Solis - Rome, Italy 

Small but perfectly formed!
Posted: Thu, Jul 24 2008
The Solis is a brilliantly-located hotel, right in the heart of the Forum/Colosseum area near plenty of restaurants and bars. Our room was tiny, just enough room to walk around the bed, but it was a very comfortable bed and the room was clean and well sound-proofed once the windows were closed. There is no storage space other than a wardrobe (no drawers) and no chair, and the TV choice of channels didn’t include any English ones (sorry, our Italian is not that good), but we really didn’t spend a lot of time there other than to sleep. The hotel’s entry on Expedia is very impressive, the reality perhaps a little less polished – yes, there is a shower, but it didn’t stay in the rest, soaking the bathroom on one occasion. There are complimentary slippers (one pair) and toiletries (one set, not replenished). The bathroom phone must be the bigger rooms, we didn’t get that, nor the bidet. The staff are friendly and helpful, although we did arrive a little later than usual down to breakfast one day and had to swipe some uneaten croissants from another table as we obviously weren’t going to be provided with anything fresh. Continental only, but certainly enough to get us through the day. We’d go there again but if you want something fancy or are going to spend some time in your hotel, try somewhere else.

Smelled like a SEWER
Posted: Fri, Jun 20 2008
Arrived at hotel, thought it was in a great location! My husband and I and our two teenage daughters go up to our quad room. As soon as we open door a horrible sewer smell over takes us. Try to call the front desk only to find out the phones don't work. The room has a cot and a chair pullout to make up for the two extra beds. We told the front desk multiple times during our 4 day stay about the phone and smell, they said they would tell the owner. Nothing!!! We were told the smell was normal because it is an old building. We went past other rooms with there door opened and no smell! We kept the bathroom door closed and window opened most of the time. Even after we left, my husbands leather coat still smelled like the room! YUCK! It was a very busy holiday then, otherwise we would of moved to a different hotel. The breakfast was simple but nice. The only good thing I can really say is that the Location was great! Next time I think I would try and stay at the Hotel Forum or another Hotel nearby. If you are to stay here, do not get a quad room!