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Residenza Paolo VI vs Rose Garden Palace

Both hotels are rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Residenza Paolo VI ranks marginally higher than Rose Garden Palace. Residenza Paolo VI ranks #39 in Rome with endorsements from 4 sources such as Oyster, Frommer's and Fodor's.

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
Rose Garden Palace
Rose Garden Palace
8 / 10
Via Boncompagni 19, 00187 Rome
From $171 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"A modern, minimalist design is the inspiration behind the furnishing of this hotel housed in an early-20C palazzo."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Housed in an impressive white townhouse just off Via Vittorio Veneto, the Rose Garden Palace is an elegant four-star hotel offering smiles and refined rooms." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"This banner contemporary boutique-hotel slips in alongside Fortyseven Hotel and Capo d' Africa, offering good service, well-appointed and —equipped guest quarters and a subdued style." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The 65-room Rose Palace Hotel is on one of only a few quiet streets in Rome -- where Via Boncompagni branches off Via Veneto at the corner of the American Embassy." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Modern Italian sleep just off the Via Veneto with a restaurant set in a secluded rose garden." Full review
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