Santa Maria Hotel, Rome

My wife and I booked four days at Hotel Santa Maria in October on the glowing recommendation of a friend. Sometimes such recommendations can be disappointing, but this one was right on. The hotel is impeccably clean with charming rooms, surrounding a lovely walled garden where we sat and played scrabble after sightseeing. We were welcomed warmly by the Concierge (in English) who was knowledgeable and helpful throughout our stay. Breakfast each day was very pleasant and much more than the usual continental. The Trastavere neighborhood has a great deal more character than central Rome and we loved walking through the maze of tiny streets. We recommend the hotel highly.

Hotel Santa Maria is truly gorgeous. After touring the loud craziness of Rome, to be able to come through the gates in Trastevere to the Hotel was a relaxing sigh so we could recoup our energy for the evening. It was so peaceful to sit in the courtyard, have the happy hours snacks :-) and wine/beer and add entries in our travel log. And, after touring Rome, to be able that evening to just walk out those gates into the funkiest and happening neighborhood and STROLL to our pick of (OH!) delicious restaurants without having to again "find our way" where to dine was wonderful. A guitarist was singing in the streets, with patrons singing along. OUr pasta at Piatti Ricco restaurant was out of this world. I was proud of myself for finding Hotel Santa Maria on the internet! The staff was so friendly and helpful, and the accomodations were beautifully decorated, with delicate borders painted on the walls, really matching the curtains. Very classy, very funky, what a cool place! The grafitti is a bit startling at first, but after seeing it all day in Rome, we knew that as much of a shame as it is (WHO IS DOING THIS??), it didnt mean the neighborhood was bad.

The walk to the hotel through narrow, slightly dirty back alleys was an initial disappointment. The peaceful atmosphere and good,friendly service quickly overcame early misgivings. Rooms were not too big but were clean and well kept. The major sights are easily accessed and eating and drinking options are plentiful nearby. A couple of good bookshops in the area were a pleasant discovery too. At the end of a four day stay our party of two couples left feeling very satisfied.

If you are not so interested in "chick", "fashionable", "hot-spot" or "trendy", but are looking for personal service, athmosphere, ties to Roman history and an oasis in a busy, demanding and absolutely lovely city; this is the place for you.

This small hotel in Trastevere (in our opinion, the best neighborhood in Rome in which to stay) combines the best of hotel and B&B experiences: Intimate, quiet, friendly and very knowledgeable staff, excellent breakfasts, modern amenities, and full service. The hotel is surrounded by good and moderately priced restaurants and is located within walking distance of all of Rome's major and minor attractions. We have stayed in hotels and B&B's in many places in the US and Europe and the Hotel Santa Maria di Trastevere ranks at or near the top of our list of places to stay.

The Hotel Santa Maria was a very comfortable hotel. Our room was quite large and accomodated our family of four plus a baby easily. Everything was clean and the staff were very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the opportunity to sit in the courtyard. We also enjoyed the breakfast and the service of the wait staff. The hotel was a very convenient location and we walked to all sites in Rome with our children. It was also the only hotel we stayed in in Italy that had soft pillows!

Fabuolous, cosy, friendly hotel! Loved the garden, the feeling of peace and quiet. Like entering a secluded world. And still with all of the sights of Rome within walking distance and restaurants and bars just around the corner, Would love to return!

Just returned from a three night stay Rooms were very comfortable, staff very friendly, and the location was perfect for our requirements Although it is in the middle of Trastevere with lots of bars and restaurants, the location of the hotel is a haven of peace

WE LIKE ALL!! Verry good service,nice rooms,good eating and very romantik atmosphere...

This was a lovely little hotel in a great part of Rome - much quieter than across the river, lots of places to eat and shop. Nice room, good breakfast, and extremely helpful staff. We would definitely go back again.