Rome

Pros: Lots of history high energy great people watching
Cons: smog, pollution, trash/littering/rude people, lack of variety of food

Welcome to the land of the $3.00 coke, no ice in the water, noisy hotel rooms, incredible traffic, smog, litter and rude people-Rome!

This was our sixth trip to Europe, so I am familar with European service and travel frustrations. I try not...

Pros: Culture and History first hand
Cons: Very hot and crowded in some places

As we arrived at the airport in Rome in July 2003, we were lucky to find a taxi to fit 5 of us and t ...

Pros: Can be inexpensive, great historical value, fun
Cons: its far away if you live in America (to be expected)

My trip to Rome was one of the most informative, interesting and fun experiences ever. I had been traveling throughout Italy when at the end of the trip I decided to visit Rome; I figured I'd save the best for last. When I got to Rome I was so amazed...

Pros: Historical stuff
Cons: Pollution, Crowded, Expensive, Lots of Better Places to Go

Review Topic:  Sights & Attractions

Do not go to Rome! OK that may be a bit harsh, I'll revise: Don't go to Rome for more than 2 days.

Rome is by far the dirtiest city that I visited in Europe. When I blew my nose...

Pros: Food - People - Sights - Excitement - Sheer Amazement
Cons: Too many people!

Rome is truly a magnificent city, and I am not just talking about the famous tourist attractions. There is so much more to the city - especially the unique neighborhoods, e.g. Trestevere, Campo De' Fiore, and around Piazza Navonna. The people are...

Pros: The beauty of the city, the food, the museums, the weather,
Cons: Unfriendly Attitude, lack of friendly service, touristic

In April we traveled with KLM from Amsterdam to Rome. After a very early pleasant flight we arrived in the Excelsior Hotel. This hotel, 5/6* is rather famous under the Grand Hotels in the world.
The weekend was partly for free, and for 1 night...

Pros: So much History my head hurt!
Cons: Pickpockets, Hotels, and Cat Calls!

AMOR! Or should I say Roma (known as Rome in the US) was stunning. There were so many places to see and visit. I flew into Roma to meet my Tour called TRAFALGAR, Believe me I didnt want to fly out! This city I will warn you is dangerous to walk the...

Pros: Plenty to do and see
Cons: Pricey

Having lived in Italy for 5 years in my early twenties, I saw a lot of it. I found Rome to be particularly charming.

The Coloseum is an awesome sight among its many historical features. The people are bustling and very friendly. The...

Pros: endless art and history; great food
Cons: noisy, congested, hazardous walking

We visited Rome in August, living in a modest pension close to St. Peters's Cathedral. At night, car alarms woke us often - I never learned why. Next time, I'll try to find a hotel where car alarms don't go off every night.

Rome is a small...

Pros: A Stylish, energetic, sophisticated and historical city.
Cons: Noisy, crowded, tends to be congested, and expensive.

How can anyone do justice to Rome in just a couple hundred words...Well, I'm going to try anyway...
I visited Rome in late May, so the weather was late-Spring warm and just perfect...Be warned that Rome in Summer ( July-September can be...

Pros: Food, people, history, weather, beauty. Please pay me to move here.
Cons: Traffic is terribly dangerous. Visiting here means you'll want to move here.

What can I say about Rome that hasn't already been said? All roads lead there. When there, do like they do. You could do a lot worse for a trip to Italy than just going to Rome for two weeks.

Rome is a vital city, it's a busy city, it's a fast...

Pros: wonderful service, new rooms on 5th floor, close to St. Peter's and other sights
Cons: slow, tiny elevators, some doors don't stay closed

I visited Rome this past December 27-January 4, during the celebration of the millenium. The Hotel Nova Domus was extremely accommodating and very close to St. Peter's Basilica, where I spent most of my time. The address is Via G. Savonarola 38 and the...

Pros: Wildly beautiful and historical
Cons: Thieves, hectic, crowded

How can one describe Rome? The sheer history of the city is enough to make one want to see it. It's a beautiful city that is bustling with life and excitement. There is simply too much to see in one lifetime however.

The must see's of course...

Pros: SEEING ALL OF THE ANTIQUITIES THAT YOU HAVE READ ABOUT
Cons: BUSY, NOISY,HUSTLE-BUSTLE

Ah Rome! The Eternal City. It IS eternal. and it takes an eternally long time to visit all that one must see.

First of all, Rome is another big city that has all of the traffic, people, hurriedness, confusion, etc. as any other large city....

Pros: Absolutely stunning!
Cons: A lot of people

From Via del Corso we could see the magnificent sight of the Piazza Di Spagna, with hundreds to thousands of pink and white azaleas lining the world-renown spiral staircase. They had been put out for Easter, just two weeks prior to our arriving. There...