How much money can you spend? You can probably get the Intercontinental on Priceline or Hotwire for around $260, much higher than what it's going for on bids for this month (March 2009). I tried to book get it on Priceline for May to no avail. I just booked a 4* on Hotwire for May 5-12 for $164 per night at the Golden Tulip Ambra, which mostly received good reviews on TripAdvisor but it's in the Termini area, which is centrally located but certainly isn't the Spanish Steps.
Geoff:
I have stayed at the Ambra Palace, it was a very nice hotel. We booked thru Priceline 3 years ago and were upgraded to a superior room. The area is a working class ethnic area, we felt totally safe walking back to our hotel at night. There were a few acceptible restaurants in the area. Across the street is a produce market that seems to attract police presence during the day. A metro stop is located one block behind the hotel. We walked thru nice neighborhoods south of the hotel taking a short cut to the colosseum.
On the downside there are no memorable views from the hotel nor roof garden/terrace to enjoy an evening drink. Breakfast was very good also.
Have a great trip. I'm searching for rooms in May also and would consider staying at the Ambra Palace again. The Mecenate Palace is also very good, we were fortunate to have a view of the basilica from our room.
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Geoff:
I have stayed at the Ambra Palace, it was a very nice hotel. We booked thru Priceline 3 years ago and were upgraded to a superior room. The area is a working class ethnic area, we felt totally safe walking back to our hotel at night. There were a few acceptible restaurants in the area. Across the street is a produce market that seems to attract police presence during the day. A metro stop is located one block behind the hotel. We walked thru nice neighborhoods south of the hotel taking a short cut to the colosseum.
On the downside there are no memorable views from the hotel nor roof garden/terrace to enjoy an evening drink. Breakfast was very good also.
Have a great trip. I'm searching for rooms in May also and would consider staying at the Ambra Palace again. The Mecenate Palace is also very good, we were fortunate to have a view of the basilica from our room.
JR