Palazzo Cardinal Cesi Hotel Rome, Rome
About the Hotel
Palazzo Cardinal Cesi is a historical hotel situated on Via della Conciliazione, adjacent to Vatican City. The building features a preserved Renaissance façade from the 16th century and offers an elegant atmosphere that reflects its rich past. Guests can experience tranquility within its private haven while remaining close to Rome’s most iconic landmarks. The hotel's strategic location allows easy access to significant sites like St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museums.
Location
Palazzo Cardinal Cesi is just a 10-minute walk from the Ottaviano Metro station, offering quick access to Rome's historical sites. It is strategically located between Castel Sant'Angelo and St. Peter's Basilica, with local bus routes available to connect guests to other attractions. Public transport options include trains to Fiumicino and connections to Civitavecchia port, making it convenient for travelers arriving from various destinations.
Rooms
Palazzo Cardinal Cesi features 29 elegantly furnished rooms adorned with cherrywood furniture and tiled floors. Each guestroom is equipped with modern amenities, including air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and LCD televisions. The rooms are designed with classic Italian aesthetics, providing a cozy and relaxing atmosphere for visitors. Non-smoking rooms and in-room safes ensure a comfortable stay for all guests.
Eat & Drink
Guests can enjoy an American buffet breakfast served in the historic Refectory, where monks once dined. The hotel has a dining room with a beautiful frescoed ceiling, accommodating up to 60 guests for private meals or events. Banqueting services are arranged with a focus on detail and quality ingredients. In collaboration with a local car company, Palazzo Cardinal Cesi also caters to individual dining requests and private city tours.
Leisure & Business
The hotel includes three recently renovated meeting rooms that can host events for up to 180 guests. These rooms overlook a serene cloister garden, providing a peaceful setting for both business meetings and special events. Facilities are equipped with the latest technology, ensuring a productive environment. Additional services like private guided tours and transportation can be arranged upon request.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- No parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Baggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Elevator
- Currency exchange
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Housekeeping
- Car rental
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- Babysitting/Child services
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
Reviews and Ratings
The hotel is in a perfect location, just one block from the Vatican, allowing easy access to St Peter's. The rooms were stuffy and hot, lacking air conditioning until summer, making it uncomfortable to stay without open windows. The dining experience offered a standard European breakfast with a variety of choices. The most outstanding aspects are the proximity to the Vatican and the helpful staff.
The hotel rooms are clean, comfortable, and have everything needed, but they come at a slightly higher price with a tiny espresso cafe view and street disturbances. The service is great and super helpful, although some restrictions were noted. The location is excellent, especially for Vatican visitors, and it offers a lovely dining experience with a good spread of food. However, facilities have some limitations.
The hotel offers spotless rooms and friendly staff, though the rooms are small. The location is amazing for visiting the Vatican, right next to St Peter’s Square, but challenging to get to. The dining options are quite tasty with a good spread of food. Overall, a clean and comfortable stay with helpful service.
I loved the location of the hotel; it's right by St Peter's Square and close to many landmarks. The rooms were quiet despite being in the city center, but some faced a noisy street. The service was lacking, with unhelpful staff and random late check-out rates. The dining was alright, offering a good buffet spread. Overall, the hotel was lovely but had some drawbacks.
The hotel's location is exceptional, right next to Vatican City with immediate access to St Peter's. The rooms, although facing a noisy road, were clean and comfortable. The service provided by the staff, especially the porters, was remarkably helpful and friendly. The dining experience offered a great selection of food but started a bit late. The price for the rooms was reasonable, although additional charges like city tax were unexpected.
I felt like I was waking up in a monastery every morning at 5 am with the noise from the busy road, which took away from the tranquility I was seeking. On the positive side, the hotel's proximity to the Vatican and beautiful neighborhood was a real blessing for attending Mass and exploring historic sites. The dining experience was pleasant with a variety of breads, meats, and cheeses, but the noise from the road was a downside to an otherwise peaceful location.