Suite Cardinale

Suite Cardinale is a guest house in the Vaticano Prati district of Rome, 900 meters from the Vatican Museums and the same distance from St. Peter’s Square.

The property occupies a privileged position for those visiting the city: Ottaviano Metro Station is just 400 meters away, while the Lepanto stop is 500 meters away, making it easy to move toward the historic center and the main attractions, from Castel Sant’Angelo to Piazza Navona. Couples in particular greatly appreciate this location, which they rated 9.5 for a trip for two.

The rooms, all with private bathroom equipped with shower and hairdryer, are air-conditioned and furnished with a desk, minibar, refrigerator, microwave and electric kettle for preparing tea and coffee. Some room types offer city views, others overlook the inner courtyard. WiFi is free throughout the property, which also offers a concierge service, daily housekeeping and an airport shuttle for a fee. It is a solution designed for those seeking comfort and privacy while staying close to the landmarks of Vatican Rome.

★ 8.7 · Fabulous · 269 reviews

Room types

Suite Cardinale offers four room types, all with a private bathroom featuring shower, bidet, hairdryer and toiletries, as well as air conditioning, flat-screen TV, minibar and tea and coffee making facilities. Room sizes range from the 16 sqm of the Standard Double Room to the 28 sqm of the Superior Double Room, suiting different needs, from a stay for two to a small group.

The main difference between the rooms concerns the view and bed configuration: the Standard overlooks the inner courtyard, while the Deluxe, Superior and Deluxe Triple all enjoy city views. The options for three people, the Superior and the Deluxe Triple, add respectively a sofa bed or a single bed to the main double bed, offering greater flexibility for those traveling in a group without giving up space.

Standard Double Room

16 m² · Private bathroom

1 extra-large double bed
Max 2 guests
Courtyard view, Minibar, Wardrobe

The most compact of the available accommodations, with 16 sqm of space and a view of the property’s quiet inner courtyard, away from street noise. It has a private bathroom with shower, bidet and toiletries, as well as a wardrobe and minibar for maximum convenience.

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Deluxe Room

22 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed
Max 2 guests
City view, Bathrobe, Minibar

Larger than the Standard, with 22 sqm and a city view that immediately sets it apart from the basic room type. The private bathroom includes shower, bidet and bathrobes, while the sleeping area is completed with a minibar and tea and coffee making facilities.

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Superior Double Room

28 m² · Private bathroom

1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed
Max 3 guests
Safe, City view, Minibar

The most spacious room in the property, with 28 sqm and a safe included, the only one among the available room types to feature it. The sofa bed added to the extra-large double bed makes it suitable for a third guest as well, with a city view.

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Deluxe Triple Room

25 m² · Private bathroom

1 single bed and 1 large double bed
Max 3 guests
City view, Bathrobe, Wardrobe

Designed for three people, it combines a large double bed with a separate single bed, a different solution from the Superior, which instead relies on a sofa bed. A city view and a private bathroom with shower and bathrobes complete the amenities.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

Yes, if you want to sleep just steps from the Vatican Museums (750 m) and St. Peter's Square (650 m)
Yes, if you're traveling as a couple: couples rated the location an excellent 9.5
Yes, if you're looking for air-conditioned rooms with minibar, refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities
Yes, if you prefer a quiet environment reserved for adults only
Yes, if you need an airport shuttle, available for a fee

Maybe not, if...

Maybe not, if you're traveling with children: access for minors is not allowed
Maybe not, if you're under 18: the minimum age for check-in is 18 years
Maybe not, if you're traveling with pets, which are not allowed at the property
Maybe not, if you're looking for on-site parking, which is not available at the property

Hotel facilities & services

Suite Cardinale provides guests with a shuttle service, private check-in and check-out with an express option, and a concierge service useful for organizing a Roman stay. Daily housekeeping and an airport shuttle for a fee complete the offer designed for those arriving in Rome from out of town as well.

The common areas are entirely non-smoking and air-conditioned, with parquet flooring and an elevator to reach the rooms. The property, reserved for adults only, also has an on-site minimarket and hypoallergenic options for more sensitive guests.

Every room is equipped with a private bathroom complete with bathtub or shower, bathrobe, hairdryer and complimentary bath products, as well as a wardrobe, refrigerator, microwave oven and electric kettle. The free WiFi connection, available throughout the property, has also received a very high score in guest reviews.

Great for your stay

Private bathroom
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Flat-screen TV
Airport shuttle
Shower
Minibar
Elevator
Adults only

General facilities

Shuttle service
Daily housekeeping
Private check-in and check-out
Concierge service
Express check-in and check-out
Airport shuttle
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Adults only
On-site minimarket
Hypoallergenic options
Air conditioning
Entirely non-smoking property
Parquet or wood flooring
Heating

Food & drink

Minibar
Kettle/coffee machine

Media & technology

Flat-screen TV
TV
Internet connection

Room amenities

Toilet paper
Towels
Bidet
Bathtub or shower
Private bathroom
Toilet
Complimentary toiletries
Bathrobe
Hairdryer
Shower
Bed linen
Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen utensils
Electric kettle
Microwave

Location & what to see

Suite Cardinale is located in the Vaticano Prati district, one of the most elegant and lively areas near Rome’s museums, just steps from Piazza Risorgimento and the shops on Via Fabio Massimo. The neighborhood retains a residential character but is enlivened by cafés and restaurants such as Guttilla Alta Gelateria and Girodolio, both just 30-50 meters from the property.

The location is among the most convenient in Rome for reaching the Vatican: the Vatican Museums are 750 meters away and St. Peter’s Square 650 meters away, both a short walk away. Ottaviano metro station, 400 meters away, and the Lepanto stop, 500 meters away, quickly connect to the rest of the city, while Flaminio station is 1.3 km away. For those arriving by plane, Ciampino Airport is 14 km away and Fiumicino Airport 17 km away, both also reachable with the property’s shuttle service for a fee.

Besides the Vatican, the district allows guests to reach Castel Sant’Angelo (650 meters) and Ponte Sant’Angelo on foot or with short trips, before continuing toward the historic center: Piazza Navona is 700 meters away, while Piazza del Popolo and the Trevi Fountain are both within 2 km. In every season the area is well suited for long walks along the Tiber and visits to the city’s main historic sites, with the convenience of returning to the property within a few minutes.

Vatican Museums — the famous papal collection with the Sistine Chapel, reachable on foot 750 m

St. Peter's Square — the heart of Vatican City, with Bernini's colonnade 650 m

Castel Sant'Angelo — fortress and museum on the banks of the Tiber, a must-see stop 650 m

Piazza Navona — one of the most scenic baroque squares in the historic center 700 m

Ottaviano Metro Station — direct connection to the center and other areas of the city 400 m

Piazza del Popolo — large neoclassical square at the foot of the Pincio 1,2 km

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What guests say about Suite Cardinale

8.7

Fabulous · 269 reviews

Staff

9.3

Comfort

9.1

Location

9.4

Cleanliness

9.3

Facilities

8.6

Value for money

8.9

Free Wi-Fi

9.5

Guests especially praise the location, rated 9.4, and the staff’s hospitality with 9.3. Cleanliness is also highly appreciated, while the value for money, though solid at 8.9, remains the relatively lowest score among the categories.