Empire Suites

In Rome's Vatican quarter, this centrally located guesthouse sits a short stroll from Via Cola di Rienzo and Ottaviano Metro. You're within a 10–15 minute walk of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Square, with Castel Sant'Angelo and Piazza del Popolo close by. Perfect for travelers who want a stay near the Vatican Museums and city sights.

Only six individually decorated guestrooms give the place an intimate, boutique feel. Rooms feature minibars, flat-screen TVs and memory foam beds topped with down comforters and premium bedding; private bathrooms have showers, complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. A terrace offers city views and an elevator/lift serves the building; the front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Take in skyline views from the terrace and stay connected with complimentary wireless internet access. Tour and ticket assistance helps you skip the lines, and simple, fact-based comforts are on offer for a relaxed Rome base—wake up to city-view mornings and step out for the neighborhood cafés.

Practical services include dry cleaning, laundry facilities and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.

On-site room service keeps things effortless, and in-room minibars make late-night snacks easy after an afternoon at the Vatican.