Hotel Farnese

What I liked most about the hotel was the staff. Everyone was very nice and accommodating. This hotel is not near any of the major sights. That was a decision we had made. Hotel is 10 minutes away by car to the sights. It is walkable, but during our stay it was 95-100* F, so walking was not for us. The room was not large but was the typical size of a room in Rome. Parking is free if available when you arrive. We were lucky and were able to get a free spot. Room was very clean. A/C worked well. Breakfast was free on their rooftop terrace. Very typical; cheeses, cold cuts, fresh bread, fruits and yogurts. Staff recommended 2 restaurants that were both excellent, Casio e Pepe which is for mostly locals (excellent pastas and inexpensive) and the other restaurant, L’Eccellenza was probably one of our best meals in the 2 weeks traveling through Italy. Had air conditioning, staff was wonderful and not an expensive meal. Overall, we had a very nice stay.

Beautiful room, very high ceilings give feelings of spaciousness, very comfortable bed, bus and metro for multiple destinations at your door or very close by, very short walk to supermarchet restaurants and other shops, close to Tiber river. The best rooftop garden terrace breakfast. Everything from fresh fruit cereal yoghurts to hit scrambled eggs and bacon and most amazing cakes. Most lovely helpful breakfast attendants too. Reception staff helpful and answered all enquires and phoned taxi for our departure to Termini at the end of our stay. Quiet location away from the busyness of central tourist areas yet still close enough to walk or bus or metro if not walking that much.

Great staff, only a walk away from all the things you samt go ser. I Will go there again.

The breakfast was not the greatest, and the wifi was inconsistent.

The hotel is a real gem in Rome.Very authentic and charming.The rooms are big,the breakfast on the balcony is amazing.The ladies attending the breakfast are very polite and happy to make you some nice coffee.The reception gentlemen are simply amazing.Welcoming and helpfull.They arranged our tours and transportation.As I was travelling with parents who doesn't speak any English or Italian they attended them and guided them.Overall the hotel is great experience as is in a very calm area but close to everything.Haidi (the dog) is a great asset to keep the guest happy 🥰

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Rooftop terrace for breakfast was delightful. Staff was wonderfully friendly, accommodating, and helpful where you wanted and needed them. Charming century boutique hotel. We walked everywhere from the hotel and found the neighborhood quite safe (no riff raff or sketchy properties).

Shower was cozy. Traffic noise with windows open at night. I our room had a/c it did not work...

Old world Italian hotel. Nice breakfast on the roof terrace. Fantastic guys on Concierge! Lovely dog Heidi. Comfortable bed. Great location. 10-15 minutes walk to Vatican. Literally 50 metres from Lepanto Metro stop.

Small things broken, e.g. sink drain. Bathroom a little cramped but depends on room because my sons’ room was bigger and perfectly fine. Lack of evening catering but ok it’s a small hotel so you go out to eat! Not much to do in the evenings.

The Farnese is a gem! A small, boutique hotel, elegantly decorated to reflect the age of the property, but with mod cons like a coffee machine in the room. A welcome change from large, modern hotels that look the same in every city. Breakfast on the roof terrace with a view of St Peter’s was a lovely start to each day. Lepanto Metro station is just around the corner but most main tourist attractions are within easy walking distance. Prati is a quiet area but also close to good shops and has a wide selection of places to eat. The staff in the Farnese are super helpful. It was a great choice and I would highly recommend it to friends and family.

Our only gripe was that the shower in the large, well equipped bathroom was a bit temperamental, but when it was 39 degrees C outside, a cooler shower was welcome!

Good location.

We specifically chose a room with a balcony, and paid extra for it, so that in the evening we could spend some time on the balcony enjoying the view..But we never used the balcony because our neighbors smoked a lot..In the evening, when we came from a walk all night long, the room smelled very strongly of cigarettes..very sad (((((.And also I think that in a 4-star hotel there should be free water for drinking ... but you had to pay for water (((and there were other little things that we just turned a blind eye to.

Great staff. Awesome room! Anyone that complains about this hotel stating it needs a “revamp” failed to read that the hotel’s website states it is “ancient aristocratic residence”. So instead of complaining they should go and book a new hotel. Not a hotel that prides itself and upkeeps the history. And even better, the hotel has a dog to greet you! Love it.

Excellent location, near the metro line which takes you to most sights. The staff was friendly, helpful, and efficient. Good breakfast with excellent coffee.

The breakfast could have included some vegetables. I was surprised to find out that the hotel does not have an iron available to its guests.