The hotel is in two parts separated by narrow cobbled street that has a wonderful bar, pizzeria and gelato shop, all within yards of the front doors. The elevator is a little slow and rather small in each building and the rooms have limited electrical outlets, but they are clean and very well sound proofed. On the roof they have a lovely little outside bar for snacks, drinks and light snacks, run by a charming manager, Francesca. The breakfast is a marvelous part of being at the hotel with lovely fresh fruits, juices, handmade savory items, hot breakfast items and personally made coffees - all a wonderful way to start the day. Maybe best of all, the Smeraldo Hotel is so close to all the major tourist destinations in Rome, and a large Farmers Market, that is open each day only a two minutes walk away.