Dei Mellini Hotel, Rome

This hotel was expensive, but is located in a relatively convenient location, a 15 minute walk to St. Peter's and across the bridge to great restaurants and sights (Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and Piazza Navona). The staff spoke good English and was always helpful. The cold breakfast was good with plenty of choices; ham, cheese, fruit, pastries and juices that are served from 6:30 to 10:30 every morning. We walked everywhere from the hotel at all hours. Rome is an extremely safe city. The hotel was very nice and made our stay very comfortable. The room was very clean, and our room had a small balcony. The beds were very firm and made of foam, it was much better than a sagging spring bed. The front desk is very helpful if you need directions and will even call a cab if you need one. We spent one day in Florence. A cab ride to the train station cost 9 euros. A first class ticket was $38 (one-way)on the non-stop EuroStar (154 miles) and took 90 minutes. A must: Purchase Rick Steve's book about Rome. We bought several different books, but his was by far the best. We will definately stay at this hotel the next time we are in Rome.