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4 Stars - 3 Reviews and 152 Opinions
Via Della Conciliazione 33, Rome, Lazio, 00193, Italy
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gregoryolney
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.....we were robbed. Whilst we were at breakfast someone entered our room and stole some money from my partner's handbag. We think we know who did it and reported it to the hotel manager - he was most unhelpful, couldn't understand how it could happen, first time in 30 years etc that this had happened, trusted his staff etc etc etc...So we won't stay there again, which is a shame because it is a very nice hotel, an old, converted monastery a hundred yards from St Peter's Square - good breakfasts, good service etc.
jmhenry1123
I did not personally stay here but some members of our group did. The lobby is quite nice with a good bar area for meeting with a group.
Unique Quality: Right on Via della Conciliazione, you are a stone's throw from St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican Museums, Castel San Angelo, Tiber River, etc
CdnJane
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Part of my 1976 trip to Italy, so do not know prices then or now.
What I do recall about this place, other than its close proxmity to St. Peter's and then down and around the river, and elsewhere, were the beautiful frescos painted in the building. It was a former Pope's palace.
I believe that I shared the room with 3 other girls from the group, and it was a huge room.
I'm sure the food was good... actually if I recall it was the first place I had Artichokes, so that was one of my exciting moments.
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staff were helpful and allowed us to see rome. this hotel it is a museum, all fresco and athmosfere is unich , the restaurant la veranda it was wonderfull, garden . Rooms are large and four star level.
The managment staff it is present during the day.
" Wonderful hotel " in Rome to stay .
Rome has beauty in the soul of every corner of the city but find a place like Palazzo della Rovere was a real dream.
Hotel Columbus has a fantastic atmosphere. You can dine at La Veranda to your heart's content. I Would recommend to anyone interested in a fantastic location with the best food of all descriptions.
A pearl in Rome.
We requested non-smoking rooms but were given smoking rooms.
The rooms themselves were shabby and in need of repair and updating.
Staff were smoking in the corridors and the corridors smelt strongly.
The mattresses were blood stained and two had to be replaced. One was replaced by a put up metal frame bed.
The shower had dirt and mould.
The room was generally dusty.
The staff were mostly, though not all, surly.
The Manager did not respond to our concerns at all nor respond to our written complaint. Indeed no response has been received at all in the last two months.
Otherwise the rest of the hotel was historic and beautiful.
Hotel Palazzo Cardinal Cesni on the same road was found to be much superior in all regards.
A tranquil setting adjacent to St.Peters. 300 metres away!!
Staff were extremely helpful and courteous at all times.
Rooms were spacious and cool with adequate air conditioning. Breakfast included mad the start to the day pleasant and relaxed. The outside dining was fantastic and affordable. Overrall a great place to stay and that is why we came back. We have had a good experience on both occasions over 4 years.
Plus the access to the internet was a bonus.
A few years ago, I was fortunate to be married in St. Peter's in the Vatican. Our wedding reception was held at the Hotel Columbus. I cannot begin to express how pleased our entire family was at the quality of the food and service. The rooms were so beautiful with the renaissance frescoed ceilings. We had a traditional Italian wedding luncheon which consisted of several courses of food which lasted for several hours. Every aspect of it was perfect!
A comment to one of the previous posters: Why would you complain about someone in another country not speaking english? You weren't in an english speaking country!
Got married in Vatican city in Sept 2005 and held our reception in this hotel. There were 50+ guests.
Hotel arranged every part of the reception for us, from before lunch drinks to a pianist for the evening buffet and the wedding cake (which was the best wedding cake we had ever tasted - not that we're biased).
Had lunch in "La Veranda" the main restaurant which has beautiful frescos which also opens out to the courtyard garden.
They provide a suite for the wedding night which is a good size and very athmospheric with a view of the courtyard below.
The other rooms are clean and a normal size for Rome - though some rooms are quite high up and the lift only takes you so far.
The location is great for sightseeing.
The location of this hotel is excellent if you wish to visit the Vatican, but a little remote for other parts of the city. Public rooms are very impressive and suggest that a stay will be luxurious. Reception staff were very helpful throughout our stay (5/12/05 - 8/12/05).
But Oh Dear! When we arrived in our room we were bitterly disappointed. It was extremely basic and quite dingy. All the furniture, including the bed and mattress had clearly seen better days and should have been discarded years before. The bathroom was tiny.
We ate breakfast at the Hotel just one of our three mornings there, even though it was included in the tariff - the choice was limited and arriving in the breakfast room at 9am (breakfast was 7am till 10am) we found that the waitresses were already clearing things away!
Overall, an impressive building with wonderful public rooms and very helpful reception staff. But very much let down by the bedrooms & breakfast service. I can't imagine that we would ever stop there again.
Right on Via della Conciliazione, you are a stone's throw from St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican Museums, Castel San Angelo, Tiber River, etc
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