St. Peter's Square is situated directly in front of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, an independent city-state encircled by the city of Rome. The large open square, with its central obelisk, is a popular attraction visited daily by both tourists and locals. The picturesque part of the city in which St. Peter's is found is also home to a number of hotels.
The hotel Palazza Cardinal Cesi is housed in a Renaissance Italian palace dating back to 1400. It boasts 30 rooms and is in the same building as a museum of antiques and art, just across from St. Peter's Square. All of the rooms, which include five deluxe rooms, include a mini-bar, satellite television, an in-room safe and free wireless Internet connection. An American buffet breakfast is available every morning in The Refectory, the hotel's breakfast room. Meeting and banquet rooms are also available to rent out. The hotel can prepare exclusive dinners or cocktail receptions on request. Finally, guests have access to a library room and to the cloister, which has both a bar and an intimate garden.
Palazzo Cardinal Cesi
51 Via della Conciliazione
Rome, Italy 00193
011-39-66-819-3222
palazzocesi.it
Residenza Paolo VI is, according to its website, the only hotel in Rome that stands directly on St. Peter's Square. It opened in 2000 and has been offering its 29 rooms to guests ever since. The rooms are each equipped with satellite television, a mini-bar and an in-room safe. The two junior suites offer expansive views of the square. Every morning, an American buffet breakfast is served, while later in the day coffee and cocktails, as well as light snacks, are offered at the hotel bar. Dinners and lunches can be had at the restaurant on-site, or you can be arrange for a private cocktail reception in advance.
Residenza Paolo VI
Via Paolo Vi, 29
Rome, Italy 00193
011-39-06-68-487-0
residenzapaolovi.com
The Hotel Emmaus is a three-star establishment located 100 yards from St. Peter's Square, with the dome of St. Peter visible from many of the guest rooms. Each of the guest rooms features air conditioning, satellite television, a mini-bar and a complimentary daily newspaper. In addition to standard guest rooms, the hotel offers family rooms, which offer much more room for more people. The ground-floor breakfast room serves a complimentary continental breakfast every day. The lobby has a small sitting area and a bar. The hotel's concierge can arrange transportation to or from the airport, as well as spots in tours of Rome and/or the Vatican.
Hotel Emmaus
Via Delle Fornaci, 25
Rome, Italy 00165
011-39-06-635-658
emmaushotel.com
