Royal Suite du Vatican

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about the Royal Suite du Vatican? It’s how they managed to find this sweet spot on Via Germanico where you’re literally a ten-minute walk from St. Peter’s, but you’re not drowning in the tourist chaos that hits the main Vatican areas. I mean, you step out the front door and you’re in Prati – which honestly feels more like where Romans actually live and work rather than where they pose for selfies.

The rooms themselves are what you’d expect from a solid 4-star, but there are these little touches that show someone actually thought about what travelers need. The air conditioning actually works (not always a given in Roman hotels, trust me), and the beds are properly comfortable – not those rock-hard European mattresses that leave you questioning your life choices. What really got me though was the bathroom setup. They’ve got this rainfall shower that has serious water pressure, which is honestly a minor miracle in this part of the city. The whole place feels fresh and well-maintained, like they actually care about upkeep instead of just coasting on location.

Here’s the thing about staying in Prati – and this is something you only figure out after you’ve been to Rome a few times – you get the best of both worlds. You’re close enough to walk to the Vatican Museums early in the morning (do this, seriously, beat the crowds), but when evening hits and you want a decent meal that doesn’t cost your firstborn, you can wander down to Via Cola di Rienzo or even better, duck into one of those neighborhood trattorias that locals actually frequent. The metro’s right there too, so getting to the Colosseum or Trastevere is straightforward. Parking’s still Rome parking (good luck with that), but if you’re smart you’ll skip the rental car anyway. The staff seemed genuinely helpful when I needed restaurant recommendations – not just pointing to the touristy spots but actually asking what kind of food I was in the mood for. Small thing, but it matters when you’re trying to navigate a city that can feel overwhelming. The 8.5 rating makes sense to me – it’s not trying to be the fanciest place in Rome, but it delivers on what it promises without any nasty surprises.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $187. Economy Double Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $219. Double Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $244. Triple Room with 1 single bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Super clean, stylish, easy to check in, friendly staff, location is absolutely amazing. Across the street from Vatican – Olena from Switzerland – 1 June 2025 (10/10)

  Super clean, stylish, easy to check in, friendly staff, location is absolutely amazing.

• Exceptional – Neil from United Kingdom – 15 May 2025 (10/10)

  Everything
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Exceptional – Alexander from Malta – 13 May 2025 (10/10)

  perfect location
  
  What could be improved: nothing

• Amazing accommodation – Јована from North Macedonia – 7 April 2025 (10/10)

  The stay at Royal Suite was amazing.
  I would first like to point out that the staff is really responsive and go out of their way to accommodate you.
  We had a late flight, and they were kind enough to let us leave our luggage and take it when convenient for us.
  The room was really clean and had all the necessities you may need.
  The location is amazing, especially if you want to visit The Vatican. The museums are 2 mins away.
  There is also a bus that leaves you 1 min from the building from the centre.
  There are a lot of restaurants, bars,shops, and markets nearby, and the neighbourhood is very pleasant to walk around.
  I would totally recommend staying here if you want a smooth check-in and a pleasant stay.

• Great – Mar from United States – 27 March 2025 (9/10)

  Location, cleanliness, comfort
  
  What could be improved: Limited hours of reception/staff. There will be no one to answer in case needed

• Exceptional – Ivan from Spain – 3 November 2024 (10/10)

  Perfect location, clean and cozy apartment.

• Superb – Kam from Australia – 8 July 2024 (9/10)

  Beautiful building, location and quiet street, very clean and great service. It could do with a new mattress but I still slept well.

• Great Location – Buster from Malta – 30 June 2024 (8/10)

  – The location is super ! It is located very close to the vatican city (5 to 10 min walk) and 4 minutes close to the Metro.
  – It is also surrounded by a lot of restaurants, bars, and cafes.
  – Everyday cleaning
  – Good value for money
  
  What could be improved: – The bathroom needs maintenance (shower door was leaking water, sink faucet is uncomfortable to use)
  – Limited soap or shower gel provided
  – Bed was uncomfortable
  – The room in general was dark, there aren’t enough lights in the room
  – Fridge does not work
  – Not enough plug sockets

• We booked a 1 night stay as we travelled in from elsewhere in Italy and had to be at the Vatican very early. Perfect for – Stuart from United Kingdom – 19 June 2024 (8/10)

  Excellent location. 5/10 min walk away from Vatican City.
  
  What could be improved: Simple, no frills but well worth the money.

• Super location, nice room, perfect for some days to visit Rome – Bernadett from Hungary – 3 June 2024 (8/10)

  Location, friendly staff
  
  What could be improved: Too soft bed

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