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Aug 14, 2022, 12:22 pm
#377
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Had a chance to stay the Cavalieri earlier this month. Fantastic stay. One night on points, one night with FHR, and Diamond. Great breakfast, great recognition of status (included spa access), the pool is so perfect for summer. Upgraded to an alcove suite. Can see how the whole stay went in the video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTdyc67VRdE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTdyc67VRdE
Thanks,
WJ
Aug 14, 2022, 12:25 pm
#378
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Thanks for the lovely video and review. I have one question, did you get the same breakfast as FHR and as Diamond? I tried to make a reservation in Oct and the Diamond desk told me I got $25 credit for breakfast, which probably won't be enough for this hotel, right ?
Thanks,
WJ
Thanks,
WJ
Hi,
The Diamond Desk is wrong.. The $25 credit is for F&B at US Waldorfs ( & Conrads /LXRs) only. You will get a full breakfast at the Cavalieri ( buffet I think) and overseas hiltons . I have not stayed here myself but have not seen any complaints about breakfast.
Regards
TBS
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Aug 14, 2022, 2:06 pm
#380
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What is typical pricing for the fall and in the low season? I'm seeing €500+/night. It seems like the reviews in this thread is more favorable than some of the blog reviews I've seen. I just don't know if this hotel is worth this kind of money.
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Aug 14, 2022, 3:32 pm
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Hi
I would think there is still pent up demand for travel as a lot of European and UK hotels have been expensive this summer ( like some us hotels)
In November the hotel us down to €350 or so.
Main disadvantage of this good hotel is the location for easy sightseeing of rome and easy return to the hotel during the day
Regards
tbs
I would think there is still pent up demand for travel as a lot of European and UK hotels have been expensive this summer ( like some us hotels)
In November the hotel us down to €350 or so.
Main disadvantage of this good hotel is the location for easy sightseeing of rome and easy return to the hotel during the day
Regards
tbs
Aug 14, 2022, 3:35 pm
#382
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Hi
I would think there is still pent up demand for travel as a lot of European and UK hotels have been expensive this summer ( like some us hotels)
In November the hotel us down to €350 or so.
Main disadvantage of this good hotel is the location for easy sightseeing of rome and easy return to the hotel during the day
Regards
tbs
I would think there is still pent up demand for travel as a lot of European and UK hotels have been expensive this summer ( like some us hotels)
In November the hotel us down to €350 or so.
Main disadvantage of this good hotel is the location for easy sightseeing of rome and easy return to the hotel during the day
Regards
tbs
Aug 14, 2022, 3:52 pm
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Well, the hotel is on a hill ( it just under 3km from the Vatican museums for example) but limited public transport close by but there is a limited shuttle bus.
Otger hilton hotels are more in the centre of rome and easier to walk to the major sights of Rome
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Tbs
Aug 18, 2022, 7:07 am
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People stay here because it's a true 5 star hotel with an enormous pool, and the views are amazing.
5 star hotels right in the city centre actually charge more, are smaller, don't have pools, and usually have no views.
Aug 18, 2022, 8:23 am
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No...it's actually fairly central, but it's on a huge hill overlooking the whole city, so walking anywhere worth seeing is not an option. However a taxi or shuttle will only take around 20 mins to get to most touristy places.
People stay here because it's a true 5 star hotel with an enormous pool, and the views are amazing.
5 star hotels right in the city centre actually charge more, are smaller, don't have pools, and usually have no views.
People stay here because it's a true 5 star hotel with an enormous pool, and the views are amazing.
5 star hotels right in the city centre actually charge more, are smaller, don't have pools, and usually have no views.
Aug 18, 2022, 2:15 pm
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I agree. We used taxis to get everywhere and nothing was more than 20-25 minutes away. It really is a luxurious 5* hotel. It's not a hotel you stay at if you want to see everything in Rome. We spent the late mornings and early afternoon seeing things in Rome and then came back to the hotel in afternoon, then walked around the hotel area for dinner.
Aug 20, 2022, 7:10 am
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Exactly, as others have said, if one is planning to stay here it needs to be the right fit for the stay purpose, but if that works some taxi back forth in Rome is not going to make it that much worse when you are already paying 400-600€ a night.
Yes, I realize some folks are here on points stays and don't like the extra cost of a taxi / Uber to get conveniently back and forth, but it is not that terrible and not that expensive in the end.
Yes, I realize some folks are here on points stays and don't like the extra cost of a taxi / Uber to get conveniently back and forth, but it is not that terrible and not that expensive in the end.
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Aug 21, 2022, 8:09 am
#389
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My wife and I stayed here over the New years holiday. The fireworks from our balcony New Years night was a spectacle that is indescribable and well worth the taxi rides down the hill 
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It's a wonderful hotel for the reasons others have described but New Year's night was a special memory for us.
.It's a wonderful hotel for the reasons others have described but New Year's night was a special memory for us.
Sep 2, 2022, 11:42 am
#390
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Staying here now on an overall mediocre stay. We had one night booked with FHR and another night with points. Took 15 minutes in line to check in before preferred check-in desk offered to help.
First room with FHR was good but air conditioner did no work fully so room was too hot and very loud guest next door. To keep FHR room for second night, was asked to pay 150 EUR more to keep same room. Given we were out all day and leaving early in AM (plus had a loud neighbor), we decided to move rooms. Mentioned issues first night to manager who never ended up following up.
Breakfast at buffet this morning okay but Imperial Club good and not crowded.
Went in eyes wide open re location which has been as described (15-20 min taxi ride anywhere).
Overall, feels like a decent 4* resort which is not exactly what we were expecting.
Next time, would stay at a different property.
First room with FHR was good but air conditioner did no work fully so room was too hot and very loud guest next door. To keep FHR room for second night, was asked to pay 150 EUR more to keep same room. Given we were out all day and leaving early in AM (plus had a loud neighbor), we decided to move rooms. Mentioned issues first night to manager who never ended up following up.
Breakfast at buffet this morning okay but Imperial Club good and not crowded.
Went in eyes wide open re location which has been as described (15-20 min taxi ride anywhere).
Overall, feels like a decent 4* resort which is not exactly what we were expecting.
Next time, would stay at a different property.
