Palazzo Cardinal Cesi

I was very happy with my stay at Palazzo Cardinal Cesi. The hotel is set in a stunning, historic 15th-century building with a beautiful atmosphere. The location is truly unbeatable; you are literally right next to St. Peter’s Square. While my room was on the smaller side, it was comfortable. The beds were great, and most importantly, the room's climate control was excellent. The breakfast was standard for my experiences with similar hotels and perfectly fine to start the day. My only significant complaint is regarding the exorbitant cost of the concierge transfer service. I paid €140 for a van that turned out to be an older model with very poor air conditioning. I had to explicitly ask the driver to turn the A/C on, and even then, it was sweltering. My advice to future guests: Enjoy the beautiful rooms and perfect location, but do not book the hotel's transfer service. You are much better off getting a regular city cab. They are easy to find, likely half the cost, and standard taxis generally have much better air conditioning than the expensive van I was provided.

We were incredibly grateful for our stay here. After an unexpected issue forced us to leave our Airbnb, the hotel was able to accommodate us on short notice and even allowed us to check in early, which made a stressful situation much easier. The staff was kind, welcoming, and helpful throughout our stay. The room was clean, comfortable, and exactly what we needed after a long day of dealing with travel disruptions. We truly appreciated the hospitality and flexibility they showed us. Highly recommend and would gladly stay here again.

Stayed recently at the hotel for a week. It had all the charm of a European boutique hotel. The location is great, we were able to walk to many Roman sites, or get an Uber or taxi and to see St. Peter’s everyday is a magnificent sight. The staff; front desk, concierge all in one were so kind and helpful for any of our needs (Patrizio, Roberta). Housekeeping did a wonderful job; room was always clean as were the common spaces. And the morning breakfast had everything one would need to start the day of touring. A take away breakfast was given to have on early start days.

We stayed over the Christmas period 2025. The location of the hotel is ideal because of its location, although this did mean occasionally having to persuade the police to let us through barriers set up for special events. The hotel is set in a mostly 16th century Palazzo which is a charming setting and the staff were very welcoming and helpful. Although the basics are provided such as a modern ensuite and free wifi, the rooms are quite compact although adequate. Although the breakfast provides all the basics it isn't lavish. If you're looking for location over luxury this a great choice.