Hotel Lussemburgo - Rome

Average rating:  8.9

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in May 2008

Very welcoming staff (but speaking only italian), excellent location and good breakfasts (for that price of room) but too small bedrooms especially for men! It's really difficult to take a shower even for slim ones, this is the main disadvantage of this hotel. Apart of this I recommend this hotel.

Guest name: MW, Poland

Average rating:  8.8

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Jun 2008

We thought the hotel was very good value and very clean . The owners were most helpful and we managed to get to understand each other! It was close to the Metro and trams so easy to get around. We did not find the area at all threatening. If you are looking for a hotel to chill out and relax it is not for you. But if you are looking for a base for bed and breakfast, and you will be away from the hotel all day then it is absolutely ideal!

Guest name: Penelope Richardson, United Kingdom

Average rating:  7.4

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in May 2008

The bresfast is good and have plenty of items.Trere are some good restaurant in the area.

Guest name: RS, USA

Average rating:  9.1

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in May 2008

Das Hotel ist klein, aber fein. Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt dort sehr genossen. Die beiden Inhaber (ein älteres Ehepaar) sind sehr lieb und zuvorkommend. Es hilft wenn man ein bisschen Italienisch spricht, aber die beiden sind auch sehr geduldig und bemüht Deutungen mit Händen und Füßen zu verstehen.... :-) Frühstück war reichhaltig und es wird versucht alle Wünsche zu erfüllen. Wir hatten sogar eine Klimaanlage im Zimmer, was bei den Temperaturen ein echter Segen war. Weiß aber nicht ob es die in jedem Zimmer gibt?? Da ist eine ganz nette Trattoria in der Via Galileo, Namen weiß ich nicht, aber es ist das einzige Lokal dort. Essen und Service sind super und im Gegensatz zum Zentrum Roms auch ziemlich billig! ;-) Würden auf jeden Fall wieder dort Urlaub machen.

Guest name: AG, Austria

Average rating:  9.0

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in May 2008

Great value -read inexpensive; location not as great as I thought though. Close to Metro but metro in Rome stops at anytime after 11 PM so taxi or walking was the only option.

Guest name: EB, USA

Average rating:  5.6

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Apr 2008

Pulito ma la camera singola era piccola e vecchia, proprietaria molto gentile, prezzo un po' troppo alto.

Guest name: PM, Italy

Average rating:  7.2

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in May 2008

Close to the railways station but needs about 15 minutes to the historical center Very small bathroom Noisy ventilator Familly atmosphere

Guest name: BF, France

Average rating:  6.8

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in May 2008

We were staying in Rome for one night prior to our departure for home. One if the problems that we had was that the map was not very clear as to the location of the hotel. We had to ask many people for directions and no one was too sure as to the actual street location. We were therefore tired and weary when we arrived around 3 at the hotel. The owner didn't speak English but we were able to communicate our need for a wake up call and taxi early in the morning. We wandered a long time before finding someplace to have a bite to eat that evening. The owner gave us some directions but found the street but not the restaurant - none there. It was a little difficult to get our luggage up the three flights of steps to the room. Not for the elderly or disabled. The room was clean and quite quiet. It served the purpose but we didn't know for sure if the taxi would be there or if we would get the wake up call. That was a little unnerving. The owner was very friendly and really tried to communicate with us.

Guest name: NE, USA

Average rating:  7.3

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in May 2008

This hotel is within walking distance of the main train terminal - The Rome Termini. It's not a great neighborhood, but I felt safe. Also close to the subway. It's very clean, but very small rooms. Very friendly family owners and a nice breakfast everyday.

Guest name: TH, USA

Average rating:  7.2

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in May 2008

My wife and I were looking for an affordable hotel. We were checking the reviews and this was the best we could found. The neighborhood is not that nice (a little scary at night), but is very well located from a metro station and like 30mins walk to the Coliseum and other main attractions. Owners are very friendly and welcoming, and eventhough they speak very basic English (almost nothing) they try to do everything so you enjoy your stay. There is a grocery store nearby and affordable restaurants (not excellent, not cheap, but good enough). It was a simple, clean room. It was just the surroundings that we didn't like (if you're from a large city, this shouldn't surprise you; Rome is not different in that way).

Guest name: HN, Mexico

Average rating:  7.9

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in May 2008

El hotel limpio y bien situado, que es lo que importa en Roma. Los propietarios muy amables, aunque no hablan español, mas o menos te entiendes, ya vereis como grita la mujer! La ciudad increible, espectacular, solo dos peros. Id con un diccionario italiano, xqe cuesta que te entiendan en español, y el tráfico. Id con cuidado aunque la calle sea peatonal xqe van como locos, en los pasos de cebra tendreis que esquivar vosotros los coches, aun asi no vi ni un accidente. Si no mirais el precio la mejor zona para alojarse está cerca plaza navona, aunque el lussemburgo está cerca de todo, y de la estación termini que es la principal cuando vienes de aeropuerto. Si vas pocos dias sobre todo que el hotel sea centrico, la ciudad se puede acer andando.

Guest name: Marc Lombardo Pascual, Spain

Average rating:  8.5

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Mar 2008

Traveling as a single person the hotel was excelent. The room was clean and comfortable if a bit small, and the reception was very warm and welcoming. The hotel is a short walk from the train station. The older couple who run the hotle do not speak English, but this was not a problem as they were excedingly understanding of my pour attempts to comunicate. Everything went very smoothly and I had a good nights sleep.

Guest name: WS, USA

Average rating:  8.8

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Mar 2008

I would return to this hotel. The hotel is located in walking distance (10min) of the station Termini. This is a big asset. It is also very near to the "center" - 10min to colosseum. Great. It is right that the bathroom is quite small (1 measured meter x 1,6 estimated meters), but absolutely clean and with functioning facilities (shower head not calcified, warm water no problem, enough towels, etc.). And I am definitely not in Rome in order to enjoy the size of my bathroom. The hotel owners are nice and forthcoming. Breakfast is included. Only thing that I found strange is: The coffee was that dark that even if you put milk in it it didn't become brown but dark-grey. But it tasted well.

Guest name: CT, Austria

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Feb 2008

For the price we've paid, the quality was more than excellent.The hotel was exactly what we've needed for our kind of journey.In fact we were outside all the time but we've had a good sleep in the night and lovely breakfast in the morning.No problem with noise or else!

Guest name: Lyubomir Karagitliev, France

Average rating:  9.5

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Feb 2008

we thoughly enjoyed our stay at the lussemburgo hotel.the couple which owned it were brilliant and attentive to our every need.We could not fault the hotel or the owners at all,also there son was very welcoming and friendly.Breakfast was also very good,just what we needed in the morning for a days sight seeing.well done and i would recommend the hotel to anyone.Also the hotel was spotless and the rooms were clean and tidy.The old lady was just like a mum would be.

Guest name: Andrew Bull, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.1

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Aug 2007

This family run hotel was very welcoming. On our day trip to Capri we left well in advance of breakfast yet the Mom woke up and insisted on sending us off with plenty of juice boxes, pastries, and bananas. She was very kind. 15 minute walk from Termini and 10-15 minute walk to Colosseo and 30 minute walk to St. Peter's square. Grocery market 1 block away. Authentic Italian experience. We would definitely stay here again.

Guest name: HP, USA

Average rating:  6.4

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Jan 2008

the hotel isnt that close to the termini station as mentioned, we walked a lot! at least 20 minutes with bags. area is very ugly but the hotel staff did its best with very little spoken English. They provided breakfast on the offered rate. Too far from coliseo not to mention the Vaticano, but there is a metro station nearby.

Guest name: Camila Pugens De Oliveira, Brazil

Average rating:  9.6

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Jan 2008

I booked this hotel after seeing the very good ratings and reviews provided by earlier travellers on venere. Hence it was no surprise to me that my stay was really good and for the price quoted, the overall experience was great. The family who runs this property are very welcoming although there is only one person there who understands English. He gave us a useful map and told us about the sightseeing monuments to visit, the bus routes near the hotel, etc. The rooms were spic and span and almost precisely as they are shown on venere. The location of the hotel is also convenient as its fairly close to Manzoni metro station. I would whole-heartedly recommend this to other travellers and would stay again if I went back to Rome.

Guest name: AJ, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.8

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Jan 2008

Très bon séjour malgré la barrière de la langue. Les propriétaires de l'hôtel sont très aimables et très patients. Je conseille cet hôtel sans hésitation.

Guest name: PL, France

Average rating:  9.5

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Nov 2007

Excellent location with tram nearby, supermarket around the corner and only a 10 minutes walk away from the Colosseum. My singly room was not spacious but very clean and had a good shower. I sleep with ear plugs, so noise was not an issue. Very friendly family-linked atmosphere. I would recommend and stay there again.

Guest name: SM, Germany

Average rating:  7.4

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Oct 2007

Very small bathroom. Very small TV with little choice of channels. Great service by the owners. They were very friendly and supportive.

Guest name: CM, USA

Average rating:  9.0

Guest type: Gay Couple

stayed in Jun 2007

The Hotel Lussemburgo is a clean, quiet family owned operation. The older couple who owns the hotel speak virtually no English but are friendly, gracious hosts. (Before we were led to our room, we were given a map with all the sights circled and the best routes to take with instruction all in Italian.) We managed to communicate through my phrasebook Italian and my partner and I were made to feel quite welcome. No fuss was made that we were two gay men traveling together and did not want our beds "separato". The rooms are tiny and strictly no-frills, but immaculately clean and tidy. The bathrooms are a typical European affair with a tiny shower and tiling throughout. The modern air conditioning in every room is certainly refreshing after long days of sight seeing in the Roman sun. Also, the price is an excellent value. The neighborhood (near the train station) is a bit gritty. I wouldn't necessarily recommend it for women traveling alone. But just two blocks to the left out the front door the neighborhood improves greatly. If you're afraid of not being able to communicate with the owners, they have a son who speaks pretty good English who is there occasionally.

Guest name: MB, USA

Average rating:  7.5

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Oct 2007

The room was small but adequately furnished.Shower was suitable for reasonably slim person,although it is very common all over europe in middle class hotels.The owners(old lady and gentleman) were extremely sweet and genuinely caring and affectionate.Mind you they cant speak a word of english, so dont expect any help in matters of city tours.Location is not so close to the Roma termini station.A taxi ride will cost you 17 euros including luggage.But it is close to Manzoni metro station.Hence it is quite convenient for sight seeing trips.The area is safe and quiet and the hotel owners ensure it is secure.Breakfast is frugal.There is a chinese restaurant very close by which is quite reasonable.cBut all said and done the place is worth returning to.

Guest name: Deep Niranjan Sinha, India

Average rating:  9.1

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Oct 2007

Great location to base a trip to Rome from. My wife and I stayed here and did not regret it. It is close to the train station, and only a 10 min walk to the colloseum. It is a fam run hotel, with the son speaking great English. The mother speaks little, but is very friendly and so cute! Would definitly stay again!!!

Guest name: CW, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.5

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Oct 2007

el hotel esta muy bien ubicado para la personas que nunca han visitado roma.el trato es muy cordial por parte de los dueños sobretodo el de la señora.excellent.todos los lugares turisticos quedan muy cerca del hotel y se puede llegar al coliseo 10 minutos a pie en cuanto a la seguridad dentro y fuera del hotel es muy seguro asi me senti en todo momento.

Guest name: RAUL JOSE ROSATO SANTANA, Venezuela

Average rating:  9.7

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Jul 2007

I really enjoyed my stay at Hotel Lussemburgo, and I would (and do!) recommend it to anyone planning a trip to Rome. The best thing about the hotel is Carlo and Lucia, the couple that run it. Between them they do everything, from cleaning the rooms to making breakfast and taking bookings. They don't speak any English, but they were always very friendly and hospitable and went far beyond the call of duty to make me feel comfortable. For example, I accidentally slept in on my first full day there, but Lucia made me breakfast even though it was nearer to lunch! As for the hotel itself, the single room that I stayed in was huge (by my student standards!) and always spotless. My room was at the back of the hotel, and was pretty quiet – although I could hear traffic from the street and some occasional noise from within the hotel, neither were ever loud enough to stop me from sleeping or wake me up. The public areas of the hotel are clean and attractive but quite cramped: the entrances to about a third of the rooms are flush against the stairwell, and one side of the breakfast room serves as the front desk. The hotel is a pleasant five-minute walk from the 812 bus stop, which will take you as far as the city centre. The nearest metro station is also about five minutes away. The surrounding area is scruffy in places, but I never felt threatened - even walking alone at 11:30pm, with some expensive camera equipment in my backpack.

Guest name: DF, United Kingdom

Average rating:  7.0

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Oct 2007

Aunque sin lujos y sencillo, el trato es familiar y te sientes cómodo. Esta limpio y la comida es correcta

Guest name: MT, Spain

Average rating:  8.8

Guest type: with a friend

stayed in Sep 2007

The family operating the hotel is top notch. Once in the hotel, I felt very secure. Although I had no problems outside the hotel, even walking every night, the ambience of the neighborhood is scarry--lots of graffiti.

Guest name: Donna Jacobs, USA

Average rating:  9.1

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Sep 2007

The hotel is in an area between the train station and the coliseum. Subway station is nearby. The hotel is run by an old couple. They only speak italian but they are very friendly and hospitable. I felt very welcomed. I will stay here on my next visit to Rome.

Guest name: FE, USA

Average rating:  7.0

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Aug 2007

The overall stay was very good, however we woke up every morning to the rather unpleasant voice of the hotel's breakfast maker/cleaning lady talking 2 floors down from our room. The two men working there were helpful and service minded.

Guest name: HJ, Norway

Average rating:  9.6

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Jul 2007

Très bonne adresse et excellent rapport qualité-prix ! Chambres pas très grandes mais propres et tres calmes. Le petit déjeuner est hyper copieux et l'accueil très sympa même s'il est préférable de se débrouiller en italien !

Guest name: LB, France

Average rating:  6.9

Guest type: brother and sister

stayed in Aug 2007

small but expected for a budget hotel. the owners are older and do not speak any english but are very nice and try to be as helpful as possible. it can get very noisey. it also was not in a good location.

Guest name: Richard Weber, USA

Average rating:  9.7

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Aug 2007

Lussemburgo is great. You just have to be careful when walking from Termini.

Guest name: Muganes Musharrafie, Mexico

Average rating:  9.5

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Aug 2007

Nice familiar environment, the housekeepers are really extremely kind and always smiling. The hotel actually helps a lot feeling the special atmosphere of Rome. The double room was not big but very comfortable and quiet. The bathroom essential but very clean.

Guest name: Stefano Conte, Italy

Average rating:  9.1

Guest type: Mom and daughter

stayed in Jul 2007

The couple who run the Lussemburgo made our stay wonderful. Yes, the bathroom was tiny and the shower was part of the toilet and bathroom - BUT - our room was always spotless, the A/C made it so easy to sightsee and still go back out at night and the smiles and conversations (english to italian - pretty funny) made my daughter and I less homesick. I would not stay anywhere else in Rome - and the gelato place around the corner was the best gelato we had the whole time we were in Rome. The breakfast was delicious and offered with such hospitality it made mornings great. The huge window with a view of the backyard and the greenery was also pretty - especially in the evenings when the temperature went back down. I urge anyone who needs to watch their money to stay here - it is like staying with relatives.

Guest name: Kathy Jo Horan, USA

Average rating:  4.6

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Jun 2007

The quality of facility was much lower than our expectation. The furniture was poor and washroom was very small. Could not communicated in English with hotel staff.

Guest name: Zhengda Li, China

Average rating:  9.8

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Jan 2007

A very nice place to stay in Rome. The room we got was clean and comfortable with a private bathroom. The hotell is family run and the staff are very welcoming and nice. The couple owning it did not speek english, but their son did. However, the communication will not bee a problem and you get by using some body language. The is close to Termini and appears a bit shabby, but charming. It is quite close to the historical centre and close (5-10 min walk) to metro and busses. Ask the son of the family about resturants in the area and you will find some really good and affordable places to eat. This are definetly the best resturant experiences we have from Rome. He also gave us some good information on Romes tourist attractions, transport etc.

Guest name: MS, Norway

Average rating:  8.9

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Jan 2007

A good location, not far from the main touristics places, easy to reach from the the airport( by bus) or rail - way station, a nice place, next time in Rome, I'll stay here again.

Guest name: Mircea Doroftei, Romania

Average rating:  4.0

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Jan 2007

I stayed in Rome for 7 days and it was strictly for pleasure. Though the family who ran this hotel were very nice and as helpful as they could be, i would not stay here again. my single room was too small. it reminded me of a small corridor. the tv only got one channel clearly and i had trouble using the telephone. the comode literally sat partially in the shower and the towels reminded me of tablecloths rather than terrycloth. my room wasn't quiet at all. i could easily hear my neighbor and anyone else outside my room. the hallway noise was constant since the floor is not carpeted, there was a loud echo from the stairway that made the noise louder. there's no elevator so, if you pack heavy you'll have to consider that because the rooms are on the upper levels. also no internet access. i read the reviews beforehand and was prepared for the breakfast so it didn't bother me. in the future i'd just prefer something larger...at least a 3 star hotel.

Guest name: Janice Brinson, USA

Average rating:  8.7

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Nov 2006

Klein hotelletje, familiebedrijf, op loopafstand van het station. Pluspunten: Schoon. Hartelijke ontvangst en veel hulp: een kaartje met alle bezienswaardigheden, tram- bus- en metrolijnen uitgetekend. Goed ontbijt, alles in de stad op loopbare afstand. En zelfs een paraplu te leen gekregen toen het goot. Min: Kamers zijn niet groot, niet sjiek, kleine doucheruimte. Wij waren voor deze prijs-kwaliteitsverhouding heel tevreden en komen zeker terug.

Guest name: Frank Gevers, Netherlands

Average rating:  9.2

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Oct 2006

Carlo and Lucia are wonderful hosts. They speak no english but somehow they communicate. They did not have my room available the first night, but made arrangements for accomodations at a hotel around the corner. They were very appologetic, but it was not really a problem. Location is excellent, but first immpressions of the neighbor can be a little uncompfortable. However this was no problem. After a few days I felt right at home.

Guest name: James Rafferty, USA

Average rating:  8.3

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Oct 2006

We were in Roma first time. Good hotel, good lokation. Wery pleasent Lucia nd her husband.

Guest name: JB, Czech Republic

Average rating:  8.3

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Oct 2006

Hotel room wasn't the main reason to go to Roma. Hotel is clean, employees really helping, taking times to gives informations about the city. Room price's is a bit expensive for me but unfortunately not for Roma.

Guest name: DL, France

Average rating:  6.1

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Sep 2006

This was a nice little hotel and the family very helpful and nice. A really nice breakfast. We felt the price high, but I think it was normal for the time of year. WE would recommend if on a train trip, as it was close to train station.

Guest name: Patricia Jackson, USA

Average rating:  5.8

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Sep 2006

The staff was pleasant and the room was clean. However, the bathroom was very tiny (a former bathtub now converted into shower, toilet, and sink). We practically took showers on the toilet the shower area was so small. The TV and phone did not work.

Guest name: Joan Steele, USA

Average rating:  8.3

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Aug 2006

Very clean room, quiet (we had one facing the court yard, cant comment on street facing room), small bathrooms though but it didn’t really bother us, I found that quite amusing actually, separate air conditioning (remote controlled by you) which is very much needed during summer. Place is owned by very friendly very helpful old couple. Unfortunately we had a water leak in our room but we were prepared for that as I had already read about this happening (in Rome hotels) on this site so don’t get upset, its obviously some thing that happens in these very old buildings, owners had to turn our water off and we had to use the room next door for a shower etc, we could not move rooms as the hotel was fully booked and the room we used for a shower was a single, they were very apologetic and gave us a discount on the over all price for the inconvenience, didn’t really bother us as we were only there for 2 more days and as we say in NZ shit happens. Super market just around the corner from the Hotel which is needed as breakfast was bread, cheese and meat, not enough for me but I guess that’s normal for here??. they let us store our ice cream and beer in their fridge. Hotel is within walking distance (if you like walking) to all attractions and is about a 20min walk from the main train terminal. We felt, great price, location and staff, we would definitely stay here again.

Guest name: Rhys Richards, New Zealand

Average rating:  9.1

Guest type: Group

stayed in Aug 2006

My sister had a superior stay at the hotel.The owners are very friendly and very, very helpful.The location of the hotel is really great because you can go almost everywhere by foot.And we did!!!!! If you are interested to know more about the Italian way of life then stay here....

Guest name: SK, Germany

Average rating:  8.7

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Jul 2006

I chose this hotel as all the comments about Lussemburgo said that it was such a friendly, welcoming place, and that it was very clean. This really was true. I had a very happy stay. My room was a cool (air conditioning) haven after long hot days seeing the sights of Rome. I certainly can recommend this hotel as offering excelent value for money.

Guest name: Gwendolyn Rowlands, United Kingdom

Average rating:  6.7

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Jul 2006

map indication was not clear and there was a little problem occured when I arrived London, I had canceled one night but the proportier thought I canceled the whole thing, nearly got me nowhere to stay. but other than that, everything was fine, and the price of the hotels were reasonable, thank you for the website.

Guest name: QZ, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.4

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Jun 2006

I stayed at the Lussemburgo in June of 2006, my room was small (with private bath), but I wasn't in Rome to stay in my hoted room, but nonetheless it was a decent room. What made my stay great was the owners; the hotel is family owner and operated. The couple who owns the place were extremely nice, just for them and their hospitality I would go back. The lady didn't speak much english but she was so sweet! There is no curfew, they will wake up in the middle of the night to open the door for you. If you're on a budget, I definetly recommend this place. It's walking distance from the Coliseum, the Roman forum, two metro stations (although one station was closed during my visit) on the red line which take you to most of Rome's major attractions and about a 15 min walk to the Termini station. Continental breakfast included, what more can you ask for, for that price!

Guest name: Bianca Celestin, USA