Hotel Pyramid

Every now and then a mid-range hotel earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Hotel Pyramid, in Aventino, is one of those. The fair location score reflects what guests actually feel on arrival, a short ride from the main sights, with the kind of rhythm a city traveller tends to want. Rooms…

Every now and then a mid-range hotel earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Hotel Pyramid, in Aventino, is one of those. The fair location score reflects what guests actually feel on arrival, a short ride from the main sights, with the kind of rhythm a city traveller tends to want. Rooms feel practical; the touches travellers mention most are reliable wi-fi, and the comfort feedback has been mixed but acceptable. The numbers behind the reviews tell their own story, around 770 reviews, scoring solid on balance. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Expect to pay something in the region of €74 a night, a strong-value entry on the board, especially when stacked against nearby alternatives. The honest read on Hotel Pyramid is that it deserves a side-by-side look against the bigger Rome names rather than a headline of its own.