Rome Garden Hotel

Guests who stayed here loved

“The Hotel was reasonably clean, rooms small but suitable and the breakfasts were good. Reception staff were rude and operate a taxi scam. Rome caps airport taxi fares (set at a fixed rate) primarily to protect tourists and visitors from overcharging and scams. By establishing a clear, flat-rate system for the most popular tourist routes, the city ensures a transparent price that travellers can verify before they even start their journey. The fixed rates (which apply to officially licensed, white metered taxis for up to four passengers with luggage) are legally regulated by the municipality. As stated above, the white taxis have a capped fare both to and from Fiumicino Airport of 55Euro. ('Tariffario Taxi - Dali' Aeroporto di Fiumicino all'interno Mura Aureliane e viceversa'.) Garden Hotel Reception wanted to charge 70Euro to the Airport, and consequently this was declined. I asked Reception to call me a regular white taxi, which they did. When the Taxi arrived reception checked the taxi (a little odd). On arrival at the airport we were demanded to pay 80Euro - I requested to speak to Police (there were none around - although this is the best option under these circumstances), but he continued to demand the money. The driver called the Hotel who had informed the Driver of the fare and who asked him for their costs. Time was ticking and the driver was paid the money to ensure that we were not late for the flight. The Garden Hotel operates a Scam Taxi Service. The Garden Hotel is undermining the city's positive intentions to protect tourists. You would be better avoiding the scam and the Hotel completely. Who knows what else is operating at the expense of tourists and their customers. Taxi and Driver details have been shared with the authorities and the Hotel has also been reported.”

Scrimboblik · Jun 7, 2026