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Madonna del Riposo 32, 00165 Rome, Italy
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Marco Polo Vatican B&B
Ranked #17 of 316 Speciality lodging in Rome
4.5 of 5 stars 76 Reviews
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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
“A great clean place to stay in Rome”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2011

I have heard a lot of horror stories about accommodation in Rome which can be quite small and dirty, while also expensive. However, the Marco Polo B&B is extremely clean while we had a spacious double room as well. It is also not as expensive since it is not situated in the busy Rome centre. It is walking distance from the Vatican City which is great and there are a few nice and cheaper restaurants nearby. The metro is not far so it is not a problem to get to the centre of Rome fast. The only downsides for us were the fact that there were no carpets in the rooms so it remained kind of cold, but since you are out and about most of the time it is not really a problem. The breakfast is also not great ... everything is very sweet (although we found that this was an Italy thing) and there is no kettle. So if you want boiled water, you have to use the stove. The staff are however very helpful. If we go to Rome again, I would definitely book this B&B again ... it is definitely value for money!

  • Stayed October 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Porto Alegre, RS
1 review
“Beautiful place, fragrant, clean and with great people.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2010

Beautiful place, fragrant, clean and with great people.

I recommend to all this wonderful B & B. We spend incredible days in Rome, but certainly our best memory will be the dedication of Simona, Antônio and his daughter, in making our stay a pleasant moment.
Until today commented on the smell of vanilla. Congratulations on your success. Certainly when we return to Rome, we will contact them again.
Marco, Tânia, Laura, Alessandra.

  • Stayed October 2010, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Montreal, Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“A great place to stay and visit Rome”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2010

The location the price,the rooms,and especially the people who greet you makes this Bed and Breakfast unique. The owners make you feel at home from the very first moments with a warm greeting, tips on where and how to get around Rome and you don<t have to go far , the Vatican and and other attractions are within walking distance,don't have to worry about parking and traffic--In the morning, the owners greet you with a smile and a good breakfast---highly recommendable

  • Stayed September 2010, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Sofia, Bulgaria
1 review
“An excellent B&B that made our vacation perfect”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2010

We've stayed at the Marco Polo Vatican B&B for 6 nights at the end of september and we strongly recommend it to anyone looking for a comfortable and relaxing stay in Rome.
Simona, Antonio and their daughter- Eleonora are very warm people that won us from the beginning with their hospitality.
The personal attention that we've received made our vacation perfect. We really felt like we were taken care of : a feeling that we've rarely got when staying in a hotel.
The first day we were received by Eleonora who was very helpful and provided us with useful information about sightseeing; museums and the district itself. At the appartment you can find all kind of useful information: guides, maps etc. If you need any suggestions or have questions regarding interesting places in Rome, Simona, Eleonora and Antonio will be kind enough to give you the best possible answer.
As for the apartment- very cozy, elegant and extremely clean place; located in a quiet district just a few steps away from the metro station.
During our 6 night stay we barely heard the other guests, who also, were very respectful about other's comfort.
For our visit we had reserved the "Camera Oro": very spacious and well-lit; with balcony access. The bed was huge and very very comfortable so we really enjoyed relaxing in our beautiful room.
We sincerely recommend the Marco Polo Vatican B&B to anyone visiting Rome!

  • Stayed September 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Newfoundland
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“Comfortable and Convenient”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2010

The Marco Polo B&B proved to be an excellent choice for our stay in Rome. Simona and her daughter were very helpful when we arrived, providing us with maps, restaurant suggestions and tourist attraction information. We enjoyed the relaxed "eat when you wake up" self-serve breakfast and the ability to really come and go as we pleased.

The metro line is really close and we used it every day with ease (although, I will say, that lugging our bags from the train station, through the metro and up to the b&b was a workout!).The neighbourhood is quiet and has a few neat pizzerias, bakeries and even a grocery store close by. The b&b also sets up pick up and transport to and from the airport which is fantastic, especially for tourists like my parents who were traveling with a lot of luggage.

My only complaint is that the room doors/handles were really loud and squeaky. I worried frequently that I would wake other guests when using the bathroom at night (2 rooms share a nice bathroom in the hallway). A very minor issue, but an easy fix nonetheless.

I also agree that setting up credit card usage would be of benefit to the b&b, especially if they want to attract North American tourists, like myself, who tend to not want to travel with a lot of currency in their pockets. All in all, a great b&b that I would recommend to anyone visiting Rome!

  • Stayed May 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Madonna del Riposo 32, 00165 Rome, Italy
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