An elegant guest house on Via Cola di Rienzo, a short walk from the Vatican, with air-conditioned rooms, minibar and one of the best-rated locations in Rome.
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Residenza Alexander Guest House is a guest house located on Via Cola di Rienzo, in the Prati district of Rome, a few hundred metres from Lepanto metro station.
The property offers modern, well-kept rooms, all with private bathroom, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, minibar and a tea and coffee set. Room types range from the Standard Double Room, more compact and facing the inner courtyard, to the King Superior with city view and soundproofing, up to the Superior Double Room with bidet and complimentary toiletries in the bathroom. It is not an address suited to large families or parties, given the 18-year minimum age policy and the ban on events.
The location is one of the features guests appreciate most, with St. Peter’s Square reachable in about ten minutes on foot and Castel Sant’Angelo just 600 metres away. Couples in particular rate the area very highly, a sign of a lively yet residential neighbourhood, convenient both for those visiting the city and for those getting around by metro.
The rooms at Residenza Alexander Guest House share a simple, functional style: private bathroom, air conditioning, flat-screen TV and minibar are featured in every room type, along with the tea and coffee set that makes even a longer stay practical. The Standard Double Room, the smallest at 16 sqm, overlooks the inner courtyard and is designed for two people looking for an essential yet comfortable space.
Moving up in size, the King Superior Room offers 27 sqm with a city view and soundproofed walls, configurable with two single beds plus an extra-large double bed, or with four single beds, making it suitable for small groups or families. The Superior Double Room, 21 sqm, offers a city view and a more complete bathroom, with bidet and complimentary toiletries, and can accommodate up to three people, alternating a large double bed with three single beds.
The most compact room in the property, at 16 sqm with a view of the inner courtyard, ideal for an essential stay as a couple. It features a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, coffee machine and minibar, plus a private bathroom.
The largest of the three room types, at 27 sqm with a city view, and also the only one with soundproofed walls. The flexible bed configuration makes it suitable for small groups or families of up to four people.
Larger than the Standard room and with a city view, it stands out for its bathroom complete with bidet and complimentary toiletries. The option to switch between the double bed and three single beds makes it versatile for groups of friends.
Residenza Alexander Guest House offers air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TV, satellite channels and internet connection, along with amenities designed to make the stay practical: daily housekeeping, luggage storage, room service and a safe. The rooms are equipped with everything needed to prepare drinks, including a coffee machine, electric kettle, toaster and refrigerator, while the bathroom includes a hairdryer, complimentary toiletries and bed linen.
The property has a lift and rooms designed with families in mind, with soundproofed rooms available on request. Security is ensured by CCTV, a smoke alarm and magnetic key access, while the entire building is non-smoking.
A garage is available for those arriving by car, and the kitchen can prepare special dietary menus on request. Free WiFi completes the offering, making the property suitable for both business and leisure stays.
Residenza Alexander Guest House is located on Via Cola di Rienzo, one of the main streets of the Prati district, an elegant residential area a short walk from the Vatican. Bars, cafés and neighbourhood restaurants can be found around the property, such as Bar Tavola Calda Ottaviani just steps from the entrance, making the area pleasant to live in even away from the busiest tourist routes.
Getting around is made easy by Lepanto metro station, on line A, about 450 metres away, and by the nearby Ottaviano metro station. Roma San Pietro railway station is 1.5 km away, useful for those arriving by train from outside the city. For those travelling by air, Fiumicino Airport is about 17 km away and Ciampino Airport is 14 km away. On foot, you can reach St. Peter’s Square, 750 metres away, and the Vatican Museums, 800 metres away, in just a few minutes.
The area is ideal for exploring the great monuments of the historic centre on foot: Castel Sant’Angelo is just 600 metres away, Piazza Navona 650 metres, and Piazza del Popolo 1.1 km. Further away but still reachable on a roughly half-hour walk, the Trevi Fountain (1.8 km) and Piazza Venezia (2 km) allow you to extend your route towards the heart of Rome. In every season, the Prati district works well both for those looking for a Vatican atmosphere and for those who want to move easily towards the more central districts of the capital.
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Reviews particularly praise the staff, rated 9.8, and the location, at 9.7: couples in particular rate it among the best areas for a trip together. Cleanliness and comfort scores are also very high, while the value for money remains solid despite being the more modest rating.
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No, Residenza Alexander Guest House does not allow pets during your stay.
Residenza Alexander Guest House is about 750 metres from St. Peter’s Square and 800 metres from the Vatican Museums, both reachable on foot in just a few minutes.
Yes, Residenza Alexander Guest House requires a minimum age of 18 for check-in.
Yes, Residenza Alexander Guest House offers free WiFi throughout the property.
Residenza Alexander Guest House is about 450 metres from Lepanto metro station, on line A, convenient for reaching central Rome.
Yes, all rooms at Residenza Alexander Guest House are air-conditioned and also feature a minibar and flat-screen TV.
