I stayed four nights at the Best Western Hotel Astrid. Unfortunately, the walls are very thin. For the first two nights, I could hear the alarm from the room next door going off at 6 a.m., and for the next two nights there was loud conversation that made it difficult to sleep. The hotel is also a bit far from central Rome, so getting to major attractions takes extra time. I booked through Hotels.com and was surprised to find that taxes were not included in the booking price, resulting in an additional $56 charge when checking out. On the positive side, there's a grocery store right next door with good prices and a deli, which was very convenient. There's also a gelato shop next door that was excellent and a nice treat after a long day. Overall, the location and noise issues made the stay less comfortable, but the nearby amenities were a plus. read more