Hotel Riviera - Fiumicino

Average rating:  9.5

Guest type: Family with young children

stayed in Sep 2007

We were very happy with the service at this hotel. Friendly service, clean rooms with modern furnishings. Just two blocks from the ocean.

Guest name: David Kostel, USA

Average rating:  8.6

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Jul 2007

The hotel was in a very good location, clode to the airport and near a beach (only a 5 minute walk) While the hotel did not have a restaurant the staff was able to recomend a good restaurant in the area.

Guest name: JK, USA

Average rating:  3.0

Guest type: Family with older children

stayed in Jul 2007

We stayed only 1 night because of a very early morning flight. We reserved a room for 3 people. It was very, very small and cramped and was VERY overpriced for the room amenities. When we made the reservation we were told there was shuttle service available, but could not get shuttle service upon our arrival. The hotel did make arrangements for shuttle service to the airport the next day. We were charged 25 Euros.

Guest name: Brenda Gremillion, USA

Average rating:  5.4

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Jul 2007

Hotel was well located if one wants the beach but was far from the city centre and good restaurants -- which is what we wanted. Otherwise fine for airport, with own shuttle service at fair price. However, the first room they gave us was tiny and had no windows; luckily they weren't full so could switch us; that room was acceptable but not great. Next time I would stay again at one of the more modern motels in preference to the Riviera.

Guest name: Judith Weingarten, Italy

Average rating:  5.7

Guest type: couple of friends

stayed in Jul 2007

Right from the beginning we had problems with the electronic key of the room and we had to change room and we were told it was in one floor when it wasn't. Then we were asked to pay 5 euros for the parking spots, when on the website (and in the brochure) was advertised as free parking (finally we didn't pay, so I suppose it was just one of the hotel employees who wanted "to gain something"on his own). The following day our key didn't open the door so we needed help from the staffagain: it was their fault because they hadn't memorized the room change. The girl for the breakfast was pretty clueless and if you're in hurry I'm not sure you can have your coffee/tea on time! The food wasn't bad, but I've been in many other 3 stars hotels which offered a lot more stuff! The last day we asked two bills and two receipts for our staying and it seemed to be a very difficult operation for the desk employee which required to force the informatic system! I've never met so many clueless people all at once in my life!

Guest name: Gloria Prete, Italy

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Group

stayed in Jun 2007

Nice place to stay waiting for early plane. See you in December

Guest name: LB, Italy

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Family with young children

stayed in May 2007

We stay 2 days. Good hotel, close to the beach. If you need family room, ask for 501; excellent view

Guest name: LB, Italy

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Jun 2007

Just 6 or 7 miles from airport. The service from all of the staff was friendly and welcoming.

Guest name: LB, Italy

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Family with young children

stayed in May 2007

Clean and confortable hotel

Guest name: LB, Italy

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Family with older children

stayed in May 2007

Overall, my wife and I were extremely impressed with Riviera, particularly the helpfullness of staff. This was the best hotel we stayed at in terms of service, and value. The hotel should appeal to most travellers.

Guest name: LB, Italy

Average rating:  9.5

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in May 2007

Room was small, but clean and air conditioning worked well. Breakfast was adequate and pleasant. The hotel is only a couple of blocks from the beach. I would stay there again.

Guest name: William Hines, USA

Average rating:  8.2

Guest type: Family with young children

stayed in May 2007

very comfortable, quiet hotel near the airport. Great if you are arriving at an odd hour [4 am] and can't leave luggage at left lugage at ariport. Not so great if you want to go to Rome every day as that becomes expensive; hotel taxi 60E each way. There are things to see or do nearby eg Ostia. One of our two rooms was available on arrival at 6 am and the other within an hour. Close to beach. If you are just in transit in rome, and /or want a qiuet break you can get that here. there is no restuarant but many within walking distance. Good breakfast selection in morning. The staff mostly speak English and were extremely helpful.

Guest name: JT, Canada

Average rating:  8.3

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in May 2007

Definitely exceeded our expectation. The view of the Mediterranean Sea was simply breathtaking and spectacular. The bedding however was a bit of disappointment as queen sized bed was 2 single beds put together.

Guest name: Rozaimie Ahmad, Malaysia

Average rating:  8.0

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in May 2007

Nice place to stay. Good service, friendly people. If this hotel is 10 minutes from the Airport (as advertised), I will eat my shoe. Seriously.

Guest name: JJ Zabkar, USA

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in May 2007

Very helpful staff, who went out of their way to accomodate my travel needs. They called a taxi for me for 5am (early plane departure time!), and made coffee for me even though I had to leave before their advertised breakfast was to be served. Very friendly.

Guest name: SR, USA

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Family with young children

stayed in May 2007

The location of this hotel is EXCELLENT.Breakfast was lovely with lots of choice and friendly staff.

Guest name: LB, Italy

Average rating:  5.0

Guest type: Family with young children

stayed in Mar 2007

Not an easy connection to/from Rome. Confusing to get to from the airport - of renting a car. The hotel is not a 3-star property in my opinion and the price was way too high for it. I felt dissapointed when I saw it. The receptionists were great - that helped. What saved my stay was a sunny day so we could stay at the beach. The sarrounding is safe, but dissapointing neighbourhood.

Guest name: DP, Canada

Average rating:  9.0

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Nov 2006

We had a wonderful meal at the Blue Marlin Restaurant within walking distance of the hotel. Great food and great value.

Guest name: Susan Eberly, USA

Average rating:  6.6

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Sep 2006

Hotel provides a 7 Euro shuttle to the Airport which is good. It is a little out of the way but 3 blocks from the water. Neighborhood is so-so. Rooms were clean but small. Bathroom was clean and updated and small.

Guest name: PM, USA

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Group

stayed in Oct 2006

Personal, sophisticated welcoming and service, nice and cosy atmosphere! If you are a group of 4 - 5, ask for room 501 :-) We wanted a relaxing evening and night between flights and Riviera proved to be a perfect choice: peaceful neighborhood, a stroll along the beach and a friendly, good restaurant nearby!

Guest name: Eeva Pesonen, Finland

Average rating:  8.6

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Sep 2006

There are varying views of this property on-line and this may reflect the fact that some rooms have been renovated and some have not. We had a renovated room and it was clean, reasonably spacious (for Europe), a comfortable bed, a huge balcony (no furniture unfortunately) and with a completely up-to-date bathroom. So I recommend that future guests request a renovated room. The breakfast was typical continental with fast service (nothing special but very accepable). It was a friendly comfortable place to spend a night before or after a flight to the airport in Fiumicino. I found the price/quality ratio to be good. The fellow at the front desk spoke excellent English and recommended a couple of nice restaurants within walking distance. The neighbourhood is residental so it is quite quiet at night but the beach is just two block away so there are lots of restaurants in the vicinity. I imagine that this is a place where locals from Rome have their "summer places". We did not use the shuttle.

Guest name: Catherine Arnott, Canada

Average rating:  5.1

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Sep 2006

We stayed in Riviera overnight awaiting an early morning flight. The shuttle did provide pickup from FCO. However, we had a very early flight and had to get taxi back to FCO. Riviera staff did order taxi. It was raining when we arrived and there was no food service available unless we were willing to walk several blocks in the dark and rain, which did not seem the safest thing. Our room was right off the reception area and we were disturbed all night by phone rings, alarms and talking as other guests interacted with the receptionist.

Guest name: CD, USA

Average rating:  9.0

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Jun 2006

This is an excellent hotel at which to stay before flying out of FCO. The free shuttle to the airport is a real bonus. There is no shuttle service on the weekend however but cab fare was 18 euros.

Guest name: Anthony Delisi, USA

Average rating:  5.1

Guest type: Family with older children

stayed in Jun 2006

This hotel says it provides a shuttle bus between it and Fiumicino airport - the main reason for our stay here as we had to get a very early flight in the morning. However, on arrival at Fiumicino at 4.30 p.m.on Friday, we called for the shuttle bus only to be told we would have to wait till 5.40 p.m. to be collected (they said their service started from 5.00 p.m.) They showed up at 5.50 p.m. The service is also not available before 6.00 a.m. in the morning. This shuttle only runs between certain limited times each day. However, the hotel did organize a taxi for us for the early a.m. which we appreciated (20 euros taxi fare). This shuttle is of little use to hotel users when it operates during very limited hours and not at all during the afternoon 'siesta'. There is no real reason to stay at Fiumicino other than its proximity to the airport. Thus, travellers should expect to pay many euros from unscrupulous taxi drivers at Rome's airport.... neither a good start nor end to a vacation.

Guest name: Marilyn Bushell, Canada

Average rating:  7.6

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in May 2006

This place was clean and works great for a one or two night stay and jumping off point to other areas of Italy.. A little cafe half block up the street is open for late night meal. Mattresses in the two rooms we occupied were very comfortable. Price was fair, I thought. A. Braznell Marana, AZ

Guest name: Andrew Braznell, USA

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Jun 2006

We requested a room on an upper floor. When we got to our top floor room, we were thrilled to have a view of the ocean and the lovely breeze. The staff was very accommodating. Prompt response to emails before our stay. Exceedingly courteous assistance when requested during the stay. Due to an early flight, we needed a cab at 4:30 a.m. The hotel-arranged cab arrived promptly.

Guest name: LM, USA

Average rating:  4.9

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Jun 2006

We came into the train station at the airport from Rome, the hotel web page said there was a shuttle from 5:30 to 8m......... after an hour we finally called the hotel and the shuttle was sent..... the van was too small....... we got to the hotel 1.7 hours after we got to the shuttle pick-up place....... the hotel staff was not sympathetic and told us we should have called for the shuttle (not explained on the website), one other couple also waited for almost 2 hours. The hotel also lost one of our reservations and we had to prove the rate from emails we fortunately had. They also gave us poor directions to the rooms, floor 1 is below floor 3 and 4! Night time staff person was very pleasant... Shower was welcome (enclosed)..... Lotsa wasted time. Taxi at 6am to airport cost $26 Euros for 4 miles......... way too much!!!!! Next time we'll stay at the airport hotel and save time and money and frustration......... Worst experience of 7 hotels on our 11 day trip ..

Guest name: Jamie Dennis, USA

Average rating:  5.7

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in May 2006

Coming from the Airport to the Hotel was a big problem. We spent more than an hour with taxidrivers who wouldn´t drive us because it was a short trip, a shuttlebus that wasn´t available anyway and last a local taxi charging us 20 Euro for a 6 km drive (which I suppose is not the normal price). The information given to us was inadequate and reading on the homepage that there is a shuttlebus available didn´t help us much, when it wasn´t available anyway.

Guest name: Mikkel Borch-Jensen, Denmark

Average rating:  5.8

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in May 2006

Extremely noisy hotel. Awakened in middle of night by a group and again in morning by the same group. Room cleaning and vacuuming started at 7:00 Am in the adjacent room. Great beachfront and recommend Al Timone Restaurant on the beach.

Guest name: AT, Canada

Average rating:  7.4

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in Apr 2006

We stayed here one night. Our rooms were on separated by three floors. Shuttle cost 15Euro each way from airport. Hotel shuttle not very timely. We asked for 0730 and it showed around 0750. Had to keep my windows open as the sewage smell coming from the drains was horrible. I won't stay here again for the amount we paid (110 Euro per room)

Guest name: AV, Italy

Average rating:  6.0

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Apr 2006

This hotel was in a very ugly neighbourhood. We were in Italy for 2 weeks stayed in 2* hotels and loved them all. This was a 3* and we did not like it. Although the room was clean and spacious it was very noisy. The air conditioning was not turned on yet and with the windows open the dogs were barking, the cats and people were screaming. The building is ugly as well as the common areas and it is in a residential area. The breakfast was terrible. With all the delicious bread and pastry available in Italy we were served mushy dinner rolls. Since we rated all our other hotels excellent I believe we are being reasonable. I would not recommend this hotel. I think you can do better for that money. Very close to airport.

Guest name: Cathy Dreksler, Canada

Average rating:  3.4

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Apr 2006

If you have other choices to stay in another hotel"near" the airport,do it! For the price we paid for a room that doesn´t have at least a curtain in the shower ,we will stay in the future in another hotel for sure. Is not that close from the airport and taxis will charge you 25-30 euros(if you find one that wants to take you there(all taxis wants to take a client to Rome to get 50-60 euros for the trip)

Guest name: Luis R Cabrera, Venezuela

Average rating:  7.7

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in Apr 2006

I very much appreciated the free Internet computer access. The room had a strong smell of disinfectant

Guest name: Catherine Elder, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.7

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in Dec 2005

The people were well informed and very helpful. The accommodation for us and our dogs was excellent. We had the room on the ground floor available for anyone with special requirements. NMy brother and his wife had a smaller room, which they thought was v. good value for money, centrally situated and highly recommended. Pompei itself is worth a visit quite apart from the excavations.

Guest name: PATRICIA THOMPSON, United Kingdom

Average rating:  6.1

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Dec 2005

This hotel was OK for spending a night before flying out the next morning. There was a shuttle service (for a 12 euros fee for two people) to Leonardo da Vinci airport. The rooms (our group of 4 had two rooms) were super clean and well appointed. The rooms (and hotel) were quite new. The lobby and common area was comfortable. A nice breakfast (continental - cereals, pastry, yogurt, juices, etc.) was included in the room price (90 Euros per room + 12 Euros for the airport shuttle for two of us). There was a FREE high-speed Internet computer for guests to use in the common area. This was a nice perk for us as we check our e-mails regularly while on vacation. Our only complaint would be that the rooms were not very sound-proof. Although we couldn't hear noise from other rooms, you could definitely hear everything out in the hallway, including the guests who were leaving at 5 am to catch an early-morning flight. Also, the hotel is sort of in the middle of nowhere. There are a few restaurants a 10 minute walk from the hotel (right on the ocean) but that's about it. Again, good if you're just staying overnight.

Guest name: J. David Thomas, Canada

Average rating:  9.0

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Nov 2005

Little expensive for off season, and we had to beg them to send the shuttle to the Airport, but the rooms are great, brand new building, and friendly staff. Shuttle is $6 each to-from the airport.

Guest name: Shara Szirtes, USA

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Single corporate traveller

stayed in Nov 2005

We very much enjoyed our stay at Hotel Riviera. The staff at the front desk was most helpful in answering our questions and directing us to locations of interest. The continental breakfast was excellent and the shuttle sevice very convenient. Is there a frequent guest program?

Guest name: John Robinson, Italy

Average rating:  8.9

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Oct 2005

Riviera is a good price. Rooms are typical european....the bed was actually more comfortable than other hotels we stayed at. Our room was in the main courtyard, so we always heard when people were around. We enjoyed the free internet usage, the beautiful beach just 500 feet away (literally a half a block), and the staff was very nice. We spent 20 euros on a taxi to get to the hotel from the Fumicino Airport, to get back to the airport we used the hotel shuttle (10 euros per room). Good quality and location for relaxation...the price was one of the cheapest we had on our trip to Rome!

Guest name: DG, USA

Average rating:  5.7

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Oct 2005

We emailed the hotel for airport pickup, they have a shuttle, but none was sent. The walls in the hotel are extremely thin and you can hear all the comings and goings at all hours of the day and nite. Breakfast is satisfactory. There was no porter to help with our luggage and you have to climb about 7 steps up to get in the door. One of the guests helped us. Cost of a taxi from the airport to the hotel is 17 euros, not bad for Rome

Guest name: MS, Canada

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Oct 2005

We found the hotel very friendly and accommodating. They were willing to take us to the airport a half hour earlier than the normal schuttle hours.

Guest name: CG, USA

Average rating:  7.9

Guest type: Group of friends

stayed in Oct 2005

I was very pleased with the hotel, which was very clean, had a decent buffet breakfast, and helpful & friendly service. My first night there at the beginning of my trip was fine, but my stay there on the last night was very noisy, and I recommend that you make sure you do not get the room on the first level, close to the door that leads to their parking lot. This heavy door slammed loudly early in the morning with people taking their suitcases out to their cars. The door needed to have something on it that softened the shutting of the door. The noise also carried between rooms such that, at 4 a.m., you could hear hairdryers being used in nearby rooms. The breakfast was enjoyable, and you could get a good capuchino. Other than the noise, it was a pleasant stay. I stayed the first night on my own, as my travelling companions were arriving the following morning, and I walked on the sidewalk along the beach. There were several options for dinner close to the hotel. On our return we asked for a room for 3, and although we asked for 3 beds, they could only provide a double and a single bed (which is probably not too unusual).

Guest name: AS, Canada

Average rating:  5.8

Guest type: Group of friends

stayed in Oct 2005

very difficult to find neighbourhood rather seedy

Guest name: Jean-Charles Bruyere, Canada

Average rating:  3.8

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Oct 2005

this place almost ruined our whole trip. Our room was a sauna- hot air blew when air was on-electric towel warmer was on all night making it unbearable- the hotle staff sent a maid who did not speak english to answer our questions and refused to give us a different room. We tried to sleep with the window open however there were a number of stray cats howling, literally howling, ALL NIGHT! top that off with guests in the very loud hallways at all hours dragging their luggage up and down the stairs- it was absolutely miserable. Fuimicno is a terrible place to stay- nothing was open on the entire strip of a very dirty beach- not the pisturesque placed we'd hoped for for our last day. Stay in Rome,the proximity to the airport is not worth it!!

Guest name: JOdy Tiedeman, USA

Average rating:  8.5

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Oct 2005

No transportation from airport available when we arrived, but made special arrangement for departure. Directions to seaside restaurants led to newly opened Blu Marlin, which was fantastic! Internet access was good. Cappucino at early morning departure was most welcome.

Guest name: Anthony Vassallo, USA

Average rating:  8.1

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Sep 2005

We stayed at the Riviera on our last night in Rome before flying out of Da Vinci airport the next morning. Word to the wise, if you are heading here from Rome and are taking mass transit, leave plenty of time and get bus and train schedules ahead of time. We winged it and had a three hour plus trip to the hotel. As for the hotel itself, we called for a shuttle pickup from the airport and the driver arrived promptly. Do not take a cab from the airport. They tried to soak us for 45 Euros! The hotel is not far from the airport (not five minutes away as I've seen advertised) and the morning shuttle back to the airport was waiting for us in the morning and very fast. The night staff who we dealt more with was very helpful. My wife, who was three months pregnant, was not feeling well after the long trip to the hotel and they provided us with some items like water and napkins to use for tissues. The room itself was an average size for Italy with very basic appointments. But for a one night stay before going home, it was more than suitable. They also provided breakfast in the morning, but we didn't have time to try anything. There are a few restaurants in the area down by the beach and I recommend one pizzeria, I think the name was Mirage, a few blocks away mainly because they were extremely polite and helpful in getting us food to take back to the room. They even loaned us silverware to use, which I made sure to return to them with a big thank you. In all, aside from getting to the hotel, our stay was an enjoyable one. I would recommend the hotel and would stay there again.

Guest name: JF, USA

Average rating:  9.7

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Aug 2005

Call ahead and get shuttle information (10 euro for a group vs. 30 for a cab). This is an fine hotel for the night before you leave Italy. The shuttle bus was reliable and direct. The sea is VERY close and beautiful. Try to get here in time to see the sunset. There are breakers and a sand beach. I thought the beach was as nice as anywhere along Italy's Western coast.

Guest name: Christopher Byrd, USA

Average rating:  5.7

Guest type: Couple with children

stayed in Aug 2005

Overall we found this hotel to be a pleasant one. The family room was a lot smaller than we'd anticipated, particularly for the price. The staff were very gracious and we were delighted with the restaurant that was recommended to us. The breakfast was really limited in terms of options but what was there was of good quality.

Guest name: Barry Thomas, Ireland

Average rating:  9.8

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in Jul 2005

The staff was very helpful with everything from making phone calls to suggesting places to eat. There is a restaurant a block away that sits across the road from the beach. The hotel is in a residential neighborhood, and it was very quiet on a weekend night. The room was very large, with good temperature controls. The bed was huge, and the bathroom was spacious as well. It was a very nice place to recover from my hop across the pond. The breakfast was continental but good. Nice chewy croissants and fresh cappacino as well as cereal, hard bread, and juices. There is a computer that guests can use to access the internet for free in the breakfast/common area. I would recommend this place highly. The only trouble I had was getting here-it is quite a drive through many winding streets. The taxi driver had to stop and ask directions but did so cheerfully and got my there fairly quickly despite this.

Guest name: Jennifer Edwards, USA

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Jul 2005

Very convenient for a short airport/beach stay. Hotel was really nice and people very helpful. We will use this hotel again.

Guest name: Pat Macken, Ireland

Average rating:  3.9

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Jul 2004

My husband and I stayed one night at this hotel in order to be near the airport. It is a shabby establishment and I would not recommend it. There was a cockroach outside our room, the parking was too small and the hotel is very difficult to find. A poor value for the money. Few decent places to eat in the vicinity.

Guest name: Susan Toyofuku, Italy