We booked this hotel based on positive reviews of hotels in the area of the Vatican. It did not disappoint. We booked two nights: one just before our cruise and one just after the cruise. The first night we were given a room with a king size bed; it was cozy, clean and convenient. The elevator really helps, though if you require accessibility you should mention this in advance as there are two extra steps to get to half of the rooms. Outside the door, from dawn to late night, there are many restaurants offering alfresco dining. So many delicious options between the hotel and the Vatican less than half a mile away. One of the hotel employees, Chiara, spoke English like an American, and was tremendously helpful re: our arrangements for a private car to transport us between the airport and the hotel, and between the hotel and the port. When we couldn't find our driver upon airport arrival she acted as go-between and saved the day. Though we also needed help to connect with our driver upon arrival at the port (another hotel employee helped) we were definitely happy the hotel offered this service and would use their service again. The second night Chiara upgraded us to the penthouse with a balcony! This room was fantastic, with a fainting couch in the bedroom area, a separate room with a couch between the bedroom and the bathroom, and a massive bathroom with a shower and a jetted tub. Balcony views included St. Peter's dome. Book this hotel!