Hotel Pigal

Maybe my favorite hotel ever. This hotel was perfect for me. If offers the ultimate combination of location, friendly and helpful staff, and value. I’m going to admit a little trepidation as it sits in a narrow alley at the border between the seedier part of town downhill and the historic center uphill, with its fantastic eating choices, clean streets, and noteworthy historic sites and buildings. Turns out a perfect location about equal distance to train, bus, and city center (all less than 15 minute walk). Staff went out of their way to outline the best walking tour and explain exactly how my bus to the AVE train station would work and cost (exact change is recommended). While they don’t offer a breakfast, they offer a 1 Euro coffee machine and a wonderful tabled area to store your own food, complete with shared fridge, plates, silverware, tea, and vending machine. A wonderful place to organize your papers or plan the next leg of your trip. My room was surprisingly large, with own bath. Very small shower, but lots of pressure and no shortage of hot water. I stayed two nights and Friday night was loud outside, but hey it’s Friday night in downtown and people are going to party a little. Quiet when it counted, between 1 and 5 and not too loud regardless if you are on the 3rd floor. I heard nothing from my neighbors, which makes me think they did a little soundproofing. Little things like loner umbrellas at the door and the Roman mascot made it special.

Very nice stay and comfortable beds and nice bed sheets. The shower pressure was excellent. The attention was very nice and the hotel is near and convenient to the train station.

Very charming hostel style hotel with private rooms and a common area for coffee and snacks. Located in a commercial zone near sightseeing and beaches. Everyone is friendly and welcoming, we enjoyed our visit.