If I could give this place zero stars I would. While the location is amazing and the building itself is incredible, the rooms are disgusting. I thought I would catch something off the carpet. The shower was a whole bathroom affair. So disgusting.

The location of this hotel was the only thing going for this place. The carpet in my room was thread bearen as well as dirty. As mentioned in other's post the TV was older than me. We were only able to turn it on once and that was when a hotel staff member came up to plug in the coax... More

I am at a loss to understand why some reviewers seem to love this place. It is housed in one of the beautiful old buildings lining the main approach to St.Peter's, the Via Conciliacione and the entrance is through an arch towards the rear courtyard and it looks lovely especially at night. For me, the romance ended there. The staff... More

The description concerning the location being convenient for the Vatican is true. The hotel rooms are tired, dirty and noisy, the single room facilities are unacceptable, the carpet in my room was filthy, the furniture is worn out (not antique except the TV which was definitely a museum piece) there was no air conditioning, poor lighting with dim single light... More

The hotel is an ancient palace. The common areas are large mostly modern for 1990. Some with older furniture. The rest depends upon the room. Some sleeping rooms have clean ancient terra-cotta floors; mine had ancient dirty carpeting. It was small even for one person. Its antique TV should be placed next to the antique radio/phonograph in the first floor... More

Hotel is right smack on the road to Vatican. Good breakfast place at patisserie across the road 2nd street to the right. Food in Rome rather commercial, not so delighting. Food is better in Tuscany do dont expect too much. Dont shop for souvenirs right in front of the Vatican, coz you will find them for the half the price,... More

U R RIGHT THERE! The hotel Columbus is the ultimate hotel for travel to rome! It is accessible by bus, taxi or by foot. I think its very centrally located & travelling to most of the touristic destinations in Rome from here is very convenient & quick! I chose to stay here as it is at a hands distance from... More

If you are looking for an inexpensive hotel close to the Vatican the Columbus Hotel is the ideal location. The Columbus Hotel built in the 15th Century is the former residence of past Popes and Cardinals. As you come out of the Hotel you are within a 3-5 minute walk of St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museum.... More

Pros: -Location: right by Vatican City & Peter's Basilica. -Service: Staff accommodated all our requests with a smile. -Lobby level - you can feel the history of this old building in a nicely decorated ground floor and entryway. Cons: -The rooms. We looked at 3 and each had a musty and/or cigarette smell to them. Carpet and drapes look as... More