Marini Park Hotel

The Marini Park Hotel is located in a reddish, rectangular building with white balconies, a terra-cotta roof, and a porte-cochère. Inside, the hotel is cozy and clean with pleasant decor that can feel somewhat dated but is nonetheless well-maintained and classic. The lobby is decorated in a traditional style with cream-colored walls accented with white trim and wood wainscoting, while beige and tan checkered floors are finished with classic Persian-style rugs in rich shades of crimson. Red tufted leather couches and armchairs offer guests a place to relax. The hotel can offer excellent rates, and its biggest downside isn't its dowdy style. Rather it's the location, which is beyond the city center; a bus can connect guests to the center in 30 to 40 minutes. The hotel hosts a range of guests, including many budget-minded travelers and families who don't mind making the trek into central Rome.

The Marini Park Hotel is situated on an uneventful main road in the suburban outskirts of Rome. While the location is less than ideal for tourists, guests can get into and out of Rome via public transportation. There's a bus stop right across the street from the hotel, and buses run every 15 to 20 minutes both into the city and to the nearest metro station. The bus takes about 25 minutes to get to the metro, and then it's another 10 minutes on the metro to get to the historic center of Rome. Bus tickets can be purchased from the reception desk. By car, the hotel is about 35 minutes from Vatican City, when there's no traffic. There are just a few dining options in walking distance from the hotel, including a small pizza place and a supermarket. The Ciampino Airport is about a 15-minute drive from the hotel, while the Leonardo Da Vinci International Airport is about 20 to 30 minutes from the hotel by car. The hotel offers shuttle service to and from the airport for an extra fee, and there is free parking on-site which can accommodate large vehicles such as RVs.

No-frills rooms are spacious and range in size from Double Rooms to Quadruple Rooms. Decor is neutral and rooms are clean. All rooms have tiled floors without rugs, cream-colored walls, and beds with large wooden headboards that coordinate with the wardrobe and other furniture. Some elements of the rooms are quite dated, including patterned bedspreads and coordinated drapes. All rooms are air-conditioned and include free Wi-Fi, mini-fridges, wardrobes with small safes, and flat-screen TVs. Some rooms also have balconies, though they lack patio furniture. Some rooms also include electric kettles, and all are well-insulated from exterior noise. Bathrooms are fully tiled in marbled cream and white tiles, and feature white fixtures including sinks, toilets, bidets, and small stall showers. Bathrooms include individual toiletries and hairdryers. The hotel has rooms downstairs that do not belong to the hotel directly, and guests occasionally complain about being placed in this "annex" rather than the main hotel. 

This hotel has a spacious and pleasant breakfast room where it serves a daily continental breakfast, which guests find well-stocked and generally satisfactory. The hotel doesn't serve dinner or lunch, but room service is offered during limited hours. There is a bar in the breakfast area, but guests remark that it is usually closed. There are two venue rooms available for meetings and a large backyard patio that features ivy-covered walls, potted plants, and patio furniture. Rooms have free Wi-Fi, though guests occasionally complain about the speed. The hotel has a computer for guest use with printing available for a fee. The hotel also offers 24-hour reception, free maps of Rome, free parking (with capability to accommodate larger vehicles), and special rooms with wheelchair accessibility.