Piccolo Imperiale is a bed & breakfast in the Prati district of Rome, just steps from Castel Sant'Angelo and Lepanto metro station, with air-conditioned rooms and an Italian buffet breakfast.
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Piccolo Imperiale is a bed & breakfast in the Prati district of Rome, just steps from Castel Sant’Angelo and Lepanto metro station, on line A.
The property offers four room types, from the Economy Double Room to the Family Room for larger families, all equipped with air conditioning, TV with Sky channels, minibar and private bathroom with shower and hairdryer. The carefully chosen furnishings and attention to detail make every stay comfortable, whether for couples or families travelling with children.
Services offered include a shuttle service to and from Fiumicino airport, daily cleaning service, luggage storage and the option to request a limousine service with an onboard aperitif to the historic centre. Breakfast, served continental, Italian and buffet style, is a good starting point for days spent exploring the city.
The location in the Vaticano Prati district allows guests to reach Piazza Cavour, the Ara Pacis and the main metro connections on foot, making Piccolo Imperiale a convenient base for visiting both the historic centre and the Vatican area.
The rooms at Piccolo Imperiale range from 14 to 22 square metres and share some basic amenities: air conditioning, free WiFi connection, TV and private bathroom with shower and hairdryer. The Economy Double Room, the most compact, is designed for couples travelling on a limited budget, while the Double Room/Twin Room offers parquet flooring and bathroom courtesy sets.
For larger groups, the property offers the Triple Room, with a sofa bed and a large double bed, and the Family Room, the largest along with the Triple at 22 sqm, able to accommodate up to four people thanks to the combination of single beds and a large double bed. All accommodations are equipped with a minibar, making a stay convenient without having to go out for every need.
The Economy Double Room is the most compact accommodation in the property, with 14 sqm designed for those looking for an essential yet comfortable solution. It features a French double bed, air conditioning, minibar and private bathroom with hairdryer, ideal for short stays for couples.
The Triple Room covers 22 sqm and combines a sofa bed with a large double bed, offering the most flexible solution for three people. Like the other rooms it comes with air conditioning and a private bathroom, but stands out for its ability to accommodate up to two children.
The Family Room shares the 22 sqm of the Triple Room but is configured to accommodate up to four people, thanks to two single beds alongside a large double bed. It is the best choice for families with children staying at Piccolo Imperiale.
The Double Room/Twin Room measures 20 sqm and stands out for its parquet flooring, bathroom bidet and courtesy set, details not mentioned in the other room types. The large double bed and flat-screen TV with satellite channels complete the amenities.
Piccolo Imperiale offers a range of services designed to make your stay in Rome easier. General amenities include a shuttle service, daily cleaning service, luggage storage, a safe and a lift, as well as an entirely non-smoking environment with parquet flooring and heating.
The rooms have a private bathroom with bathtub or shower, bidet, hairdryer and free toiletries, along with amenities such as a wardrobe, desk and sofa bed in the larger room types. For entertainment, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and internet connection are available.
On request, a limousine service with an onboard aperitif can be arranged to reach the centre of Rome, a useful option for those who want to start their stay with an exclusive touch.
Piccolo Imperiale is located in the Prati district, in the Vaticano Prati area, one of the most elegant residential areas of Rome, appreciated for its orderly streets, shops and proximity to both the historic centre and Vatican City. Via Orazio is a quiet side street just steps from Piazza Cavour, which is only 150 metres from the property.
Getting around is made easy by Lepanto metro station, on line A, about 600 metres away, and Ottaviano station at 800 metres, both useful for reaching the historic centre and Vatican City in just a few minutes. Roma San Pietro railway station is 1.5 km away, while Fiumicino airport is about 18 km away, with a shuttle service available a few minutes’ walk from the property. Ciampino airport is about 14 km away.
Guests staying at Piccolo Imperiale can reach Castel Sant’Angelo on foot in about 350 metres, the Ara Pacis in 400 metres and Piazza Navona in just over 900 metres. St. Peter’s Square and the Vatican Museums are also within walking distance, at 850 metres and 1.1 km respectively, ideal for visiting the papal collections or attending the Wednesday papal audience. In the evenings, the district offers restaurants such as Opera Viva Roma and Da Cesare just steps from the entrance, as well as several cafés for breakfast or an aperitif.
In spring and autumn, the area is well suited to long walks along the Tiber to Piazza di Spagna, about 1.3 km away, or the Trevi Fountain, at 1.4 km, while in summer the evenings stretch out among the alleys of Campo de’ Fiori, 1.2 km from the property.
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Reviews of Piccolo Imperiale particularly praise the staff, rated 9.1, and the location, with an excellent 9.4 thanks to the proximity to Castel Sant’Angelo and Lepanto metro station. Cleanliness and comfort stand at good levels, while the value for money remains average, in line with an overall score of 7.9.
No, Piccolo Imperiale does not allow pets during your stay.
Piccolo Imperiale is about 350 metres from Castel Sant’Angelo, reachable on foot in a few minutes.
Yes, a shuttle service to and from Fiumicino airport is available 3 minutes’ walk from Piccolo Imperiale, at an additional cost.
Piccolo Imperiale offers a continental, Italian and buffet-style breakfast.
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Yes, Lepanto metro station, on line A, is about 600 metres from Piccolo Imperiale.
Yes, all rooms at Piccolo Imperiale come with air conditioning and a private bathroom with shower.
