The Hive Hotel is very well located, right in the center of Rome, which makes it extremely convenient for sightseeing and moving around the city on foot or by public transport.
The hotel itself feels a bit old in some areas, but overall it is well maintained and comfortable. One of the strong points is the room size: we stayed with children and the room was spacious, very comfortable, and well suited for a family stay.
The main area for improvement would be the breakfast. During the four days we had breakfast at the hotel, the bread was consistently stale, which was disappointing. This was especially surprising because we had dinner at the hotel one evening and the bread served then was fresh and very good.
Overall, it is a good option for families looking for a central location and comfortable rooms, but the breakfast quality could definitely be improved.