christopher.partnerNov 21, 2024 Modest lodging on first floor of townhouse without a Residence sign. No lift, so bags had to be carried up a flight of darkened stairs. We were told to give an exact arrival time, which was not possible until we left Rome. Still, a nice enough stay
For future guests :)
1. Entrance is from the side street and locked.
2. Please arrive after 2pm for prompt service.
3. Carrefur minimart is about 1km away for easy shopping.
4. The guest house itself has a great renovated shower and bathroom. Bed is lovely and comfy.
5. Guest house manager/attendant is helpful - he may look stern but he's just being Italian :)
arthur.partnerNov 17, 2024 This property is very accessible to dining options, and is walkable to both the train station and the cruise ship terminal shuttles (about .5 miles to each). The area was easily walkable.
The host seemed quite surly and was not particularly responsive, but he did allow us to keep our luggage in the reception area until the afternoon.
The breakfast left a lot to desire.
The room was quite spacious, but very dated and needed some updating. There was no blackout curtain on the window which would have been welcome.
It was comfortable and clean. Not having and elevator made it a challenge to get luggage to residence. Could be chalkenging for some people.
Residence Stendhal Guest House
Simon is an amazing host!
Simone is an excellent host. We have stayed here many times prior to a trans-atlantic cruise.
Hotel is not easy to find.
We would definitely stay here again
We were a group of four people who stayed for one night. The accommodation was very clean and our bed was comfortable, lovely clean sheets and towels. Breakfast was extremely basic. The disappointments were that there are many steps up to the apartment block! The owner will not meet you after 8pm ( or just before), which is it clear when
booking. Unfortunately our luggage didn’t make our connecting flight, which meant waiting for the next flight to arrive, this meant that we would be at the property just after 8pm ( we arrived exactly 8.10pm) , we spoke with the owner as soon as we realised the issue with our luggage and he wouldn't accomodate our needs. Fortunately our friends grabbed a taxi & travelled straight to the accommodation and collected both room keys, else we'd would have had to find different accommodation,! they were kept waiting for the keys to arrive for over 30mins which isn't great because there's no where inside to wait Fortunately it wasn't raining!!! Would we book again! Sadly no, only because of the delay with our luggage and we feel it's safer to use a hotel with 24hr reception and your not kept waiting for thekeys.
theresa.friendsOct 13, 2024 A great place to stay, especially if you’re leaving on a cruise! Spacious clean room that is very reasonably priced. Enjoyed talking with the proprietor, Simon, who gave us a great recommendation for a local restaurant. Multiple dining options nearby as well as shopping. Continental style breakfast and the pastries that Simon brings in are outstanding!
There was a fellow American couple staying there while we were there. Please disregard any review that they have left. I think they gave a 2star rating. They were the epitome of the Ugly American. The husband spilled an entire cup of coffee in the breakfast area and then did a half-a$$ed clean up. Also showed up 2 hours after the time they had coordinated with Simon, yet expected him to be there waiting. Just an overbearing American that gives us all a bad name.
Nice stay and would return!
Simon was communicative and asked what time I planned on arriving. He checked me in at 2pm and I was so happy to rest in the privacy of the room with its own bathroom. The location was perfect and close to everything. The morning of check out, I enjoyed espressos and pastries before heading on my way. Thank you Simon!
norbert.familyOct 06, 2024 Nice room at first - but check in was a problem - no staff at times they say they are there. No elevator to floor so beware when you have heavy suitcases. There were nasty stains on the bed.
Pay attention to the address and don’t look for a hotel type building. It’s in an apartment building. Poor checkin instructions
Property was in close proximity to the port and dining. A little tough to find on a side street. Room was spacious and clean. Shower was a little tight but great hot water and water pressure.
The windows open to let the sea breeze in, beautiful. Close them due to the street noise.
jacqueline.partnerSep 25, 2024 Really hard to find! An old building, that the hotel shares with many private apartments.
It is pretty basic, but clean.
Big downside - the keys are attached to the card that works the electricity- and there’s only one. So if one of you wants/needs to go out, the other person stays back - in the dark!
Wifi slow. Location great - for bars, restaurants, coffee shops. And a short (but very confusing) walk to the free cruise shuttle.
Great value for your money… excellent location!
Huge garbage pile.. Like 20 bags by front door is unacceptable. No elevator. Had to drag luggage up 2
3 flights of stairs. Breakfast was poor. Coffee maker horrible. No lights until you get to top level of stairs. No instructions on how to get into building. Rooms in a tenament building.
Room was clean. I would never go back.
candice.familyAug 08, 2024 DO NOT STAY HERE. Whatever you do, do NOT stay here. I based choosing this "hotel" off of the reviews on Expedia. As my son said, "They must have had their friends and family write the reviews for this place." A hostel is better. The beds are incredibly uncomfortable. There was NO hot water in the shower. The toilets were disgusting. The "breakfast" is a broken coffee machine and serve-yourself yogurt and pastries. DO NOT STAY HERE. Check out time is 10am, and they make you LEAVE THE PREMISES immediately. It's awful. Absolutely awful. Never, ever, ever again.
