Bed and breakfast in the Prati district, a short walk from Castel Sant'Angelo and Piazza Navona, with Italian breakfast and soundproofed air-conditioned rooms.
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SM Vatican Relais B&B is a bed and breakfast in the Prati district of Rome, about 600 metres from Castel Sant’Angelo and 1.1 km from Piazza Navona. The property is located on Via Muzio Clementi, in a central area well connected to the historic city centre and the Vatican.
The rooms, of various types, range from the 14 sqm Deluxe Double to the 31 sqm Junior Suite with two separate areas, along with triple room solutions designed for families or small groups. All feature a private bathroom with bidet, air conditioning, soundproofed walls, a minibar and a flat-screen TV with streaming services.
An Italian breakfast is served in the morning, and WiFi is free throughout the property. A paid airport shuttle is also available, useful for those arriving from Fiumicino or Ciampino. The area around the B&B is mostly frequented by couples, who particularly appreciate its central location, convenient both for reaching the main monuments of the historic centre on foot and for getting around by metro, just a few minutes from Lepanto and Flaminio stations.
SM Vatican Relais B&B offers ten room types, all featuring a private bathroom with toiletries, air conditioning, soundproofed walls, a minibar, a tea and coffee set and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. Room sizes range from 14 sqm for the most compact double rooms to 31 sqm for the Junior Suite, the only option arranged as a true separate space with a distinct sleeping area.
Besides the classic double rooms with a large bed, twin configurations with single beds and various triple solutions are available, suitable for those travelling in small groups or with a child. The Junior Suite, designed for families or groups of up to four people, stands out for its larger spaces and more flexible bed configurations. Overall, the range covers well the needs of couples, families and small groups staying in the Prati district.
Compact and functional, this is the smallest double room in the property, with a private bathroom featuring a shower, bidet and hairdryer, plus toiletries and all the standard comforts of the house.
Compared to the 14 sqm Deluxe, this room offers two extra square metres and a walk-in shower instead of a standard shower, while keeping the same large double bed and the same amenities.
The only Deluxe room offering a choice between a double bed and two single beds, ideal for those who don’t know in advance the composition of the group. Private bathroom with shower and bidet.
The property’s first triple room option, designed for three people with a double bed paired with a single bed. Private bathroom with shower, bidet and toiletries, as in the other rooms.
The largest room in the property, at 31 sqm, with a suite-style layout consisting of a separate bedroom with a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and bidet. Suitable for families or small groups of up to four people.
At 21 sqm, this is the most spacious triple room in the property, able to accommodate up to four people thanks to the combination of two single beds and a double bed. Private bathroom with walk-in shower.
An essential double room, with no further distinguishing features compared to the classic Deluxe, but with a private bathroom complete with shower, bidet and hairdryer, plus the standard toiletries.
The most compact room with a flexible configuration, offering a choice between a double bed and two single beds within 14 sqm, with a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and bidet.
SM Vatican Relais B&B offers free WiFi throughout the property and air-conditioned rooms with soundproofed walls, designed to ensure a good night’s rest in the heart of Rome. Daily housekeeping, private check-in and check-out and luggage storage make the stay flexible, while those arriving or departing from the airport can make use of the paid airport shuttle.
Each room has a private bathroom with bidet, shower, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries, plus a wardrobe, bed linen and an electric kettle for tea and coffee. It’s also possible to have breakfast in the room, while guests with specific dietary needs can request special diet menus.
The property is entirely non-smoking and has a lift that makes the upper floors accessible too, as well as a safe, CCTV in the common areas and hypoallergenic solutions for more sensitive guests.
SM Vatican Relais B&B is located on Via Muzio Clementi, in the Prati district, one of the most elegant and quiet residential areas of central Rome, just steps from the Tiber and the Vatican. It’s an area lived in mainly by locals, with shops, cafés such as Liberatore Liberata Felicia 100 metres away, and neighbourhood restaurants such as Freeda and Pupina just a few dozen metres from the entrance.
The central location makes it possible to reach the city’s main monuments on foot: Castel Sant’Angelo is 600 metres away, Piazza Navona about 900 metres, Piazza del Popolo 600 metres, and Piazza di Spagna 850 metres. For those getting around by public transport, Lepanto metro station is 700 metres away and Flaminio station 800 metres, while Flaminio railway station is just 750 metres away. Rome’s airports are connected via a paid shuttle: Ciampino is about 14 km away, Fiumicino 18 km.
Guests staying here can spend their days exploring the historic centre on foot, strolling along the Tiber to Ponte Sant’Angelo or climbing up towards the Pincio, the panoramic park 700 metres from the property. The proximity to St. Peter’s Square, 1.3 km away, also makes it convenient to visit the Vatican Museums, while the Trevi Fountain and Piazza Venezia can be reached with a walk of about 20 minutes, ideal in milder seasons.
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Reviews particularly praise the staff and cleanliness, both close to the maximum score, followed by location and comfort. Value for money also receives very positive ratings, confirming an overall exceptional experience for guests, particularly couples.
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No, SM Vatican Relais B&B does not allow pets during the stay.
No, SM Vatican Relais B&B does not offer free parking to its guests.
SM Vatican Relais B&B is about 600 metres from Castel Sant’Angelo, 900 metres from Piazza Navona and 1.1 km from the Trevi Fountain.
SM Vatican Relais B&B offers an Italian breakfast, included in the guests’ stay.
Yes, SM Vatican Relais B&B offers a paid airport shuttle, useful for those arriving or departing from Ciampino or Fiumicino airports.
SM Vatican Relais B&B offers triple rooms and a 31 sqm Junior Suite, suitable for families or small groups of up to four people.
