hotel eden

Hey

I love this Hotel. It is very clean, the stuff is really friendly and the rooms are very clean.

Greetings from Germany

When financial and political chaos erupted recently, my Editor – a chap prone to bouts of sadistic chauvinism – dispatched me to Rome. This is not to say I don’t like this magnificent and wonderful city – au contraire - the 7 Hills have always reminded me of the 7 deadly sins. Beautiful in concept, but not always practical in execution.

Italy, Spain and Greece, countries I have frequently referred to as ‘Siesta countries’ (a term that may be seen as derogatory, but not meant to be so by ‘yours truly’) After all, only Mad dogs and Englishmen really dare go out in the Midday sun.

Apart from Italy’s burgeoning National Debt, the colourful nocturnal antics and gymnastics of billionaire Sylvio Berlusconi has always been good copy.

Having said that, I did not pick Hotel Eden because of it’s name, nor because I thought if I played femme fatale or hostess at one of Sylvio’s Bunga Bunga Parties he might see me as the ‘Apple of his Eye’ and confess some sins. I’m sure his specially Designed Vatican Confessional with his own 24 hour ‘On Duty Priest’ caters well enough for that. It was because this wonderful Hotel is very central, near the Spanish Steps – a place where I love to do ‘light fandangos’ at midnight after a glass or two of Sicilian ‘Big Boss of Bosses’ Pinot Grigio .

Hotel Eden is extravagant without being excessively opulent. If you want the best views in the central area, coupled with a quiet location, first class service, a fitness centre to keep those well toned muscles in fine working form, along with a remarkable Mediterranean restaurant with a variety of marvellous dishes and with a vantage point right on the top floor – where you and your Eve for the evening can lighten up before laying back in Eden’s plush pastures, which contain some of the most durable bed springs in the city. Beds that even ‘Emperor Nero’ would have given 5 stars too and where you can fiddle all night in absolute luxury.

Knowing George Clooney stayed here might well add to the attraction, even though he was filming at the time and ‘supposedly’ not doing any Bunga Bunga stuff along with Silvio, might add to the charm. Or, knowing Eden have a doctor on 24 hour call – if you need urgent resuscitating ER after Eve bites into that juicy apple.

Whatever; when in Rome you don’t have to do what the Romans do – and that’s blow their wretched car horns an awful damn lot – you can seek splendour and a touch of peace in this lovely city, without the chaotic din. Hotel Eden may well be the very pleasant and luscious garden for you. As it was for me!

Great hotel, fantastic service, cool rooms, amazing cocktails and the best views.

Just don’t have any food here. Eat out always. Dare not pick up a fork here.

I won’t go further but Rome has many good dining houses; this is a hotel. You sleep here and have breakfast. It is not a place for evening meals.

The food is most horrid.

I have stayed at the St Regis and the Hassler (as well as some more modest places) but for my taste, they are somewhat dark and inward-looking; I prefer somewhere with a view. I go at every opportunity to the Terrace at the Hotel Eden - particularly for breakfast or, even better, for a coupe at sunset. The view over the city to St Peter’s is absolutely breathtaking. Sit at Frederico Fellini’s favourite table in the corner and have coffee or champagne depending on the time of day and be amazed.

Beautiful and romantic hotel in the centre of Rome. Fantastic for a romantic weekend. Its located in the city but indeed in a quiet zone which is a rare combination in Rome. Very cool is the view over Rome in the restaurant at the top of the hotel.
It is a five star hotel and so it is expensive. But if you want to spend some money for the city its much better than other luxury hotels which are more expensive and noisy.