Viale delle Mura Aurelie 19, Rome, Italy | (888) 635-3814
Spectacular location one block from St. Peter’s Basilica
Within easy walking distance of the Vatican and Castel
Sant’Angelo
Cozy, intimate, and welcoming atmosphere
Delicious cappuccino and breakfast served in guests' rooms in the morning (included with room cost)
Super-comfortable orthopedic beds
Clean, remodeled bathrooms
Nice room views of the Vatican's Aurelian Walls
Free Wi-Fi
One of the rooms has no private bath
Furniture is somewhat dated
No common area for relaxing or lounging
No easy parking nearby
Tiny as it is, little more than a three-bedroom flat with no dining area or common lounge, Al Colonnato is a tremendous value. Located on the second floor of a late-19th-century building, it's a block away from St. Peter’s Basilica and overlooks the Aurelian
Walls. The owners are warm and welcoming, and see to their guests’ every need. Breakfast, including delicious cappuccino, fresh fruit, and granola, is served in the rooms. The property is best-suited
to solo travelers and couples, as there are no amenities for children or services for business travelers.
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Scene
Simple apartment in late-19th century building
Housed in a beautiful white building built in the 1870s and set off from the street by a wide open, empty stone patio, Al Colonnato consists of little more than three guest rooms. The
entrance is empty except for a table that holds a phone, tour books, candy, and fresh flowers. Although it is located off a busy street, no street noise reaches the interior. Most of the guests are couples or solo travelers who want to stay somewhere homey while touring the nearby Vatican and Italian tourist spots.
Location
St. Peter's on one side, Aurelian Walls on the other
The dome of St. Peter’s Basilica looms down the street,
and each of the Colonnato’s three rooms overlooks the ancient Aurelian
Walls. The Vatican is within a 10-minute walk, as is the Castel Sant’Angelo.
The Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Trastevere, and Piazzas di Spagna and Navona are less than a 30-minute walk away. For shopping, Via Candia, Via
Ottaviano, and Via Cola di Rienzo are within a 20-minute walk. Bus No. 64
stops down the street, and its route includes the Colosseum, Villa Borghese, the Forum, and Roma Termini
train station, which is about a 30-minute ride away, and connects to Rome Fiumicino Airport.
Rooms
Clean but dark with heavy wood and upholstery
There are only three rooms at the Colonnato, two with
private bathrooms and the third with a bathroom just outside the door. The
bathrooms, though small, are remodeled and are immaculately clean, equipped with
soap and toiletries, a toilet, bidet, and stand-up shower stall. Along with high
ceilings and heavy wooden cabinets, headboards, nightstand, chair, and wardrobe,
each room has a large orthopedic bed, a mini-fridge and safe, a heater and air-conditioner, a small, flat-screen satellite TV, and free Wi-Fi. The rooms
look out on the Vatican’s ancient Aurelian Walls. Each room is clean and quiet. Though they're not huge, they're large enough to enjoy breakfast or relax after a day of taking in the sights.
Features
Free breakfast and Wi-Fi
The bed and breakfast has been owned by the same family for several years, and has a long history of hands-on help for guests. Staff is happy to arrange airport transport, and dinner or tour reservations. A breakfast
of cappuccino, fresh fruit, and pastries is served in the rooms every morning, and fresh fruit and bottled water are available throughout the day. The rooms have free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. There is no
easy parking nearby.
