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August 12, 2024
Location: The Hotel is situated in the northern part of the tourist area just South of the Piazza del Popolo and the Villa Borghese. It is less than 10 minutes from the Spanish Steps and just a 15 minute stroll to the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and Piazza Navona. We got taxis to and from both the Vatican and the Colosseum at 15-20€ each way and about 15 minutes. Close enough to make sight-seeing easy but also quiet enough to get a lovely meal in restaurants frequested by locals (it seemed) and tourists alike. Rooms: We had a room on the 2nd floor of the main part of the hotel - there are only 33 rooms and these are separated in two parts that are across the street from each other it seemed. The room was a nice size, with a large and comfortable bed and a nicely finished bathroom with slippers, robes and his/hers travel kits - which was a nice touch. Very clean and modern finish with a nice coffee machine and great shower. The minibar items were all included (no alcohol in there) which was still water, sparkiling water, fruit juices and iced teas and these were replenished daily. Food: We had breakfast/brunch there each morning and there is the choice of inside dining or a lovely roof terrace. We ate on the roof terrace 2 of the 3 mornings, although being August it was hot in Rome so we ate inside the morning we checked out. The food was really nice all in all, plenty of choice and you could actually get your breakfast/brunch from 7am right up to 6pm if you really wanted a long sleep!!! The evening menu did look amazing, especially the tasting menu, but we wanted to explore local places and traditional food so opted to eat out each night. The reception staff recommended 2 great places: Gino Sorbillo for pizza (5 minute walk, great startes and pizza, relaxed atmosphere and lots of locals it seemed) and Osteria del Tempo Perso (5 minute walk and a really classy place with great food, good wine selection and amazing service). Our last night we went to the closest place to the hotel the Cucina De Coccio, it always had seemed busy and there were sore feet... Food was good, service was fine, but I wouldn't rush back there with all the other choices in play. Service: This is where the top marks come from in my opinion - the staff were attentive, friendly and engaging - something you don't often get in Italian hotels and restaurants I have found... As is often said - people make a business - and the people we came across in the Elizabeth Unique Hotel are a credit to the hotel and their respective professions.