Hotel Selene - Rome

Very comfortable, well appointed room. Breakfast well above average. Location superb in that it is two blocks from the termini where the metro, metrobuses and train are located. We were very pleased in all respects with this hotel

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This hotel was perfect! The rooms have been update and are we very clean. The service that the front desk provided was above and beyond the norm. It made my short stay very comfortable. I will be returning and would recommend to others who stay in Rome. Thanks again to the staff!!!

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Hotel was nice, clean and in a good location for sightseeing. However breakfast was pretty subpar, the milk and yogurt was always warm because they didn't use anything to keep them cold. Not much of a selection either. Also, the breakfast room was right outside of our room soo it was pretty noisey in the mornings. We stayed at other hotels during our […] visit to Italy and this was our least favorite, however, the front desk staff were extremely helpful and accomodating. Lastly, our refrigerator was broken and never fixed during our extended stay. Read more

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This is a very pleasant hotel, clean, great breakfast. it it roomy for the price, which was very affordable. It's convenient to the Termini, so to airport transport and the metro system. A good value for the money.

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Hotel is very close to main terminal for trains and metro, many different on/off bus companies also have a stop very close to hotel; made travel very convenient. Television only had about CNN and MTV in English, everything else was in Italian. AC was ice cold!!!! Most places in Rome don't have good AC, but the hotel room was great. We stayed at the […] Hilton airport hotel our last night, and the AC could not compare to the Selene. Rooms were also a bit small, but that is normal for most European cities and their old buildings. Read more

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Breakfast was nice Keeping suitcases was nvery good

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Rome was nice but the hotel didn't have air....couldn't keep window open...too much noise....didn't sleep but maybe 2 nights of our stay!

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Everything about the Hotel Selene was fabulous, except for the uncomfortable bed, which was like a box with no padding--the floor would have been equally comfortable. Staff wonderful, location, complimentary breakfast--everything else just great.

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we stayed in a room for 3, the room was quite spacy but 3rd person had to sleep in something like bed. in room temperature was fine and bathroom was excellent! breakfast was ok. recommended

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This hotel doesn't seem to be in the most touristy area of Rome-the area felt a little unsafe at night. The staff were nice, although they offered us breakfast and didn't tell us that it wasn't included in the rate of the room. It wasn't until we got our final bill that we found out we were charged 8 euros a piece. The room was clean but the bed was […] hard and uncomfortable. The staff was very helpful in keeping our luggage before we checked into our room and arranging a taxi for us to the airport. Read more

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First I would like to start off with the shuttle reservation that I had made with the Hotel Selene was a complete mess. I had specifically explained to the hotel that we needed a vehicle that would accomodate 4 people who each had a regular sized luggage, a carry-on and a purse. Hotel Selene picked us up in a regular four door sedan. We had spent about […] 20 minutes trying to figure out how we are going to get all our luggage in that unsuitable car. We finally had that sorted out and squeezed everything, including ourselves in the 4 door mercedes. Upon our arrival at Hotel Selene, we were greeted by Lorenzo, a seriously rude, ill-tempered, ill-mannered, and unpresentable receptionist. Our encounter with Lorenzo truly dampned our feeling towards Hotel Selene. However, the other receptionists and other staff were very delightful. The hotel entrance is unattractive and old. There is no lobby. NOTE: THIS HOTEL IS SHARED WITH ANOTHER HOTEL and also contains actual residents. The breakfast was horrible. The quality of the food was poor and wasn't fresh. The breakfast room is so small that you could only whisper if you didn't want everyone to hear your conversation. You also need a key to enter your hallway in which your room is in, which is truly a pain, especially if you're traveling with others. Like if I wanted to go to my friends room, I would have to call them first so they can open the hallway door for me. My key didn't work on their hallway door. It was such an inconvenience. The rooms were clean and so were the bathrooms. The location of the hotel was perfect. It was in a quite area, located buy the Coliseum and the Terminal. Lorenzo made this Hotel 10 times worse than it truly was. He truly left a sour taste in our mouth. I would not come back to this hotel as there are other more attractive and more accomodating hotels in that area. Read more

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Great location for sight-seeing(in oldest section of the city). Lots of resturants, banks, and shopping close by. Beautiful Piazza de Repubblica two blocks away. Most well known Roman Ruins in walking distance or short cab ride. The continental breakfast is a must have. Staff is very helpful, and our room was very nice(on same floor as the breakfast, […] 3rd). Our only complaint is the lack of an English news tv chnnel. But in Rome, who could really care? Read more

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This hotel was in a good location, close to train station and subway. It was clean though kind of shabby, but we didn't come to Rome to hang out in the hotel. The room was large, with a good a/c. Don't bother paying for WiFi. It never worked.

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Overall the hotel was good, especially for the price. Its in a great location and is very convenient to public transportation (Central train station, metro and buses) and for site seeing. The neighborhood is safe. You can take the train in from the airport to Stazione Termini and then walk to the hotel. The rooms were quiet, comfortable and clean. The […] breakfast was decent. The only negative thing was that the hotel staff is not that helpful but they were nice. Read more

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The hotel is ok, but definitely way overpriced. It's a small room with no frills, and the rooms look nothing like the website. The view is of a utility shaft. The room was clean and the shower had hot water. It's near Termini station, but that's about the only thing going for it.

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Hotel Selene was a decent hotel. It was clean, the staff was friendly, and the breakfast was tasty. The beds were comfortable enough, but definitely not the most comfortable bed in a hotel I've experienced. The one thing that would make me book a different hotel if I returned to Rome would be the location. It was convenient being so close to the train […] station, but our favorite place to be in the evenings was near the Pantheon and Piazza Navona, so it would have been great to be in that neighborhood instead. Read more

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My friend and I had booked a stay with Marriott, but found it to be on the outskirts of Rome. So, at 6pm, we did a quick search and switched to Hotel Selene via Expedia based on availability and pricing. We were thrilled to find a hotel within walking distance of the train station and all of Rome's attractions. We also were impressed with the hospitality […] and cleanliness of the hotel. I would definitely recommend Hotel Selene to anyone for a great - and affordable - stay in Rome! Read more

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Location excellent - 1 block from metro and Central Station as well, from 10 to15 minutes to get to all the star places.From Fiumicino Airport to the room : 41 minutes(check-in included :-) ) Really clean and comfortable rooms for a 3star hotel.Although close to the busiest parts of Rome, it offers a very quiet place.Our 7month old boy enjoyed colouful […] baby crib in the room (much better than at 5star hotels in Dubai e.g.).Breakfast cold only but edible - I´d suggest a radio or TVset installed in a very small breakfast-room which was a bit depressive for the guests staring at each other.Small minibar, wake-up call and taxi order as well as a recommendations and free city map at the reception desk were fine.Overall great satisfaction for the money paid. Read more

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This hotel worked for us. Very Convenient

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Great location and it is only a few blocks from the central train station. I had hot water issue with a couple of other hotels but this hotel has no issue with 'fluctuating' water temperature. I feel safe in the neighborhood and it is close to many nice restaurant. I will definitely consider to stay here again.

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Cleaniness of the room and good location.

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Very convenient for a stay where you will use the hotel just for sleeping. We left our baggage for the weekend with the hotel, and it was no problem at all.

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Having never been to Rome before, I chose this hotel based on other positive reviews, the location near a metro, and the price. After wandering around the hotel stairway area for a while looking for the front desk, I found that it is two doors down from the entrance to the hotel. I had prepaid with Expedia, and my room was ready, though I was early […] for checkin. The elevator is tiny, as are most in Rome. The room was much larger than I expected, well-appointed for the price-point, with a great, clean bathroom. The stairway to enter the third floor, however, is shared by other hotels and in need of a LOT of repair. The breakfast buffet was very decent, and included in the price of the hotel. I ate the free breakfast each morning that I woke up on time. Though I would have paid for Wi-Fi in my room, the signal did not reach my room, so I was unable to use Wi-Fi even when paying. The location was not desirable for me. As a first-time tourist, I found that I often wanted to be west of this area, and walked a great distance to get to the areas with fine dining, tourist spots, etc. Overall, I don't regret having stayed here, but would not do it again, mainly because of the location. If you are on a tight budget and don't mind walking or not having Internet access, this may be the perfect hotel for you. Read more

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Had a nice stay. Initially thought it looked a bit dodgy but was pleasantly suprised. Just next to Termini station which was very convenient.

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when we reached the 7x7 reception, it seemed as from a horror movie... the building is shared with 2 other hotels which makes it not very private. The room was barely up to par. The restroom was clean. The only positive aspect here was the location, a couple of blocks away form termini, so ok if just for one night before an important train, otherwise […] not recommended. Read more

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The info from Expdia is correct. The staff in the hotel are nice. Location is great. The shower head was broken on the second day. They did not fix it.

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Under renovation, front desk is in a temporary location that is confusing and gives a glimpse of what is to come. Room is very tired, depressing and in need of a facelift. Feels a little institutional. No air conditioning meant window was open at night letting in the street noise. With so many nice places, would not do this again ... Makes you wish […] you spent more to get more. Read more

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Overall we enjoyed our stay. My wife and I were looking for a central hotel so we could easily travel around the city and see as much as possible in our 2.5 days, and Hotel Selene helped us do exactly this. The rooms were clean and although a little old, they still had Italian charm and were fun to stay in. The complimentary breakfast was fine. The […] purpose of our trip was to have a fun time exploring the city, so we weren't looking for the most expensive or fancy restaurant, just some place where we could have AC (since we were there in the middle of summer - HOT), a comfortable bed to sleep on, a free breakfast, and to be close to as much as possible. The hotel worked perfectly for us in this regard. It was also nice to receive a free map of the city on check-in that was extremely easy to use - we couldn't have made it without it. The only complaint was prior to check-in. The building is home to three hotels, of which Hotel Selene is one. However, we were confused about where to check in. Since Hotel Selene starts on the 4th floor, we decided to head up to check in. Unfortunately, the elevator was not working, so we had to climb up 4 long flights of stairs with our luggage. The stairwell was not air-conditioned and my wife and I were completely soaked in sweat by the time we reached the top Once at the top, we buzzed the intercom and learned that check-in was actually next to the Hotel entrance on the street level, so it was back down the stairs to check in before having to hike up the stairs again. It would have been nice to know where the lobby was from the start. But besides that we enjoyed our stay and while we definitely wouldn't go out of our way to make sure we stay at Hotel Selene again when we visit Rome, we wouldn't be disappointed if we stayed there again either. Read more

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The location of the hotel is not very central. It takes 20-25 min to walk to the Colosseum, about the same time to the Trevi fountain, about 15 min to Barberini. However, it is very close to Termini stationm where you can take both lined of the subway. Also very close to Piazza Repubblica where you can take line A. In addition, there're lots of buses. […] So if you plan on using public transportation, then the location is fine. But walking can be too long, especially because there are hills in Rome. The room was very small, and the bathroom was also very small. There is no bathtub, only shower, and the space in the shower is really tiny. No storage / shelves in the bathroom to put your stuff. The only advantage is the AC, which you can control from your room. In addition, there is WiFi, but you have to pay for it (6 hrs for 10 euros or 2 hrs for 5 euros). The hotel was reasonable clean. The breakfast does not offer much variety. There are boiled eggs, one sort of cereals, one sort of granola, several varieties of yogurts, no freshly squeezed juice (sweet juice is available). Only white bread, no multigrain. Some pastries. The coffee is ok, it's from a machine. Overall not very pleased, especially because the location wasn't very central. I'd preferred somewhere near Piazza Navona or the Pantheon, but the prices there are much higher. Read more

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The room was comfortable, clean and quiet. The breakfast is pretty good also. They serve cereals, pastries, cold cuts, cheese, fruits, yogurt, eggs, etc. The hotel is 5 min away from the Termini Station, so disregard the taxi drivers that offer to take you to the hotel for 40 euros... The staff is not the friendliest one, but not rude either. We were […] on a tour of Italy, and the receptionists were much nicer in Venice and Milan. The internet is fast and reliable, it worked well in my room, but I saw few other guests with their laptops in the breakfast room, where the signal is supposed to be the strongest, and I assumed that they didn't get a good signal in the room. Overall, the hotel is not bad at all, I would stay there again. Read more

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Not luxury, but very good. Great location.

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This hotel is convienetly located in the center of the city near Termini station. THe layout is a little confusing, especially for Americans, as the front desk is located at street level in a storefront. The staff was helpful but I was disappointed to find out that you pay per person and not for the room. i had booked a single room for me and my girlfriend […] thinking we could squeeze only to have my expenses doubled when I showed up! WiFi is also not free, a disappointment. The room was clean with a Victorian theme to it and came with most necessary amenities. The shower, however, was terrible, as there was no way to place it above your head. It came on a detachable hose you were expected to hold as you showered - not fun. Breakfast was included and was one of the better I have had in Europe. I'd recommend the hotel, just be aware of the aforementioned constraints. Read more

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The location is good in terms of location. It is near the railway and metro, about 3minutes walk. There are restaurants nearby as well. Basic breakfast, nothing much to rave about.

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great staff, great variety at breakfast, very chic renovations to the rooms.

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Hotel Selene was very handy to the railway station and the Termini Metro stop. Bit of a hike to any of the main attractions and the surrounding area was not very lively. Room was very nice, our floor had recently been renovated. Reception was still under renovation which wasn't a great 1st impression. Breakfast was very good, room had WiFi which there […] weren't any problems with. Overall good value for what we got Read more

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very clean , breakfast lovely plenty of it.

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Staff excellent, friendly and helpful, breakfasts good and service excellent. Room a little small but adequate. Bathroom large with unusually high toilet, and shower with broken door which had been fixed permanently in a way that made it very difficult but not impossible to get in and out. Electronic key failed three times although each time staff were […] helpful and sorted it out immediately. Internet access OK but very slow and too slow for some activities. Overall good value. Read more

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Great part of town and close to everything. Room a little dated but very spacious. Staff very helpful and friendly. Would definitely stay here again.

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The Reception, being at ground floor and the hotel on floors 3 and 4 via a small, and occasionally hesitant lift, made some journeys to and from our room a bit of a nuisance - this was exacerbated by the fact that the Reception staff neglected to ask for passports etc. at the moment of check-in but rather made unclear requests by phone to our room later. The […] entrance way and stairs is currently under refurbishment thus failing to provide a good first impression and the lack of general meeting areas meant that we were not able to suggest our hotel as somewhere to meet others from different parts of the city. But the rooms themselves were clean and well serviced and the hotel location is good with easy access to the Termini. The electronic card keys to the rooms were the most irritating aspect. We were offered only a single card. The card was clearly marked, not only with the name of the hotel, but also the room number. This clearly negates any security advantage of having electronic card keys.The cards were obviously well used, and not new cards, and ours failed to work on several occasions - resulting in the tedious trek downstairs and back again. Read more

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We were very impressed with Hotel Selene. We chose this hotel after extensive research on the internet and felt that the location and price was great. The hotel is located only a few minutes walk from either Termini or Republica stations. If you're coming by bus from the airport I recommend taking the excellent Sit Bus which stops only about 5 mins […] away from the hotel. Our room was a comfortable triple room right on the 4th floor. The interior was tastefully decorated with fabric coated walls and rich blue carpet. There was a mini-bar with quite average prices (€2 for a can of Coke) but no tea or coffee making facilities (we knew about this before hand and brought along a travel kettle which was fine). The en-suite bathroom was clean and had a hair-dryer. Breakfast is served everyday from 7.30am till 10.00am in the breakfast room. The room looks much nicer in reality than it did on the website photos. Whilst not a full-English breakfast, the buffet is decent (especially for Rome) with a choice of sweet pastries, croissants, ham, cheese, salami, bread, yoghurt, fruit salad and boiled eggs (even with a choice of runny or hard). The best thing about breakfast was the sandwich maker - so you could have delicious hot toasted sandwiches in no time at all. The breakfast gave us enough energy for the whole day (and with all the many sights in Rome...you do need a lot of energy). All in all, Hotel Selene was a great experience and I wholly recommend it to anyone! Read more

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a nice cosy hotel. room is clean, breakfast is good, staff are friendly. pillow a bit soft for me, and wifi signal was instable in my room, get d/c quite often. overall still a good hotel to stay for its location and price!

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First thing to say is this hotel is in a brilliant location for reaching all the major attractions. Colloseum 20 minute walk; Trivi fountatin half hour; Metro stop 5 minutes; main rail station 10 minutes etc.. secondly this is not a shiny new new 5 star hotel so don't expect shiny new anything. It is functional not luxury. If you want luxury then you'll […] be paying a lot more to stay in this part of Rome. For example the stair well is in need of rennovating, the building is a "character" building and inevitable it shows some aging. If you like places with a bit of character then you'll enjoy it; we did!. The room was small but not cramped; the beds firm but I slept well every night, as the windows are double glazed and keep out most street noise. The bathroom had obviously been recently modernised and had one of the best showers I 've ever used in a hotel; wonderful after long days out. All of the staff were helpful and happy to help with questions and advice. I would happily stay at the Selene again as it was excellent value for money. Whatever it lacked in modern gloss it more than made up for in position, character and value. If and when I go back I will be checking for vacancies here first. Read more

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Good value for money, convenient location. In need of rennovation, overall good standard. Slightly disorganised in storing suitcases before and after formal check in but problems were resolved.

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this is not a 4 * hotel - it is a 3 star hotel only - if I would have known that I would have booked another hotel for a cheaper price.

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when we arrived to the hotel i was nervus to hear terrible drilling and see the poor entrance of the hotel. BUT i had a nice surprise when i entered the huge room we got which was beautiful! and because it's walls are padded, you didn't hear any of the drilling or the outside noise. the bathroom with bath-tub was large as well. the only thing i felt […] needed changing was the fact the room was too dark. the beautiful drapes didnt let much sun in and the lamps gave very little light. breakfast was the same as any other hotel i'v been to in Italy, apart from the fact this time i paid a lot more for the room from any other hotel in Italy. but hey, thats Rome... overall i recommend this hotel Read more

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We were at Hotel Selene for 4 nights in August. The front desk employees were very friendly and always helpful, except for suggesting Green Line Tours (Vastours). Don't use them - check trip advisor! The cleaning staff and breakfast staff weren't as friendly, but we had no reasons to deal with them so it wasn't an issue. The breakfast is not a lot […] to North Americans standards, but well beyond Italian standard (coffee and pastry). Theirs included cooked and boiled eggs, cold cuts and cheeses, toast, pastry, fruit salad, yogurt and juices. It was exactly the same every day which got tedious. The rooms were clean and basic, the shower was small and I imagine the door wouldn't close if you happen to be on the hefty side. Washcloths typically aren't included in Italy, so bring your own. The location was very convenient to Termini and Trevi Fountain, and only a 6€ taxi to and from the Colleseum. Take the metro for 1€, very clean and new looking. The neighborhood itself reminded me of touristy areas of Latin America, filled with overpriced restaurants selling American style food and lots of tacky souvenir shops. Don't get lost on the streets behind termini at night, a bit scary there. Read more

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