Can anyone recommend a hotel in Rome?
Yes, I’m sure that someone can recommend a hotel in Rome. Oh, you want a recommendation? OK. First, be aware that the cruise does not depart from Rome. The port is about 2 hours North of Rome in Civitavecchia. Next, make sure that you have a plan for what you want to do in Rome. 2 days is not long enough to see even a tenth of the sites, but you can get some of the major ones done. Third, check with your cruise lines for special deals with Rome hotels. They can often negotiate great deals with hotels at embarkation and termination points. Fourth, I’ve stayed at the Westin Excelsior and found it fabulous. It’s a little out of the way, but you have subway lines near you if you need it and you are certainly within walking distance of ALL the major sites (including most of the Angels & Demons sites) except the vatican. Finally, be wary of hotels near the colosseum, central train station, and the older sity center. These are often more run-down hotels and the areas can be slightly dangerous
