Originally Posted by
Duke787
Where does the shuttle drop off in Rome?
Still trying to decide between HGI and Hilton (my corporate rate at the Hilton is 79Euros higher) and costing out the difference (we are hopefully heading to Roscioli for a late dinner after our 615pm arrival - so we'd be aiming for the 8pm shuttle with a 930 seating) so a free shuttle would subtract 12-16euros from the current price differential due to savings (though we'd have to take a cab back since by the time we finish and get gelato we'll miss the last trains and hotel shuttle).
The drop off / pick up point is by a bus stop (for many different hotel buses and mini vans) just to the side of the altar of the fatherland, (aka Altare della Patria (on Via del Teatro Marcello)
Map location (courtesy/copyright of Google maps):
You can find out the timings and a few caveats regarding the shuttle bus that you should know about in my post upthread (link here:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/25967946-post439.html
The bus worked great for me but they do state that they are not responsible for delays, full busses (so no seats available) or for not showing up...so caveat emptor if your plans all revolve around getting that bus to make the hotel choice a better deal...it should work out but have a backup plan or consider how you would decide if the bus is not running/is late, etc...so you enjoy the time in this great city...