As usual, my travel partners are tagging along waiting for me to plan their trip. Once we get off of the plane, we wait forever at the baggage claim at the Fiumicino Airport. Lovingly called the Leonardo da Vinci airport by locals, we were somewhat confused as to where we actually were. We decided to take the train to Rome's Central Station. The train to Rome's Central Station (Roma Termini) runs frequently between 6:37 am and 10:52 pm and takes 31 minutes. Cost for a one way rail pass was 11 Euros each. We find a diner in the airport for a meal, wolfing down pizza and salads like the hungry tourists that we were. Lunch was 15 euros each.
Once we get on the train, we look over some of the brochures that we picked up at the the airport in an attempt to find somewhere to sleep for the week. We decide to check out the Hotel Marechiaro Romesince the flyer stated that it is:
A budget hotel that offers good standards of lodging at an affordable price. Guests can visit the places of interest namely Santa Maria Maggiore, a church located near Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore and Domus Aurea, a large landscaped portico villa between the Esquiline and Palatine Hills. Just a short stroll from this hotel is Colosseum, well known as one of the Seven Wonders of the World with its iconic building. Guests can also visit the Trevi Fountain, known as the world's best wishing wells.
Location
Situated in the historical centre of Rome, Hotel Marechiaro is well connected to Terme Diocleziano, a monument located between Piazza della Repubblica and Termini bus terminal. Other tourist attraction close to this hotel are Palazzo Barberini: Palace and Palazzo Quirinale.
Rooms
This hotel offers modern guest rooms that are fully furnished to provide comfortable rest for guests. Amenities provided in all the rooms are air-conditioner, cable TV and telephone.
Restaurant
Guests of Hotel Marechiaro in Rome can start off their day with a tasty breakfast served at the breakfast room. They can also unwind with a sip of the cocktail at the hotel's bar.
General
Hotel Marechiaro Rome offers an Internet facility for guests' convenience. This hotel is just 2 kilometres from Roman Forum, which houses the best-preserved monuments.
We were able to get a double-bed room for $75 American per night. Fantastic deal for us!
Once we checked in and cleaned up, we went out for a nice dinner on the town. We treated ourselves to an expensive dinner at the Trattoria Da Nazzareno, where we had leg of lamb, mussels, shrimp.... very nice. Pricy at 215 Euros for our group, we wanted to start our Roman vacation leg off refueled!!
by: Ben
Funds spent today: $450, 259 Euros
Remaining Budget: $85208.28
Cash in Euros: 574.90
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