Originally we didn't book this hotel, but ended up here for two nights. The hotel we booked were over booked. First we were a bit confused but after the dust had landed we were very happy with this solution. Very friendly and helpful staff. We can recommend this to other travellers.

We arrived on foot and after a short walk with suit cases (Not ideal in Rome) we ended up at one of the most beautiful hidden hotels. Entrance was a great experience amongst the historic architecture and old antiques was a well maintained hotel. Rooms were a bit used but rustic and we had views of Rome. Short walk to... More

Part of a Church (Basilica) and a Monastery, the Sessoriana Hotel is a little different from the usual. Built in part in the 1400s you have to expect a little wear and tear. But this only adds to the charm of the place. The main Hotel has 5 floors the top one the roof garden being...3. Access is by a... More

The hotel, in a former monastery, was an unexpected experience. Overall the hotel was very nice. The staff was helpful, and spoke pretty good English. The breakfast was the basic continental breakfast (ie, mostly pastries and meats, but also cereals, and yogurts). twice my boyfriend and I had early departures, ans were able to get breakfast to go bags from... More

Things didn't start well when I couldn't get the electricity to work in my room. A return to Reception (very friendly, excellent English) elicited a prompt visit by an engineer who put the same card in the same slot as I had, and it worked - did the receptionist do something to reset the circuit or what? Then the safe... More

I have stayed in monasteries previously in Italy and in Rome in particular. The location of this one was not my favorite, felt like i was in a bit of abandoned but not dangerous territory. No real finds of restaurants around, except Ottavia, which is expensive but well recommended. The parts I did not like about this professional monestary were:... More

Crisp white linens, heated towel rack, birds diving and singing outside the window, view of the monks' potager, an ever so subtle scent of incense wafting from the Church below on Sunday morning, cypresses and pine trees and the colossal statues of St. John Lateran rising above them. Stately hallways, vitrines with rare books, three meter-tall paintings in the landings,... More

I was studying in Italy last year for 6 months and my boyfriend met me in Rome for a little getaway. We were on a budget so when I came across this on Travel Republic, I was pleased. It looked cute and is a converted 10th century monastery so it does have a very unique interior. I was a little... More

We really liked the Domus! It's different & unique in that you are staying in a converted, but still active, church property. However, think like a monk... it's simple - it's not a 4 star modern hotel. That's the charm. We were in a "standard" room and it was inexpensive by Roma standards so that's what you get. We loved... More