Hotel & Spa Villa Mercede

I had to go to a business meeting, and Villa Mercede seemed like a good option for a short trip with the family. The issue was not the hotel but Frascati as a town; difficult for pedestrians and more intended for people with private vehicles. No taxis were available at night so we needed to walk to reach places with a small kid. The breakfast was great, and the waitress was extremely kind at the breakfast service. Beds, sheets and towels were clean, which is much appreciated in Rome.

- Staff very friendly, helpful & welcoming. - Food was a tad expensive but delicious. It was nice they offer both broader dishes as well as local cuisine. - The gym was small but good & useful to have. - We didn’t use the pool but were grateful for the option. It was nice to relax around. - The A/C in lounges & lounges themselves were well-kept & nice to relax in. - Extremely clean rooms. - Luggage storage available. - Ample parking if you are renting a car.

The rooms are a great size and are incredibly clean. My room was lovely, with lots of natural light coming in during the day, and I had a view of Rome in the distance. The pool was lovely, it's small but large enough for the amount of guests that gather there. I always managed to get a sunbed, too, which was nice. It's intimate and quiet there. The breakfast was excellent. You had such a choice of everything from cereal to hot food like bacon sausages and eggs. The range of cakes and cornetti was incredible, and excellent caffe latte and cappuccino. The breakfast staff were always so helpful and friendly. The staff throughout the hotel were very friendly and helpful. The hotel is close enough to the town, about a 10-15 minute walk which is nice to get a bit of exercise in after eating a big breakfast or before eating a big evening meal! :) However, be prepared if going in the summer months as it was between 36 -39 degrees when we were there, and walking anywhere was difficult in that heat. If you want to travel to Rome, it's only 30 minutes on the train direct from Frascati.

Nice and convenient bar/coffee shop that is open 24/7 and frequented by locals. Very good expresso.

Restaurant and bar / shop on the premises which is handy after long meeting days and because the hotel is about 10-15 mins outside the town centre (so dropping off laptop and walking back not always what you want). Nice breakfast. Mini-bar in the room (no tea/coffee maker).