RESIDENZA PAOLO VI, Rome

Residenza Paolo VI - A boutique Vatican hotel with panoramic views of St. Peter's Square and Basilica

Housed directly in the ancient Augustinian Order wall, this 35-room Rome hotel offers unparalleled proximity to St. Peter's Square. The boutique property features rooms ranging from 42.7 ft^2 French bed accommodations to 88.6 ft^2 triple rooms, plus deluxe quarters and suites up to 82.0 ft^2. All rooms come equipped with satellite LCD TVs, air conditioning, and private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries. The rooftop terrace, accessible year-round, provides direct views of St. Peter's Basilica and the Apostolic Palace, serving as a privileged viewpoint for the Pope's Sunday Angelus. Residenza Paolo VI's dining includes an extensive breakfast buffet with eggs, cheese, and cereals, while the terrace bar operates daily from 4 PM to midnight offering Italian wines and à la carte dining. Located just 10 minutes' walk from Ottaviano-San Pietro-Musei Vaticani metro station, the property sits 0.5 miles from Vatican City and the Sistine Chapel.

Pros

Direct access to papal ceremonies and Sunday Angelus from the exclusive terrace viewing area

Year-round covered terrace with sliding windows for all-season comfort

Six Deluxe-Superior rooms on the 'Piano Nobile' floor feature separate entrance and video surveillance

Specialized gluten-free menu options available upon request

Cons

2.5 miles distance from Roma Termini station requires additional transportation planning

French bed rooms at 42.7 ft^2 offer limited space with bed accessible from one side only