Marcella Royal - Rome, Italy 

Having read many reviews we decided to book the Marcella and i have to say that i am pleased we did. Much has been said about the beautiful rooftop gardens in previous posts but having sampled the goods myself i can only endorse the good comments. Believe me you will do a lot of walking in Rome! So the chance to relax with a night cap with views above the city and pleasant piano music playing in the back ground is well worth the wait. Indeed what better way to start a day than to have a nice breakfast with the same views. OK, the nitty gritty. You will need walking shoes although don't be afraid to use the metro/buses and taxis. The hotel bar is not cheap so expect to pay more euros for a beer than in many local restuarants (approx 8). A bottle of wine is better value! The rooms are fine if a little small and we were on the sixth floor but were not disturbed by the noise from the restuarant above. There is no iron so bring your own. The staff are curteous and helpful. It is a boutique hotel not a major chain so don't expect it to behave that way. Overall i would definetely recommend the Marcella Royal to anyone who wants to be near enough to the action without the hustle and bustle of the tourist areas.

have just returned from a trip to Rome, Florence and Pisa and the hotel marcella royale was the best hotel we stayed in by far. It was a trip for a special birthday and the hotel made it that much more special. They recommended a hotel for a meal on the actual night - The Hi Res in Hotel Valdeira. would highly recommend this place for a special occasion. On our return for a nightcap in the rooftop terrace we were greeted by a rendition of Happy Birthday in English and Italian and glasses of champagne - agreat end to a perfect day. We had a junor suite which was superb - fantastic decor, brilliant service and superb airconditioning (very necessary) I really cannot fault this hotel - it was a superb experience and can't wait to go back there - we are planning our next trip already