Alessandro Downtown Hostel

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Continuing the same high standards of the original Hostel Alessandro, the Alessandro Downtown Hostel was designed expressly for budget minded backpackers!! The hostel is situated in a 5 minute walking distance from Termini station, a pleasant walk to Santa Maria Maggiore, Colosseo, Roman Forum, etc.

The 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.
Colosseum, Roman forum, Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore, San Pietro in Vincoli are very close in a less than half an hour on foot and any part of city can be 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:
• Weekdays Special:
Free Pasta Party
From 12/Jan to 31/Jul/2009 at Alessandro Downtown @ Kitchen, Mon-Fri at 7PM
Note: Does not include national holidays and special period’s 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 further than common area! (since Apr 2009)

• Lockers available in all dorm rooms! (since Apr 2009)

• Meet for Pub Crawl - Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
Guide comes to collect you to take you to the 1st pub.
Info: No booking required. Ask at reception upon your check-in!

SERVICES & OPTIONS:
Designed expressly with the budget conscious traveler in mind, Alessandro Downtown Hostel boasts:

Services:

* Free breakfast
* Free city maps
* Tourist info stand
* Credit card accepted (Min 50 Euros)
* 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
* Rental towels (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.
* Cooling fans
* Hot showers
* Full equipped kitchen
* Large common rooms


Security:

* Key card access
* Lockers in all dorm rooms (Please use with your own padlock)
* 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 Pub Crawl & walking tours


Convenience:

* Central location
* Close to Termini station, Bus stops, Metro station
* Supermarket nearby
* Discount agreed laundry nearby
* Discount agreed 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.

* 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.

--- GROUP RESERVATION POLICY ---
If your reservation is for more than 9 people, please note that the booking procedure is different from normal independent bookings!

In order to place a group reservation, it is required to send us a deposit equivalent to the amount of the first night by bank transfer. Your reservation will be secured as soon as the payment reaches our bank account. On the arrival of bank transfer, we will e-mail you the final confirmation.
The rest of payment is to be made by bank transfer 2-3 weeks prior to groups arrival.
OR if you prefer to make the payment with a credit card, please let us know after you receive a proposal.

Notes for group reservations
1) Please fax us our receipt of the money transfer!
Attention: The name of the group leader and the reservation date must be shown in capital block letters. We do not accept any responsibility for missing date/name on the receipt payment (e.g.: money transfer under unknown name).
2) The deposit must arrive in our bank account before your arrival and it is not refundable for whatever reason.
3) In the past we have experienced some problems with underage drinking and also indecent behavior of guests in groups, therefore the hostel reserves the right to determine the departure date during the reserved period.
4) All damages to the facilities caused by a member/s of the group must be paid for in full.
5) WE DO NOT FAX OR SEND LETTERS for Visa document applications to Italian embassies/ consulates.

Please note:
* Heating is on energy-saving timers.
** In storage room. Provide your own locks or purchase one from the vending machines.
*** We are unable to send or fax letters for visa document applications to embassies and/or consulates.