Rome hotel, close to Vatican and St Peter's Square

Hotel Palazzo Cardinal Cesi, Rome

This four-star hotel in Rome has a terrific location for visitors wanting to be close to the Vatican and St Peter's. The Palazzo Cardinal Cesi has 30 rooms, each carefully and elegantly furnished. The hotel is just a stone's throw from St Peter's Square and the owners pride themselves on their hotel being a haven of tranquility: the perfect place to stay if you want a retreat away from the crowds and hustle and bustle of Rome.

Rome itself is, of course, one of the world's most historically fascinating cities, and the history begins right here in the hotel. The palazzo was built back in 1400, and bought by Cardinal Pierdonato Cesi, who transformed it into a museum and art gallery, also installing a superb library. The current owners have transformed the old building into a marvellously comfortable hotel. Each room is a small haven, furnished with taste and style. Here guests can experience the unique spirituality of a building so close to the Vatican. Enter through the grand doors, walk to the secluded cloisters, and step back into a bygone age.

And yet you'll enjoy every contemporary comfort. The elegant antique style of elegant cherrywood furniture, tiled ivory floors and classic Italian design is twinned with air conditioning, satellite TV, direct-dial phones, minibar and safe. Each room has a writing desk, blackout curtains for a relaxing night, and a private bathroom with bath, shower and WC.

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Double room from €81