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Reviews of Palazzo Cardinal Cesi 4 stars

Via della Conciliazione 51, Vaticano Prati, 00193 Rome, Italy

#347 of 978 hotels in Rome

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 444 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: 1 September 2025

    7.0
    Great location, always stayed here but won’t be in the future.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Poor condition of facilities. This is the third time staying at this beautiful venue. Loose fitting bathroom sink, almost falling of the wall. Loose fitting shower rail. Check in was very curt.

    Great location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

    9.0
    nice place to stay, with excellent breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    a very small bathroom especially the shower room. slow check in process, needs technology improvements

    cleanliness variety of food serve at breakfast close to vatican city

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    8.0
    Amazing…
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    For my purpos3… to be a step away from the Vatican

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Air-conditioning and refrigerator was not working during our 3 nights stay and it is August. Nights were so uncomfortable and hot.

    Right at the doorstep of the Vatican. Breakfast was good.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    7.0
    Authentic experience in Rome at a fabulous location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    I think the Palazzo space & garden could be better utilised. A dedicated member of staff & offer, and also better lighting in the evenings.

    I enjoyed the authenticy of the hotel, it's location and convenience for the Vatican. I had minimal interactions with the staff, however all were polite and accessible. The breakfast selection was general & simlar to most experiences I've had with B&B provision.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    our fridge in the room wasn't cold, and the hairdryer shuts off after 3 minutes

    Breakfast setup was nice

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Rooms were a tad small but still adequate.

    Wonderful people and a great location. The breakfast was delicious and we definitely enjoyed our stay. Wish we could have been there longer.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2025

    9.0
    Lived up to expectations
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Good variety and value breakfast. Staff were pleasant and helpful.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2025

    9.0
    Old hotel.really enjoyed my stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location. Location. Location. The property was right next to St Peters’s Square.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2025

    8.0
    Really good. Highly recommended.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    just loved it. peaceful atmosphere loaded with history in the middle of town. supernice staff.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2025

    8.0
    Good location and great staff. Upgrades needed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms were basic, shower was poor

    The garden was lovely and very inviting

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2025

    9.0
    I enjoyed my 2-night stay and will definitely be back when I'm in Rome.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Michela, was at the Front Desk when I arrived for check-in at almost 9 pm and hungry. She was so friendly and so sweet; she called a good restaurant nearby, that was still open, to reserve a table for me. It was indeed a good restaurant, where locals go. The location of the hotel is the best! Room is perfect, in terms of size and cleanliness. Despite located in a busy area, it's quiet inside. Breakfast has good variations to choose with excellent coffee.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Terribly loud air conditioner. Even with ear plugs it was difficult to sleep. It kept waking us up every 2 hours

    The location is impressive.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2025

    9.0
    We had a fabulous stay. Hotel was fabulous, staff really helpful. The location couldn’t have been better
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location as amazing as - 2 minutes from St Peter’s square.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2025

    9.0
    Enjoyed our stay. Best location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pillows too thin

    Very good!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2025

    9.0
    We very much enjoyed our stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only recommendation I have is to replace the pillows. They are very thin. I had to use 2.

    Location is superior. Staff very accommodating. Rooms very clean. Breakfast very good. All in small fridge was available to us at no charge. Arranged dinners at restaurant and arranged our taxis. Elevator convenient. Room temp can be regulated. Request a room above first floor to avoid street noise.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2025

    8.0
    Exceptional good venue, with minor upgrades a dream place to stay..
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathrooms are tiny and the bed was uncomfortable and not rigid.

    Location. Location.location outstanding staff and very good service ..

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    AC did not work. And rooms were small. Promised two beds and only really got one.

    Location and staff and historical value

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel's location is excellent, and the facilities are satisfactory; however, the room size is inadequate.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2025

    8.0
    Great boutique hotel with a lot of history 💜
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    +: Extreme proximity to the Vatican and St Peter’s Square which ensures safety and security for female solo travellers. English Mass available at the church on Sunday that’s right behind the Hotel. Hotel is clean, well maintained. -: Sound proofing - on my last night, some guest complained me and my friend were being too noisy in the middle of the night even though we were just talking normally. Also the second floor is literally almost at the street level so you can hear every car and loud outbursts from random street strangers. Not a problem for me as I’m a heavy sleeper but I can see why some people find it an issue.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2025

    9.0
    Walk through the classy and well kept gardens sorrounded by status and various works of art and deep yourself in a diffe
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was far too firm and the bathroom needs some modernization within the possible constraints of the palazzo.

    Building heritage and location are amazing

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Awesome location and super helpful staff. Room was a bit basic but the location made up for it.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2025

    9.0
    Special trip for anniversary, beautiful city
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would have liked to be able to make a hot drink in my room

    Great location and nice building

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2025

    7.0
    Wouldn’t return it’s all changed there
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    On my last trip it was awful having to go through security - as you are so close to the Vatican you have to q to get back to the hotel. No allowances that you are resident in the hotel and security were really rude. Won’t stay again

    I have stayed here many times before but not since Covid

    Stayed in December 2024

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