Palazzo Cardinal Cesi

Hotels
8.6 (1491 reviews)
Via della Conciliazione 51 , Rome , it

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Children allowed

Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Soundproof rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and convenient location
Friendly and attentive staff
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Room noise issues
Small bathrooms
Aging facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.31
The hotel was clean despite its age, but some older features may detract from the overall impression.
Service
9.28
Staff was friendly, attentive, and professional throughout the stay.
Location
9.32
The hotel is ideally located near the Vatican, making it easy to access attractions.
Room Quality
7.77
Rooms were small and somewhat outdated, with issues like noise that impacted comfort.
Amenities
8.3
Basic amenities are provided, though some items were in need of repair or replacement.
Value for Money
8.26
While some aspects fell short, the overall experience was satisfactory considering the location.
Food and Beverage
8.81
Breakfast was praised for its variety and quality, a highlight of the stay.
Overall Experience
8.78
A generally positive experience with notable highs in location and service, balanced by some drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 14:33

Property Description

Historic 15th-Century Building:
Palazzo Cardinal Cesi, located just 140 meters from Saint Peter’s Square, offers a unique stay in a historic 15th-century building. The property's charming architecture and rich history provide a truly unforgettable experience for guests.

Private Courtyard Garden:
Relax and unwind in the tranquil private courtyard garden at Palazzo Cardinal Cesi. Whether enjoying a morning coffee or an evening cocktail, the garden offers a peaceful oasis in the heart of the city, perfect for escaping the hustle and bustle of Rome.

Unique Dining Experience:
Indulge in a one-of-a-kind dining experience at Palazzo Cardinal Cesi. Savor an American buffet breakfast in the old Refectory, once a dining hall for monks. Guests can also enjoy drinks in the Library lounge, adding a touch of elegance to their stay.

Experience the charm and history of Palazzo Cardinal Cesi - book your stay now for an unforgettable Roman getaway.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: FCO

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for € 50 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 1491 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.31
Service: 9.28
Location: 9.32
Room Quality: 7.77
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 8.26
Food and Beverage: 8.81
Overall Experience: 8.78
M
McLoone • family_with_children • us
10
Great trip to the Vatican. Hotel is literally right next door.
Pros:

The staff are amazing. The location is the best possible for visiting the Vatican.

Cons:

The rooms are super tiny. Shower and bathroom super tiny.

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
H
Husni • solo_traveller • il
10
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Shkolnikova • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
J
Jia • couple • at
10
Enjoyable.
Pros:

especially staff of hotel always have prepared help and assistant.

Cons:

No.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
W
Woodward • couple • au
8
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
M
Marisa • couple • es
9
Maravillosa
Pros:

Localización escepcional. Todo un lujo alojarse junto a la plaza De San Pedro .

Cons:

Un baño muy pequeño para dos personas para un alojamiento de cuatro estrellas

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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G • family_with_children • co
8
Pros:

La ubicación para nuestro objetivo, fue perfecta

Cons:

El baño es pequeño, incómodo

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Carlo_MO • couple • it
6
Pros:

Location fantastica, ma comunque scomoda per accesso con taxi (non sempre riescono ad arrivare in fondo a via Della Conciliazione). Palazzo del '500 molto suggestivo

Cons:

Camera molto piccola, ma ancor più piccolo il bagno. Doccia non stagna e quindi si allaga tutto il bagno. Non un posto dove appoggiare materiale da bagno

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
A
alessandra • couple • br
1
Péssima tanto que mudamos de hotel
Pros:

Foi horrível

Cons:

Tudo muito velho e sem cuidado

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
G
Gregory • extended_group • us
10
Fantastic property.
Pros:

FANTASTIC location. Great staff !

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
M
Marco • couple • it
9
Ci siamo trovati benissimo
2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Luciana • couple • us
9
Hotel maravilhoso localização perfeita café maravilhoso obrigado a todos
Pros:

Do café e da senhora que nos servia ela era muito boa muito educada todos muito educados

Cons:

Do banheiro do boxe era muito pequeno uma pessoa grande não dá lá dentro do banho mas o hotel está muito bem localizado bem na frente do Vaticano a localização é maravilhosa o pessoal da recepção são maravilhosos voltaria de novo

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
P
Pignataro • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
S
Sebastien • family_with_children • fr
8
Cons:

L’accès à l’hôtel à certaine heures est compliqué, il faut sonner et parfois attendre de longue minutes avant qu’on daigne nous ouvrir la porte.

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
H
Heidrun • couple • us
4
Very disappointing
Pros:

Staff was exceptional. Location was fantastic. Short walk to the Vatican and plenty of cafes and restaurants.
Courtyard of hotel was nice, but they allowed smoking, so it smelled awful.

Cons:

The room was old and tired. The shower was very small. Hard water deposits everywhere in the shower. Looks dirty. There was mold on the wall and the ceiling in the bathroom. The mattress was very uncomfortable. I wouldn’t want to stay there in the summer since the air conditioning cannot be adjusted.
We cut our trip short.

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
M
Michael • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Dorothee • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Sehr zuvorkommendes Personal, stilvolles Zimmer, gutes Frühstück, extrem gute Lage direkt am Petersdom

Cons:

Sehr kleines Bad

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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YukLing • family_with_children • us
3
Cons:

Too noisy, can't sleep all night due to the noise from people on the street and the seagulls outside the hotel. The bed is super soft.

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
M
Maria Elena • solo_traveller • mx
10
Pros:

La ubicación enfrente de la Basílica de San Pedro y las instalaciones son excelentes, es un lugar muy lindo, tranquilo, limpio. El personal fue muy amable y me prepararon un desayuno para llevar, ya que salí muy temprano y no lo podía tomar en el lugar. El detalle de dejar el evangelio del día bajo la puerta me pareció muy lindo por ser católica.

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
A
Alberto • solo_traveller • it
9
2026-05-13 • via Nuitee