Modern bed and breakfast in the Prati district, 10 minutes from St. Peter's Basilica, with air-conditioned rooms, Italian breakfast, and Ottaviano metro station just steps away.
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The Upper Suites is a bed and breakfast in Rome, in the Prati district, about 150 metres from Ottaviano metro station and a 10-minute walk from St. Peter’s Basilica.
The rooms, decorated in a contemporary style, feature air conditioning, a flat-screen satellite TV and a private bathroom with bathrobes and shower; some room types add a balcony or terrace with city views. The property is designed for those seeking a quiet stay near the Vatican, with free WiFi in all areas and a daily housekeeping service.
In the morning an Italian-style breakfast is served, with sweet pastries and croissants accompanied by tea or coffee, also available as a takeaway breakfast. The property’s services include luggage storage, concierge service, bicycle rental and an airport shuttle on request. Couples particularly appreciate the location, rated 9.6 for a trip for two, thanks to its proximity to the Vatican Museums, St. Peter’s Square and the main metro lines.
The Upper Suites offers two types of accommodation, both air-conditioned and decorated in a modern, bright style, with a private bathroom fitted with bathrobes and shower, a flat-screen satellite TV and free WiFi. The Double Room, at 20 sqm, is the most compact option, designed for those staying in Rome as a couple and who appreciate a view of the property’s inner courtyard.
The Junior Suite with Balcony, at 30 sqm, instead offers a larger space with a private balcony and city views, ideal for those who want a few extra square metres and an outdoor corner to enjoy the Roman climate. Both rooms share the soundproofing and attention to detail typical of the B&B’s contemporary-style accommodations.
The Double Room, at 20 sqm, is the most compact room type at The Upper Suites, with a view of the property’s inner courtyard. Air-conditioned and decorated in a contemporary style, it features a private bathroom with bathrobes and shower, a flat-screen satellite TV and free WiFi, an essential yet complete option for a stay for two in the Prati district.
Larger than the Double Room, the Junior Suite with Balcony offers 30 sqm of space with a private balcony and city views, the only room type at the property with its own outdoor corner. Here too there is an en-suite bathroom with bathrobes and shower, plus a flat-screen satellite TV and free WiFi.
Guests at The Upper Suites will find a property attentive to detail, with free WiFi in all areas, air conditioning, heating and a lift to reach the upper floors. Non-smoking rooms, soundproofed rooms and facilities designed for guests with disabilities are available.
For dining, the property has an on-site bar and coffee shop, with the option of breakfast in the room and special diet menus on request. Extra services include luggage storage, concierge service, daily housekeeping, laundry service and bicycle rental, useful for exploring Rome on two wheels. An airport shuttle is also available on request, while security is guaranteed 24 hours a day with access via magnetic keys.
The Upper Suites is located in the Prati district, one of the most elegant residential areas of Rome, just steps from the Vatican walls. The quiet, well-served street is surrounded by shops, bars and typical restaurants such as Luma Bistrò and Gallobrillo, both about 50 metres from the entrance, ideal for dinner or an aperitivo without going too far.
Ottaviano metro station, on line A, is just 150 metres away and quickly connects to the historic centre and Termini station. St. Peter’s Basilica can be reached in about 10 minutes on foot, while the Vatican Museums are just 450 metres away. Piazza Risorgimento, the heart of the district, is at the same distance, and Castel Sant’Angelo is about 1.2 km away. For those arriving by air, Fiumicino airport is 17 km away and Ciampino airport is 15 km away.
From here it’s easy to dedicate a day to Vatican City, visiting the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums preferably early in the morning to avoid queues. In the afternoon you can stroll along Via Cola di Rienzo for shopping, or head as far as Piazza Navona and the Trevi Fountain, both within 2.5 km, for a tour of the city’s baroque heart. Those who love markets and characteristic streets can also reach Piazza del Popolo in about 1.6 km, or cross the Tiber towards Trastevere for an evening aperitivo among the alleys. In summer, evenings are ideal for a walk along the Vatican Gardens, while in winter the museums remain the most popular choice for guests.
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Guests particularly praise the staff’s hospitality (9.7) and the location (9.6), just steps from the Vatican. Room cleanliness and comfort are also highly rated, both at 9.3. Value for money and services remain solid, with a score of 8.9, confirming a stay marked by attention to detail.
Yes, The Upper Suites is located about a 10-minute walk from St. Peter’s Basilica, in the Prati district.
No, The Upper Suites does not allow pets in any of its rooms.
The Upper Suites has a garage where guests can leave their car safely.
The Upper Suites serves an Italian-style breakfast with sweet pastries and croissants, also available as a takeaway breakfast.
No, The Upper Suites does not allow children and does not offer cots or extra beds.
The Upper Suites is located about 15 km from Ciampino airport and 17 km from Fiumicino airport, both connected to central Rome by trains and shuttle buses.
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