Refined guest house in the Prati district, a short walk from Castel Sant'Angelo and the Vatican, with a private spa area and air-conditioned rooms with minibar.
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Relais Vatican Secret is a guest house in Rome, in the Prati district, just 300 metres from Castel Sant’Angelo and about 700 metres from St. Peter’s Square. The property is aimed at travellers who want to explore the landmarks of Vatican Rome on foot, while still remaining a short distance from the historic centre and Piazza Navona.
The rooms, around 15 sqm each, are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, minibar, coffee machine and kettle, with a private bathroom complete with bidet and hairdryer. One superior room type also includes exclusive daily access, for two hours, to the indoor wellness area, with a hot tub, Finnish sauna and sensory shower, a feature that sets this guest house apart from many other options in the area.
General services include daily housekeeping, luggage storage, an on-request babysitting service and an airport shuttle. The location is particularly popular with couples, who choose it for quick access to museums, historic bridges and neighbourhood restaurants, in a residential setting just steps from the Tiber.
The two room types at Relais Vatican Secret share the same floor area of around 15 sqm and the same basic amenities: air conditioning, flat-screen TV, minibar, coffee machine, kettle and a private bathroom with hairdryer and bidet. Both can accommodate up to two guests and are designed for a couple’s stay in a cosy, functional space, with a large double bed as the main setup.
The key difference between the two options concerns access to the property’s wellness area: while the standard Superior room offers the essential amenities for a stay in Rome, the version with the private spa package adds exclusive daily use, for two hours, of a hot tub, Finnish sauna, sensory shower and a relaxation area with herbal teas and fruit, to be booked in advance. A choice designed for those who want to combine sightseeing in the city with a moment of pure relaxation.
A 15 sqm room with air conditioning, free WiFi and a flat-screen TV, furnished with a large double bed. It features a minibar and coffee machine for self-sufficient moments of relaxation, plus a private bathroom complete with hairdryer and bidet. It is the property’s basic option, without access to the spa area.
Identical to the standard Superior room in terms of size and in-room amenities, this room type stands out for exclusive use of the wellness area for two hours a day, with a hot tub, Finnish sauna, sensory shower and a relaxation area with herbal teas and fruit. Sessions must be booked in advance, and this is the only room in the property with this privilege.
Relais Vatican Secret pays particular attention to guest wellbeing, with an indoor spa room featuring a hot tub, sauna and dedicated spa services, as well as daily housekeeping and luggage storage for those who want to travel light while sightseeing in the city. Guests arriving by air can rely on the airport shuttle, while families can request the babysitting service.
The rooms are air-conditioned and offer a flat-screen TV, minibar and a tea and coffee set, with a private bathroom complete with complimentary toiletries, hairdryer and bidet. The property is entirely non-smoking, with marble or tiled floors and central heating, an environment designed for a stay with attention to detail even in the common areas. Internet access is available throughout the property at no extra cost.
Relais Vatican Secret is located in the Prati district, an elegant residential area just steps from the Tiber, between Castel Sant’Angelo and the Vatican. It is a lively yet not chaotic area, with orderly streets, neighbourhood shops and small restaurants such as Margot and La Locanda, both less than 70 metres from the property.
Walking distances are among the area’s strengths: Castel Sant’Angelo is 350 metres away, St. Peter’s Square about 650 metres, the Vatican Museums 950 metres and Piazza Navona about 400 metres, according to OpenStreetMap calculations. Lepanto metro station is just 650 metres away and Ottaviano station 700 metres, useful for reaching the centre without walking too much. For those arriving by air, Ciampino Airport is about 14 km away, and Fiumicino about 18 km.
The location makes it possible to plan entire days on foot: from St. Peter’s Dome you can continue towards Ponte Sant’Angelo and the historic districts as far as Piazza Navona, Campo de’ Fiori and the Trevi Fountain, the latter about 1.6 km away. Piazza del Popolo and its gardens can be reached in just over a kilometre, ideal for an evening stroll. The proximity to the Vatican Museums makes the area particularly convenient for those visiting the Sistine Chapel and the papal collections while avoiding long trips by metro or taxi.
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Guests particularly appreciate the location, rated 8.6, and the comfort of the rooms, while the lowest scores relate to WiFi and general services. Overall, the location receives a positive assessment, with room for improvement on some operational aspects.
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No, Relais Vatican Secret does not allow pets during the stay.
Relais Vatican Secret is located about 650 metres from St. Peter’s Square and about 950 metres from the Vatican Museums, both easily reachable on foot.
Yes, Relais Vatican Secret offers free WiFi throughout the property, although according to reviews the signal quality may not always be optimal.
Yes, Relais Vatican Secret has a wellness area with a hot tub and sauna, with exclusive access included in one of the room types.
At Relais Vatican Secret, check-in is possible from 14:00 to 23:30, while check-out must be completed between 09:30 and 10:00.
Yes, Relais Vatican Secret provides an airport shuttle service upon guest request.
