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Via Della Conciliazione, 33, 00193 Roma, Roma (Latium), Italy

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Description: Location. This historical hotel occupies a 15th- century palace which housed cardinals for 65 years and priests for 200 years, and lies 400 metres from St Peter's Basilica on the avenue leading to St Peter's Square. Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is 30 kilometres away.
The hotel provides a tranquil atmosphere which invokes its long history as a refuge for cardinals and priests. Frescoed by Pinturicchio and his students, the palace was completed around 1490. It was considered so beautiful that Charles VIII stayed here rather than the Vatican before leading his military expedition to southern Italy. During World War II, the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre, which traces its origins to the Crusades, purchased the palace. Part of the palace is used by the Order as its headquarters. Since 1950, the remainder has housed Hotel Columbus.

The air- conditioned restaurant features walls and a high vaulted ceiling with original 15th-century frescoes. Other historical features include 16th-century ceiling frescoes by Francesco Salviati and two small 17th-century fountains. Reputedly Rome's first interior garden, the walled courtyard is shaded by laurel trees and is where cocktails and a complimentary buffet breakfast are served in warm weather.

Guestrooms. Hotel Columbus offers 92 air-conditioned guestrooms with street or garden-courtyard views in a four-storey building. Rooms are decorated in a typical Italian style with tiled floors and dark woods. Amenities include complimentary high-speed Internet connections, minibars, laptop-sized safes, and satellite television. Modern bathrooms come with phones and shower/tub combinations or walk-in showers.

Expert Tip. Unnoticed by most guests, a 15th-century clock on a wall facing the garden courtyard tells the time on sunny days. Protruding from the clock's centre is a long spike that casts shadows on the face's Roman numerals as the day passes.

Overview: Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour assistance
24-hour front desk

Location Description: CITY CENTER _ VATICAN

Rooms: Standard Double-One queen bed or two twin beds. Italian-style decor with tiled floor and dark wood furniture. Air conditioning, minibar, satellite television, laptop-sized safe, complimentary high-speed Internet connection. Bathroom with telephone and shower/tub combination or walk-in shower.

Standard Single-One twin bed. Italian-style decor with tiled floor and dark wood furniture. Air conditioning, minibar, satellite television, laptop-sized safe, complimentary high-speed Internet connection. Bathroom with telephone and shower/tub combination or walk-in shower.

Transportation: A taxi costs approximately EUR 35. An express train (EUR 9.50) departs every 30 minutes to Termini (central train station), which is 3.5 kilometres (2 miles) from the hotel. A taxi from Termini to the hotel costs approximately EUR 10. Metro line A (EUR 1) from Termini has a station (Ottaviano) 800 metres from the hotel. All prices are subject to change.

Attractions: River Tiber - 300 metres
Ponte Sant'Angelo (pedestrian bridge) - 400 metres
Sant'Angelo Castle (historical site) - 400 metres
St Peter's Basilica - 400 metres
Vatican Museums/Sistine Chapel - 800 metres
Piazza Navona - 1 kilometre (0.5 miles)
Pantheon - 1.5 kilometres (1 mile)
Via Condotti (designer shops) - 1.5 kilometres (1 mile)
Via del Corso (shopping) - 1.5 kilometres (1 mile)
Trastevere district (nightlife) - 1.5 kilometres (1 mile)
Trevi Fountain - 2 kilometres (1 mile)
Spanish Steps - 2 kilometres (1 mile)
Capitoline Museums - 2 kilometres (1 mile)
Villa Borghese park - 2 kilometres (1 mile)
Roman Forum - 2.5 kilometres (1.5 miles)
Coliseum - 3 kilometres (2 miles)


Facilities: Elevator/lift, Air-conditioned public areas, Room service (limited hours), Meeting room (small groups), Banquet facilities, Restaurant(s), Internet public area - wireless, Comp newspapers in lobby, Complimentary breakfast, Currency exchange, Conference room(s), Dry cleaning service, Concierge services, Business services, Medical assistance available, Internet public area - comp, Ballroom(s), Safe-deposit box, Event catering, Audiovisual equipment, Bar/lounge, Internet public area - high-speed, Wedding services, Parking (Complimentary)

Room Facilities: In-room safe, Television, Air conditioning, Cribs (infant beds) available, Hair dryer, Minibar, Bidet, Smoking rooms, Bathroom telephone, Housekeeping, Cable/satellite TV, Wake-up calls, Direct-dial phone, Bottled water in room (complim, Rollaway beds, Internet access - high speed, Window opens, Climate control, Desk, Complimentary toiletries, Child care (in room, surcharge, Internet access - complimentar

Description: Hotel Columbus is housed in Palazzo della Rovere, just 200 metres from the Vatican City.

Facilities: Business meetings and conferences may be held in any of the 7 spacious function rooms well equipped with the latest technological facilities.

Overview: The quiet and elegant Hotel Columbus is an ancient medieval mansion of Princes and Cardinals transformed into a cosy and comfortable hotel. Those who come to Hotel Columbus do so for a lot of reasons. To experience the sensation of living daily in the same place as historical characters; for the pleasure of being surrounding by the works of Pinturicchio who frescoed the walls and vaults. Whatever the reason, those who come to Hotel Columbus will find a structure that for over 500 years has maintained its essential human proportions.

Location Description: The Hotel Columbus is situated at 200 metres from the Basilic of San Peter and the Vatican Museums.

At 1 Km from the shopping center.

Rooms: All its 92 rooms are well equipped with every home comforts and they are all tastefully decorated and reflect the opulence and style of an ancient medieval palace.

Single room -

Double room -

Triple room -

Quadruple room - Room with 4 beds.

Apartment (5 pax) -

Dining: "La Veranda" is the excellent restaurant of the Hotel, it proposes fabulous wines of the highest standard and the very best italian and International cuisine which may be savored in the Pinturicchio frescoes interior or outside in the elegance of the garden.

You can enjoy a drink at our American Bar "Le Colonne" on the ground floor.

Check-in: 12:00

Check-out: 11:30

Cancellation Policy: Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 3 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.

Children and Extra Bed Policy: All children are welcome.
All children under 3 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
There is no capacity for extra beds/cots in the room.

Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged.

VAT and city/tourist taxes: VAT is included.
Service charge is included.
City/tourist tax is included.

Internet: Wireless internet is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Meal Plan: Buffet breakfast is included in the room rate.

Parking: Free Public parking is possible on site.

Pets: Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

Transportation: From Fiumicino airport: take the train to "Termini Station"

From Termini station: take the underground, following the sign "Linea A" and get off at Ottaviano stop, or take buses n. 40express and get off at the last stop.

Facilities: Restaurant, Pets Allowed, Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Newspapers, Garden, Terrace, Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms, Free Parking, Elevator, Express Check-In/Check-Out, Safety Deposit Box, Valet Parking, Heating, Luggage Storage, Breakfast Buffet, All Public spaces non-smoking

Services: Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Babysitting/Child Services, Laundry, Dry Cleaning, VIP Room Facilities, Breakfast in the Room, Ironing Service, Bridal Suite, Internet Services, Currency Exchange, Car Rental, Tour Desk, Fax/Photocopying, Ticket Service, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included

Description: Less than 200 meters from St. Peter's Church and Vatican City, Hotel Columbus is housed in Palazzo della Rovere, a splendid 15th century building, inside which the very latest comforts have been installed in a harmonious manner.

The building was frescoed by Pinturicchio and was so somptuous and beautiful that in June 1495 Charles VII of France preferred to lodge here rather than at the Vatican. The magnificent halls, fireplaces and frescoes on the walls and on the vaults are still all splendidly preserved in the Hotel.

Accommodations: all its 92 rooms are well equipped with every home comforts, dial direct phone, Tv, radio, mini bar, air conditioning, safe deposit boxes and they are all tastefully decorated and reflect the opulence and style of an ancient medieval palace.

Restaurant: La Veranda is the excellent restaurant of the Hotel, it proposes fabulous wines of the highest standard and the very best Italian and International cuisine which may be savoured in the Pinturicchio frescoes interior or outside in the elegance of the garden.

Conference room: Business meetings and conferences may be held in any of the 5 spacious function rooms well equipped with the latest technological facilities.

American Bar on the ground floor.

Rooms: Double / Twin Room - room well equipped with every home comforts.
Single Room - room well equipped with every home comfort
Triple Room - room well equipped with every home comfort.
Quadruple Room - Room equipped with every home comfort
Apartment for 4 people - 2 connecting rooms with one private bathroom - equipped with every home comfort
Double room for single use - room for one person and with double bed

Check-in: 12:00 PM

Check-out: 11:30 AM

Child Policy: children from 0/2 years old: free of charge
children from 3/10 years old: 50% discount sharing parent's room with extra bed

Transportation: From Fiumicino airport: take the train to "Termini railways station"
From Termini station: take the underground, following the sign "Linea A direzione Battistini" and get off at "Ottaviano stop".
Buses from Termini station: bus n.40 express, bus n.64

Car Parking: free of charge

Facilities: 24h Room Service, Bar, Bar / Lounge, Business Centre, Child Minding, Cocktail Bar, Conference Centre, Currency Exchange Services, Direct Internet Access, Faxing Facilities, Guest Laundry, Hairdresser, Hotel Car Park, Lift, Meeting / Banquet Facilities, Restaurant, Safe Deposit Box, Spa, Tour Desk, Wireless Internet Access

Room Facilities: Air-Conditioning, Colour Television, Ensuite (Private Bathroom), Guest Laundry, Hairdryer, Laundry Service, Minibar, Modem / Data Port Connection, Non Smoking Rooms, Radio, Room Service, Safe Deposit Box, Safe in Room, Telephone, Wireless Internet Access, Refrigerator

Description: Columbus Hotel is housed in Palazzo della Rovere, a splendid 15th century building, inside which the very latest comforts have been installed in an harmonious manner. Situated near Rome historical centre, the Columbus Hotel is placed close to the Vatican City and the Tevere River. The hotel has 92 rooms that are comfortable, well equipped and tastefully decorated and reflect the opulence and style of an ancient medieval palace. Some rooms overlook the inside garden of Palazzo della Rovere and some rooms overlook the main street via della Conciliazione. La Veranda is the excellent restaurant of the Hotel, it proposes fabulous wines of the highest standard and the very best Italian and International cuisine which may be savoured in the Pinturicchio frescoes interior or outside in the elegance of the garden. The building was frescoed by Pinturicchio and was so sumptuous and beautiful that in June 1495 Charles VII of France preferred to lodge there rather than at the Vatican. The magnificent halls, fireplaces and frescoes on the walls and on the vaults are still all splendidly preserved in the Hotel.

Facilities: Baby sitting service, Banquet facilities, Business centre, Cocktail bar, Conference facilities, Currency exchange, Faxing facilities, Hairdresser, Laundry facilities, Lift, Parking facilities, Reception, Restaurant, Room service, Safe deposit box, Tour desk, Wireless Internet access

Room Facilities: Air conditioning, Hairdryer, In-room safe, Mini bar, Modem/data port connection, Private bathroom / Ensuite, Radio, Refrigerator, Telephone, Television

Description: This is a first class hotel. An American bar and meeting rooms are available too.01/07 A.DP. This is an atmospheric 4 storey hotel, belonging to the Vatican. It has an historic ambience, converted from a 15th century villa, with a courtyard and gardens. The hotel is located on the Via Della Concilazione, leading directly to the Vatican. There is good public transport near to the hotel, leading to the main tourist attractions and shopping areas in Rome.

Location Description: This is a first class hotel. An American bar and meeting rooms are available too.01/07 A.DP. This is an atmospheric 4 storey hotel, belonging to the Vatican. It has an historic ambience, converted from a 15th century villa, with a courtyard and gardens. The hotel is located on the Via Della Concilazione, leading directly to the Vatican. There is good public transport near to the hotel, leading to the main tourist attractions and shopping areas in Rome.

Rooms: Guest Rooms
The rooms vary in size and are decorated and furnished to a high standard.

Dining: The restaurant is large and bright, with frescos on the ceiling, it offers a wide variety of regional and international cuisines, with a menu of the day or an a la carte menu. The hotel has many elaborate smaller rooms which can be used for private dinners.

Check-in: 2:00pm

Check-out: 3:00PM

Facilities: Babysitting/Child Services, Barber/Beauty Shop, Porters, Boutiques, Car Rental Desk, Elevators, Exercise Gym, Laundry Service, 24 Hour Room Service, Sauna, Shops/Commercial Services, Solarium, Tennis

Category: First Class Historical Hotel

Description: This is a first class hotel. An American bar and meeting rooms are available too.
01/07 A.DP.

Location Description: The hotel is located on the Via Della Concilazione, leading directly to the Vatican. There is good public transport near to the hotel, leading to the main tourist attractions and shopping areas in Rome.

Exterior: This is an atmospheric 4 storey hotel, belonging to the Vatican. It has an historic ambience, converted from a 15th century villa, with a courtyard and gardens.

Lobby: The lobby is a large wood panelled area, with white walls and interesting paintings and antiques.

Rooms: The rooms vary in size and are decorated and furnished to a high standard.

Dining: The restaurant is large and bright, with frescos on the ceiling, it offers a wide variety of regional and international cuisines, with a menu of the day or an a la carte menu. The hotel has many elaborate smaller rooms which can be used for private dinners.

Facilities: Large sized lobby, Earliest check-in at 11:00, 1 lift, Porterage 24 hour, Room Service from 7:00 to 23:00, 4 floors, Solarium, Gymnasium, Sauna, Tennis, Shop, Boutique, Beauty parlour, Travel agency facilities, Car rental facilities, Baby sitting, Laundry facilities

Room Facilities: Some rooms have air conditioning, Television, Satellite television, Direct dial phone, Mini bar, Hairdryer, Automatic wake-up call, Voltage 220v

Category: Hotel

Description: Hotel Columbus is housed in Palazzo della Rovere, just 200 metres from the Vatican City. Facilities: Business meetings and conferences may be held in any of the 7 spacious function rooms well equipped with the latest technological facilities.

Overview: The quiet and elegant Hotel Columbus is an ancient medieval mansion of Princes and Cardinals transformed into a cosy and comfortable hotel. Those who come to Hotel Columbus do so for a lot of reasons. To experience the sensation of living daily in the same place as historical characters; for the pleasure of being surrounding by the works of Pinturicchio who frescoed the walls and vaults. Whatever the reason, those who come to Hotel Columbus will find a structure that for over 500 years has maintained its essential human proportions.

Facilities: 24 hour Front Desk, Babysitting/Child Services, Fax/photo-copy, Currency exchange, Dry Cleaning, Elevator, Express checkin/checkout, Free Parking, Garden, Laundry, Internet services, Luggage storage, Bar, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Non Smoking Rooms, Pets allowed, Restaurant, Safe deposit box, Valet-Parking

Description: Columbus Hotel is housed in Palazzo della Rovere, a splendid 15th century building, near Rome's historical centre, Vatican City and the Tevere River. The hotel has 92 rooms that are comfortable, well equipped and tastefully decorated and reflect the opulence and style of an ancient medieval palace. Some rooms overlook the inside garden of Palazzo della Rovere and some rooms overlook the main street via della Conciliazione. La Veranda is the excellent restaurant of the Hotel, and proposes fabulous wines of the highest standard and the very best Italian and International cuisine which may be savoured in the Pinturicchio frescoes interior or outside in the elegance of the garden.

Facilities: Air Conditioning, Automatic Wake Up Call, Bar, Car Hire, Concierge, Conference Room, Direct Dial Telephone, Disabled Facilities Only In Public Areas, Hairdryer, Heating, Internet Access, Laundry Service, Minibar, Newspapers, Non-Smoking Rooms, Nursery Service, Outside Car Park, Pets Admitted - On Request, Radio, Restaurant, Room Service, Safe, Safe In Reception, Satellite Tv, Tv Room

Description: Other amenities/services: Rooms with Bath or Shower. Dining room with many antiques. Conference room capacity: 200 persons.
Opened 1950, Renovations 1992
The hotel consists of 16 singles, 56 are double rooms and 3 are suites. The building is equipped with a lobby with a 24-hour reception and a currency exchange desk. The stylish interior decoration is similar to a 15th century palace. Guests are also offered a bar, a pub and an air-conditioned restaurant. Those arriving by car may make use of the car park or garage Laundry services and medical assistance round off the offers available.

Facilities: CONFERENCE ROOM, Handicaps, PARKING, mini bar in rooms, Bar, tv in rooms, Central Location

Description: The hotel consists of 16 singles, 56 are double rooms and 3 are suites. The building is equipped with a lobby with a 24-hour reception and a currency exchange desk. The stylish interior decoration is similar to a 15th century palace. Guests are also offered a bar, a pub and an air-conditioned restaurant. Those arriving by car may make use of the car park or garage Laundry services and medical assistance round off the offers available.

Facilities: Room service, Laundry service, Money exchange, Private bathrooms, Telephone in room, Air-conditioned rooms, Satellite TV, Air-conditioned, InternetAccess

Description: The Hotel Columbus is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests to Rome.
This 4-star hotel offers 92 comfortable guestrooms with a range of in-room facilities suitable for the modern traveler.
Along with its convenient location in Rome, the hotel also offers a wide range of services and facilities to the guests.
The hotel creates a balance of rich culture and modern convinience to ensure you a memorable stay.
For your reservation at the Hotel Columbus, simply submit your dates and complete our secure online booking form.

Description: The Palazzo Della Rovere houses the Hotel Columbus next to the St. Peters Square and the Vatican Museum. All rooms are recently refurbished and carefully renovated in order to maintain the individual ambience. All rooms are equipped with private bath, satellite TV, telephone, and air conditioning. This hotel was built in 1950.

Overview: The Hotel Consists of 16 Singles, 56 Are Double Rooms and 3 Are Suites. The Building is Equipped With a Lobby With a 24-Hour Reception and a Currency Exchange

Check-in: 1200

Check-out: 1200

Description: The hotel consists of 16 singles, 56 are double rooms and 3 are suites. The building is equipped with a lobby with a 24-hour reception and a currency exchange desk. The stylish interior decoration is similar to a 15th century palace. Guests are also offered a bar, a pub and an air-conditioned restaurant. Those arriving by car may make use of the car park or garage Laundry services and medical assistance round off the offers available.

Description: Since 1950, the Palazzo Della Rovere houses the 4 star Hotel Columbus next to the St Peters square and the Vatican museum. All Rooms are recently refurbished and carefully renovated in order to maintain the individual ambience. All rooms are equipped with private bath/ satellite TV/ phone and air conditioning.

Location Description: The hotel is located next to the St Peters Square

Facilities: Meeting Facilities, Elevators, Telephone, Hairdryer, Mini Bar, Safe

Description: Columbus Hotel
Columbus Hotel is situated near the Vatican Museum and St. Peter's Square in the city center, guests of this spacious and lovely hotel enjoy a stylized interior fashioned inside a 15th century palazzo. Spacious public rooms adorned with historic ceiling frescoes abound. As for the gu...

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1. From: Lawrence Davies, United Kingdom
 Date of Stay: May, 2007
 THE LOCATION IS PERFECT > THE GARDEN AREA AT THE REAR OF THE HOTEL IS AN OASIS OF PEACE AND QUIET FOR EITHER DINING OR SIMPLY HAVING A COFFEE > WE SHALL DEFINITELY RETURN >
 
2. From: Kevin Cope, United Kingdom
 Date of Stay: January, 2007
 This is a very traditional hotel, and although expensive it is in a fantastic location (2 minutes walk from the Vatican). Rooms are quite compact but sufficient. Staff are very friendly and speak / understand english. Bar is expensive, although happy hour provides better value.
 
3. From: Adrian Churchill, Netherlands
 Date of Stay: June, 2007
 Really fantastic hotel. Very relaxed, great location, friendly staff, not a cheap price but not expensive either, especially for Rome which can be. Rooms fairly small but who stays in the room in Rome.
 
4. From: Joelle Frampton, Australia
 Date of Stay: April, 2007
 Great location in Rome. Close to public transport. Very clean and comfortable. Hotel does not have an iron.
 
5. From: Carlos Perez, United Kingdom
 Date of Stay: January, 2007
 The staff was helpful and courteous. The hotel is very roomy and was probably the home of a wealthy family or possibly a palace. The major drawback was the shower,which obviouly had been improvised. It consisted of a shower curtain suspended from the ceiling in the middle of the bathroom. The drain failed to drain fast enough to keep water from over flowing into the hall,even when water usage was maitained to a minimum.
 
6. From: Michelle Loh, Malaysia
 Date of Stay: January, 2007
 Superb location, beautiful interior. However, very expensive but all in all, good comments!
 
7. From: Emily M., United States
 Date of Stay: January, 2007
 The location is fantastic, just steps from St. Peter's Square. The included breakfast is a perfect way to start the day, and the staff is so helpful. The hotel is a part of the city's history, and made the trip special. The downstairs area is great with a supply of newspapers (in english too!) in the morning and a great bar with snacks, fabulous espresso and a great selection.
 
             
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