Hotel Pace Helvezia

I am with most other reviews on here. The Hotel needs a refurb, that I won't deny. Helvezia is probably in the best location we could have wished for on our first visit to Rome. Maybe my idea of Rome is old world charm, & this grand old hotel, built at the end of the 1800's certainly fulfilled that vision for me. Warmly greeted upon arrival after an early start from the UK, we dropped our luggage & headed out for refreshments, to return for a lunchtime check in. Our room was located at the front of the Hotel, overlooking the busy Main Street. Large in size for a triple & yes, it needs a refurb, but we weren't expecting to spend any time in the room, barring to sleep, so it was all fine. A quick nip up to the rooftop terrace and voila, there is Rome, laid out in all its glory. Massive smiles all round from us. All the Staff we met were warm & friendly, & quite happy to chat with us, offering advice & tips, so not sure on the negatives with staff. The breakfast is basic, but yet again, fulfilled our needs before venturing out for the day. Evening on the Rooftop was just amazing, soaking in the city around us. Having spent 3 nights here, I have no complaints on the quality of sleep, didn't really hear the traffic, or it didn't wake us up, so all good on the sleep front. Bathroom was fine, & shower worked very well. Yes, it needs a refurb. Is it worthy of 4 stars? Maybe not to some, but the positives far outweighed the small negatives, & I would stay here again on our next visit. We loved it here! If you want a base to explore Rome, then this ticks the box. If you want to critique the hotel, then there is enough for you also. And yes, we will stay here again.