Relais Calamatta Mini-hotel

Two colleagues and I traveled to Italy from the US for a university exchange over Spring Break 2015. We spent most of our time in Ancona, but decided to spend the first weekend in Rome to experience the ancient city before our week of studying.

My colleagues thoroughly researched hotels in the center of Rome to ensure that all sights were walking distance. They ultimately decided on the BB Calamatta due to it's convenient location, great amenities, and competitive rates and made a reservation for three individual rooms.

Upon arriving in Rome after 12+ hours of traveling, we met Valerio who took us to show us our rooms. He notified us that the third room had been double booked and sincerely apologized for the inconvenience. Three tired, cranky Americans were not happy about this and thought we had to change hotels last minute.

Valerio gave us multiple suggestions for how to resolve this issue: two of us share one bedroom, two of us share an apartment that hasn't been fully transformed into a hotel room, or two of us share a room from his personal apartment. We weren't keen on the first option, considered the second option, and did not feel comfortable taking his living space. We ultimately decided to take the apartment because there were two separate beds in two separate rooms. The rooms were spacious and clean and it was heart-warming that Valerio even offered his own living space to rectify the situation.

In addition, Valerio was always available, happily gave us his email and cell phone number, drew routes on a printed map to assist us with attractions and directions, and was extremely patient when answering our questions.

I hope to return to Rome, and if/when I do, I will strongly consider staying at the BB Calamatta again! It was such a pleasant experience.

Beautiful, charming and quiet, excellent location! Valario is a very helpful and knowledgeable host, gave tips, maps and directions enthusiastically and even made museum reservations for us. The bathroom was spacious with a towel warmer and the wifi was fast. Breakfast was a bonus, they asked what we like and brought it to the room each morning. It was a wonderful experience and I will recommend this affordable gem to anyone planning to stay in Rome!

Very nice B&B on an quiet street. The room was very spacious and clean as was the bathroom. Wifi work with out any problems and staff was very very friendly. We got breakfast tickets to a very nice Italian café around the corner.

The environment is very nice and clean, great location, convenient to the centre and to public transport. The owner is very cordial.
Do not really miss anything, there is even free wi-fi.
Very good!

Great central location in walking distance to pretty much everything! Very helpful staff that pointed out all the 'must-do's'. Everything was clean and we had no dramas. Very happy with everything. Bed was made up every day, and nothing was a problem for the staff.

Excellent place. Close to everything. 15 min walking distance to the Vatican. 20 min walking to Pantheon. The beautiful, helpful and gentle staff will give you directions how to go from hotel to attractions. Next time n Rome, I will stay there.

Very nice B&B! Visited it for one night, the girl in the reception was very helpful and organized alternative checkout for us since we vere leaving before checkout opened.

Clean and nice. Well situated. Breakfast at the café is a bit small though, a croissant Coffee and juice is too little for a swede.

Excellent. I recommend staying here. It's safe, convenient and affordable!

Very welcoming host with a lot of information on the city. Cozy room but breakfast was less than satisfactory.