Fenix Hotel

Stayed here for a weekend visit to Rome and had no complaints. It has a bit of a rustic feel, and while alot of it could do with a bit of paint touch ups, the room was good with a balcony, always clean and staff were always friendly and helpful too. The breakfast was lovely. Only downside is its a bit of the way if you're looking to get into the main part of the city but the nearest metro station is a 10-15 minute walk down the road which takes you into the heart of Rome.

We were blown away, words fail to describe how special this hotel felt to us during our three-night stay (for the record we been lucky enough to stay in 4-star beachfront resorts in our own country so we are comparing with the higher level). We arrived there belatedly after an issue delayed our train from Venezia to Rome. From the moment we arrived the staff welcomed us brilliantly and helped ease some of the tension from our train-related travails. Even though I knew I had booked a suite, I had never imagined it would be THIS big. There were two basins, two beds and plenty of room in between for all our suitcases as well as ample storage for garments. Breakfast was served in a nice area, the detox citrus water was a big plus. I was concerned that the neighbourhood might be a little out of sight, as we had spent our previous nights around Termini with easy access to both metro A and B. However once I identified the nearest bus stops I realised that it was quite easy to get around. Buses to Termini run on nearby Via Nomentana and you can find other bus lines on Corso Trieste on the other side. Corso Trieste also features a decent selection of restaurants. The trade-off compared to Termini was that this area was a lot quieter, more spacious and generally nicer! Finally the hotel features a pleasing backyard where people can enjoy a drink or tea, or simply chill. My big regret is that we did not fully get to enjoy our time at Fenix Hotel because of further issues with Italian trains as well as our own poor planning. I badly wish that someday I get the chance to revisit Rome and to stay at this extremely special place (not necessarily in a suite, a smaller room will do). Even if I don't, I will always remember fondly the few hours I spent there and wish they had lasted longer.