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Residenza Paolo VI vs Portrait Roma

Both Residenza Paolo VI and Portrait Roma are rated very highly by experts. On balance, Portrait Roma is the choice of most professionals compared to Residenza Paolo VI. Portrait Roma comes in at #3 in Rome with endorsements from 15 reviews like Time Out, Afar Magazine and Andrew Harper.

Residenza Paolo VI
Residenza Paolo VI
7 / 10
Via Paolo VI 29, Vaticano-Piazza San Pietro, 00193 Rome
From $286 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Fodor's 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." Full review
Oyster 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." Full review
The Telegraph 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." Full review
Frommer's 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.”" Full review
Portrait Roma
Portrait Roma
9 / 10
Via Bocca Di Leone 23, 00187 Rome
From $463 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
Star
"This converted townhouse... is a bastion of luxury and comfort."
Concierge Concierge
"As in all Ferragamo hotels, the details are the strong point—exquisite lighting, a large plasma TV above a faux stack of wood that evokes a cozy fireplace, a brightly colored cashmere throw."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Rome’s four-story Portrait Suites, centrally located near the Spanish Steps, is part of the Lungarno Hotels group, owned by the Ferragamo family." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Opened in 2006, Portrait Suites is the latest in a growing portfolio of luxury boutique hotels owned by fashion designer Salvatore Ferragamo." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Tucked behind an unassuming facade on a side street off the busy Via dei Condotti, the Portrait Roma is part of the Lungarno Collection, a small group of boutique hotels owned by the Ferragamo fashion." Full review
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