The Hotel Camelia in Rome
On December 27, 2013, I made my very first trip to Rome. Although it was my first visit to the famous eternal city, it was my second visit to Italy. The first time I visited Italy with Marc, we went to Milan, Verona, and Venice. During that time, I thought I was fine and I no longer needed to explore other parts of Italy. Boy, was I wrong. I sure was glad to have also gone to Rome, Florence, and Pisa this time around. During this trip, we stayed at the highly recommended Hotel Camelia in Termini.
I have mentioned it before, every time we travel and if it happens to the our first time in our newest destination, we try as much as possible to stay in a hotel close to the train station within the city center. The reason for this choice is that we really don't want to travel anymore using the metro saddled with heavy suitcases and backpacks nor do we want to take a cab especially when they are so not highly recommended. Although some people may disagree with me about staying in the Termini area, I actually found our hotel very satisfactory. In fact, we wouldn't mind staying here again if and when we return to Rome.
It took us a long time to return to Italy because my first visit wasn't really favorable. In fact, the country scared me. When we went to Milan years ago, I found the city very chaotic. After Marc had driven through Corso Buenos Aires, I swore I wasn't going to return. Fast forward to 2014, I actually fell in love with Italy and would love to return and return God willing.
Room door and hallway, bathroom door and closet, Room 106
Closet and TV in Room 106
TV and stand in Room 106
Our bed in Room 106
Curtain and French windows in our room
Bidet in the bathroom. I love having bidets in bathrooms. Rarely do we get to stay in a hotel with this amenity. I have only seen this in Japan and Italy.
Shower in the bathroom
Toilet and shower stall
Sink and vanity mirror in the bathroom
Towels on a heated rack in the bathroom
Towels in bathroom
Sink in the bathroom
Bathroom amenities
Soap in the bathroom
Breakfast came with our room reservation. I must say, I loved the breakfast here. It wasn't so huge but ample enough for us to get started with vim and vigor right before we set out to explore the city.
Every morning, I would get some fruit, peaches and pears, some cheese slices, and some ham and salami. Every other day, I also ate a hard boiled egg. We were served some Danish too which I availed of on some days.
This was the cream filled bread I ate one morning.
This was Marc's breakfast, or should I say, part of his breakfast. Some fruit slices and quiches.
Of course, I had to have my tea while Marc had his coffee.
