Hotel Kennedy - Rome

Average rating:  5.2

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in May 2008

It was convenient to the train station. The staff was helpful with tours and information. We were very disappointed that the staff would not allow us even to take a biscuit or piece of bread with us when we had to leave early before breakfast was served two mornings. The staff person was also very rude when we asked if we could take something with us. Also, on our first stay, we had two bedrooms and a large bathroom (much too large). On the second stay we had a small bedroom and a very small bathroom in which the commode was in a very awkward place for the same amount of money. We also think the hotel should provide internet access.

Guest name: Roy Price, USA

Average rating:  8.0

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in May 2008

This hotel is very well located, 2 blocks from Termini train station, and close to #64 bus to the Vatican and other attractions for 1 Euro. Small rooms, but clean and decent breakfast. Staff are nice and helpful. I would stay again.

Guest name: John Stewart, Canada

Average rating:  4.2

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in May 2008

We were quite upset to get a room without a window (window was not see thru, and could not be opened) - eventhough having booked 4 months in advance. The room service was excellent.

Guest name: TC, Switzerland

Average rating:  5.0

Guest type: Gay Couple

stayed in Apr 2008

We were there for two nights. It was fine, but really a low budget hotel. No internet access in the rooms so you have to go to a commen room to get wireless. Breakfast was nothing special in over crowded tiny rooms. Sometimes the desk staff was nice and friendly, other times not. Bathrooms are tiny with little space to put personal items. Best thing I can say was that it very close to Termini Station, 2 blocks. And if you're there to see the sights and not to hang out in your hotel it is fine, nothing fancy, and in a good location.

Guest name: JS, USA

Average rating:  7.7

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Jan 2008

it has been a very long waited come back at the Kennedy. I am please about the renovation and the quality of the rooms. I am less pleased about common spaces but I do not profit of very much. Breakfast can be greatly improved in quality and presentation, I should say. People at the reception desk were very kind. I hope to have more opportunity to return at my Kennedy more frequently in the future. By the way but Elio is no longer working there?

Guest name: Mauro Fa, USA

Average rating:  8.5

Guest type: Family with older children

stayed in Jan 2008

good hotel,clean, and friendly staff very close to the termini-station( only 5min walk) We were really pleased with the Hotel Kennedy, and will definately use it again, the only thing I would say is that it is not cheap, though not expensive, but for the location and service excellent value for money.

Guest name: Gunar Merta, Germany

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Jan 2008

very helpful staff, warmly greeted even though it was a late arrival. Very generous breakfast ideally situtated for access to shops and transport system. Would stay here again.

Guest name: JS, United Kingdom

Average rating:  7.2

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Oct 2007

Located close to Rome Central Railway station, 20 minute walk to Colloseum and Forum, hop-on hop-off bus 5 minute walk. Many modestly priced restaurants in the immediate vicinity. Downside was room located on 1st floor, faced community rubbish collection bins which were emptied nightly. Breakfast was one of the better selections of the 8 hotels we stayed in across Italy.

Guest name: JH, Australia

Average rating:  7.9

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Nov 2007

The Hotel Kennedy was a delightful place to stay and we enjoyed our accommodations and would recommend staying there. The distance from the train station was a big plus. Negative was the surroundings were on the seedy side. All in all, a thumbs up. D

Guest name: Diane Christensen, USA

Average rating:  9.7

Guest type: Group

stayed in Nov 2007

We had stayed at the Kennedy previously and appreciated the location next to the train station. It is very convenient but the area becomes a bit seedy at night. This time we were given a room in the new section that was, by European standards, spacious and had a large bathroom with a modern shower (no tub). The room was well lit, very clean, comfortable for 3 people, and had a good deal of closet space. While we had minimal contact with the front desk, they were welcoming and helpful. Breakfast was the normal contintental fare.

Guest name: GS, USA

Average rating:  7.8

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Oct 2007

Great breakfast by European standards. Coffee's to order and good. Very close to transport, restaurants. Very helpful staff. Slightly dodgy neighbourhood but hey good value for money. We would stay there again.

Guest name: DE, Australia

Average rating:  8.0

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Oct 2007

Room was smaller than expected, but clean and suited our purpose - somewhere to sleep in Rome close to the Termini. We would have preferred fresh pastries for breakfast rather than the packaged croissants, otherwise the breakfast was adequate and we liked the fruit salad and coffee. We weren't disturbed by any noise from either the street below or hallway. Great shower! Staff at the desk were helpful and informative. Thanks for a great stay!

Guest name: FJ, Australia

Average rating:  8.5

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Oct 2007

The hotel was very conveniently located to the train station and metros, only about 2 blocks away. The people were generally helpful in answering questions about local sites. There are a lot of restaurants around the hotel. The area turned out to be better than I expected based on some of the other reviews I read.

Guest name: Robert Cohen, USA

Average rating:  7.5

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Oct 2007

The hotel is very close to the termini railway station. It is very noisy from outside when open the windows. But OK when the windows are closed. The rooms (superior) are not so spacious. But rome is not a city to stay in the rooms. We leave the hotel normaly at 9am and we're back at 10pm (or later). We need the room only for sleeping. For that kind of habit we think the hotel was build for.

Guest name: Michael Hoffmann, Germany

Average rating:  8.0

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Oct 2007

Very convenient next to train station. Very competent and pleasant, English speaking staff.

Guest name: LD, USA

Average rating:  7.9

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Sep 2007

I spent many hours scrolling through hotels on venere trying to pick the right one, and it seems all my hard work paid off. Hotel Kennedy was everything that we expected, close to station termini - 5 mins walk, clean, friendly staff, great breakfast included - continental but all you can eat so perfect before a days sight seeing, and good value for money. I have stayed in Rome many times previously and know that accomodation is expensive and not always as good as you would hope for in the budget catagories, i now pay a bit more to be a bit more comfortable and less likely to be disappointed, and Hotel Kennedy will be where i go from now on. The only downside we were prewarned about in the feedback comments on Venere - it can be noisey, espcially if you get a room above the breakfast rooms as we did. The sound of the chairs being pulled in and out accross the floor reverberates up into your room - nothing that a pair of earplugs wont fix, and as we wanted to be up early for a full days sightseeing it didnt bother us too much. I would definitely recommend this hotel to others and stay here again.

Guest name: ST, Australia

Average rating:  8.5

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Oct 2007

Breakfast was poor, the rest was perfect

Guest name: SH, Germany

Average rating:  8.8

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Sep 2007

Everything was super about the hotel-service was great, morning breakfast good. Desk staff was excellent whether booking tours, getting taxis or any other needs. Rooms were very nice and clean. Area is close to the train station Termini and there are a lot of people on the streets although I never felt unsafe

Guest name: William Taccolini, USA

Average rating:  5.8

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Sep 2007

another rome hotel with no fridge,clock or radio or tea or coffee making facilities. superior room gets you a view of the dump bins outside.the staff were very helpful.

Guest name: GRAHAM THOMPSON, Australia

Average rating:  5.9

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Sep 2007

The picture on the internet wasnt really anything like our room. Shower was excellent and bed comfortable - two important things for us! However TV didnt work and no safe. Location good if you want to be by the train station but sill have a quiet nights sleep. Breakfast was good value.

Guest name: NB, Hong Kong

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Aug 2007

It was a very convenient location, we needed to be close to the train station and it was very close. They also arranged a car to take us to the the airport and were very helpful with directions walking around Rome.

Guest name: Helen Hills, USA

Average rating:  7.4

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Jul 2007

The access to Termini was excellent - we couldn't believe how quickly we arrived at the hotel (having left the station via the side doors). The room was fine, although very small, with interesting decor (shells for lampshades!), but we were disappointed to have a 'window' that was frosted and could hardly be opened (even though we had booked very early and requested a view).

Guest name: Karen McPhie, Australia

Average rating:  7.5

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Jul 2007

Hotel Kennedy is the perfect location for those travelling to and from Rome by train and who do not intend to stay for long. You must be a keen walker or organised when it comes to bus times, as all attractions/shopping/worthwhile eateries are at minimim 15 - 20 minutes away. The area surrounding the hotel is littered, dirty and full of weird non-Italian suspicious looking types. We did not feel safe there at night. The restaurants surrounding the hotel ought to be avoided - head over the river instead to Trastevere for a reasonably priced and quality meal. The room size was great, however, the 1m x 1m bathroom/toilet/sink area was unimpressive and a nightmare. The staff at the hotel were friendly and always welcoming. The breakfast was adequate and the coffee was lovely. The hotel had a lift which was very convenient for taking luggage to and from the room.

Guest name: Michael Perrella, Australia

Average rating:  4.3

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Jul 2007

This hotel does not have any smoking room...we have to go out of hotel to smoke. It should be stated outright on the web site. I cannot accept that. The staff can be quite blunt about checking out at 11am.

Guest name: KT, Singapore

Average rating:  7.7

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Jul 2007

the hotel kennedy is value for money accomodation! compared to other hotels which can be rather expensive. the location is not bad at all, you can walk the collesium in ten mins, everything is in walking distance really. all in all the kennedy is a good choice i would stay there agian.

Guest name: DEAN BOYD, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.9

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in May 2007

We really enjoyed our stay at the Hotel Kennedy. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was air conditioned and also very neat and clean; exactly like the photos on-line. The bathroom was small, but still very clean and neat, however it might be a challenge for a larger person. The close proximity to the Termini station made it very convenient. We walked to the hotel in less than 5 minutes with luggage. The breakfast was good, typical of European breakfast. It was only a 10-15 minute walk to the Colloseum, Forum and other attractions. Over all we really enjoyed our stay here and would definitely return.

Guest name: John Francioso, USA

Average rating:  5.9

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Oct 2006

I was alone there for only one night stay, the location is good and very close to Termini station, 1 minute on foot from the hotel. The receptionist was polite but cold and they need to charge in advance while you're checking in. The breakfast was ok for 3 star hotel, they offered good coffee. The facilities inside of the room was excellent.

Guest name: SC, Taiwan

Average rating:  9.4

Guest type: neighblors

stayed in Oct 2006

The room was wonderful. Spacious, clean. The hotel suited our needs. The front desk personal were professional.

Guest name: Dorinda Chatterton, USA

Average rating:  8.7

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Aug 2006

the room was very clean, the hotel staff very friendly , and the breakfast excellent. This small cozy hotel gives a high value for money.

Guest name: Eugenio Sutto, Italy

Average rating:  7.8

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Jun 2006

The staff at the hotel was helpful. The air conditioning at the hotel was probably the best that we had in all of Italy. The breakfast was good.

Guest name: Tanda Lockett, USA

Average rating:  9.8

Guest type: Group of friends

stayed in Apr 2006

Me encanto este hotel. Reservamos una habitacion standard y nos otorgaron una junior suite por el mismo precio. Las habitaciones estan tal como en las fotos, muy espaciosas, bonitas, y todo limpio y ordenado . Se encuentra a una calle de termini station por lo que cualquier punto de la ciudad resulta muy accesible desde el hotel. Vale la pena. Regresaria sin duda.

Guest name: GE, Mexico

Average rating:  9.4

Guest type: Group of friends

stayed in Mar 2006

The room was spacious, especially the bathroom. Surprising was that there wasn’t so much noisy traffic even in the morning time. Breakfast was good and fresh. Surrounding area is not secure especially during the evening time, but we knew it. I would recommend this hotel.

Guest name: PL, Finland

Average rating:  9.7

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Sep 2005

We were very happy with both the hotel and price for our stay. The entire staff treated us well and made our trip to Rome fun. Being less than 5 minutes from the Train and subway allowed us to travel around the city quickly and at a very low cost. We really felt like we were among family and the staff went out of their way to make us feel welcome and get us going in the right direction. The breakfast was good and had delicious breads and cakes/pies. The location was just right for us. This really was the only 3-Star hotel that we stayed at during our 2 week trip that we would stay at again - without hesitation. Thank you Roberto, Ubaldo, all of you - so much for making our trip memorable!

Guest name: Glenn Seltzer, USA

Average rating:  8.6

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Sep 2005

Third time we have used this hotel. For Rome the price/quality ratio is excellent,

Guest name: MR, United Kingdom

Average rating:  5.7

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in Aug 2005

As a single traveller i was placed in a single room which was very small and extremely warm as the air conditioner did not work! The floor i was on was extremely noisy with doors of other rooms constantly slamming and echoing around the building. The shower was shocking, with the water cutting out completely during your wash the when it did work, the water was very difficult to regulate. Also if you were a larger built person you would never fit into the cubicle! Breakfasts were great and included which was a plus, as was the location being so close to the main railway station. One thing i found odd was opening a drawer of a desk in the room to be confronted with a variety of papers and medication of a previous guest!

Guest name: Dean Barkell, Australia

Average rating:  6.8

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Jul 2005

Overall a good hotel, very easily booked through Venere.com. The hotel was very clean, although the room itself was quite small considering it was a superior. On arrival the desk clerk said we'd been 'upgraded to a superior'-when I'd actually booked this. The staff were always very helpful, friendly & polite. The hotel location was good, being close to the station & all the wonderful sights. My husband is a retired fire officer & wasn't keen on the 'means of escape' in the event of a fire & found the room numbers confusing ( 5th floor, room 558 ???), also the fire doors were pinned back & there was electrical items stored in the doorways. I wouldn't recommend this hotel to anyone who was travelling with children under 10 years of age. If I were to visit Rome again, I would probably stay in this hotel,due to it's convenient location - but it would be great if they would put a mini bar in the rooms !

Guest name: SS, Spain

Average rating:  8.5

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Jul 2005

The location of hotel is very convenient, if you travel by train. That is the best quality offered by the hotel. Otherwise, the rooms are clean and the furniture are excellent! The food is OK. The staff is friendy and competent. Good chioce. I would reccomend this place, though the price seams to be a bit high comparing to the other 3* hotels in this area.

Guest name: ID, Latvia

Average rating:  6.8

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in May 2005

good position for 1 or 2 nights only. breakfasts rooms small and cramped offering little variety. Plenty of other hotels in this area. Good position for sightseeing. Rooms clean and friendly cheerful staff.

Guest name: MW, Australia

Average rating:  7.1

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Jun 2005

Good hotel,nice staff, good location close to train station,breakfast normal continental. only problem was a noisy room on one night when every garbage bin in the area was emptied at 1am. then lots of street noise. we stayed twice with no problems on our first three nights. nice restaurant across the street. easy walk to colloseum. easy train/metro access.

Guest name: Ron Diprose, Australia

Average rating:  7.8

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in May 2005

Hotel was easy to find. Handy to station. As we only had one day in Rome the position was ideal for us to get around to see most tourist attractions.

Guest name: PM, Australia

Average rating:  9.5

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in Mar 2005

Very friendly staff helped in any way they could. Nice and close to the train and busses. Would stay again.

Guest name: VS, USA

Average rating:  6.0

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in Jan 2005

This hotel is proud of its renovation in 1963. Since then nothing much seems to have been done. Good variety at breakfast. I'll be looking for somewhere else next time I stay in Rome.

Guest name: GC, Germany

Average rating:  3.5

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Nov 2004

We were very disappointed in the Kennedy Hotel. We had stayed in another 3* hotel in Italy before arriving in Rome and standards were excellent but the Kennedy did not compare favourably. The website stated that drinks and coffee were available to guests but the bar was always closed and when we asked for coffee we were directed to a local cafe. The photographs on the website were well chosen to show only the good bits - the lounges were nicely decorated but the room was in need of some redecoration. The bathroom was disgusting - the shower had mould growing in it, the towel rail was missing and the sink was cracked. The satellite TV only had about 20 channels all with poor reception. We complained about the room but were not offered another room and the cleanliness did not improve during our stay. The hotel advertised money changing facilities but these were not always available. However the staff were very helpful with directions and recommendations for sights to see etc. We were also expected to pay in full on arrival, before seeing our room, which we were not expecting.

Guest name: KO, United Kingdom

Average rating:  7.0

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Nov 2004

The Kennedy is very convenient to the Termini station and easy to find. The desk personel were friendly and helpful and all spoke English. Our room overlooked a wooded square which was pleasant. There are many restaurants close by. We had to catch an early tour and they served an early breakfast to us and when we left to catch an early flight, they gave us a breakfast to go and made sure a taxi was waiting for us. I would recommend this hotel.

Guest name: James Estep, USA

Average rating:  9.2

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Oct 2004

We were highly delighted to arrive and find we had been allocated "the Suite", which having two bedrooms gave us more space to spread out, although one bedroom was quite big enough. This is a very nice hotel, clean, well run, spacious and with friendly staff (mostly English speaking, which was good for us), it is within a block from the side entrance to Roma Termini railway station, where you can also reach the excellent Metro system, the "all you can eat" breakfast was really nice, with quite a variety of croissants, breads, biscuits, fruit juice, cereals etc etc, served in 3 pleasant breakfast rooms. We were really pleased with the Hotel Kennedy, and will definately use it again, the only thing I would say is that it is not cheap, though not expensive, but for the location and service excellent value for money.

Guest name: StJohn Griffiths, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.5

Guest type: Couple with children

stayed in Oct 2004

Just as described on the website and chosen as a result of reading the reviews left by another family. The suite of 2 rooms with one main door was ideal for our group of 2 adults and 3 kids. Breakfast was adequate although I feel that they could have served better than instant coffee in an Italian hotel of this quality. Tinned fruit, long life baking and processed cheese was a bit of a let down.

Guest name: William Smyth, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.5

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in Aug 2004

Sauberes Hotel mit reichhaltigem Frühstück. Klimaanlage funktionierte tadellos. Netter Empfang durch den Nachtportier, der uns gleich mit Prospektmaterial versorgte. Sehr nah zu Termini gelegen ebenso zu Maria Maggiore. Wir kommen wieder!

Guest name: OG, Germany

Average rating:  9.6

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in Aug 2004

My only recommendation would be to offer a little something different at the breakfast buffet. Some sort of egg (soft boiled or scrambled) or any type of meat would be a good start. Also, I would recommend a more "kid friendly" cereal (fruit circles, oat rings etc.) However, the hot breakfast drinks were great to wake up to. Overall, we had a great stay in Rome at a terrific location. I will recommend Kennedy to anyone who I know that is considering a trip to Rome.

Guest name: PT, USA

Average rating:  6.5

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in Apr 2004

I chose to be by the train station, so I knew there would be some street people/drunks. I never felt unsafe and would stay in this area again. The hotel was easy to find and the staff was courtous. My only complaint is the paper thin walls. Adequate bathroom, large breakfast. There are so many hotels in this area, I will look for one that is quieter next time. There is a laudrymat/internet connection around the corner from this hotel.

Guest name: JM, USA

Average rating:  9.3

Guest type: Couple with children

stayed in Jun 2004

Very helpful staff. Good breakfast with excellent coffee. very close to metro and train. Ten minute walk to Coliseum. I would return.

Guest name: Jay Sanzo, USA