4-star hotel in the Aurelio district, a short walk from the Vatican, with seasonal pool, panoramic terrace and rooms with views of St. Peter's Dome.
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Cardinal Hotel St. Peter is a 4-star hotel in Rome’s Aurelio district, about 2 km from St. Peter’s Basilica, with a seasonal outdoor pool and views of the Vatican dome from many rooms.
The property caters both to leisure travelers visiting Rome and to those on business trips, offering a wide range of room types: from the more compact Single to family and connecting accommodations designed for groups and large families, up to a room with disabled access. All rooms are air-conditioned and feature a private bathroom with tub, minibar and flat-screen satellite TV, while some add a balcony or terrace with city views.
Key facilities include a rooftop panoramic terrace, open from May to October with a sundeck and cocktail bar, free outdoor parking and a garage, as well as free WiFi throughout the property. Breakfast is served every morning in the dining room, buffet style, American breakfast format. The location in the Aurelio district makes it possible to walk to Baldo degli Ubaldi Metro Station and, by bus 881, reach the historic center and the main Vatican sites.
Cardinal Hotel St. Peter offers nine room types, ranging in size from the 16 sqm Single to the 42 sqm solution with two connecting double rooms, designed for groups or large families. All accommodations share a private bathroom with tub, air conditioning, minibar, safe and flat-screen satellite TV with pay-per-view channels, elements that ensure a consistent level of comfort throughout the property.
What mainly sets the rooms apart is capacity and a few distinctive details: the Superior with Terrace offers a private outdoor space and city views, the Classic Double/Twin accepts pets on request, while the Standard with Disabled Access features a walk-in shower. The Triple, Family and Quadruple solutions combine single and double beds to accommodate up to five people in a single room, making the choice flexible depending on the number of guests and the needs of the stay.
The most compact of the rooms at Cardinal Hotel St. Peter, designed for a single guest. It features a private bathroom with tub or shower, bidet and hairdryer, plus air conditioning, safe, minibar and a tea and coffee set: an essential yet complete solution for solo travelers.
Almost double the size of the Single, this room offers two alternative bed configurations to suit groups or families with children. It is equipped with air conditioning, minibar, safe and satellite TV with pay-per-view channels.
At 40 sqm and accommodating up to five people, this is one of the largest rooms in the property, ideal for large families. It combines three single beds and one large double bed in a single air-conditioned room with minibar and satellite TV.
A room for two guests with the bed configuration to be specified at the time of booking, either a double bed or two single beds. It is air-conditioned and features flat-screen satellite TV, safe and minibar, in 21 sqm.
The only solution in the property made up of two connecting double rooms, each with a private bathroom: perfect for families or groups who want separate but linked spaces. With a combined 42 sqm, it is the largest room type available.
Compared to the standard Double or Twin Room, this Superior adds a private terrace overlooking the city, along with a slightly larger size. It features satellite TV and minibar, and is one of the few rooms in the property with dedicated outdoor space.
Identical in size and capacity to the standard Double or Twin Room, but this is the room type specifically designated for guests traveling with pets. The private bathroom includes tub, shower, bidet and toiletries, plus air conditioning and minibar.
Designed for accessibility, this is the only room in the property with a walk-in shower, along with a tub, bidet and toiletries. Air-conditioned and equipped with satellite TV and minibar, it accommodates up to three people in 28 sqm.
Cardinal Hotel St. Peter offers guests an outdoor pool open from May to October, with sun loungers, beach towels and an outdoor tub, alongside a sundeck terrace and a rooftop cocktail bar with city views. Outdoor parking is free and the property also has a garage, convenient for those arriving by car in a central area of Rome.
The front desk is open 24 hours a day and offers services such as luggage storage, currency exchange, express check-in and check-out, concierge service and airport shuttle on request. For dining, a restaurant, a bar and a snack bar are available, with the option of breakfast in the room and special diet menus on request.
The property is accessible, with rooms and common areas designed for guests with disabilities, an elevator to the upper floors and wheelchair access. Rounding out the offering are laundry and ironing services, free WiFi throughout the property and the option to stay with pets on request.
Cardinal Hotel St. Peter is located in the Aurelio district, a residential area northwest of Rome’s city center, close to Villa Carpegna (750 m) and the large urban park Villa Doria Pamphilj (1.8 km), the largest in the city. The area is mostly quiet, with coffee shops such as Gran Caffè Dream and Lady Coffee about 800 meters away and a few restaurants, including Sikelia Ristobar and La Maielletta, within 350 meters of the property.
For getting around, Baldo degli Ubaldi Metro Station, on Line A, is about a 20-minute walk away (850 m), while Valle Aurelia railway station is 1.4 km away. Public bus 881 connects the district directly to the historic center. St. Peter’s Square is 2.1 km away and the Vatican Museums 2.3 km, distances that make the hotel a convenient base for visiting Vatican City without staying in the busiest tourist heart of the city. Fiumicino and Ciampino airports are both about 15 km away.
Guests staying here can dedicate their mornings to visiting St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums, then head to Castel Sant’Angelo (2.8 km) or the squares of the historic center such as Piazza Navona and Campo de’ Fiori, all reachable in a few minutes by public transport. In summer, the hotel’s panoramic pool offers a welcome break after long walks among the capital’s archaeological sites and museums.
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Guests particularly praise the staff, rated 8.5, and the location, appreciated with a score of 8. Cleanliness and comfort remain at solid levels (8), while value for money, the lowest-rated category at 7.7, reflects some reservations about the perceived value relative to the cost.
Yes, Cardinal Hotel St. Peter is located about 2 km from St. Peter’s Basilica and 2.3 km from the Vatican Museums, with many rooms offering views of the Vatican dome.
Yes, Cardinal Hotel St. Peter accepts pets on request, in dedicated rooms such as the Classic Double/Twin Room, Pets Allowed; a surcharge may apply.
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Yes, Cardinal Hotel St. Peter has an outdoor pool open from May to October, with sun loungers and beach towels, alongside a rooftop sundeck terrace and cocktail bar.
The minimum check-in age at Cardinal Hotel St. Peter is 18; guests under 18 may only stay if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Yes, Cardinal Hotel St. Peter offers free outdoor parking reserved for cars, as well as an on-site garage.
From Cardinal Hotel St. Peter you can reach the center of Rome by public bus 881 or on foot in about 20 minutes to Baldo degli Ubaldi Metro Station, on Line A.
