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It's set a couple of stops on the metro away from the city centre, in a smart suburb near a couple of excellent (and well priced) restaurants. Out back there's a lovely garden (with fruit trees and vines), perfect for lounging around in on warm summer evenings...

But what really makes it special is the people who run it. Fabrizio is a giant of a man, who literally pressgangs his guests into sharing his food and wine (or grappa), and insists on giving them detailed instructions for how to get the best out of his beloved city. Special guy, special place.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18877 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17769 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17769 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17624 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17624 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17462 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17462 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12996 to reserve a perfect pick up service from the airport with a blue Mercedes, they also gave us tips about restaurants, (Hostaria de Pegno near Piazza Navona) nightlife, and sightseeng.

About the hotel La griffe - it's beautifully done and still very comfortable (fashionable and friendly). The location, in Via Nazionale, is great and the staff are first rate. If you can get a good
room rate, (with Rooms Accomodation we payed 375 € (special offer). I think this is a nice hotel for both the business and leisure traveller.

That's a hotel reservation service, we booked hotel La Griffe in Via Nazionale, they gave us the lowest rate.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12996 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11343
It takes about 30 minutes to travel from the doorstep of La Casa to the closest metro station, but it's very very easy to do so.

The people there are lovely, the rooms are cleaned daily, there is air conditioning, the breakfasts are filling but very simple.

It's just a really nice place to stay and not too expensive. I would thoroughly recommend this place for anyone who is staying in Rome for more than three days, just because it's nice to be able to leave the city behind and be around true Romans instead of just tourists.

Basically, the rooms are fine, not fantastically great or anything, but very clean and serviecable.

It's the neighborhood that really makes La Casa di Asa worth the stay.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11343 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7939 The hotel is centrally located, right opposite the Forum, excellent for visiting all major sites.
Room and service were great too, so I would definitely use this hotel again and can recommend it to friends.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7939