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Hotel Overview

Via Conciliazione 51, Rome, Italy, 00193

Palazzo Cardinal Cesi - Historic hotel near St. Peter's Basilica

Located on Via della Conciliazione between Castel Sant'Angelo and Saint Peter's Basilica, this property is a 5-minute walk from the Vatican Museums and 10 minutes from Roma Termini station. The hotel features a frescoed dining room with a capacity of 60 people, three meeting rooms for events, and a private chauffeur service for airport transfers. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. The building preserves a 16th-century Renaissance façade and was originally purchased in 1895 by Father Francis Mary of the Cross Jordan.

Additional perks of the hotel

Private guided city tours with professional art historians

Tickets for the General Papal Audience available on request

Banquet services with kitchen express service

Complimentary babysitting/childcare

Laundry service and in-room welcome cocktail available

Rooms

The hotel offers 30 guestrooms with cherrywood furniture, tiled floors, and air conditioning. Each room includes a minibar, LCD TV, in-room safe, and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms provide city views. Bathrooms come with a shower, bidet, and free toiletries.

Other conveniences

Soundproofed rooms

Ironing facilities

AM/FM alarm clock

Flat-screen TV

Non-smoking rooms available

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1 person
130 sq. feet 
Bed options:
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City view
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Heating
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2 persons
175 sq. feet 
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City view
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2 persons
220 sq. feet 
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2 Single beds
City view
Shower
Coffee machine
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Transportation Tips

Transportation Options

City Centre
Rome 1.9 mi
Airports
Ciampino (CIA) 11.8 mi
Fiumicino (FCO) 17.6 mi
Train
Roma San Pietro Train Station2700 ft
Underground
Ottaviano metro3000 ft

Amenities

Thoughtful hotel amenities for a comfortable stay

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
  • Luggage storage
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • Currency exchange
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • 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
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Hotel Location

Via Conciliazione 51, Rome, Italy, 00193
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Via Conciliazione 51, Rome, Italy, 00193
Nearby
Square
Saint Peter's Square
800 ft
Piazza San Pietro
Vatican City
800 ft
RomeItaly
Via della Conciliazione
800 ft
Restaurants
Ristorante Arlu
800 ft
135 Borgo Pio
Satiricus Ristorante Pizzeria
600 ft
Via Dei Corridori 58
La Bottega di Raffaello
500 ft
Via Dei Corridori 42
Ristorante Venerina
1000 ft
Borgo Pio 38
Il Pozzetto Ristorante
900 ft
Borgo Pio 167
Krugh
900 ft
Borgo Pio 127/128 Incrocio via del mascherino
Farinone pastry shop
700 ft
Vicolo del Farinone 19
da Roberto al Passetto di Borgo
900 ft
Borgo Pio
Universal Bar
800 ft
Via della Conciliazione 5/a Gruppo Don Chisciotte

Guest Reviews & Ratings

What Guests Are Saying?
84%
loved it & would return
Great location
Friendly staff
No air conditioning
Stuffy rooms
8.4/10
Great
Rooms
6.7
Location
9.2
Service
8.3
Dining
7.7
Guest reviews
8.4/10
based on 6 reviews
4.5/5 based on 472 reviews
8.4
8.4/10 based on 1029 reviews
#190 of 1,308 hotels in Rome based on Tripadvisor
Edward
United Kingdom, April  2024
8.0/10

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.

Rooms
6.0
The rooms were stuffy and hot without air conditioning until summer, making it uncomfortable to stay without open windows.
Service
9.0
The staff was very friendly and accommodating, offering helpful maps and information.
Location
10.0
The location was perfect, just one block from the Vatican, allowing easy access to St Peter's.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience provided a nice variety of breads, meats, and cheeses for a standard European breakfast.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel offers various services like car hire, housekeeping, and tours/ticket assistance.
Great location
No air conditioning
Deborah
United Kingdom, March  2024
8.2/10

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.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms are clean and comfortable, providing everything needed.
Service
9.0
The service was great and super helpful, though with a few minor restrictions.
Location
9.0
The location is excellent, especially for Vatican visitors.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was really nice with a good spread of food.
Facilities
7.0
Facilities have some limitations.
Jonathan
United Kingdom, August  2023
8.2/10

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.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms are spotless but on the small side.
Service
9.0
The staff were lovely and really helpful.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location is absolutely AMAZING for Vatican visits, right next to St Peter's Square.
Dining
8.0
The dining had a good spread of food for excursions.
Facilities
7.0
The facility could be easily mistaken for a monastery.
David
United States, July  2023
7.2/10

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.

Rooms
7.0
My room was quiet and cozy in the heart of the city.
Service
5.0
The service could have been more attentive and customer-oriented.
Location
9.0
The location was brilliant right by St Peter's Square and other attractions.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was satisfactory with a nice selection for breakfast.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel provided essential facilities for a comfortable stay.
Erik
United States, May  2023
8.4/10

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.

Rooms
7.0
Despite the noise from the road, the rooms were clean and comfortable.
Service
9.0
The staff, especially the porters, were incredibly helpful and friendly.
Location
10.0
The hotel's location is perfect, right next to Vatican City yet quiet inside.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience offered a great choice of food, although it started a bit late.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were convenient and well-maintained.
John
United States, April  2023
7.8/10

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.

Rooms
5.0
The small rooms felt more like a monastery cell, and the noise from the road made it challenging to relax.
Service
9.0
The staff went above and beyond to help us with our needs, truly setting a high standard for customer service.
Location
8.0
Being so close to the Vatican and within walking distance to key attractions was incredible, despite the noise from outside.
Dining
7.0
Enjoyed a variety of tasty hams and cheeses at breakfast, a delightful part of the stay.
Facilities
7.0
The dining area was cozy and had a nice selection of food, making it a pleasant space to start the day.
Great staff
Noisy surroundings
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