HOTEL SIVIGLIA, Rome

Termini main railway and metro station (lines A and B) is about 10 minutes on foot, linking you to both airports (Leonardo Express) and major sights like the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and the Vatican. The surrounding Via Cernaia neighbourhood is calm and residential with embassies and a 24-hour police presence, making it noticeably safer and quieter than streets closer to the station. Several budget-friendly restaurants, a Conad supermarket and a local market are within a 2-minute walk. The Colosseum and Roman Forum are about a 25-minute walk away; the historic centre can also be reached on foot in under 20 minutes. Public parking is available right on or near the property with no advance booking needed.

The hotel is an older building with heavy, eclectic furnishings, parquet or carpeted floors, and some rooms retain original features. Rooms labelled as doubles often use two twin beds pushed together rather than a single king mattress. Standard single rooms are small, dark, and may lack storage. Facilities include a mini-bar (restocked with basic items), flat-screen TV, and air conditioning (which can be noisy). Some rooms open onto a private balcony or a communal roof terrace. The building has a very small, slow lift. Thoroughly inspect the room upon arrival: if you are unsatisfied (e.g., a ground-floor room with poor ventilation or a musty smell), request a move immediately, as condition varies significantly between floors. Upper-level rooms are generally more spacious, brighter and better cared for.

Breakfast includes sweet pastries (cornetti), bread, cheese, ham, yoghurt, cereals, jams, butter, eggs, sausages, cakes and fresh coffee served by the staff. The spread is basic but sufficient for a budget-conscious traveller. The dining room is small and can feel cramped; service ends promptly at 10:00, so arrive early. A supermarket (Conad) is a 2-minute walk away for buying snacks and drinks. For additional dining options, numerous restaurants ranging from traditional trattorias to Ethiopian and pizza places can be found within a 2-minute radius.

The property does not offer wellness or leisure facilities. A small shared terrace provides outdoor seating.

Wi-Fi is free and works in rooms, though speed and stability can vary. The 24-hour reception staff are generally described as helpful with directions, taxi bookings and luggage storage. Housekeeping cleans rooms daily and changes towels, but deep cleaning quality has been reported as inconsistent. A luggage storage service is available if you arrive before check-in or depart after check-out. On-site parking costs 25 EUR per day with no reservation needed. The property does not have a laundry service or business centre.