Palazzo Cardinal Cesi

"I have so much to say about this hotel- all good things! It is worth booking and is a memory I will never forget. My mother and I stayed at this hotel during our stay in Rome. It felt like we had been transported back in time. This hotel had a boutique and intimate feel to it, it was a private haven that we escaped to and it felt like a home for our few days in Rome. Quite literally on the door step of the Vatican, the location was more than ideal for us and we loved that we were staying in such a historical building built upon Seneca’s house. Ideal location, not only for the Vatican but for the city centre. It was around a 10 minute taxi to many sight seeing locations. The location is extremely undervalued. The rooms were spacious and had a boutique feel to it. The air con and shutters were fantastic, especially during 40 degree celsius heat. There was free water in the mini fridge which was refilled days. The rooms were extremely clean and the attention to detail in the rooms were superb. We enjoyed receiving our daily bible verses, we felt that it was a nice touch. It is wheelchair accessible, lifts and ramps are located within the hotel. Additionaly, we loved sitting in the garden square throughout the day, the plants were vibrant and well cared for. The breakfast had a large array of items. Cakes, different types of bread, jams, Joghurts, cheeses, meats, juices and of course traditional English breakfast items. I recommend asking for a cappuccino on a morning while having your breakfast. They also had a good range of drinks you could purchase, alcoholic and non alcoholic during the day. The staff were polite, friendly and fluent in English. They went out of their way to be accommodating and helpful. They pointed out local gems, gave us advice and made us feel beyond welcome. The team is small and has a family feel to it. It is an extremely safe hotel. For example the large traditional doors to the hotel had a code we were provided with which gave us access to the hotel. It felt like we were living in our own apartment! This hotel is worth the splurge. We hope to return one day soon."

"Wonderful clean room. Very accommodating. Breakfast is ok but not great, the coffee is good though. Bed is very comfy with clean bedding and towels. Shower could have done with a bit of extra scrubbing, buuuuut, the room was very well equipped so for the price, I can't grumble. Plus the major plus is the location other the Vatican which was absolutely amazing. Thank you to all the staff from the receptionist, waiter and cleaning staff."

"Great hotel, in an ideal location right next to St Peter's Square. It is quite quaint, rooms are somewhat old fashioned but perfect for the location and very clean. It's like being in an old convent, which I loved. Reminded me of my school days! The staff were lovely, very helpful and happy to assist with any request. Breakfast was plentiful with many options. The garden was an oasis from the heat of the city and was a pleasant place to sit for a while. We were woken on Sunday morning by the sound of bells calling people to mass. A lovely start to the morning. We finished every evening with a walk around St Peter's Square. Simply perfect. Will definitely stay here again."