Hotel Tempio Di Pallade

If this is a “Temple”, then I’m starting to wonder if the gods of Rome have been replaced by grumpy desk clerks and broken WiFi.

The moment you walk in, you’re greeted by décor that looks like it was chosen by someone who once saw a postcard of Italy in 1987 and thought, “Yes. Perfect. Never change it.” The hallways are dimly lit, as though the hotel is actively trying to prevent you from finding your room—or perhaps it’s to hide the peeling wallpaper.

The rooms? Imagine a monk’s cell, but with less charm. The bed creaked like it was auditioning for an opera. The pillows were apparently filled with ancient Roman dust. The bathroom was a time capsule from the era when “running water” was considered a luxury—except half the time it wasn’t running at all.

The so-called “amenities” included a TV that was smaller than my phone and WiFi that disappeared faster than your money at a Vatican gift shop. Breakfast was included, which was generous, if you consider stale bread and coffee that tasted like burnt penance a “meal.”

And service? Let’s just say the staff could teach a masterclass in the ancient Roman art of looking annoyed that you exist.

Three stars? This place barely deserves three lampshades. At best it’s a 1-star hostel cosplaying as a hotel, and even then, the costume doesn’t fit.

If you’re into masochism, by all means book a stay. Otherwise, toss a coin in Trevi Fountain, make a wish for better lodging, and sleep literally anywhere else.

the room was clean and old fashioned. the location was terrible next to ghetto.
The breakfast was the worst i ever had on any hotel!
the staff was great! the receptionists were really friendly. i do not recommend for the price of the hotel.

I absolutely cannot recommend this hotel. During our class trip, several incidents occurred: €150 in cash was stolen, along with personal belongings such as T-shirts, makeup, and masks. In addition, some items were misplaced or mysteriously turned up elsewhere. Overall, a very negative experience – we expected much more care and responsibility. Never again!

Unfortunately, I can't recommend this hotel at all. Things were stolen from our suitcase and hidden – presumably to be kept later. We only found them by chance. None of the safes worked and trying to sort it out with reception didn't work, so there was no way to lock up valuables. The staff were extremely disrespectful at times when it came to handling our complaints, and they provided dirty towels... Absolutely unprofessional and disrespectful. Simply disgusting.

This place was fine location, but they took an earring from our counter. They love to move stuff and there is no option for no cleaning. I just don’t know why they stole jewelry

Good things first, they offer 24/7 reception and it is close to roma termini. But the bad outweighs the good. The beds are hard as rocks you can feel the springs, the bathrooms constantly smells like the shit, the double room is so small you can barely walk around the bed or sit on the toilet without touching the walls, the breakfast the days we were there were just Toast, plain rice, hardboiled eggs and yoghurt there were never anymore pastries if you got up after 8:30 (They offer breakfast til 10), The showers were mostly cold and the hotel is at a least 30 minute walk from the part of rome where everything happens.