Deluxe Triple Room
- Sleeping arrangements for 3 persons
Bed & Breakfast · Rome · Lazio
Gardenia Suite
A modern bed & breakfast in Rome's Vaticano Prati district, close enough to the Vatican and metro to make sightseeing easy.
- Staff rated 9.7, the hotel's highest category
- Guest review score of 9.0 from 439 stays
- Rooms from £63 a night in central Rome
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439 reviews
Booking.com 9 · 439 reviews
About
Gardenia Suite
Gardenia Suite is a bed & breakfast on Circonvallazione Clodia 36, in Rome's Vaticano Prati district. It keeps things straightforward: a shared lounge, a garden area, a handful of room types including a Deluxe Room and a Deluxe Triple Room, and a set of services that includes housekeeping, laundry, luggage storage and a paid airport shuttle. The hotel description places Piazza Navona about a 25-minute walk away, and guests consistently mention the Vatican and metro as being close.
The guest record is strong: an overall rating of 9.0 from 439 reviews, with staff at 9.7, rooms at 9.5 and service at 9.5. Rooms start from £63 a night, which reads as good value in the guest scores (Value 9.2). The recurring praise is for clean, quiet, modern rooms and genuinely helpful staff, while the main caveats are a narrow check-in window and the small scale of a B&B rather than a full-service hotel.
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
4 reasons to book- Staff make a real difference. — Guest reviews return to the same theme: friendly, cooperative, accommodating staff, from smooth late check-ins to help with taxis and reservations. The Staff category is the hotel's strongest, at 9.7.
- Rooms are modern, clean and quiet. — Rooms score 9.5. Air conditioning, comfortable beds, a safe, fridge and flat-screen TV come up repeatedly, and one guest was struck by how quiet the room felt despite other guests nearby.
- Location works for sightseeing. — The bed & breakfast sits in the Vaticano Prati district, around a 25-minute walk from Piazza Navona. Guests call it convenient to the Vatican, metro and bus lines, with one describing a 10-minute walk to the centre.
- Price and value are strong. — Rooms start from £63 a night and the Value category sits at 9.2, with an overall score of 9.0 across 439 reviews.
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Worth weighing
4 to weigh- One satisfaction category trails the rest. — The lowest rating category sits at 7.6, well below the 9.2–9.7 range elsewhere. The category isn't labelled in the source data, so it's unclear exactly what it covers.
- Check-in hours are limited. — Check-in runs 12:30–19:00 and there's no formal 24-hour reception. Guests who arrived late said staff still helped, but it's a practical detail to plan around.
- Bathroom plumbing can be noisy. — One guest described loud plumbing and water appearing in the bathtub when the toilet was flushed. It isn't a dominant complaint, but it's the most specific negative in the review set.
- Pets aren't allowed. — The policy states no pets, so the hotel isn't an option for travellers with animals.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
Deluxe Room
- 2 Single beds or 1 Double bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
General amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- Key access
- Fire extinguishers
- Garden area
- Parquet floor
Services
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Luggage storage
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Paid airport shuttle
Dining
- Welcome drink
- In-room breakfast
- Special diet menus
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Electric kettle
In-room comforts
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Flat-screen TV
- Free toiletries
- Ironing facilities
- Cots
Policies
- No smoking on site
- No pets allowed
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 9/10 from 439 reviews
Booking.com · 9 · 439 reviews
9Verified guest“A great find in a peaceful spot. The lively city centre, downtown area, train station and a cosy café were all just a few steps away.”
9Verified guest“The rooms were modern and well presented, with air conditioning, comfortable beds and a free safe.”
9Verified guest“A wonderful stay overall. I travelled with my baby, and the property felt central, close to everything. I had lunch at Trattoria Micci, close to the hotel. The staff were extremely helpful and cooperative, and the room felt brand new with air conditioning.”
9Verified guest“An amazing stay. The staff were wonderfully friendly and always smiling, and the location was excellent, right in the middle of everything.”
9Verified guest“The decor was charming and homely. The common areas were tastefully done, with a warm and inviting feel. As an older woman, I appreciated that the hotel was easy to access, with no stairs or steep slopes to manage.”
9Verified guest“I liked having central heating, a personal safe and a TV in the room. The staff were excellent, cooperative and an absolute pleasure to deal with. The location was central and convenient, close to Cortile della Pigna.”
04 — Location
Getting around Rome
The property sits in Rome.
Vatican City: Several guests describe the hotel as a short walk, or even a stone's throw, from Vatican City — an easy base for early sightseeing.
Piazza Navona: The hotel's own description lists Piazza Navona as roughly a 25-minute walk away.
Metro and city centre: Reviews mention the metro and bus line close by, and one guest puts the city centre at about a 10-minute walk.
Circonvallazione Clodia 36, Rome, Lazio, 00195, Italy
05 — Good to know
Policies & conditions
Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.
- Check-in
- From 12:30-19:00
- Check-out
- By 07:00-10:00
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
- Payment
- Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Property
- 6 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
What are check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 12:30 to 19:00, and check-out is from 07:00 to 10:00. Guests arriving outside these hours have been accommodated by the staff, but it's best to arrange it in advance.
Is parking available?
Parking is listed as an amenity. One guest mentions an off-site car park, so it's worth confirming the details when you book.
Are pets allowed?
No — the policy is no pets allowed.
Is there an airport shuttle?
A paid airport shuttle is listed among the amenities. Guests should confirm availability and price with the hotel when booking.
The bottom line
Gardenia Suite earns its strong ratings with helpful staff, comfortable rooms and a location that works well for Vatican-focused sightseeing. It's a small bed & breakfast rather than a full-service hotel, but the guest scores and prices make it a reliable choice for a Rome city break.
9Best for: quiet, well-run stays close to the Vatican.
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