We are a family of five traveling with two other couples, and are looking to spend three nights in Rome, and four nights at the Sorrento Hilton. We're traveling next July, arriving after a week in Mallorca.

Please help: I have been to many European locales, but not Italy. Any recommendations for reasonably priced Rome hotels that would comfortably accommodate a family? Good location is important. The Hilton is way too pricey, but open to anything else.

Also, our kids will be ages 14, 13 & 11. Anything in particular that would appeal to them? We all like soccer. Is there a tour of the Lazio or AS Roma training sites?

Lastly, the easiest way to reach Sorrento from Rome is rail, I presume. Are there direct links, or just train to Naples and then a Taxi.

Thank you for your patience and help.