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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Thinking of going to Rome next April for a long weekend, any recommendations of where to stay?

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

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Oooh I'm going in August. My Roman friend says anywhere near the Spanish Steps or the Villa Borghese Gardens are good.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There in July with girl friends !

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By *arnayguyMan
over a year ago

Durham Tees

Roam.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Everytime I go, my company puts me in a pensione type hotel with the thinnest walls. Stay at a larger hotel unless you want to be kept up at all hours.

If budget isn't an issue, the Grand Hotel de la Minerve or the St Regis are very good. If you get HHonors, then the Rome Cavalieri.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Depends on your budget but there is No real central bit of Rome as its all so spread out and your best going close to the metro

Hotel re di Roma is a excellent budget hotel, rooms are nice and staff are excellent and its right on the metro and you get to see the real Rome too

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

I agree on being aware of the metro lines and stops and not having to shack up with the pope in the absolute centre, omif there is such a thing. Huge range of costs and styles. It's refreshing to move around a little.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Thanks for the comments and PMs

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Thinking of going to Rome next April for a long weekend, any recommendations of where to stay? "
Along way to go for a long week End but I hope you enjoy your time there And the weathers nice.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Thinking of going to Rome next April for a long weekend, any recommendations of where to stay? Along way to go for a long week End but I hope you enjoy your time there And the weathers nice."

It's not really that far, but thank you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Thinking of going to Rome next April for a long weekend, any recommendations of where to stay? Along way to go for a long week End but I hope you enjoy your time there And the weathers nice."

A lot of people do Rome in a weekend! We did 3 nights and it was more than long enough to do everything we wanted to do and to be honest Rome is one of my least favoret places I've been to so I think much longer in the place and I may of been really put off. (Quite run down apart from the tourist bits and large groups of beggars and pick pockets near all big attractions)

Our itinary was:

Day we arrived we did the colosseum.

Day 2 the Vatican

Day 3 Trevi fountain and Spanish steps and a spot of shopping

But I've got to say the year after we went to bath and I much prefered that as a city break to Rome but all the same im glad I've done Rome too

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By *empting Devil.Woman
over a year ago

Sheffield

If you're on a budget take a look at monastery stays. I stayed in central rome, easy walking distance from everything for 30 euro a night! It was basic but better than an ibis! En suite with breakfast included.

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

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"Thinking of going to Rome next April for a long weekend, any recommendations of where to stay? Along way to go for a long week End but I hope you enjoy your time there And the weathers nice."

I went to Boston USA for a weekend break once. Now that IS a long way.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Just booked our flights

Can't wait

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Rome's not actually that big, if you stay fairly central you can walk most places. Enjoy your trip.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You'll have a blast, enjoy it! It's on my list, not got round to it yet.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Rome's not actually that big, if you stay fairly central you can walk most places. Enjoy your trip."

Not going to book the hotel just yet but will look at somewhere central, thank you, I'm sure we will really enjoy our trip.

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By *ipsTeaserCouple
over a year ago

here and there, thereabouts

Although more expensive I'd look for hotels fairly central to the main things you want to see. Hotels further out mean either long-ish walks through not great areas or expensive taxis. I really enjoyed taking in the history of the city but it is expensive, and would def stay closer if I went again.

I would recommend visiting the pantheon and the church of Santa Maria sopra Minerva close by-both are incredible. The church is less famous than some other places but truly beautiful and houses a michaelangelo statue also.castel Saint angelo is worth a visit also.

Food wise,I ate at several restaurants near there also that were pricey but decent.

Enjoy!

Tig

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By *andACouple
over a year ago

glasgow

We stayed at the Sol Pantheon, it's in a stunning location right outside the Pantheon (funnily enough). A great place for people watching etc. It's not a particularly fancy hotel, being in the centre of Rome it's in an old building, but it's very clean with great staff. We plan on going back to it.

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By *andACouple
over a year ago

glasgow

Actually, if you google 'Sol Pantheon Rome' and check out the first image that appears it'll give you an idea of the location.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Check out Hotel Locarno, great location, fantastic bar and reasonable value. Was also featured on Steve Coogan's The Trip (useless information you probably didn't need!).

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Actually, if you google 'Sol Pantheon Rome' and check out the first image that appears it'll give you an idea of the location."

Thank you for this! Will go and google in a moment

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By *hatHappensNextCouple
over a year ago

Essex, near basildon

We are heading there next April as well, staying in the Radisson Blu, think it is central

May I ask where you got your flights from and price etc?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"We are heading there next April as well, staying in the Radisson Blu, think it is central

May I ask where you got your flights from and price etc?"

I've pm you.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

When in Rome, do as the Romans do.

Love thay saying. My dad thought me that when I visited him in a Roman prison....he was in for killing 40000 Christians. Think he'd gotten the wrong end of the stick.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I visit Rome 3-4 times a year and have never had a bad experience with accommodation. The underground is cheap and good so it doesn't really matter where you stay.

It's a wonderful city, hope you have a great time.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Thinking of going to Rome next April for a long weekend, any recommendations of where to stay? Along way to go for a long week End but I hope you enjoy your time there And the weathers nice."

I went to Moscow for a long weekend

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By *ucadenMan
over a year ago

Swords

italian swinger couples and lover couples, normally go to motel boomerang(motelboomerang)

. If you like to hear people have sex , and maybe to meet them , try this motel. It's outside Rome, 69euro night for room, you'll need car rent or taxy.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We stayed at the Hotel d'Inghilterra. Close to the Spanish Steps so very central - very plush!

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

You know the old saying, when in Rome......

Eat as many meatballs as you can

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

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"You know the old saying, when in Rome......

Eat as many meatballs as you can

My Roman friend says Carbonara is the thing to eat, as its the only place they make it properly.

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

I make an edible Carbonara as well

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By *el65Man
over a year ago

paisley

I'm going back in March ,last time I was there I stayed in frascati was amazing great views and not far from Rome two stops on the train if I remember right ,this time actual staying next to the Vatican , Rome an amazing mix of modern and ancient can't wait to go back

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

I watched up Pompeii yesterday .. Rome's a bit like that

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

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"Thinking of going to Rome next April for a long weekend, any recommendations of where to stay? "

Dunno if you've booked anywhere yet but I booked the Hotel Mozart today which is in an excellent area and looks good on Trip Advisor

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Ah thanks for that, no only booked flights at the moment, will take a peek at that hotel, how much was it?

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

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"Ah thanks for that, no only booked flights at the moment, will take a peek at that hotel, how much was it?

£199 for three nights. If you want something more upmarket my workmate stayed at the Aldrovandi Residence City Suites and said they were awesome.

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

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"Ah thanks for that, no only booked flights at the moment, will take a peek at that hotel, how much was it?

£199 for three nights. If you want something more upmarket my workmate stayed at the Aldrovandi Residence City Suites and said they were awesome."

Whoops, that's for a single room, so unless one of you sleeps in the Coliseum you'll have to pay more

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Ah thanks for that, no only booked flights at the moment, will take a peek at that hotel, how much was it?

£199 for three nights. If you want something more upmarket my workmate stayed at the Aldrovandi Residence City Suites and said they were awesome.

Whoops, that's for a single room, so unless one of you sleeps in the Coliseum you'll have to pay more

Just looked, it looks a great hotel but it's £400+ for the dates we want to go, that's a bit more than we want to pay

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

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"Ah thanks for that, no only booked flights at the moment, will take a peek at that hotel, how much was it?

£199 for three nights. If you want something more upmarket my workmate stayed at the Aldrovandi Residence City Suites and said they were awesome.

Whoops, that's for a single room, so unless one of you sleeps in the Coliseum you'll have to pay more

Just looked, it looks a great hotel but it's £400+ for the dates we want to go, that's a bit more than we want to pay "

That's a shame. Have a look at Travel Republic - I got an email from them saying they're having a sale at the mo. You might get a decent deal.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Ah thanks for that, no only booked flights at the moment, will take a peek at that hotel, how much was it?

£199 for three nights. If you want something more upmarket my workmate stayed at the Aldrovandi Residence City Suites and said they were awesome.

Whoops, that's for a single room, so unless one of you sleeps in the Coliseum you'll have to pay more

Just looked, it looks a great hotel but it's £400+ for the dates we want to go, that's a bit more than we want to pay

That's a shame. Have a look at Travel Republic - I got an email from them saying they're having a sale at the mo. You might get a decent deal."

Will take a peek there now, thank you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Thinking of going to Rome next April for a long weekend, any recommendations of where to stay? "

Get an apartment near the Spanish steps, so lovely, I'm jealous

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'd suggest stopping near the termini ..as it's quite reasonable and has a good mixture of hotels ..and use the terravision buses as transfer to and from the airport 10 euros I go every year to watch the football and fly with Ryan air into ciampino hope this helps xx

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Oh yeah

just booked our hotel at a very reasonable price and 5 mins from the Vatican..,I'm more excited about this than I am about our 2 week holiday later in the year

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

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"Oh yeah

just booked our hotel at a very reasonable price and 5 mins from the Vatican..,I'm more excited about this than I am about our 2 week holiday later in the year "

Ditto. Can't wait to do my homage to La Dolce Vita

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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

Me and my daughter are going to drive over there next year. Thought we'd also do Florence and Pisa too. Maybe Venice if we have time.

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