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Reviews of Relais Maddalena

Relais Maddalena
Piazza della Maddalena, 6, Rome, RM

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 392 out of 549 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 549 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 549 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 549 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 549 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Moshe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You cannot go wrong with the location. 1 minute walk to the pantheon. Up to 20 minutes walk from all the attractions. It is a wonderful cozy historic building with only few room and wonderful staff. They are very helpful in any request and help solve any issue. The room was very specious, clean and equipped. Just know you have to go up 1 flight of stairs to get to the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Francesco on 21 Apr 2024
Thank you! :-)

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and walked easily to all the sites
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Francesco on 10 Apr 2024
Thank you for your feedback! :-)

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from f on 10 Apr 2024
Thank you! :-)

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prime location. Clean, safe and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Francesco on 10 Apr 2024
Thank you, we appreciate your feedback! :-)

10/10 Excellent

Julio, Miami

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is first class… run by very professional and friendly staff. Went out of their way to make our stay special
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Francesco on 10 Apr 2024
Thank you wholeheartedly from all of our staff! :-)

8/10 Good

Deepa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property's biggest highlight is the location. It is a stone's throw from the Pantheon and the Jewish Quarter. The room was spacious and clean. The bathroom was neat and clean and we had plenty of towels. Monica was amazing with respect to recommendations for food and visits. She helped schedule our taxi for our next day departure to the airport, and the taxi was on time and extremely professional. We forgot one of our bags in the hotel and they had the bag waiting for us when we made our way back to pick it up. We so appreciate that!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Francesco on 10 Apr 2024
Thank you for your comments!For us as well, having had the opportunity to meet you and have you as our guest was a fantastic experience!Warmest regards,

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Monica and the rest of the staff was amazing. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Francesco on 4 Mar 2024
Thank you! :-)

8/10 Good

Joey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Subject: Positive Feedback on My Stay at Your Hotel Dear Relias hotel and management I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to express my utmost satisfaction regarding my recent stay at your hotel in Rome. This was my first time visiting the city, and I must say that the experience has been nothing short of remarkable. The location of your hotel is perfect as it is close to everything I wanted to explore during my visit. It made it convenient for me to navigate the city and make the most out of my time there. Additionally, the cleanliness of the hotel exceeded my expectations, making my stay comfortable and enjoyable. I would like to specifically mention the exceptional service provided by Rachel during my stay. Her pleasant and friendly demeanor made me feel welcome and valued as a guest. Her professionalism and willingness to assist with any inquiries I had truly enhanced my overall experience at your hotel. Based on my positive experience, I wholeheartedly recommend your hotel to anyone looking for accommodation in Rome. I am grateful for the excellent service and hospitality I received during my time at your establishment. Thank you once again for making my stay in Rome a memorable one. I look forward to returning to your hotel in the future. Warm regards, Joey
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from RelaisMaddalena on 4 Mar 2024
Thank you for your review! We appreciate your comments and look forward to seeing you again soon,

10/10 Excellent

Ysabella

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Glorious location and the front desk staff was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Francesco on 2 Mar 2024
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Monica was AMAZING. Very welcoming. The room was wonderful. Fantastic location. I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Francesco on 12 Feb 2024
Thank you so much! Looking forward to your next visit already

8/10 Good

Aysegul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a semi Airbnb type of a hotel which gives you the feeling of living in Rome rather than visiting. Rooms are on the larger side, clean and comfortable, breakfast is basic but good. It is very central, few minutes walking distance to Pantheon. If you want to get the feel of the city it is perfect but if you want a hotel with a lobby and 24/7 receptionist this is not the place for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Francesco on 9 Feb 2024
Thank you for your stay and thank you for your comments.Best wishes,

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is walking distance to many historical sites. Monica was amazing and knowledgeable to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Francesco on 6 Feb 2024
Thank you! :-)

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay here, it was the perfect location for a weekend in Rome close to everything. And Monica was so helpful and couldn’t do enough for us. A gem of a fund
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Francesco on 29 Jan 2024
Thank you Sarah,it was great meeting you and having you as our guest st Relais Maddalena!

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Response from Francesco on 13 Jan 2024
Thank you! :-)

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Week in Rome
My husband and I really enjoyed the week stay from the moment we arrived at the door till we left, they made you feel right at home. Very helpful with any questions you had, to where to eat and arranging transportation to and from the airport with ease. The location was fantastic, walking distance to everything! The only place we took a taxi was to the train station for a couple of day trips, and there was a taxi stand very close to the hotel. Would highly recommend staying here and we definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Francesco on 13 Jan 2024
Thank you, we appreciate your comments! :-)

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are excellent, location is unique and the room is very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Francesco on 8 Jan 2024
Thank you, we appreciate your comments, it was awesome to have you as our guest! :-)

10/10 Excellent

Valentino

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms and perfectly located in the hearth of Rome
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Francesco on 13 Jan 2024
Thank you! :-)

4/10 Poor

BLANCA, Grand Junction

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old old
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Francesco on 20 Dec 2023
We are sorry to read your negative comments and we wish we have more information so to understand what you did not like about our property.At check in everything seemed just fine and we have not received any complaint from you during your stay or afterwards whatsoever.Best regards,

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth, temple city

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Francesco on 13 Jan 2024
Thank you! :-)

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place in ideal location
Located in the heart of the historic part of Rome near the Pantheon. Ideally situated for the key sites. Great advice and recommendations from the management/owner - she was incredibly helpful. Big room overlooking the square in an old building. Ideal.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Francesco on 17 Dec 2023
Thank you, we were very much pleased to meet you!Best wishes

6/10 Okay

kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Francesco on 11 Dec 2023
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Francesco on 6 Dec 2023
Thank you! :-)

10/10 Excellent

Domenica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic location!
Close to everything. I was looking to stay near a lively area and this didn’t disappoint. Very old building but beautiful. Customer service was wonderful. Nice breakfast every morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Francesco on 6 Dec 2023
Thank you, it was great meeting you and you were fantastic guests at our hotel!

2/10 Terrible

Dalia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Be aware the people at this hotel will steal. I would not recommend to stay there. Very unsafe. First time in my life i have this experience. Despite this the entrance is a stairs and stairs so if you arrived with the baggage there is no way to bring it to your room. Also this not a Hotel this is a guest house.
Response from Francesco on 28 Nov 2023
Dear Madam, you claimed to have forgotten in the bathroom of your room, upon check out, your trousse, a second hand item of little value - by the description that you have given of it, except that it contained some medicines. We have immediately searched to full extent the room, the towels, the garbage, and to our deepest regret did not find anything. We have also interrogated all of our staff and nobody as seen these items anywhere. Nothing more we can say,

6/10 Okay

Davendra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Convenient location
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Francesco on 28 Nov 2023
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

SEAN, Farnborough

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Location is excellent for Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and Colosseum. The Vatican is only a 30min walk away. Thank you for your great service Monika.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Francesco on 17 Nov 2023
Thank you for your review! :-)

6/10 Okay

Allen

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entrance hallway to the stairs up to the level of the rooms was really dreary and dingy. The breakfast room and the breakfast options were really bad. I only tried it on one occasion and never went back. Our room was nice but a bit faded. There was even a patch sewn over a hole in the bed covering. I guess I expected more for the price. It was definitely not priced for what was delivered and while our stay was pleasant enough, I would not return.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Francesco on 16 Nov 2023
Dear Sir,we are very sorry to learn of your unsatisfactory experience and in this regard we will commit to deliver our improvements as soon as possible. Thank you for taking the time to address us your feedbacks.

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Francesco on 6 Dec 2023
Thank you! :-)

10/10 Excellent

Timothy, Ottawa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location, easy walk to various sites of interest. loved that it was formerly a palace with some of th eoriginal architecture still in place. Not having the front desk staffed full time meant we didn't have the opportunity to have some questions answered, but that was a somewhat minor issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Francesco on 14 Nov 2023
Thank you, we appreciate your comments! :-)

4/10 Poor

Melissa, Orange Beach

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
For an older property with an authentic feel the property was good. For check in helpfulness Monica was excellent. However.....This property does not have an elevator to reach the rooms which are all at least 1 floor of steps up from the street. In addition they do not employ anyone to help the guests with luggage. We were 2 65 year old women with 2 heavy bags each after 2 1/2 weeks in Europe. When asked for help with the bags to check out the day before our morning to leave, we were told there was no one to help us and they could not risk their staff being injured helping us with our suitcases to go down the flight of stone steps. When I said - you don't want to see us get injured either, I was met with attitude. I feel there should be a disclaimer on when booking this hotel to let older people know about this issue. I was very disappointed with their lack of care. I have had 2 back surgeries and have never stayed at a hotel that didn't either have a elevator and/or someone to help with luggage. Also, somewhere between putting my suitcases out in the hall on the cruise ship the night before we left, staying at this hotel, and flying home, I am missing $640.00 of souvenirs that I am positive I packed. Can't say it happened at this hotel, but I have cruised and flown many, many times and I have never had this happen either.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Francesco on 13 Nov 2023
Dear Melissa,as it is indicated on our booking page, our hotel does not have an elevator.In spite of your bags being extremely heavy, our staff helped you at your arrival and at your departure, but we wished we were informed in advance of your limitations, so that we could organize your stay properly.Please note that our property is located just half floor from the ground level and that we always help our guests carrying their bags.Given the small size of our hotel, we don't have the obligation to employ a porter, which by the way would be extremely expensive for our guests, and you were not charged for that.It is well indicated on the website where you made your booking that we do not have a porter.Our staff always helps with luggage, but because we are not on site 24h the guests should be able to carry it by themselves when the staff is not present.We can organize a transfer service to and from the airport or train station with drivers that my help our guests with luggage, if we are informed beforehand of such necessity.If you had followed our suggestions you would have been all set, but you preferred to do it your way and we regret that in the end it affected your experience with our hotel.Best wishes,

8/10 Good

Jeff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The history of the building and convenience of visiting major sites(providing you don't mind a reasonable walk along streets full of character) is second to none. After breakfast is over ensure anything you may want in the way of food/alcohol you buy from the local stores, there is nothing available in the way of room service. We booked the pick up and departure service through the hotel and it was worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Francesco on 8 Nov 2023
Thank you for your time commenting your stay with us.Best wishes,

10/10 Excellent

Morris, Boca Raton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely perfect location next to the Pantheon. Monique made the stay even more pleasant meeting every need Even the unexpected ones. Felt like we were visiting an elegant home
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Francesco on 5 Nov 2023
Thank you, we appreciate your feedback! :-)

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the perfect location for walking around Rome. It's located one block from the Pantheon, shops, restaurants, a beautiful church in the court area. For US travelers, the entrance may seem quirky, but the stay is wonderful, rooms are clean. Monica is great!!! breakfast is typical euro continental. No elevators for those who need to have one. We will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Francesco on 5 Nov 2023
Thank you for your feedback and nice comments, It was great meeting you!Best wishes from all of our staff

8/10 Good

Mindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was fine for a solo trip to Rome. Room was not at all as nice as pictured. It was clean. But it is in a noisy location and the breakfast set up was quite noisy at 6am. The staff was lovely and helpful. If you want the center of all activities, the location can not be beat. Your driver may have trouble dropping you off due to the business of the piazza
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Francesco on 26 Oct 2023
Thank you for your feedback, we will work on our improvements. The location was much more louder before the Covid, but as hard as we try, being our hotel at the crossroads of many tourist pathways it will be hard to bring the street buzz to zero.Best wishes,

10/10 Excellent

Mio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is next to one of the square and they had music so we could listen to the music in our room, also everything was walking distance , dining was easy. We arrived like 8 in the morning so we were planning to leave luggage then come back to check in, however staff ( kitchen manager) was so nice to let us eat breakfast while they made our room available, so we could check in. It was so convenient and staff was very nice. We really enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Francesco on 30 Oct 2023
Thank you, we appreciate your feedback! :-)

10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the best hotel we ever stayed at. Staff was amazing and so helpful. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Francesco on 24 Oct 2023
Thank you so much! :-)

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short but sweet stay
Fantastic location, wonderful and helpful people, nice rooms. Only two minor issues… - the hotel was hard to find due to lack of signage. There’s just a tiny plaque next to a giant door in the middle of a restaurant patio. A quick phone call solved it. - Bath supplies: didn’t like the bath towels. Small and rough. Didn’t provide shampoo, only liquid soap dispenser. Now that I know how to find it, the bathroom concerns wouldn’t keep me from staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Francesco on 22 Oct 2023
Thank you for your stay and nice comments, and thank you for your feedback!New towels are on their way by popular demand :-)The soap that we provide in the shower belongs to the Dove Deluxe line and works as a shampoo as well, we find this product being of really high quality.The sign out the door is as big as an A4, true,, but that is what the authorities permit us to install, being the piazza under protection.We offer a transfer service in a private car with a trained driver that will take you to the entrance of our building and help you with your luggage. If you are coming by car, we can help sending more detailed directions.We look forward to your next visit already!

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
Would not stay again.
Pros: 1. The room was large and had plenty of space for 2 people with a few suitcases 2. The location was great, near the Pantheon and all the big sites in Rome were a walkable distance. Cons: 1. The Bathroom was not very clean. 2. There was black mold growing in the shower. 3. The shower didn't drain and the drain cap started floating around in the shower water once you were in there for more than 2 minutes, pretty gross standing in whatever was coming up from the drain. 4. The sheets and towels all had some degree of stains on them and the towels were so thin and rough they felt like sandpaper 5. While the location is good for seeing attractions it is NOT a quiet spot, you're right above a restaurant and piazza where a lot of musicians played until10-11pm while we were there, so if you need to get to bed early expect some noise from the resturant or musicians. We paid 350$ per night and feel like it was a big rip-off and not what we were expecting based on other reviewers.
Stained towels
Black mold
Black mold above the shower
Mold/unclean shower
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Francesco on 22 Oct 2023
We are sorry for your bad feelings. It should be added in the recount of your stay that you sent us your complaints immediately but di not let us enter your room to provide assistance, which we could have done immediately for most of the problems.Although the room should have been delivered to you spotless, those mistakes could have been repaired in very little time.The manager himself apologized at the end of your stay and offered to compensate you for the trouble but you replied that everything was ok and it was not necessary.Little we can do about the noise from the outside, but our rooms have insonorized windows that make it really quiet in the night. Because our location is so centric and at the crossroad of many tourist pathways it should be expected to have a more lively atmosphere downstairs, but that is common to all the buildings in the same area.Best wishes,

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Francesco on 18 Oct 2023
Thank you! :-)

10/10 Excellent

Ana, Falls Church

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a most charming place. The property managers are most attentive, kind and welcoming. I would come back anytime💕
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Francesco on 15 Oct 2023
Thank you so much, you were fantastic guests and we look forward to have you back again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old building perfectly situated in City walls. Lovely room everything on your doorstep.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Francesco on 14 Oct 2023
Thank you! :-)

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming hotel with original features dating back to the 1400’s with a view of the Pantheon. Staff goes above & beyond for their guest.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Francesco on 22 Oct 2023
Thank you, we appreciate your kind comments :-)

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel steps from the pantheon and central to almost all the major historical sites within the old city. Staff are friendly and helpful. This hotel has a unique charm in a 500 year old building with wonderful character. (There is a flight of stairs to enter the hotel so folks with mobility issues should be aware). The hotel is unique and has a personality that imbues the area within which it can be found. We would certainly look forward to coming back to this location in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Francesco on 8 Oct 2023
Thank you!Karen, It was a great pleasure to meet you and your wonderful family. Looking forward already to your next visit!

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location is very central. The room we had was very nice with a rustic feel. Monica was very nice and was very helpful with whatever question we had
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Francesco on 26 Sept 2023
Thank you sincerely, on behalf of Monica and all our staff!

10/10 Excellent

Scott, Sunrise Beach

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is very well located to things you want to see. The staff were extremely polite and helpful. The breakfast had something to make everyone happy. Would definitely stay there again. Thank you for a great stay!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Francesco on 29 Sept 2023
Thank you, we appreciate your gracious comments.Best wishes,

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Francesco on 5 Oct 2023
Thank you! :-)

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved our room and the staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Francesco on 13 Sept 2023
Thank you! :-)

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Room is nicely appointed and spacious. Super helpful staff - even before we arrived they helped us with logistics.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Francesco on 16 Sept 2023
Thank you very much! :-)

10/10 Excellent

Menaka

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property has a lot of history and is located in a prime location walkable to all major attractions and lots of key restaurants. The receptionist Monica however is the highlight of this stay. She is the kindest person ever and goes above and beyond to help you feel comfortable and find all the great spots.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Francesco on 31 Aug 2023
Thank you from all of our staff an in particular from Monica for your kind appreciation :-)

10/10 Excellent

Trisha R

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic boutique hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Francesco on 31 Aug 2023
Thank you!:-)