Hotel Castel Vecchio

Hotels
8.2 (960 reviews)
Viale Pio XI 23 , Castel Gandolfo , it

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Room service
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location
Great views
Comfortable ambiance
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Limited food options
Room quality concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
7.53
Multiple guests noted issues such as broken amenities and cleanliness concerns.
Service
9.5
Most reviews indicate that staff provided acceptable to excellent service.
Location
9.54
Many guests praised the stunning views and convenient location near the lake.
Room Quality
7.49
Negative aspects included small rooms and inadequate bedding.
Amenities
7.52
Guests expressed dissatisfaction with the condition of pool and other amenities.
Value for Money
8.48
Some guests felt the hotel did not provide good value for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
6.53
Issues with limited breakfast options and lack of dining facilities were noted.
Overall Experience
9
Guests found the overall experience relaxing despite some criticisms.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 10:49

Property Description

Breathtaking Lake Views

Located directly above Lake Albano, Hotel Castel Vecchio offers a picturesque setting just a short stroll from Castel Gandolfo's historic center.

Historical Elegance

Housed in a 19th-century Art Nouveau building, the hotel boasts a charming terrace with a small swimming pool overlooking the lake, perfect for relaxation.

Comfortable Accommodations

The cozy rooms feature modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms. Guests can enjoy a delicious breakfast with both sweet and savory options.

Experience the beauty and history of Castel Vecchio Hotel, ideally situated near Rome's airports and the vibrant city center. Book your stay now for an unforgettable Italian getaway.

Important information:

Please inform the property in advance if you expect to arrive outside check-in hours.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for € 20 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 17 years old stay for € 20 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

8.2
Based on 960 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.53
Service: 9.5
Location: 9.54
Room Quality: 7.49
Amenities: 7.52
Value for Money: 8.48
Food and Beverage: 6.53
Overall Experience: 9
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fabio couple it
5
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Rosita solo_traveller it
10
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Andrzej couple pl
7
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
C
Catherine couple fr
6
Nul
Pros:

Rien

Cons:

Un hôtel beaucoup trop vieux

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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N extended_group gb
8
Really nice place
Pros:

Great views over the lake. Well placed with an antwacky set up

Cons:

Room AC was very loud and wasn’t working effectively so it was 26c over night

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
J
John couple ie
9
Very enjoyable visit to Castel Gandolfo
Pros:

We had a very nice 2-night stay at Hotel Castel Vecchio with a fabulous view of the lake.
The staff were all very friendly.
The hotel is about 500m from the historic town centre, which was great for us.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Gaina couple it
9
Da rifare sicuramente, posto meraviglioso, posizione ottima e personale competente.
Pros:

La vista della camera era meravigliosa, vista lago. La vista era comunque meravigliosa da tutti i punti dell'hotel: camera, sala colazioni, bar, terrazza.
Davvero la consiglio.

Cons:

Avrei preferito avere un pochino di ombra in più nelle zone della piscina. La piscina un pochino piccolina.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Liutauras family_with_children lt
10
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
E
Elisabetta solo_traveller it
8
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Kristina couple lt
7
Not terrible but not great either
Pros:

Amazing location, beautiful views. Especially loved the breakfast on the terrace with a fantastic view. Great parking, lots of space. Big room. Great atmosphere. Good soundproofing, rested quite well.

Cons:

Everything felt old and cheap. The room's door had tiny holes in it, everything felt used (obviously, it's a hotel, but it felt that the basic maintenance was done in 80s). Could be a luxurious or at least premium experience if they put a little work and investment in it. Such a shame.

The A/C was not working, and I had to ask in the reception to activate it. Lots of beautiful spaces for bar or restaurant, but none of them were used on my stay. There were no restaurant or bar working, even though there were plenty of tables.

The breakfast selection was poor, there were no clean knives either.

They also don't have the safe boxes in the rooms, which would probably be fine. But there were so many posters with the information that the hotel is not responsible for the missing items, I started feel unsafe by seeing them everywhere.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Vincenzo couple au
10
Absolutely magnificent hotel. Excellent facilities and very quiet.
Pros:

The rooms with the lake view were amazing. The rooftop pool was fantastic!

Cons:

More variety of toiletries. Conditioner for hair, cotton buds

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Willcoxson-Staines couple gb
6
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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michael solo_traveller gb
1
Bad customer service , not allowing cancellation if the restaurant facilities are not available
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

After I had booked the hotel emailed me to say that the restaurant facilities were not available to me for my stay , this was a key point for me so I immediately emailed back to request cancellation and had to book in at another hotel due to the lack of facilities and they never responded but still took payment of £230 p/nt for my 1 night stay

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Ibrahim couple jo
10
Excellent location for relaxing
Pros:

The location and every thing is excellent

Cons:

No

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Seri couple it
9
2026-06-18 via Nuitee
P
Pia couple de
10
Pros:

War genau wie beschrieben. Seht schön

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
B
Barbora solo_traveller cz
9
Pros:

Hotel předčil očekávání, nádherné výhledy, hezky situovaný bazen. Pokoje menší, ale nevadí. Hotel je opravdu starší, ale má to své kouzlo. Pěšky kousek do města, jen k jezeru nevede přímá cesta.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Simone couple it
9
2026-06-15 via Nuitee
C
Chiara family_with_children it
7
Nel complesso soggiorno piacevole
Pros:

Hotel con splendida vista lago, personale gentile

Cons:

Struttura bella ma molto datata. Migliorabili alcuni dettagli, come la presenza di una bottiglia d’acqua e del kit di cortesia in camera, il soffione della doccia e l’insonorizzazione della porta rispetto ai rumori del corridoio. Prezzo troppo alto per le camere che danno sulla strada.

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller gb
7
2026-06-14 via Nuitee