Review of TH Roma - Carpegna Palace 4*

The Church Palace is situated outside the main city, a stone's throw away from Cornelia metro station. Whilst the outside and communal areas are to an exceptional standard, the so called "smart room" we stayed in was far from smart. This hotel is extremely secure so if you have driven here you'll have no concerns about your vehicle whilst staying here. There is a security gate at the main entrance. There is a restaurant and a bar however the food menu is limited so you may not find something you like. Breakfast is available until 10am and is a large buffet which was probably one of the best things about our stay. The hotel also offers a shuttle service into the city, and Smart cars and Vespas are available to rent. The staff are friendly enough although they didn't seem particularly happy. Now onto the room, in our case the "smart room". I have to be brutally honest and say that I have stayed in nicer hostels. I accept that the smart room is the budget option however I expect more from a 4 star hotel. The bed was 2 single beds placed together which were very uncomfortable, the pillows were hard and felt cheap, there were dark marks up the wall and the bathroom was something else. The basin was rattling around, there were nasty stains on the floor and not only was the shower falling apart but I couldn't actually fit through the tiny door to get inside, so I had to make do with a wash at the basin! In the pictures you will see what I mean (compare the size of the shower with the bathroom door), although please excuse the messy bed and towels on the floor, I only had an opportunity to take photos before we checked out. Also for those who enjoy a quite night's sleep, the air conditioning unit is very loud even on the lower fan setting. All in all, I would have to say that unless you can afford the more expensive rooms (which I cannot comment on as I haven't seen then) then try and find somewhere else. With the above in mind, I cannot recommend The Church Palace.