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Residenza Paolo VI vs Grand Hotel Palace Rome
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Grand Hotel Palace scores marginally higher than Residenza Paolo VI. Grand Hotel Palace ranks #36 in Rome with approval from 5 publications like Star Service, Travel + Leisure and Forbes Travel Guide.
Residenza Paolo VI
Fodor's
Oyster
The Telegraph
Frommer's
Via Paolo VI 29, Vaticano-Piazza San Pietro, 00193 Rome
From $286 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"In a former monastery that's still an extraterritorial part of the Vatican, this hotel (pronounced Paolo Sesto) enjoys one of the most spectacular perches in Rome."
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Oyster
Mid-Range
"The Residenza Paolo VI might have one of the most enviable locations in Rome, as the hotel sits directly on Vatican City’s St. Peter’s Square."
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The Telegraph
7.0
"For those whom the Vatican City holds a particular significance, the position of the hotel, with its front-row view of St. Peter’s Basilica, couldn’t be much better."
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Frommer's
"Literally across the street from Vatican City limits...old-worldy rooms feature tile or hardwood floors, heavy drapes, Oriental rugs, and quality beds, though standard guest rooms can be a bit “cozy.”"
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Grand Hotel Palace Rome
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
The Telegraph
Forbes Travel Guide
Via Vittorio Veneto 70, 00187 Rome
From $189 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Travel + Leisure
"Reminiscent of the Belle Époque, the Boscolo Hotel Palace is housed in an Art Nouveau-influenced structure built in the 1920’s by renowned architect Marcello Piacentini."
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Star Service
"This hotel is a win-win-win situation, providing guests with pleasant returns; most arrivals will find reasons to revisit."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"With its travertine, modernist curves and Art Deco design, Grand Hotel Palace is a monument to Italy’s Jazz Age."
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Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Once inside, your eyes are drawn to 1920s frescoes, 1970s colors and odd-shaped furnishings that could have come from any decade in between. "
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