Bed & Breakfast Locanda del Buonumore (Anna & Elena) - Casalotti Rome

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Mar 2008

We got there for a nice evening stay and got that, so much more, and a new friend. Elena took care of us as if we were belonging to her own family and made our stay unforgettable. I recommend the stay to anyone who really wants to know what hospitality is meant to be. Thank you Elena and Anna!

Guest name: Massimiliano Bariola, Italy

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Family with young children

stayed in Aug 2007

We were looking for an accomodation but found much more : a place and a person, they both added enlightment to our travel. We recommend with no doubt "Locanda del Buonumore" to any traveller who has some time to really meet people.

Guest name: Raphaël Derbier, France

Average rating:  8.9

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Sep 2007

Wonderful stay at this B&B which is very close to airport but in a beautiful quiet area. Elena, met us with an open heart and willingness to meet our needs. We felt very cared for in her home, slept well, ate well and were guided to shops and restaurants with a sense of pride in Roman hospitality and culture. The garden provided a tranquil respite as well as some of the fresh local and organic products that enriched our experience. Our only regret was that we had only 1 night to stay here. Yet entertain the thought of deepening our Roman experience by returning some time in the future.

Guest name: CK, USA

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Group

stayed in Oct 2007

We stayed with Anna and Elena to visit Rome. We were made very welcome and Elena gave us lots of help with travelling into Rome, car parks, metro etc and the best places to see. Her home made bread, cake and Jam were a treat at breakfast and the local restaurant she recommended was so good we went twice. We would not hesitate to stay there again, we had a great time.

Guest name: Julie Clarke, United Kingdom

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Sep 2007

We can't even begin to tell how wonderful our stay was with Elena and Anna - we stayed two nights at the beginning of our vacation in Italia and then after three weeks returned - it was like coming home - excited and tired and missing our families we arrived back at Locanda del Buonumore and were greeted with open arms. We cannot speak Italian and Elena cannot speak English. It didn't really matter much - her open heart and genuine love for people came through immediately. Her home is lovely and no one in Italy is a better cook. Her daughter, Anna, does speak English and is an amazing person in her own right. I would recommend that anyone who would enjoy delicious home-made breakfasts accompanied by Pavarotti, served by the most charming of hostesses plan to stay with Maria and Anna - no finer place in all of Italia - Caia Anna and Elena - Linda and David

Guest name: David & Linda Barbian & Hughes, USA

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Family with older children

stayed in Sep 2007

Great hospitality, Great choice.

Guest name: YK, Israel

Average rating:  9.1

Guest type: Family with young children

stayed in Jun 2007

The house is in a gated community and the "loft" room is very spacious, (note that it's actully in the basement). It was a terrific value for our family, but since we only had 2 nights in Rome it was a bit far to travel. While the metro station is close enough, the trains stop running at 9:00 p.m. resulting in a rather lengthy bus ride back. Elena is a gracious hostess and made our family of 4 feel very much at home. She continues to be the highlight of our 3 week trip for our four year old - he especially liked the sea captains bed, the Micky Mouse toast and the warm attention he received. Grazie!

Guest name: Dale Kasnic, USA

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Jul 2007

La Locanda del Buonumore mérite bien son nom !Notre séjour dans ce BB a été parfait; Elena est une hôtesse qui sait recevoir avec beaucoup de gentillesse, de générosité et de disponibilité; ses petits déjeuners (avec son super gateau au citron -fait maison-et ses salades de fruits)servis dans le jardin sont tellement bons qu'on s'y attarde volontiers le matin tout en bavardant: anglais, français, italien et même allemand; c'est vrai qu'il faut une voiture pour aller jusqu'à la station de métro, mais il est tellement agréable de se retrouver chez Elena après une belle journée de visites! we recommend this BB very highly and we hope to stay there again... some day.Thank you very much Elena!

Guest name: Marcel Greffard, France

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Family with young children

stayed in May 2007

We had a wonderful time at Locanda del Buonumore. Elena & Anna were the very best hosts.We became great friends, especially with Elena who introduced us to the best ristorante in Rome. Our accomodations were very comfortable and the location is very relaxing and quiet. We recommend Elena & Anna to all our friends as the best bed & breakfast in Italy. We could not have been any happier than with our choice and look forward to our next visit to the Locanda del Buonumore with Anna & Elena.

Guest name: Paul O'Brien, USA

Average rating:  8.0

Guest type: Group

stayed in Aug 2007

Elena is a wonderful host, as friendly and obliging and fun as one could be! The house is in a lovely quiet setting, which is a huge relief from Rome. It is a wonderful quirky & interesting place and absolutely scores a 10 on atmosphere. Not easy to find without instructions, so make sure you get them before you set out! Also, the area between the gated community and Metro is super-scruffy, though it turns out to be well endowed with supermarkets & perfectly OK. There is a car park nearish the Metro, so you can get into Rome within 30 mins which is brilliant given that Elena's feels like countryside. Will defintely stay there next time.

Guest name: Imogen De La Bere, United Kingdom

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Family with young children

stayed in Jul 2007

Buonumore is a delightful place to stay. We were travelling through Italy with another family, in total 9 people (4 adults and 5 kids). Elena took very good care of us and was so kind to our children. She had funny stories and great advice on how to see to Rome. Their B&B is a beautiful, quiet, and peacful retreat from the loud, bustling busy city.

Guest name: Jamie Johnson, Italy

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Family with older children

stayed in May 2007

Great place to stay. We stayed in the basement. It was huge, and everything was clean. Elena was very helpful. She made the best breakfast and pasta. Homemade bread, Homemade mamalade, great coffee. The place is a little bit hard to find and you do need a car to get there. We love Elena and the place!

Guest name: CC, USA

Average rating:  9.7

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Apr 2007

We traveled to Rome, Florence, and Venice on this trip. Elena was, by far, the most wonderful person we met the entire time. Our biggest regret was not getting a photograph of her & us. Her home is beautiful & well kept.

Guest name: JJ Zabkar, USA

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Family with young children

stayed in Apr 2007

Thank you to Anna and Elena for their great hospitality. We really enjoyed the time with Elena, she was just extremly nice to our family. Very close to Rome but we had a rental car. Thank you so much Elena! Mike,Mila, Mikey & Kyle Bryce

Guest name: Michael Bryce, USA

Average rating:  8.1

Guest type: Family with young children

stayed in Apr 2007

Beautiful house. Excellent service. Warm welcome. Do not hesitate to email them and request specific guidance on how to get to the house.

Guest name: Samuel Benalal, Israel

Average rating:  9.7

Guest type: Family with older children

stayed in Dec 2006

Sono stata alla Locanda del Buonumore con mio marito e i miei due bambini. All'arrivo siamo rimasti piacevolmente sorpresi dal luogo e dalla villa: c'è un parco bellissimo, la casa calda e accogliente é arredata in modo molto simpatico. La signora Elena è stata veramente gentile: ci ha preparato due torte, il pane fatto in casa e mi ha regalato anche la marmellata fatta da lei! Consiglio la Locanda a famiglie con bambini ma anche ai giovani, noi siamo stati benissimo.

Guest name: Cecilia Manetti, Italy

Average rating:  9.3

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Sep 2006

For the first time in Rome!! Ottorino Respighi's music came alive!! What a marvelous city. What a relaxed atmosphere. Such a wonderful people. And what a thrill to stay at Locanda del Buonumore which might be a bit difficult to find if you don't have a GPS. It was hard not to forget that we were guests at Elena and Anna's place and not part of their family. They both made us feel very welcome indeed and we were greeted every morning with coffee or tea, freshly homebaked biodynamic bread and biscuits, made from homeground (!)flour. Anna and Elena showed us some nice restaurants and they personally made reservations for us. Rome itself is nearby, provided you have a car around in order to get to Batistini underground station. There you hop on the A-line and you're in the middle of Rome in a jiffy. One warning, valid for all big cities: Beware of pickpockets and gipsy-like girls, especially in crowded places like underground stations and trains!! Parking is no problem at Batistini! We really hope to meet again soon. Ciao Anna and Ciao Elena!!

Guest name: Robert Van Der Drift, Netherlands

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Sep 2006

We were treated as one of the family, and extended our stay beyond our plans, a nightly oasis from the hustle and bustle of Rome. We will certainly recommend this location to our friends.

Guest name: Peter Lucas, Canada

Average rating:  9.7

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in May 2006

My husband and I were planning to go into Rome from this location but due to his health complications we didn't make it in . However, Elena and her daughter, Anna were wonderful hosts and took great care of us. This bed and breakfast is located in a beautiful, secure, gated community and is very treed. It is a lovely, restful property and it was charming to hear the nearby rooster crow in the morning in this country like setting. The trees and flowers were wonderful. I've never seen lemon trees so ladden with fruit. We ended up staying in the cabin which was private and quiet. It looks just like the pictures, (as does the rest of the property)simple and quaint. Elena offered us some fresh tea upon our arrival. The most stressful part of our journey was making our way to this part of Rome, as it is on the outskirts and traffic was really heavy on the main tollroad and in Casolotti. If you are not an experienced Italian driver, I would strongly suggest that you arrange transport as suggested by another reviewer or make sure that you arrive in daylight as finding this bed and breakfast, as in most Italian towns, was challenging. A group of local yoga teachers were also on the grounds and seem to really enjoy the setting for a retreat. Elena is a wonderful cook. She prepared a lovely dinner meal for us due to my husbands health complications and took me to the local pharmacy, even with a busy night of guests. Elena does quite well in English and her daughter, Anna is very fluent and provided us with helpful tourist info. Thanks Elena and Anna for all your kindness.

Guest name: Le-Anne Dick, Canada

Average rating:  9.6

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in Jun 2006

My wife, mother-in-law, and I stayed here our last night in Italy. Elena is a very sweet person and made our stay very enjoyable. This is the perfect place if you don't want to stay in the city or if you want to have more of a relaxing setting. The rooms are very clean and comforable, especially the beds. The house is hard to find so, I suggest you get Elena to pick you up or get a cab. This is an ideal place to stay if you have an early flight or train to catch. Thanks for everything, Elena

Guest name: Nick DeAngelo, USA

Average rating:  9.8

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Apr 2006

Si arriva in un posto ben descritto da foto e informazioni, pensando di trovare un angolo di tranquillità ove dormire dopo faticose giornate turistiche. Con sospresa ci si ritrova invece a casa, in una comunità allegra e coinvolgente dove ci si scorda anche delle bellezze di Roma e si preferisce rimanere a casa. Un vero incontro! Ottimo il servizio di ospitalità! Elena Conforti

Guest name: Elena Conforti, Italy