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Hostel Alessandro Downtown, Rome, Italy
Via Carlo Cattaneo 23, Rome, Italy |
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Hostel Description
Continuing the same high standards of the original Alessandro Hostel, Alessandro Downtown Hostel was designed expressly for budget-minded backpackers.
Alessandro Downtown hostel offers large & clean dorm rooms, full equipped kitchen, internet PCs in computer room along with Wi-Fi (hotspot) available in common area for wireless devices.
Offering a wide variety of services at reasonable prices, its exceptional location provides a safe convenient base to explore & enjoy Rome's sites.
The Colosseum, Roman Forum, Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore, and San Pietro in Vincoli are very close, less than half an hour away on foot, and all parts of the city are accessible with public transportation by Metro, Bus and tram.
As backpackers themselves, the Alessandro Downtown Hostel's staff will be happy to offer tips & advice for the best deals in Rome.
NEWS:
• Weekday Special:
Free Pasta Party!!
From 01/Sep to 22/Dec/2010 at Alessandro Downtown @ Kitchen, Mon-Fri at 7PM
Note: Does not include weekends, national holidays and special periods, example: Immaculate Conception, Christmas and New Years, Easter, etc.
• Internet - 30 minutes FREE Internet (PC & Wi-Fi) per day. (since 21 Apr 2009)
• Wi-Fi (hotspot) is now available in all rooms as well as in the common area! (since Apr 2009)
• Lockers available in all dorm rooms! (since Apr 2009)
SERVICES & OPTIONS:
Designed expressly with the budget conscious traveller in mind, Alessandro Downtown Hostel boasts:
Services:
* Free breakfast
* Free city maps
* Tourist info stand
* Credit cards accepted
* No curfew
* Linens & blankets included
* 24 hour reception
* Open throughout year
* Late arrivals accepted (Check-in available after 3 pm)
* Free luggage storage (before check-in, after check-out)
* Vending machines
* Towel Rental (Included in price for double rooms)
* Free parties organized
Facilities:
* Large & clean dorm rooms with shared bathroom
* Common bathroom section is situated on the same floor for rooms with share bathroom.
* Air conditioning & heating units in all rooms
* Hot showers
* Full equipped kitchen
* Large common rooms
Security:
* Key card access
* Lockers in all dorm rooms (Please provide your own locks or purchase one from the reception)
* Video surveillance system
* Fire alarm system
* Fire proof doors
Amusements & Activities :
* Widescreen TV in common room
* Internet access in computer room (Nominal fee)
* Wi-Fi (hotspot) available in all rooms and lobby (Nominal fee)
* Meeting point for walking tours
Convenience:
* Central location
* Close to Termini station, Bus stops, Metro station
* Supermarket nearby
* Discount for laundry nearby
* Discounts for restaurants nearby
* Easy access any historic sites:
Colosseum, Roman Forum, San Pietro in Vincoli, Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore, the shopping Mecca Spanish steps, Trevi Fountain, the classy Via Veneto can all be reached on foot in half an hour approx.
[NEW 2010!!]
Alessandro Downtown Hostel is part of the Hostelling International (HI) and Associazione Italiana Alberghi per la Gioventu' (AIG) networks.
Any guests, who present a HI membership card upon checking-in, will enjoy special guest privileges:
- 2 hours of free internet use
- 1 free drink at the hostel bar (located in our sister hostel, Alessandro Palace)
- 1 euro discount on our Rome walking tours.
Also available AIG(HI) memebership card at recetion!
Individual Membership Card: €3,00
Family Membership Card : €3,00 (mother, father and children under the age of 18)
Group Leader Membership Card: €18,00 (Membership card is filled out in the name of the group leader only and valid for groups of between 4 and 25 people, including the group leader).
Each memebrship card is valid for 1 year from the issue date
Italian students with the IO STUDIO card can claim an AIG card free of charge.
* Airport pick up arranged upon request.
Fee for 1-4 persons with 4 suitcases: from 50 Euros (for a car).
Fee for 5-8 persons with suitcases (one with one person): from 10 Euros (per person)
Note.
1. The stated price is minimum tariff, the fee varies depending, on flight arrival time and airport (Fiumicino / Ciampino)
2. It must be requested least 3 days prior to arrival as we need to check availability.
* For further details, please inquire by e-mail AFTER making reservation!
Note for cleaning service:
Our reception is open 24 hours a day, so there are no curfews. There is no lock-out during the day, but we do ask that you help our cleaners out by staying out of their way as much as possible during their work.
Cleaning hours are from 10h00 until 15h00. You may check-in or check-out at the front desk at anytime. Therefore you can leave your luggage at our luggage deposit (ask at reception upon arrival). Please make sure to inform us of any changes of your arrival !
Those with a late flight arrival need not be concerned, as reception is open 24 hrs.
Note for GROUP RESERVATIONs:
* Group reservations with the number of guests in excess of 8 people are not acceptable through the on-line reservation system.
Important:
In cases in which this term is not respected, we reserve the right to cancel the reservation/s without any notice and the paid deposit is not refundable!!
Reservation/Cancellation Policy:
Payment is due upon arrival. If a reservation is cancelled with less than 48 hours notice (unless advised otherwise) prior to the arrival date, the amount charged will be equivalent to the total amount of the first night's reservation. Cancellations or alterations are accepted only via email or fax. Phone cancellations/alterations are not accepted.
Please note:
* Heating is on energy-saving timers.
** In storage room. Provide your own locks or purchase one from the reception.
*** We are unable to send or fax letters for visa document applications to embassies and/or consulates.
Hostel Facilities
• Breakfast Included
• Internet Access
• Airport Pick Up
• Linen Included
• Towels
• Security Lockers
• Luggage Storage
• Guest Kitchen
• 24 hour reception
• Travel Desk/Travel Info
• Key Card Access
• Common Room
• Lift / Elevator
• WiFi in lobby
• Web access in lobby
• WiFi in room
• Breakfast
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Hostel Rating
This hostel has scored a rating of
  79.6%
Ratings are based on customer satisfaction in the following categories: Character, Security, Location, Staff, Fun, Cleanliness.
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