Hotwire Hotel: Rome Hotel

[Faisal]

I am not sure whether to use Priceline or Hotwire when looking for a cheap hotel in Central Rome. I am planning to be there from 9/17-9/19 and need something in Central Rome, but I don't want to spend more than $100. Is it possible to get a 4 star hotel or a 3 star with complimentary breakfast? And where do I find it? HOTWIRE or PRICELINE?

[WillTravel]

I think your wish is unlikely for Central Rome, on your dates. Have you taken a look at HOTWIRE offerings for your date?

[thereuare]

What is the best deal you're able to find at an acceptable hotel thru conventional booking channels?

Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.

[Faisal]

I found 3.5* in Central Rome on Hotwire from 9/17-9/19 for $99 per night. The amenities include a fitness center, airport chuttle, pool, business center and restauants. Do you know which hotel it might be?

[thereuare]

The Sheraton has been reported to the board in the Rome Central zone with the amenities above so that would be my best guess.

Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.

Let us know how it goes or if we can be of further help.

[Faisal]

Sheraton is too far from where I'd like to be. I'd like to be within a mile of Piazza Novona or Trevi Fountain. Assuming that area is Rome Central right?? I also noticed a 3* with breakfast for $137. Any idea what that might be?

[thereuare]

You can enter either location, Piazza Novona or Trevi Fountain, into the search box at MAPS and HOTELS.com and compare the loation to the HOTWIRE zone... but yes, these appear to be in the Rome Central zone, but as you can see, this zone is quite large and it may be difficult to target something in the northern part of the zone.

The 3* property with Complimentary breakfast has not yet been identified.

Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.

[WillTravel]

If you want the location of being near Piazza Navona or the Trevi Fountain, which will indeed be very central and is recommended, I'd suggest looking for 4.5* or 5* hotels only in the Rome Central zone. You really have to pay for a good location in Rome, generally speaking.

[Faisal]

Yes you are probably right. I did a lot of research and it turns out that Priceline Europe has some better deals for hotels not listed on Priceline.com or Hotwire. Also, Travel Europe has great deals on hotels too. They all have hotels that are truly local to Rome and operate on a much smaller scale. Thanks for all your help.

[XT600]

We are just back from last weekend's priceline win "Melia Roma Aurelia" which is within the "grande raccordo" ringroad but still far from every other civilization (restaurant, shops etc). They offer a free shuttle but the last shuttle for return to hotel is 22:00 which is Italian dinner start- you'll never have chance to enjoy real dinner except 25 EUR taxi-ride...

Honestly there are hundreds of hotels in Rome which are closer to public transport for reasonable rates.

Check following areas:

Vaticano, Trastevere

Trastever has all the restaurants and you can do everything by foot

e.g. www.bbtrastevere.com/eng/presentazione.html

Rome isnot a real good priceline city!

check: booking.com, hrs.com, hotels.de etc.

[Faisal]

Ok I just found one more. A 3-star for $137 in Central Rome with free breakfast. Any idea which one it is?

[thereuare]

Unfortuantely this property has not yet been identified either, and there are just too many 3* hotels whihc offer complimentary breakfast to gain much insight :)

Have you tried Orbitz or Expedia? Both are offering 10% off coupons right now which may give you a very good rate at a hotel you can determine how centrally located it is.

Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases. (or our Orbitz or Expedia links)