Pros: Staff was of the top helpful. let me in for late breakfasts. let us borrow their laptop, print reservations. made great restaurant recommendations not only in rome but for florence (our next stop) as well! the even gave us an adaptor to keep. the music theme is great! makes you feel at home being able to listen to music- not only in the bedroom but bathroom too- and the ipod even connects!
Cons: Only negative is the shower which doesn't have full glass and water would spray on the floor (oh well?).
5
David HollandUnited KingdomIndividual travelerMarch 2010
"Clean, spacious, comfortable, quiet hotel, meeting all my expectations"
Pros: Clean, spacious, comfortable, quiet hotel, meeting all my expectations.
Cons: No
5
WELDONUnited KingdomSpouse/partnerJanuary 2009
"Staff very friendly and helpful ,breakfast great choice,room always clean..."
Pros: Staff very friendly and helpful ,breakfast great choice,room always clean and warm
Cons: A bit far from metro station
5
AnonymousUnited KingdomFamily with older childrenOctober 2008
5
russell andersonAustraliaSpouse/partnerOctober 2008
"Excellent overall impression with helpful staff and the decor provided an..."
Pros: Excellent overall impression with helpful staff and the decor provided an exciting vibe. great music and sound equipment.
4
wattersUnited KingdomFamily with older childrenSeptember 2008
"Staff welcoming and pleasant"
Pros: Staff welcoming and pleasant. our teenagers enjoyed their room with disco ball in the bathroom. rooms fairly compact but adequate and comfortable. we enjoyed the breakfast.
Cons: Location maybe a bit far out for colosseum etc. but excellent for the vatican. lots of noise from cleaners outside the room early in the morning
5
HeathUnited KingdomSpouse/partnerJuly 2008
"Staff were very friendly and could not do enough for you, rooms were clean..."
Pros: Staff were very friendly and could not do enough for you, rooms were clean and small but perfectly formed, free mini bar which was re stocked daily and the free breakfast was tasty location was good with the vatican within easy walking distance and all over sites just a short tube stop away
4
YoonUnited StatesFamily with kidsJuly 2008
5
Nazanin GhodratiUnited KingdomFamily with older childrenJune 2008
"The staff were fantastic, very helpful with providing us with detail..."
Pros: The staff were fantastic, very helpful with providing us with detail information while we were at rome. the breakfast was good. our room was beautiful and big.it is very close to vatican city and the bus stop to town is very near( about 15 min ride).
Cons: Not as near to the centre of the town but ok.
5
AnonymousUnited KingdomSpouse/partnerJune 2008
"Everything was great - hotel was very nice and neat, staff very friendly -..."
Pros: Everything was great - hotel was very nice and neat, staff very friendly - my honest recomendation .
5
Miss Hayley WhiteheadUnited KingdomSpouse/partnerJune 2008
"We really liked this hotel it was very clean and quirky"
Pros: We really liked this hotel it was very clean and quirky..breakfast was really nice we had a small courtyard to sit in which was nice and we abused the free mini bar. really liked the cd player in the room it created a nice ambiance whilst we were planning our day ahead. the location was good as there was some live jazz bars and nice restaurants close by.
4
AnonymousUnited KingdomSpouse/partnerJune 2008
"Interesting and different quirky hotel - liked it a lot plus all the little..."
Pros: Interesting and different quirky hotel - liked it a lot plus all the little extras in the room.
Cons: Breakfast wasn't much to write home about - simple continental. everyone was confused with what to do / how to get a coffee - the person helping each day didn't say a word to you!
the rooms were looking slightly shabby and well used. you could start seeing this after the first 'wow' impression.
location of hotel also bit far out - had to use the metro to get anywhere but the vatican.
4
AnonymousUnited KingdomSpouse/partnerMay 2008
"The staff were very friendly and helpful"
Pros: The staff were very friendly and helpful. the free mini bar was an unusual added bonus which privided added value for money
Cons: There was no english tv channels available apart from cnn as the sky service was disconnected the previous month.
4
AnonymousUnited StatesSpouse/partnerApril 2008
"Sipping wine in the courtyard at sunset is a wonderful experience"
Pros: Sipping wine in the courtyard at sunset is a wonderful experience.
5
Mr CooperUnited KingdomSpouse/partnerApril 2008
"Lovely room and great staff"
Pros: Lovely room and great staff. although the location at first was felt to be a little distance from the main attractions in rome, it actually turned out to be a great distance from the metro which made getting heavy cases there quite easy, but it was also quiet and actually a good 'strolling' distance to the vatican.
Cons: A little disappointed by the reality not meeting up to the expectations of the 'rock room'! however, clean and comfortable. i would also comment on the payment - it should have been possible to pay immediately online when booking - we ended up paying nearly £100 more due to the change in exchange rates upon our departure which was very frustrating.
5
AnonymousSwedenGroup of friendsApril 2008
"Overall very good"
Pros: Overall very good. good breakfast, easy check-in/out very clean...
Cons: Room was a bit chilly (ground floor). jet stream in the tub did not work all the time...
4
AnonymousUnited KingdomFamily with older childrenApril 2008
"Clean good size rooms"
Pros: Clean good size rooms
Cons: Breakfast sevice was the worst experience i have received in such a hotel.lack of any other services which the hotel is over priced for what it is.
5
AnonymousGreeceSpouse/partnerMarch 2008
"The big variety of cd's, the b&o system, the discoball in the bathroom, the..."
Pros: The big variety of cd's, the b&o system, the discoball in the bathroom, the delicious breakfast
5
Joseph R ChicanoUnited StatesFamily with older childrenMarch 2008
"The hotel was very clean,quiet,confortable and the location was good"
Pros: The hotel was very clean,quiet,confortable and the location was good. the staff was excellent, very helpful and understanding of the english language. there was always a excellent greeting upon contact by the staff.i was very pleased,satisfied,and happy that we picked this hotel for our trip. i would recommend this hotel to family/friends and wish to return someday.
Cons: The hotel web site offers a bar and upon arrival there is no bar available for night cocktails. this is the only negative thing i can say about this hotel, everything else was wonderful.
Franklin Feel the Sound gives a unique musical experience and is ideally located in the centre of the Italian capital.
Franklin Feel the Sound is a modern and stylish hotel, very close to the Vatican Museums, a peculiar place that will be a treat to real music lovers. Founded by a musician, Franklin hotel offers a CD library of 400 selections which is available to guests (all rooms have CD players). During your stay you will also receive complimentary room service and a daily newspaper.
As the name suggests, the hotel is entirely music-themed and features rooms dedicated to different genres, such as Pop, Rock and Blues, each equipped with state-of-the-art CD players. The room facilities: LCD TV; phone; Bang & Olufsen CD set, Sky Tv, WiFi free. Deluxe Rooms offer the above facilities and services in addition to a private garden, LUSH products for the body, a whirlpool bath tub.
Rooms at Feel the Sound Franklin Hotel are genre-themed and have en-suite bathroom facilities. The main features include a Bang&Olufsen CD player – with access to over 400 CDs in the lobby – a complimentary minibar, a daily newspaper, and a television with Sky channels. Wireless Internet is also accessible in the rooms.
Franklin Feel the Sound is a unique musical experience, ideally located in the centre of the Italian capital. This location is unbeatable for exploring the treasures of the city and the Vatican. The hotel is a 15-minute walk from the Vatican Museums and St Peter’s, and a 20-minute walk from Castel S’Angelo.
This Double Room - Rock Room has a double bed and can accommodate 2 people.
This room features an en-suite bathroom and offers modern room facilities as listed below, including a CD set of Bang&Olufsen (more then 400 CDs are available in the lobby), free Wi-Fi in the room, a complimentary mini-bar and room service, the daily newspaper, free Sky Channels and a relaxing body cream.
Room facilities
Additional beds - upon request
Air-conditioning
Bath
Bidet
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Heating
Iron and ironing board - upon request
Minibar
Non-smoking room
Radio
Room Service
Safe
Satellite TV
Shower
Stereo
Telephone
Television
Toilet
Wake-up calls
Wi-Fi Internet free of charge
Work desk
Child policy / extra beds
1 child(-ren) up to 2 year(-s) old can stay free of charge when using existing beds.
All older children or adults are charged EUR 30.00 per night and person for an extra bed.
This Triple Room - Blues Room can accommodate 3 people.
This room features an en-suite bathroom and offers modern room facilities as listed below, including a CD set of Bang&Olufsen (more then 400 CDs are available in the lobby), free Wi-Fi in the room, a complimentary mini-bar and room service, the daily newspaper, free Sky Channels and a relaxing body cream.
Room facilities
Air-conditioning
Bath
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Heating
Iron and ironing board - upon request
Minibar
Room Service
Safe
Satellite TV
Shower
Telephone
Television
Toilet
Wake-up calls
Wi-Fi Internet free of charge
Work desk
Child policy / extra beds
1 child(-ren) up to 2 year(-s) old can stay free of charge when using existing beds.
All older children or adults are charged EUR 30.00 per night and person for an extra bed.
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club, Visa Debit, Visa Electron Note: the hotel can pre-authorize your card before arrival; they check for sufficient funds in order to guarantee your booking.
Internet:
Wi-Fi Internet free of charge in all rooms and general areas (lobby/reception etc.)
Parking:
Paid parking Paid parking is possible near the hotel. Nearby parking (Garage Buccari) is available
Shuttle service:
Paid shuttle service is available 24/7. The hotel offers a pick up service for roughly EUR 45.00. Please inquire with the hotel for details.
Pet policy:
Pets are allowed
Rooms:
22
Services:
24-hour front desk
Wake-up calls
Fax service
VIP facilities
Daily newspaper
Concierge
Tourist information
Laundry service
Dry cleaning/laundry service
General facilities:
Elevator
Air-conditioning
City maps
Multilingual staff
Entire property is non-smoking
Newspapers
Extra common areas:
Garden
Non-smoking area (generic)
Bar/lounge
Entertainment:
Music
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Cons: Only negative is the shower which doesn't have full glass and water would spray on the floor (oh well?).