turísticos importantes, en un barrio muy alegre, con muchos restaurantes cercanos, así como tiendas y lavanderías. Un reconocimiento especial a Rossana, quién fue sumamente amable con nosotros, nos dio consejos muy útiles y fue más allá de su responsabilidad para brindarnos apoyo.

This hotel was an excellent location for walking to all the major sites around the city. The breakfast was in a local cafe, but perfectly adequate, if a little limited. The room was very comfortable, clean and quiet. But there was no kettle to make a drink. There was a lift for getting to the fifth floor. It felt safe and secure and there was a safe in the room.

I never give five stars, so don't take that as a ding, necessarily! My husband, two teen sons, and I stayed in the family "room" at Il Covo, which is the B&B option for the Hotel Antica Locanda, in the Colosseum district. I chose it because of its location between the Colosseum, the Forum, Trevi fountain, and the Spanish steps.The room itself was very comfortable, and had couches that turned into beds with mattress toppers for the boys and a king sized bed in a separate room for us. The building was not air conditioned, but each room was and it was very comfortable even in the 100+ degree heat. Our room was on the 5th (6th!) floor, but thankfully there was a tiny elevator (one person and a large suitcase only). Since we were on the top floor, our room had a lovely little terrace which overlooked the neighborhood. It was too hot to sit outside except for EARLY in the morning or late in the evening, but in the evening the Colosseum was lit with the lovely "golden hour" glow of the setting sun. There were literally DOZENS of places to eat within a two block radius (including the cafe down the street that is where our breakfast was). Note: for Americans it was jarring that some places didn't open for dinner until 7:30pm. And some places didn't want you to just order drinks and snacks, and others ONLY had drinks and snacks, depending on the hour. This hotel was not the least expensive option in the neighborhood, but it was delightful and I would stay there again.

Quaint and Historic Location

No esta mal pero no me volvería a quedar en este hotel. Estábamos a 36 grados y el aire acondicionado no enfriaba lo suficiente. El desayuno es muy pobre, no es un desayuno buffet, pasan los alimentos limitados. La atención de la recepción es excelente!! Te tratan con mucha cordialidad.

We stayed in a large room with a tiny bath and were very comfortable. Breakfast in a small restaurant 2 blocks away was nice -- croissants, coffee, bread, cheese, yogurt and juice. After a few days we paid extra for omelets to get a little protein and variety. Very nice neighborhood with good restaurants just half a mile from the Roman Colosseu.

Loved the property! Great location to see all the major sites. Breakfast was definitely worth it and the 24hr front desk service was great! Getting Ubers/taxis was really easy and there was a few bars nearby as well. We especially loved Sara who was so accommodating during our stay. Definitely recommend this place to stay.

This property was perfect for getting around to the Colosseum/Roman Forum, and also to the Trevi Fountain/Pantheon as it sits close to both. We also we able to walk from the train station as well even though with luggage wasn’t ideal. The breakfast was good and the staff were very nice. It is in the city so expect noise outside and could hear people in the hallway fairly easily. Overall we really enjoyed that we stayed here because of the ability to get around.

Clean room and staff was very friendly and helpful. Close to Trevi Fountain and Colosseum. The free breakfast was delicious!

This hotel was an excellent location for walking to all the major sites around the city. The breakfast was in a local cafe, but perfectly adequate, if a little limited. The room was very comfortable, clean and quiet. But there was no kettle to make a drink. There was a lift for getting to the fifth floor. It felt safe and secure and there was a safe in the room.

We stay there for 6 days. Breakfast was included at a restaurant in the same street. Every morning there was the same breakfast 6 mornings and we did not have a change to choose a different one. The service there was also cold and not friendly. The rooms are very old fashion and for a long time ago they should have redone the rooms.

I might have just been unlucky, but the whole stay felt off from the start. Even though I got a booking confirmation within minutes, when I arrived over three hours later the receptionist claimed they had just received it and made me wait another 10–15 minutes. The room wasn’t what I booked or anything like the pictures. It was bigger, yes, and clean, but that’s about all the positives. The wardrobe was tiny, barely enough for one person, (picture on this review) completely unrealistic for a room sold as “triple.” The bathroom was clean but cramped, with a low overhead shower that’s awkward unless you’re under 1.76m. Breakfast was a joke. Advertised as a “continental breakfast,” but all you get is: one orange juice, a yogurt, two slices of ham, two slices of cheese, two slices of plain white bread, one croissant, and a coffee or cappuccino. That’s it, anything else costs extra. Wi-Fi didn’t work, TV didn’t work, and since the building had no mobile network coverage, I was basically cut off the whole time. Staff kept saying it was temporary, but after five days nothing changed. The reception building next door had working Wi-Fi, management couldn’t even bother with a €90 extender to cover the guest rooms. Staff were kind and the place was clean, but that doesn’t make up for false advertising and poor service. For the price, absolutely not worth it.

not advertised as pictured. There was no access to the outdoor patio, there is no parking included although it was listed. location was good, cleanliness was ok. there were very basic arrangements in the room (no coffee or tea, no refreshments in the mini fridge...). Based on the price paid, I thought it was going to be better

We had a lovely time in Rome staying at this property. Staff were very nice and spoke English. Location is conveniently located 10 min walk from the colosseum. The breakfast is served at a cafe one block down the road. Room had a small frig and included a wine bottle opener - which when traveling Europe can be difficult to find. Would recommend for experience and price.