Margutta 19 - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Loved the property. It's a hidden gem kind of hotel. Small, classy, quiet and intimate. Location can't be beat. Close to all the action but in a quiet side street. Steps from all the high-end shopping and dining. It's obvious that a lot of thought went into the design and interior decoration of the hotel, much more so than many five star hotels. The deluxe suite we stayed in is very comfortable and spacious. Everything in the room is well thought-out, created with high quality materials. The staff is always courteous and helpful. My only two minor complaints are : 1) The hot water in the shower isn't very hot. The faucet in the shower is kind of hard to figure out and I tried every other way to get the water to reach the hottest temperature, without much success. While the water was warm enough for spring time when we stayed, I'd be concerned if we were staying there in the winter. 2) The smoked salmon served at the buffet breakfast is not of good quality and is very fishy. The usual accompaniment to smoked salmon such as capers or lemon slices were also not provided. Hopefully these issues will be addressed because I'd love to return in a future trip!