We stayed at the Radisson SAS Rome for 3 days (31 May - 3 June) before our cruise and were so pleased with our choice! The location is so convenient - a few steps from the Termini where the Leonardo Express trains from the airport arrive, the Metro and the double decker tourist buses. The hotel is cool, calm, stylish and elegant. After a hot and noisy day touring the hectic streets and sights of Rome, the ethereal music filling the lobby was most welcoming. Best of all, the roof deck with a pool, bar and restaurant overlooking the city was the perfect place to decompress and refresh - a haven! The staff was professional and helpful - calling taxis and making restaurant reservations. The rooms are fun and full of gadgets and switches, with soft and fluffy bedding and nice toiletries. I really don't understand any of the negative reviews about this hotel - as a jaded New Yorker I really enjoyed it! The hotel is not located in the most elegant part of town and perhaps that can be off-putting for those of the "Holiday Inn mentality" - but anyone with any bit of city savvy and a willingness to embrace the Roman experience will be cooling their feet in the pool with a Camapari and soda and say "aaaahhh...".

Just back from a fantastic 4 night stay with my boyfriend at the beautiful Radisson SAS hotel in Rome and WOW what a place this is. From stepping into the reception, I instantly knew this was a different class of hotel than the usual 4/5 star hotels we have stayed in. I am not usually a fan of an ultra modern hotel, but this was completed with such perfection it was hard to fault. Although it is set out a bit from all the major attractions, the literal 2 minute walk to the Termini train, bus and metro station provided us with excellent and frequent transport all over the city. Staff were welcoming, extremely friendly and helpful and the pool deck/bar are qiute literally out of this world! The small drawback was that our room balcony faced onto the Termini train lines, however, the noise was not much of a problem at all. Overall, I would without doubt recommend the Radisson SAS, especially in the summer months to take advantage of the stunning pool area.

Spent a wonderful weekend with my wife in Rome (3-6 june)
This hotel was exactly what we were looking for. We loved it.
Don't know what people dislike about this location: it's literally (!) 20 steps away from the terminal of the Leonardo Express which connects FCO airport with the city in 30 minutes. From the hotel, it's 2 minutes walk to metro or taxi... although as already said in other comments: in Rome you can do everything by foot.
Some 4-5 star hotels seem to think that marble reception desks and gold plated toilet seats are an expression of good taste or style... Nothing like that in this hotel: see pics attached.
It's a bit expensive, but what isn't in Rome?
Staff are friendly and helpful....
We will return there for our next trip to Rome.

The pictures provided on this hotel's website looked amazing and for once were acually an accurate representation. Our room was extremely stylish and modern and looked much better than the abundance of dirty, traditional hotels in Rome. The variety of electrical features and quirky furniture in the room was impressive. We had dinner in the restaurant during our stay and were treated like royalty. In fact, all of the hotel staff, particularly the waiters, were extremely polite and helpful. Overall we felt the hotel offered very good value for money in all aspects except for it's location. It is in a rather seedy area and it is quite a long walk to the central attractions.