Hotel Pavia - Rome

Average rating:  6.3

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Jun 2008

The only negative point is the breakfast; no choice, frosten bread, chemical orange jus... but the coffee was excellente !

Guest name: LC, France

Average rating:  9.4

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Mar 2008

The hotel was exactly as communicated on the venere site. Clean and friendly. Photos show reality. Location excellent, close to all means of traffic, easy to reach all important places within the city centre. Staff was welcoming and helpful. They were even very flexible with early arrival / late leaving. The buffet breakfast was better than we could expect in Italy. We would WARMLY RECOMMEND Pavia to anyone who searches a decent middle category hotel to stay for 3-5 nights.

Guest name: Zsuzsa Meszaros, Hungary

Average rating:  6.1

Guest type: Group

stayed in Feb 2008

We had a single and a triple room. Both rooms were clean, but very cold (we had to sleep in pullovers!), moreover the single room (and especially its bathroom) was very small and noisy because of a nearby toilet. On the other hand we enjoyed the conveniant location (on the backside of the terme Diocletiane and very near to stazione Termini) and the tasty breakfast.

Guest name: HS, Austria

Average rating:  6.2

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Oct 2007

Ottima la posizione perchè molto vicina a Termini ma la stanza era veramente piccola.

Guest name: SM, Italy

Average rating:  7.0

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Oct 2007

Closed to the Rail Station but very quiete rooms Inconvenient: no separate bathroom only one rail; bed not really confortable

Guest name: YC, Belgium

Average rating:  5.1

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Sep 2007

For one night is Ok, but more ? the near to the station is top

Guest name: RA, Germany

Average rating:  7.1

Guest type: Group

stayed in Aug 2007

La zona es un poco "chunga", sobre todo a altas horas de la noche o de la madrugada. Una noche cuando llegue al hotel, había en el pasillo de entrada (que no forma parte del hotel, propiamente dicho) personas "no deseables" bebiendo vino. Otra cosa que me dejo un poco que desear fue la ducha. Era una cortina y se salia el agua. Luego la tuve que coger con una toalla. Por lo demás el hotel esta bien, económico, internet gratis, una buena localización. Recomendable solo si buscas algo barato.

Guest name: FS, Spain

Average rating:  8.3

Guest type: Family with older children

stayed in Aug 2007

Wir hatten eine sehr schöne Zeit in Rom. Das Hotel war genau wie beschrieben. Einfach, aber gepflegt. Auch das Frühstück war prima - einfach aber ausreichend und mit allem Kaffee, den man sich wünscht aus einer großen Maschine. 5 min. zur Statione Termini, 30 min. zur Altstadt zu Fuß. Super! Busse vom Termini verkehren ständig auch zu S. Pietro! Einige Restaurants in der Nähe. Ich war mit meinen 3 Kindern (12, 14, 16) in einem 4-Bett-Zimmer und das war völlig unkompliziert.

Guest name: Britta Vith-rodewald, Germany

Average rating:  7.2

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Jun 2007

I paid 120Euros per night, and the big selling point was that it had free internet wireless access at no additional charge, and it is less than 3 minutes walk from Termini. Yes, granted there are better hotels for more money, but based on the location and what it offered, the place fit the bill. Yes, there was mold in the bathroom, and the walls were thin, so that if your neigbhors were noisy, it would be hard to go to sleep. Again for what I paid, it was great. Granted, if I had done more homework, I might have found a better place. The hotel people were friendly and helpful, like all service people should be. Again, understand that this is not the Ritz Carlton.

Guest name: Ibiyefiebo Davies, USA

Average rating:  4.7

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in May 2007

Location was good, very near Termini Metro/Train station, but in a quiet street. Other hotels are nearby and a couple of restaurants/bars. Price Value not Good - for 145 we could have gotten a much better hotel. Overall, we didn't find the room or the facilities very clean, the carpet seemed old and dirty, and the walls were covered with upholstery not very clean either. But at least the bed (sheets) and bathroom were ok. Breakfast is included. Not so good but ok. Very limited quantities, they don't replenish.

Guest name: Carlos Rodriguez Padron, Spain

Average rating:  8.3

Guest type: Two hetero women on short vacation

stayed in Apr 2007

Hotel Pavia was quite OK to the price for the room. The staff is friendly and helpful. I red earlier comments before the visit and do not agree with the negative ones. Though, I would recommend the hotel to get rid of the filthy wall-to-wall carpet in the room. The room faced to the right the D... thermes and you could see the backyard to the streethouse in front, with much green, children noising and dogbarking in the early evening. but that is ordinary life. The nights and mornings were very quiet.

Guest name: Agneta Wadstrom, Sweden

Average rating:  1.6

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Jan 2007

The only point of this hotel is the location, near to the station. We had chosen it because it said wifi free but actually we couldn't even download e-mails because the connection was extremely slow ! During the night they even disconnected wifi. There was one small shower room with toilet and shower (so small that you could do both at the same time) and after shower the floor got completely wet. Anyway the water was cold , too cold to take shower. At night it was noisy.

Guest name: SS, Italy

Average rating:  5.4

Guest type: Family with young children

stayed in Dec 2006

L'Hotel non è assolutamente corrispondente alle foto sul sito: è vecchio e mal tenuto. Piccolissimo, con un bagno improbabile. Nonostante questo è pulito e accogliente. Il personale gentilissimo e disponibile. Ottima la colazione. Si può considerare un buon due stelle.

Guest name: Mariangela Scandale, Italy

Average rating:  6.3

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Dec 2006

All'inizio abbiamo avuto una stanza con un bagno invivibile, poi siamo stati trasferiti in una bella stanza...ci ritorneremo!

Guest name: KT, Italy

Average rating:  6.8

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Oct 2006

Location was good relative to Termini and Metropolitain, however large group of street Vendors in adjacent area (direction of Termini)fouled this area. We found it better to approach hotel from opposite direction.

Guest name: Colin Jarvis, Canada

Average rating:  8.5

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Oct 2006

A very pleasant stay in a charming hotel. We enjoyed our stay

Guest name: Petter Steen, Norway

Average rating:  5.7

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Sep 2006

Struttura molto comoda rispetto alla stazione Termini ed al centro, ma rispetto al prezzo la pulizia ed il confort delle camere non mi sono parsi soddisfacenti, in particolare il bagno anni settanta...andrebbe rifatto.

Guest name: Roberto Calvo, Italy

Average rating:  0.6

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Sep 2006

This was an awful hotel. There was an extra 10 Euro charge for a/c, and the room was dated, old, and dingy. The owner's dog barked and cried for several hours (starting at 12:30 am), and I was told by Frederico at the front desk that there was nothing that he could do. It's amazing that the owner, Sergio Villarini lives at the other end of Rome, but keeps his dog in the kitchen of the hotel to keep his hotel guests awake. I would NEVER return here.

Guest name: Diane DelVecchio, USA

Average rating:  6.1

Guest type: Family with young children

stayed in Jul 2006

The Pavia is in a good location - quiet street, 5 mins from Termini. We had a quadruple room (2 adults, 2 children)which was very cramped and the decor dated. It was okay as we were only there 2 days, but not suitable for any longer. The staff were helpful though. There is no lift, if you have a lot of luggage. Fine for a couple who want to spend time out and about, but a family - no.

Guest name: Sarah Booth, United Kingdom

Average rating:  6.3

Guest type: Family with older children

stayed in Jun 2006

The breakfast lady was great, always helpful and happy. Great way to start the mornings!

Guest name: DL, USA

Average rating:  7.4

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in May 2006

Very quiet but the shower was a disaster.

Guest name: TD, Germany

Average rating:  8.1

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in Apr 2006

Very good and central location. Just a few minutes from Termini, and the bus from Ciampino (the airport) stoped just across the street. Very quiet location in a backyard. Walking distance from the central part of Rome. A small room for breakfast, but the breakfast was ok!

Guest name: Bo Gafvert, Sweden

Average rating:  4.9

Guest type: Group of friends

stayed in Mar 2006

The Pavia is a decent location since it is close to Termini, which is convienent if you are planning on using the buses or Metro to get around the city. However, the hotel is not close walking distance to any of Rome's major attractions. The room was really small and the bathroom was even smaller. The shower was literally a small square glass capsule and had very very poor water pressure. There is also not a lift (elevator), so if you have heavy suitcases, be prepared to drag them up the stairs. The best part of the hotel was that there was free internet service available in the lobby. one more comment is that the pictures online do not represent the actual hotel or it's surroundings itself. the pictures make it seem like their is a courtyard area?? I would not stay here if I was to revisit Rome.

Guest name: Laura Ripepi, USA

Average rating:  9.2

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Mar 2006

This is a very nice hotel. We really enjoyed staying there. They even have internet access for free. Breakfast is very good, but the room where it is served is too small, so you must wait a long time for a table to sit. They do not accept visa travelers cheques in euro. Can you believe that? But I would definitely stay there again!!!

Guest name: Alexandre FREITAS, Brazil

Average rating:  9.7

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in Mar 2006

quand nous sommes arrivés à l'hotel réservé, il n'y avait plus de place malgré la réservation datant de plus de 1 mois. L'hotel nous a trouvé un hotel de remplacement de niveau supérieur mais au même prix à 500 m du pavia ou nous avons été tres bien accueillis

Guest name: Didier Mortagne, France

Average rating:  7.5

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in Mar 2006

Nous n'avons pas pu loger dans cet hôtel car problème de chauffage. On nous a déplacé à l'hôtel voisin le Windrose situé à 50 mètres. Mais le service de la réception était excellente.

Guest name: AA, Switzerland

Average rating:  7.6

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in Mar 2006

Hotel was being spruced up consequently workmen around and smell of paint was a slight problem. But booked well in advance for two double rooms for single use for myself and friend. Was asked to move to a single - refused - following day was told friend would be moved to a different albeit close hotel as he was only there for one night! Refused and room was found for him! How very italian! Breakfast good and generally standard of rooms etc good. Good to have a safe and a mini bar in the room. area a little rougher than expected but not bad. On my first night asked reception about local restaurants and was directed to good local tratt and they also provided map. generally very likeable place and people.

Guest name: Carol Whitaker, United Kingdom

Average rating:  7.9

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Mar 2006

We had an overall pleasant stay apart from packing our case on the morning,going for breakfast in the hotel, going back to the room to collect our case and heading straight to the airport. After arriving home and unpacking we found our camcorder missing, our camera and numerous other items, we cannot prove that it was staff from the hotel or its happened at the airport, either way very upset and highly disappointed.

Guest name: RY, United Kingdom

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Feb 2006

I am very happy in this hotel

Guest name: Ursula Sütterlin-Disteli, Switzerland

Average rating:  7.8

Guest type: Group of friends

stayed in Feb 2006

Hotel good, although room was very small. Do not visit the Music bar next door to the hotel. it is a rip off

Guest name: Julia MacGregor, United Kingdom

Average rating:  3.3

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in Feb 2006

The hotel sucks. We booked 3 nights. Stayed only first night cause it was compulsory, then moved into another hotel which was: much better, better located, same price. There are a lot of hotels in the area —and closer to city center— which cost exactly the same money and are better. I don't think I'll book hotels through this web anymore, since it seemed to me it was a waste of money for such a poor service.

Guest name: David Tejeiro Salguero, ES

Average rating:  9.6

Guest type: Couple with children

stayed in Feb 2006

Very pleased with our stay. Though the room and bathroom were both very small. Beds were comfortable, room was clean, lots of hot water, clean sheets and towels, very quiet, great location, good breakfast, free internet, english speaking and helpful staff. I would stay there again.

Guest name: Daniel Johnson, USA

Average rating:  3.8

Guest type: Group

stayed in Jan 2006

PLEASE DO NOT STAY IN THIS HOTEL, THREE FEMALES ARRIVING LATE AT NIGHT IN AN AREA WE DID NOT KNOW. WE STILL WOULDN'T STAY IN THIS HOTEL. THE LOCATION WAS GOOD BUT THAT WAS THE ONLY GOOD THING ABOUT THIS HOTEL. STAFF WERE EXPECTING US THE ROOM WAS READY, WE WERE NOT READY FOR THE ROOM. I THOUGHT I HAD JUST WALKED INTO A 70'S FILM SET. WE COULD HAVE LAY IN THE DOUBLE BED AND TOUCHED THE W.C. THE CARPET WAS THREAD BARE THE ROOM WAS DARK AND DINGY AND THE ANTS PARADING ALL OVER THE FRIDGE WAS THE FINAL STRAW. CONSIDERING WE VISITED IN JANUARY THIS WAS NOT WHAT WE EXPECTED. WE DID EXPLAIN TO THE RECEPTION THE REASON WHY WE WERE NOT STAYING, THE FACT THAT IT WOULD STRUGGLE TO MEET A 2 STAR NEVER MIND 3 STAR. OF COURSE HE WASN'T VERY HAPPY AND INSISTED WE PAY FOR THE ROOM. IN THE END WE PUT THE KEYS ON THE DESK AND LEFT, THE ISSUE OF PAYMENT IS STILL OUTSTANDING. THEY HAVE MY CREDIT CARD DETAILS BUT NO SIGNATURE AND THE CARD COMPANY HAVE BEEN INFORMED.

Guest name: ANGELA BOYLE, United Kingdom

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Jan 2006

All excellent (near to the railway station, bus and centre of the city,courtesy, good room with beautiful sight,clean,good breakfast,near to an best restaurant,internet).

Guest name: MC, Italy

Average rating:  6.0

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Dec 2005

room very small, breafast room small,breakfast poor choice. Had ants in wardrope problem was delt with, although no apology from management.

Guest name: BH, United Kingdom

Average rating:  2.5

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Dec 2005

This hotel was awful. When we arrived it looked ok, we went out for the day and came back to our room to find Ants crawling all over the room, our thing and the bed. The staff were not helpful and the breakfast was very poor. I do not think anyone should stay in this hotel on a trip to Rome.

Guest name: Anthony Mercuri, United Kingdom

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Dec 2005

The Pavia is excellent. The location could not be better and Rome is superb. Graham Taylor

Guest name: Graham Taylor, United Kingdom

Average rating:  2.5

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Dec 2005

La ubicación estuvo muy buena,las conexiones con autobus y metro estupendas, el mesero que nos atendio el primer día, ni los buenos dias nos dio, la mesera del segundo día, nos atendio super bien, Desgraciadamente la habitación apestaba a cigarro y ni se diga las toallas, olian espantosas y en la recepción se molestaban si les preguntabamos por algo (hasta caras hacian de enfado), las fotos de la habitación que vi por internet no se parecen a la realidad, ni se diga las camas en que estado se encontraban, se ve que hace años que no cambian los colchones ya hasta un hoyo en medio tienen, así que se podrán imaginar lo mal que dormimos y descansamos.

Guest name: Maria De Lourdes Lohmann, Germany

Average rating:  8.2

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Nov 2005

Bon séjour à Rome. Hotel calme, plutôt central et correct. Pas de mauvaises surprises à attendre pour un séjour en hiver en tous les cas.

Guest name: TB, France

Average rating:  9.8

Guest type: Group of friends

stayed in Nov 2005

We stayed in a quadruple room and we were very pleased for our accomodation. First of all the staff of the hotel was reallly friendly and helpful througout the stay. Arriving in Rome, we found the hotel without any problem, and we found the conditions really good, suplemented by tasty food and confortable location. The hotel itself is lovely, with additional charm of the green passway and views on the Terme.

Guest name: Monika Gaczynska, Poland

Average rating:  3.1

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Nov 2005

Terrible treatment after they had overbooked the hotel, blamed it on the computer, did not bother to contact me before and did not offer any compensation. Manager never showed up, nor contacted us by phone to talk about situation and let his staff deal with it.

Guest name: ED, Luxembourg

Average rating:  8.7

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Nov 2005

The hotel was in a perfect location. It was a 5 minute walk from the train station and was easy to find. It was only a 5 minute metro ride from the train station to most of the city attractions. The room was clean and spacious enough for 2 people. The front desk people were friendly and they provided us with a map of the city and other sites to visit. Overall, I would recommend Hotel Pavia to anyone. The price is perfect for this hotel.

Guest name: Ryan Christie, Italy

Average rating:  4.6

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in Oct 2005

Terrible bathroom - size of a wardrobe with a shower head sticking out of the wall between the toilet and the sink. Water was cool even when turned full on.

Guest name: CM, United Kingdom

Average rating:  5.5

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Oct 2005

The bathroom was inundated after the first showering which was not such good because the second person who entered the bathroom had to stand on the wet cold floor (perhaps this is good in summer).

Guest name: MB, Germany

Average rating:  5.9

Guest type: Couple with children

stayed in Aug 2005

This hotel doesn't have elevator and that's terrible because with the suit-case and a baby we don't like.

Guest name: Rosa Ribalta Fite, Spain

Average rating:  6.1

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Aug 2005

We couldn't get a room with a bit of view.The window in the first room was opening to a plant. We couldn't really open it. The second room was smaller but at least we could get a bit of light. If your neighbours are noisy, you could hear it in your room. The shower in the room was very small. Actually it was just a shower and a curtain in the toilet but then again, you get what you pay for. The price was cheap and it was really close to the main train station and the pick up point for Ryan Air bus to airport. Very handy as we had to get the shuttle bus at 4.30 AM.

Guest name: SG, Australia

Average rating:  5.2

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Aug 2005

Definitely not your typical idea of a 3-star hotel. More like a two star. For a one night stay just to have a place to sleep, good. But for people who want to stay more than a night in Rome, go somewhere else. Staff was friendly.

Guest name: JR, USA

Average rating:  4.5

Guest type: Single corporate traveller

stayed in Aug 2005

When I checked in, I was told I needed to pay an extra 13 euros for air conditioning. This was not mentioned on the Venere website. When I agreed to pay the extra amount, since it was really hot and humid, they told me they didn't have any more rooms with a/c.

Guest name: LH, USA

Average rating:  7.7

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Aug 2005

Buono il rapporto qualità/prezzo. Penalizzante la zona rispetto alla qualità dell'albergo.

Guest name: FA, Italy

Average rating:  8.0

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in Aug 2005

Our rooms were adequate.However, we had 3 rooms & it would have been nice if the 3 rooms were on the same floor. Our breakfasts were quite good & coffee was excellent. A nice plus was having internet service provided for the guests. The hotel being so close to the train station made traveling quite easy. We were able to walk everywhere, except to the Vatican, because it was further away.

Guest name: KY, USA