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We can't think of anyone in Rome who wants you to save money more than Mary, who mans the front desk at the two-star Welrome Hotel, near the Piazza della Repubblica and Termini Station.
She wouldn't let us out the door without giving us advice on where to find an affordable dinner or a good gelato spot. She traced a tourist-friendly path from the hotel to the Centro Historico on one of the best free maps we've seen (it's hanging on our wall right now). And, finally, she gave us a flyer for the local supermarket, where she suggested we stock up on drinks and snacks that would cost twice as much near the tourist sights. Mille grazie, Mary!
In addition to Mary, the Welrome Hotel offers seven comfortable, spacious, and clean rooms, all named after famous Roman sights, such as the Pantheon, Colosseo, and San Pietro. Rooms have terracotta floors and fresh, sea green bedspreads. Posters of tourist spots decorate the walls. Modern Toshiba AC units with remote control whirr overhead and closets have safes and lockable cabinets for valuables. All but one room has a mini-fridge, and the double-paned windows are shuttered.
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