The Corner Townhouse

We were very excited to stay in this hotel for our anniversary & honeymoon for 4 nights in early October 2024, and unfortunately were extremely disappointed.||In short, the hotel is not as advertised, the photos are outdated, and the negative reviews that talk about it being a scam are accurate. It may have been nice a few years ago but has been neglected and was nowhere near worth the price we paid for it. We specifically booked the junior/double suite with outdoor jacuzzi tub thinking it would be special for the occasion but it was closed (and seems according to other reviews to have been closed for 5+ years). I could be understanding about some of the issues and the fact it is Rome, but it was advertised as a luxury/boutique 4-star hotel and is very far from it.||Here are some of the issues we experienced:|- We specifically booked the junior suite with outdoor jacuzzi tub but found out on arrival that it was closed and doesn't look like it has been used in years, and were given 3 different reasons from the staff (one who said it works but is closed for the winter, another who said that it was just closed and they didn't know why, and another who said that it was broken)|- They advertise and show photos of a hotel cocktail bar which was closed for our entire stay and doesn't appear to be used anymore|- They advertise and show photos of an outdoor patio/bar with DJ however this was closed for our entire stay and we were told it's only used in summer months (but I wouldn't be surprised if it's just always closed)|- They advertise and show photos of a restaurant however this is not part of the hotel and is not where you have breakfast; it is a Michelin-star restaurant called Marco Martini and is only open a few nights/week for dinner|- Amenities and photos mention free breakfast however this is actually down the street at a cafe (Casa Manfredi), where they will walk you and tell you to pick out items|- They also advertise another restaurant Mantis on-site however this was closed for 3/4 of the nights we stayed|- Air conditioning was controlled by the front desk and only worked starting the 2nd night after we complained|- On the bed there was only 1 flat sheet, no duvet or comforter; when we asked for an extra blanket they gave us 2 Ikea warming duvets with no hygienic cover and they were quite old/dirty|- Generally poor condition (in our room alone there was a broken door handle to the balcony, broken toilet flush button, shower leaks a lot onto the floor, electrical switch hanging out of the wall, hardwood floor puckering from water damage, several stains on the lounge chair, water stains along the ceiling with active mold growth, rotten baseboards with mold, and was generally dirty)||Here is a recap of our interactions with the staff:|We first raised our concerns at check-in and were told we needed to speak with the manager the next day. We spoke to the manager who tried to explain that it is just the character of Rome, that they are unable to do repairs and that we should give it a chance. They explained that the jacuzzi tub was closed for the winter (it was 20-25 degrees C outside the 4 days we were there), that the restaurant is actually separate from the hotel, that the 'hotel bar' is closed, and that the outdoor patio bar is only open in peak summer months. They tried to offer a bottle of wine to make up for it but nothing further. That evening we complained to Expedia who called the front desk and had the evening staff come up to our room; she acknowledged the poor condition of the room but explained there was nothing she could do and that we needed to speak to the manager again the next day. We would have tried to stay elsewhere however everything was booked by that time. Finally after the fourth day they agreed to give us a 1-night refund, but even while checking out they were still trying to say that they "can't make everyone happy". The staff come across nice but this is mostly smoke in mirrors to hope that you don't complain. We should also note that we only saw 1 other couple staying there during the 4 nights.||The only reason I would still give it 2/5 or 4/10 is because the bed was fairly comfortable and the room was spacious, for Rome standards, but would not stay again and definitely not a 4-star hotel and not worth the $600 CAD/night we paid.

Lovely unique looking hotel, with a nice terrace and interesting rooms. The staff was very friendly and made our anniversary even better! The latest checkout is 12pm but they can keep your luggage until later in the day. Thank you for the hospitality and ensuring I had vegan options for breakfast!

We stayed at this hotel for 4 nights in early October 2024 for our anniversary and honeymoon, but were extremely disappointed. The hotel is not as advertised, with outdated photos, and the negative reviews about it being a scam are accurate. It may have been nice in the past but has been neglected, and the price we paid did not reflect the experience. We booked a junior suite with an outdoor jacuzzi tub for a special occasion, but the tub was closed. The staff gave us different explanations, including that it was broken or closed for the winter, though reviews indicate it has been closed for years. The advertised hotel bar and outdoor patio/bar with a DJ were also closed during our entire stay. Although the hotel shows a Michelin-star restaurant, Marco Martini, in its photos, it’s not part of the hotel and is only open a few nights a week for dinner. The free breakfast was actually at a cafe down the street, where they escorted us to pick out a few items. Another advertised on-site restaurant, Mantis, was closed for 3 out of the 4 nights we stayed. Additionally, the air conditioning was controlled by the front desk and only started working on the second night after we complained. The room’s condition was disappointing: a broken door handle, a broken toilet flush, leaking shower, loose electrical switches, water-damaged floors, stained furniture, moldy baseboards, and overall poor cleanliness. The bed had only a flat sheet and no duvet. When we asked for an extra blanket, they provided old, uncovered Ikea warming duvets. We raised our concerns at check-in and were told to speak with the manager the next day. The manager explained that the issues were "just the character of Rome" and that we should give the hotel a chance. They offered a bottle of wine, but this did little to resolve the problems. After multiple complaints to Expedia and the hotel, we were eventually given a one-night refund on the final day. Despite the pleasant demeanor of the staff, it seemed like an attempt to prevent complaints without fixing the underlying problems. The hotel appeared almost empty, as we only saw one other couple during our stay. The only positive aspect was that the bed was relatively comfortable, and the room was spacious for Rome. However, we would not stay here again. This is not a 4-star hotel, and it was definitely not worth the $600 CAD per night we paid. It is a decent location for the Testaccio & Trastevere neighbourhoods, and about 10 min walk from the Colosseum. If you plan to walk more north to areas such as the Vatican or Villa Borghese/Spanish steps, I'd recommend trying to stay somewhere a little more central. The street is a bit busier than expected and the building shakes from the metro, so you may want to consider bringing ear plugs.

The rooms are very small, about 10 square meters. There is no breakfast in the hotel, but they lead to some cafe 100 meters away. The garage is 1.7 kilometers away by car. The staff is very kind. The night costs 630 euros per night. We had paid 3 and ran away the second night..It was all a scam

We had an amazing stay at The Corner Roma. Mauro and the entire staff could not have gone out of their way more to make our stay wonderful! They advised us on our travel plans. They gave us detailed directions on how to get to Pompeii so we could navigate the train system. We had them set up a private car to/from the airport which was so worth the extra money. The room had everything we needed and was very comfortable. There is also a restaurant just a block away where we ate three different times because it was so good and affordable. We really could not have asked for more for our stay in Rome! We highly recommend The Corner Roma!

I hardly ever leave reviews but this hotel deserves one! It was such a lovely boutique hotel. The staff was absolutely phenomenal but especially Mauro (the day manager) who always greeted us with a smile, gave EXCELLENT recommendations, and took us to breakfast when we missed it at the hotel. Cute rooms with great furnishings and nice amenities. I loved the iPad which controlled everything in the room and the TV tucked away in the mirror. Our balcony was the perfect place to enjoy some sun. For a hotel in a city the room was spacious and had plenty of room to store luggage and get ready. The location is perfect. Walking distance from all tourist attractions, close to multiple forms of public transit, and near very authentic local restaurants. I have come to Rome several times and this was my favorite place by far. I will be staying here every time we come back!

The service in general term was very bad. 1- AC issue: The hotel staff were not taking our concern into consideration as I have chosen the hotel based on providing the AC service. I got surprised that the AC was on the heat mode all the time and I had to call them every single time to make it on the cold mode. Our request was never served except for the first day even after contacting them via watsapp or try to reach them personally, though they have assured us on our arrival that the reception has 24 hours working time. The weather was very hot and the outside noise was unbearable. The stay was inconvenient for those who can’t handle the hot weather!. 2- Fridge issue: the fridge was not working at all and the beverages were very hot. 3- The room walls are not soundproof as I was able to hear all the staff noise early morning during their morning duty.

We have just returned from a three night trip to Rome staying at The Corner Townhouse. The hotel is in a perfect place for exploring Rome and all its glory, mostly by foot. The staff are amazing,offering suggestions of places to visit, eat drink,where to avoid, depending on your own likes and dislikes. Mauro is a great host with excellent English ( as have they all ). Everywhere is clean, the bed was so comfortable and made a great nights sleep inevitable after a long day exploring. There is a restaurant and cocktail bar attached but run by a different management team, so the bills are separate to the room. It does need a little t&c in some areas but for us the friendliness of the staff together with its location and comfort far outweighed anything else. We Cant wait to go back next year and go to the places we didn’t manage this time!|