Arcadia Hotel

“ I chose this hotel because I needed one near to Ciampino airport for one night.
From the airport,it took an hour and a half to reach the hotel because I had to take a bus (from bus stop 2) to Anagnina,then another bus from there to the Arcadia,the fare for both journeys being 2 euros,as opposed to paying 15 euros for a taxi. As the crow flies,the Arcadia can not be more than two miles from Ciampino;via Anagnina,it's more like six miles.

The hotel itself lies on the south-eastern outskirts of Rome,in a mainly residential area.There was only one place to eat (the hotel does not have either a restaurant or a bar),this being the Jolly Pizza,a bar/restaurant close to the hotel,which served basic Italian fare,at very reasonable prices.

The hotel reception staff spoke good English and gave me a room on the first floor which was spacious and confortable,with a well-proportioned bathroom.
There was a t.v. but,although it showed various channels,the reception for many
of these was poor.

Breakfast consisted of various types of bread/croissants,ham,cheese,coffee/tea/fruit juice/mineral water and was adequate.

All in all,the hotel represented good value for the £26-50 + 2 euro city tax that I paid,although I would nor reccommend it for more than an overnight stay.

One of the staff kindly arranged me a shared shuttle (at no charge) to Anagnina metro station,a gesture which was much appreciated. It saved me just one euro but more importantly,a great deal of time.

“ Top Tip: The Jolly Pizza (mentioned above) is a good,value-for-money restaurant. It isn't the Ritz-in fact it's fairly basic-but the meals are good and they don't skimp on the portions!

“ Walls are very thin, one can hear the talks next door. Located in a middle of nowhere, a bit too far from Rome. However, it has very friendly service, the people there is very helpful. It also has a good breakfast. Value for money.

“ Top Tip: No pub nor restaurant near by.

“ Staf very friendly. All was good.

“ Only stayed one night following a late flight arrival. Staff were very helpful. Breakfast a little disappointing.