Hey everyone!

Today, I'm excited to share a short review of the Casa Montani Rome, a lovely boutique in Rome, Italy. My time in Italy was picturesque, and I have a lot to share, starting with our quaint hotel in Rome.

Upon arriving at the address, while it appears to be an apartment building, the Casa Montani is nestled into the pre-war residential building. After a few turns through the entryway, a fascinating vintage elevator and a beautiful marble set of stairs lead up to the hotel. While the elevator made me a bit timid at first, I came to love it for its character and charm. The Casa Montani is locate directly off the elevator on the fourth floor. I was surprised how secure the guesthouse door was, with multiple deadbolts and electronic keycard access-a great point of security valued staying in a large city like Rome.

There was a nice sitting area and a small reception desk where the manager sat. I’m blanking on her name, but she was extremely courteous and offered a lot of information about the area. Right past her was the small hallway leading to the guest rooms. There were only five in the 'luxury bed and breakfast' which gave a more homey feel than the traditional hotel. We had booked the suite for me and my siblings as well as the so called 'deluxe room' for my parents.

The room was stunning. Immediately you enter into a small sitting room. There was a nice daybed, along with some artwork, and a rather large television. A large window opened on to the Piazza de Popolo; Perfect place to relax with a cup of coffee in the morning! Through a pair of sliding doors lies the main bedroom with a double bed, which could be separated if desired. In lieu of nightstands, there were two large vanities which could also be used for getting ready before a day of exploring the city. Further, there was a large desk and bench for additional seating and work space.

The bathroom was beautiful, however was a bit on the smaller side. However, it is Europe afterall, where hotel rooms are known for being notoriously small compared to North America. I thought the space was used quite efficiently, however, and no expense was spared in regards to fixtures and amenities. The hotel even stocked Hermés bath soap in the rooms!

Not only was the room great, but was in a fantastic location. The Casa Monatani was literally a block away from the well known Piazza del Popolo. The large avenue that followed the monument was packed with restaurants, bars, and great shopping, right in the heart of the city.

Two large windows with charming, historical Italian railings look out upon the streets below. The view was so nice that I pulled up the bench to the open window and read a book that night, enjoying the warm summer night. I immediately fell in love with this room, an oasis among the busy Italian capital flocking with tourists and locals alike.

One final detail to note-the hotel does not maintain its own restaurant or standard room service. We accepted this as a sacrafice of the intimacy of a botique hotel experience, often times. However, the hotel did offer breakfast service, which I found appropriate given it's the meal people generally enjoy the most lazily. The staff catered the breakfast from a local eatery every morning. It was quite tasty and included fresh fruit, as well as a plethora of main course and bakery options.

Ultimately, my family and I really enjoyed the Casa Montani. I would certainly recommend the hotel to all looking for a botique hotel or apartment rental experience while in Rome!

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Casa Montani Rome