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Reviews of Palazzo Cardinal Cesi

Palazzo Cardinal Cesi
Via Conciliazione 51, Rome, RM

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 324 out of 528 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 528 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 528 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 528 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 528 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary Alfieri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was excellent. Perfect location for St. Peter's Square Christmas and Immaculate Conception special events including unveiling of an incredible nativity designed by Maestro Franco Artese; walkable to other neighborhoods; a large variety of restaurants and shopping; so many other special Churches, historic sites and museums easily reached by walking or taxi.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Eric

Disliked: Room comfort
Overall a 2/10. Staff was very reluctant to help us with small requests to try to improve the comfort of the hotel. Extremely small room and bathroom. Almost could not fit in the tiny shower. Basically paying for location only. Bed extremely uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The best upgrade we've ever had! Upgraded from deluxe room to garden suite. Facilities were spotless and superb by any standards. Our bedroom even had a painted ceiling in a similar style to those in many of the churches. The management could not have been more pleasant and helpful throughout our stay. Location on the Via Della Conciliazone right outside Vatican City. We like walking and were able to walk to all the classic historic sites from our hotel. The longest walk, to the Colosseum, was only 40 minutes, and very pleasant walking in the shade by the river. We had a brilliant 4 days/nights and were so pleased we had booked the Palazzo Cardinal Cesi. Don't usually bother writing a review but the hotel deserves it. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vadim

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew Gerald Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this hotel next to Vatican City and hop on hop off stops for sight seeing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

TheresaJo

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The Palazzo is stunning. The rooms are immaculate with every necessity. Breakfast was fabulous with a lot of variety. Staff were really friendly and helpful. Plus it’s very close to St. Peter’s and all the Baticsn attractions as well as within walking distance of others (if you like to walk and are able). Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Theresa

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Claudia at the front desk was great, others not very good. One insulting. The breakfast was great and kitchen staff were amazing. The location was wonderful. Wine bar close by had good food and good service.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lailani

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark Felix P

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good Property
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, Stratford

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the place for the perfect stay in The Eternal City! The rooms are clean, pretty and a nice size. You are steps away from St. Peter's Basilica, marvelous shopping and great restaurants. If there are other areas of this magnificent city you want to visit, there is a taxi stand around the corner. From check in ( friendly smiles and help with luggage - Thank you, Patrick!) to arranging a car service or taxis - Thank you Claudia! to the amazing breakfast - AWESOME cappuccinos!!! The Palazzo Cardonal Cesi is where you want to stay for an amazing stay in Roma!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very nice & clean, a little small but VERY convenient for visiting the Vatican
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

carmen, Margate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eliana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a little gem of a hotel, very secluded and literally a stones throw from St Peters Square. It has a security entrance so no-one can walk in off the street and the staff were exceptional. There is someone on front desk 24/7 so it was no issue when we had to leave for the airport at 5am. They organised the taxi and even breakfast boxes to take with us so we had some food. The location is great for the Vatican and a beautiful walk of about 25-30 mins along the river to the centre of Rome but so much to see on the way. Piazza Navone is only about 15 minute walk, Castle Saint Angelo is about 5 minutes and there is no issue for transport if you don't want to walk. The only issue for anyone who might be taller or larger than us was the shower was small. This was no major issue for us but could be if you are very tall or solid. This may have just been our room so you might want to check. The beds were very comfortable and the room was always cleaned early and impeccable when we returned. You will enjoy your stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was excellent! We stayed for four nights while in Rome and everything exceeded our expectations. The staff were friendly and helpful, assisting us with getting an idea of our location and surroundings. And let me tell you, that location is amazing! Seated just outside St. Peter’s Square, you are greeted with breathtaking views every time you enter and exit the building. Further, there was a complimentary breakfast every morning that was a nice start to the long days of exploring and visiting historical sites. The staff also helped us with arranging transportation to one of our tours, despite us needing it very early in the morning. Over all, I would highly recommend if you are coming to visit Rome and/or the Vatican.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Just an amazing stay at hotel Plazzo Cardinal Cesi. Staff were amazing . Delicious breakfast and the most amazing court yard. Can’t wait to go back..
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying at the property. Convenient location if you want to stay near The Vatican. It's quiet and safe. Received complimentary snacks. Staffs are kind and helpful. Breakfast was substantial.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Guille

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is literally in front of st peters square. The vatican! Location is amazing!! The hotel is very old and air condition does not work well. Staff is great and very helpful. Free breakfeast. Electricity went out on first night. But overall okay. Lots of restaurants all around.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOSUE, Springfield Gardens

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Although rated as a 4-star hotel, there is limited food service available outside the excellent breakfast service. However, location is perfect and the hotel is brimming with character. The staff are excellent, extremely polite, courteous and helpful. Hotel is located a few minutes walk from the Vatican with walking access to other attractions in Rome and only a few minutes walk from the hop-on/hop-off bus route.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyson

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is very authentic and right by the Vatican. The management was helpful and kind. The rooms were nice and clean. The bathrooms are very small and the shower is tiny. We enjoyed it very much. The area around the hotel is very crowded with lots of travelers and garbage left around but the hotel was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staying so close to the Vatican was great, plenty to see and many dining choices within a short walk.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, Edinburgh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel. It’s the second time I’ve stayed here. Location is amazing, right on the doorstep of Saint Peter’s Square. Easy walk to a metro station. There is a lovely little garden in the hotel grounds. Continental breakfast is included and if you’re heading out sightseeing really early they’ll make you up a breakfast bag to take with you. Staff are exceptional, very helpful and friendly. This hotel is a great base for walking (or using the metro) to the many incredible sights of Rome.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Being on the door step of St Peter, it is great to visit the places and attend activities... The staff were excellent, very friendly and helpful. The internal garden was beautiful.
Response from Front office on Jan 12, 2023
Dear Ms Hepburn,thank you for your kind words. We are glad you enjoyed Rome and your stay at Palazzo Cardinal Cesi.We hope to see you soon again as our guest.Kind regards

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is PERFECT for someone who wants to directly by the Vatican. I had book a 3 day stay months ago as a treat for when I finished walking 550 kilometers from Florence to Rome on the Way of St Francis. I was very dissatisfied at my shower situation. There was a 1$ flimsy shower curtain and a drain on the floor. The shower noodle would only stay in the holder when it was pointed at the wall. I’ve had a better bathroom situation when I was stay at free pilgrim Ostello along the way. There was no way to buy any extra refreshments during the day. I asked if I could get some coffee and p minutes before the scheduled 7:30 breakfast time and I was told no. Not possible. For the 3 days I stayed my bill was $700. The location was the only good factor about the accommodation. Very disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A few minutes walk to Vatican.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location to the Vatican is terrific. Very nice place to stay in Rome.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liseth

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

CRISTINA

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosanna

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a hidden gem. Although it is so close to the Vatican once you walk through the main doors you enter a beautiful tranquil garden. The staff is so friendly and helpful and the breakfast is over the top. I would stay at this hotel again and have recommended it to my friends already.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy, Waterloo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Camila

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice , excellent ubication , block from the Vatican
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight Stay
Great location. We wanted to be near the Vatican and it is right out the door. Hotel is nice and the room was comfortabel just smaller than expected and bathroom is very tight. Needs to add a note on how to work window shades. Excellent Wifi.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vienna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super convenient location and great property. The inside is clean, safe, and beautiful. It’s a 2 minute walk to the Vatican and was a easy check in and check out process. I would highly recommend this location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a great location, steps from Saint Peters Square. Very charming hotel, good breakfast, friendly staff. I had some issues with the wifi and lack of communication between reception and my room when asking for support. The selling feature is also the courtyard, it is so beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Erlinda, Montreal

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it met my needs. thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Within easy walking distance from St. Peter’s Square, <2 minutes. Beautiful hotel! Friendly/helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

SUSAN, Grapevine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
A/C needs to work better. Very hot. Would have liked a better area for sitting and drinking coffee in the evenings. Location for sight seeing was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As close as you can get to St Peter's without sleeping with the Pope.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Margarita R

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location, but small rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is right next to the Vatican, so there isnt much traffic when you leave the hotel. Also there are guards on the Street making the area safe at night. The Hotel is also has a buzz in feature for the added security. The Main bus route/trains are a bit away but thats the price you pay being next to the Great Vatican City.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Clara

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We reserved this hotel last minute around 9 pm because we missed a train and arrived to check in. The website on orbitz said we had until midnight to check in and when we arrived the doors were shut. We rang the buzzer and called and no one answered. We even asked an Italian speaker with an Italian phone to call the number by the door and they said the hotel had closed. We had to walk around and find a new hotel to stay at instead.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hello???? This reservation was cancelled. Trip was cancelled. Familiar with the COVID Pandemic??? This property is actually tiring to charge me for a cancelled trip due to COVID 19???!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020