The service I received whilst staying at La Ripa was above average. I can't comment about the daytime services/activities as we used the hotel for dining and sleeping for access to Rome. Dining; breakfast was a dissapointment due to lack of choice with only cold food to choose from on a 'help yourself basis', hot drinks and limited cold drinks were available but was out of drinking machines although I have to say the cappuccinos were one of the nicest I have had out of a machine. Dinner; food was very good! We had a set menu consisting of a starter, main course occasionally serving seconds or more! Dessert was limited to fresh fruit.

Accomodation was very good. Three beds to a room equipped with a small standard box TV although was not used throughout stay. Beds were made to a high standard with clean sheets each day. Bathroom was clean, equipped with free toiletries such as soaps, shampoos and shower caps. Clean towels were provided everyday. The only disadvantage about our room was that my two room mates was not able to fit their travel adaptors into the sockets around the room and had to result to use mine as it was the only one that appeared to work. On the same floor was a guest room with comfortable chairs and surrounding which was to our advantage as we were a large group.

Staff were outstanding, took the group in batches in their minibus to the local bus station which was a short distance to catch a direct bus into Rome and vice versa when returning to the local bus station from Rome.

We had booked this hotel in April and had received a confirmation. We were dismayed to receive, by e mail, a rather short cancellation about a week before the date of the booking. This stated they were now unable to guarantee us a room. Luckily it was to be the first night of our tour so we received the e mail before we left. We are not amused by this conduct.
If you book this hotel be warned.