© - STEFANO SANDANO - EMAIL : info[at]romanguide.com
 
HOTELS IN ROME : HOW THE HOTELS WORK

 

There is generally a fair degree of fluctuation in hotel prices throughout Rome hotels and Italy, depending on the season and whether establishments raise prices when they have the opportunity. It is not unusual for Rome hotel prices to remain fixed for years on end but it is more common that they rise by around 5% or 10% annually.

After the renovations and new museums and monuments that came along with Jubilee Year 2000, and the continent- wide price hikes that accompanied the introduction of the Euro in 2002, Italy seems to be taking a bit of a breather on large scale changes.

 


It's always a good idea to book a room in Rome if you are planning to travel during peak tourist times such as summer, Easter or Christmas. Hotels in Rome usually require confirmation by fax, email or letter, as well as a deposit or a credit card to guarantee the reservation.
Locations of Rome hotels are usually good and they are close to the city center, so that you do not have to pay extra fees for the transportations by taxi once in Rome.

Rome is a big city with almost 3 and half milion inhabitants and has a wide range of accommodations for your family, most quite pricey, even by italian standards. Unlike the smaller towns, you may want to be more attentive to location.

 

Rome, remember is one of the largest and the most beautiful city of Europe.


If you can afford it, the best hotel location for families is near the Borghese gardens, or in the vicinity of the Spanish steps and Trevi Fountain.

As you can see in this picture down below, if you book an hotel in Rome near Trevi fountain you can get this wonderful view of the most beautiful and famous fountain in the world.