This was our first time to Rome and staying at the Gianicolo truly took our trip to the next level. The facilities are lovely, the hotel gives you the feeling of a European vacation from the 1950s or 60s but with all the modern conveniences you need. Breakfast each morning was great with a good variety of options, homemade pastries, cakes, creamy scrambled eggs, or fresh fruit and cereal. The pool is incredible - perfect for starting the day with a dip or coming back after a hot day of sightseeing. We had our final dinner at the restaurant in the hotel where we dined poolside while watching the sunset. The service was wonderful with great food and wine recommendations and it was one of the best meals we ate the whole week! The rooms are not large, but that’s fairly typical of European hotels, so we were prepared for that. We still had plenty of space to store our belongings and hideaway our luggage, and having AC was worth it for a smaller room vs staying at a larger AirBNB without air conditioning. The staff were all warm and efficient, promptly helping us with any questions or concerns. The neighborhood was also lovely, a little quieter since it is up the hill from the river and the more lively area of Trastevere, but very walkable and conveniently located to get to both attractions on the other side of the river and the Vatican with a quick taxi ride. Overall, I cannot recommend the Gianicolo more and hope to return on future vacations!