My wife and I stayed at the St Regis Rome over Christmas (and attended the New Year's Eve party at the hotel). The hotel is spectacular, very old world with some modern paintings. The service is exceptional--the hotel arranged a tour of Sistine Chapel with a tour guide who got us in about 10 min before the crowds arrived. Not cheap but well worth the price. The hotel is actually one of the better bargains for what you get: a grand setting within easy walking distance of everything you would want to see. The hermes bath products were a very nice touch and were replinished regularly. The bathroom was probably the best hotel bathrooms that I can recall---roomy, but not absurdly so: two sinks and a separate tub and shower and a separate toilet room. So often, older grand hotels have small, small bathrooms which always disappoints my wife. Not the case with the St Regis. The hotel was renovated sometime in 2000 (I think) and they clearly spent time on updating the size of the bathrooms. We stayed in a deluxe king room and it was well suited for two people. A roll-away bed would be possible but would make the room snug. I would definately have breakfast included in the room rate--if purchased separately it would have been quite expensive. It is served in the lobby (a grand setting for breakfast) and is almost enough to carry you through to dinner. My parents returned to the hotel this past Christmas and had a similarly great experience. In short a grand hotel that, altough expensive, is well worth the money. Also, the New Years party at the hotel was fantastic.
My daughter & I spent 5 fantastic days in Rome, staying at the St. Regis. The hotel is magnificent; staff is perfectly trained, friendly and helpful; and the restaurant is outstanding.
First class all the way! Service was great. Hotel is a short walk from most of the attractions about 10 minutes from (Colliseum, Forum, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps). Hotel is 2 blocks from Termini Train Station so arriving from aiport or traveling out of Rome is very convenient. Metro line is only 1 block away which takes you to Vatican City inside of 15 minutes for 1 Euro per person.
Outstanding Hotel Close to Transportatio Posted: Fri, Jul 24 2009
Location: 5Value: 5
Excellent location close to Termini. Typical days I would take the Metro (1 block from hotel) to site seeing location, and walk back toward hotel by late afternoon. Rome is a very walkable city, with interesting sights around every corner.
The St. Regis Grand Hotel is fabulous. Top line room features, welcome fruit basket, turn down service, everything top end. A real refuge for relaxation.
Orbitz room was small, with no view, but well worth the price paid. I'm very satisfied with the overall value, and would happily stay here again!