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Residenza Paolo VIvsHotel Lord Byron
Both properties are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Hotel Lord Byron ranks slightly better than Residenza Paolo VI. Hotel Lord Byron ranks #25 in Rome with praise from 9 reviewers such as Oyster, Fodor's and Michelin Guide.
Residenza Paolo VI
Fodor's
Oyster
The Telegraph
Frommer's
Via Paolo VI 29, Vaticano-Piazza San Pietro, 00193 Rome
From $286/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
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
OysterMid-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 Telegraph7.0
"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 "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
Hotel Lord Byron
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide Frommer's Oyster
Star Service
Jetsetter
Travel + Leisure The Telegraph Fodor's Michelin Guide
Via Giuseppe de Notaris, 5, 00197 Rome
From $189/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide "Hidden in a residential neighbourhood of Parioli, the guest rooms here combine modern and Art Deco furnishings, and come with writing desks plus luxurious baths with heated towels."
Michelin Guide "Situated just a few metres from the greenery of the Villa Borghese gardens, this elegant aristocratic hotel is adorned with Art Deco features."
Frommer's "Lots of sophisticated travelers are choosing this chic boutique hotel over old landmarks like the St. Regis Grand." Full review
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Ask for room no. 503, 602, or 603 for great views.
OysterUpscale
"The Hotel Lord Byron is a charming 32-room hotel decorated in a 1930s Art Deco style, but it falls significantly short of its advertised 5-star status." Full review
Star Service "Located in an old canopied villa on a cobblestoned residential street north of the Villa Borghese, this is one of the best traditional boutique-hotels in the city." Full review
Jetsetter "A room or suite at a luxe hotel in one of Rome’s most exclusive neighborhoods – includes a dining discount." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Located near the Borghese Gardens in Paroli, the five-star Lord Byron hotel has a standard white exterior and a quieter location away from the city's noisier areas." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"One of those small luxury hotels that attracts fierce loyalty, the Lord Byron is a haven of tasteful elegance, with a 1920s vibe, near leafy Villa Borghese." Full review
Fodor's "It was Rome's first boutique hotel and still retains much of that jewel-like charm inside, where the design is marble meets modern." Full review
Michelin Guide "Lush Art Deco look, a blend of modern and antique that feels effortlessly stylish...most rooms come with balconies or terraces, as well as marble baths, fabric-covered walls and massive" Full review
