john martin
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Can anyone suggest a reasonable priced hotel in the center of Rome? We are going for about 3 nights in early October.Also could you suggest any good places to eat.
I used this crowd in '08. Couldn't fault them.Flying in with Ryanair(Ciampino Airport) and out with Aer Lingus(DaVinci Airport) What's the best way of getting to and from these airports
This is a direct bus service, timed to coincide with flights, which connects Ciampino with Stazione Termini in the centre of Rome. This airport service has always seemed fairly efficient, and is, after a taxi, the most efficient and comfortable way to get into Rome.
Thanks to a great move by the Rome authorities, there is now (from October 2006) a set price for taxis between Rome and its two airports. From Ciampino Airport into central Rome (anywhere within the Aurelian walls, which basically includes the central tourist area) a taxi ride should cost exactly €30 (this includes baggage and up to four passengers). This also applies in the opposite direction. If you have problems, ostentatiously write down the taxi's license number (check this is displayed in the cab when you get on board), and ask for a receipt. Call 060606 to report any problems. Italian driving aside, this is a comfortable way to travel and not too expensive if you are travelling in a group. The great advantage is that you can travel from/to your hotel's entrance, with no need for heaving your cases over cobblestones or onto public transport in the centre. There is a taxi rank right outside the terminal building, with rows of official taxis waiting to oblige. We've had extremely bad experiences with these Ciampino-based taxi drivers in the past, and thoroughly appreciate the council's new price rulings. Catching a taxi from central Rome lately, we did confirm the €30 price with the driver, but he didn't quibble, didn't ask for more, and seemed perfectly happy with the system. Our journey was so much faster and more comfortable than public transport that we're tempted to stick to taxis for the airport run.
Thanks
Hotel Esquilino getting mixed reviews on trip advisor cannot find a webpage for Grand Hotel Olympic just reviews on trip advisor
Still looking and looking into transport from Ciampino Airport as we arrive late there so maybe a taxi ride