Location. The Vatican Suites is located in Rome, Italy, in a leafy street 200 metres from St Peters Basilica and the museums of the Vatican, and one kilometre from Piazza Navona.
Hotel Features. The Vatican Suites are inside a 19th century Roman tenement building recently renovated. The suites are a number of different sized self catering studios and apartments. There is an excellent view of the dome of St Peters from the roof garden of the building, which has tables and chairs for eating al fresco.
The Suites all have a fully equipped kitchen (microwave only in apartments) so that guests can prepare their own meals. Recommended restaurants nearby include the Goose pizzeria and pub on Porta Cavalleggeri and the Ernesto Viccaro fish restaurant on the same street.
The Vatican Suites have a small business centre in the block.
Nearby are facilities for aerobics, basketball, tennis and volleyball, as well as a swimming pool. Bikes and scooters can be rented.
Guestrooms. There are 25 studios and apartments in the Vatican Suites, sleeping 1 5 people. Studios are single rooms with kitchenettes, suites have one double room and dining room with kitchenette while apartments are double plus single rooms with dining room. The accommodation is modern, furnished in red woods and pinks. All have satellite television, air conditioning, broadband internet, telephone with voicemail and a safe.
Expert Tip. To stock up on ingredients, it is worth visiting Campo dei Fiori one kilometre away where there is a fruit and vegetable market every morning.
Rates:
115.19 - 153.59 EUR
Number Of Rooms: 1
Number Of Floors: 1
Residence Vatican Suites
Via Nicolo V
Rome, Italy 00165
Driving Directions:
From Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO):
Distance to Vatican Suites is 30 kilometres, approximately 40 minutes drive.
Getting there. The Leonardo Express runs between the airport and the Termini train station in the city centre every 30 minutes. The journey time is about 35 minutes and single tickets cost 9.50 EUR. The Terravision shuttle bus runs between the airport and Termini station. Taxis to the city centre cost about 60 EUR, and taking a metered licensed taxi is advised. The Suites are 500 metres from St Peter Station and two kilometres from Termini. From Termini, take metro, taxi or the bus no.64. Prices are all subject to change.
Getting around. Romes historic city centre is easy to explore on foot, as many attractions are located close together. The city has an efficient public transport system, including trams, buses, suburban trains, and metro (underground). Tickets can be purchased from tobacconists and ATAC ticket machines, and should be bought prior to boarding. Single tickets cost 1 EUR, and are valid for 75 minutes, covering one metro trip and unlimited bus travel. Driving in the city centre is not advised for visitors.
Driving directions. From the A1 Milano/Roma highway and the A2 Roma/Napoli highway, take the Grande Raccordo Anulare and exit at Aurelia.
Go towards Roma centro (city centre), following the signs for S. Pietro (St Peters)