We read about this hotel on Tripadvisor as had no idea of where to stay and booked it ourselves online for the Rome part of our honeymoon based on the excellent feedback on this hotel that we read. We booked for 6 nights. We weren't disappointed.

We love this hotel.

The location is on a little street which we found very quiet, but all of ancient Rome is a walk away. It's 10 minutes to the Colosseum, 15 to the Spanish Steps or Trevi Fountain, 15mins ( with small bags) to the Station. Couldn't get a better location if sightseeing is your reason to be here. There's also a
supermarket across and up a few metres from the hotel as well as great places to eat and drink mere steps away. Internet cafe around the corner. Buses at the top of the street, 2 minutes.

The hotel itself is superb. Family run, very intimate and attention to detail. It's also cleaned and maintained to immaculate standards. Even the 'oldest lift in Rome' works perfectly. What we also liked was the security. To get to the room you have to go through a set of locked doors before you reach your room door.

The room itself was smallish but very pleasant and seemed new, certainly not as small as we imagined. Heaps of room with large suitcases! Lovely bathroom with good pressure in the shower and more than adequate in size.

We had breakfast every day in the 'garden' setting out the back. This consisted of various delicious pastries, juices, bread, cheese proper coffee made to order e.t.c..

We also have to acknowledge the excellent service. Everything was done without too much trouble. At breakfast my wife always had a cappuccino and it came every morning with a different design on top. Nice personal touch. If we ordered a taxi, they knew what time it would arrive, and would wait for it in the street before coming to get us. We left something in the room to be thrown out and they even called our cab on the way to the airport to check with us that we hadn't left it by mistake.

There is one thing that we must mention regarding our stay. The way our flights were booked we had to leave Rome for Florence for 2 days and then come back to Rome for 1 night. This was an inconvenience to us and at the time of booking our hotels, Atorius was fully booked for this 1 return day so we had to book another hotel near the airport. We checked with the reception on the off chance something may be available, and it was but it was a triple and not advertised on the net and of course we may book it, but unfortunately we would have to be charged more than the double room price we were staying in - they were so apologetic that they charged us less than the usual rate for the triple room, - and no trouble at all to store our big bags while we went to Florence, which was so worth it - We then had a further surprise by the room itself. It was huge, with a lovely big balcony. All this for an extra price of 20 euros!! Of all the places and hotels we have been to, this rates up there with the best.

We will return to Rome to stay again, and book the triple.

I stayed here for 3 nights in October of 2008. Coming from a bad choice of hotel in Santorini, Greece, I was pleasantly surprised by the quiet, neat and clean room at Hotel Artorius. The bathroom was quite spacious and immaculate. Its location is within walking distance from Stazione Termini/Metro Station and many sites to see, including Colosseum, Vittoriiano, Trevi Fountain, two of the three Museo Nazionale Romano, Roman Forum, and Pantheon. It is run by a family of a nice couple and their two sons. The small courtyard for breakfast is perfect to get your day started. Being locals, the owners can advise you easily on where to find good restaurants. I had a most wonderful stay and strongly recommend it to anyone considering visiting Rome, Italy.

Based on TA reviews we stayed at the Artorius for three nights in late September. We had a triple room (for two), so we had plenty of space. The hotel is very nicely appointed, immaculate, and well staffed. The staff were very helpful when one of us mislaid her wallet, which she eventually found exactly where she had put it in her suitcase. Staff members went to great lengths to help us search for it. They also give excellent advice on restaurants, etc., and will help you organize sightseeing and taxis.

The hotel is in a great location central to the Colosseum, the Palatine, the Capitoline, and Roman and Trajan's Forums. Bus routes are nearby, and the Cavour Metro stop is 5 minutes away on foot, so you can reach the National museums, Trevi, Spagna, the Pantheon, the Vatican, Piazza Navona, and of course, Galleria Borghese.

The hotel offers an excellent breakfast on the terrace, which is covered and heated on cool days.

If you want an excellent boutique hotel in the best location in Rome, choose the Artorius.

VERDICT:
Artorius is a nice hotel in a great part of Rome. Our room was exceptionally clean and comfortable, although quite small. Rome's attractions are minutes away on foot, as are some great restaurants and shopping. Termini train station is also very close.

BIGGEST COMPLAINT:
Our only complaint is the cramped size of the room and bathroom.

ROOM:
Aside from size, the room was very clean and decorated with modern furniture/fixtures. The bathroom was sparkling clean every day. The bed is fairly comfortable, and there is internet access in the room. Our view was of the alley where you enter the hotel; but since it's off an alley, noise is minimal, which makes for easy sleeping.

AREA:
Artorius is close to Termini train station (5 minute taxi ride = 10 Euros). It is within walking distance of the Colloseum, Palatine Hill and most other ancient attractions. Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon were a bit further, but still walkable. The Vatican is easy to reach by subway. Overall it's a great location in a safe, well lit area. Restaurants are close and plentiful, as is shopping.

SERVICE:
Very good - friendly, good English and helpful with directions and suggestions.

FOOD:
The complimentary breakfast is very good with lots to choose from. Yogurt, crossaints, rolls, ham/cheese, fresh fruit shake, etc.