This gem in the bohemian Trastevere neighborhood gives off a cool, Mediterranean vibe think wrought-iron beds, light-wood furniture, and terra-cotta floors).
The concierge offers spot-on restaurant ideas, but you could just follow the locals from the wine bars to the cafés at night.
After all, when in Rome...

RELAIS LE CLARISSE EARNS FODOR’S CHOICE 2009 DISTINCTION FROM FODOR’S TRAVEL

Since 1988, Fodor’s Travel, the foremost name in travel publishing, has been awarding the Fodor’s Choice distinction to only the very best hotels, restaurants and attractions around the world.

Relais Le Clarisse has been recognized by Fodor’s Travel, as a 2009 Fodor’s Choice selection. This distinction represents a remarkable achievement and recognizes Relais Le Clarisse as a leader in its field for service, quality, and value in the 2009 year.

While every business included in a Fodor’s guide is deemed worth a traveler’s time, only fifteen percent of those selections are awarded the very highest, Fodor’s Choice designation by Fodor’s editors.

Fodor’s Choice selections recognize the top sights, properties, and experiences our editors and updaters have found in their travels,” says Fodor’s publisher Tim Jarrell. “These places are the best of the best, providing a remarkable experience in their price range or category.”

As a 2009 Fodor’s Choice recipient Relais Le Clarisse receives special recognition in the current Fodor’s guidebook to this region.

Once a convent in the heart of Rome's Trastevere district, this building has been transformed into a relais of sober elegance. The five rooms all face a central garden-courtyard , where in the warmer seasons one can have an outdoor breakfast, read a book, or have a drink in complete relaxation. Double Room: from 130,00 euro

“From within the butter-hued walls of the verdant courtyard at Relais le Clarisse, the lively streets of downtown Rome seem a world away. But this remodeled former cloister in the bohemian Trastevere neighborhood is still just a short walk from the heart of the city. Blond-wood furniture and wrought-iron beds give the five rooms a warm, residential feel While all of them flank the sun-soaked courtyard, the Rose suite has its own vestibule and tall, vaulted ceilings. In the evening, stroll through the cobblestoned streets and do as Trastevereans do: pause for an aperitivo.”