A few steps from Castel Sant’Angelo, the Atlante Star Hotel Rome is a 4-star hotel with a restaurant on the sixth floor and views of St Peter’s Basilica. It suits you if you will spend a good part of your trip at the Vatican and want to dine without leaving the hotel.
Location and getting around
It is at Via Vitelleschi 34. Castel Sant’Angelo is about 5 minutes’ walk away, and St Peter’s Square and the entrance to the Vatican Museums about 10.
Across the river, Piazza Navona and Piazza del Popolo are about 20 minutes on foot. For the Colosseum, about 3 km away, or Termini station, about 3.3 km, the metro or a taxi is the better choice.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms combine classic or modern decor. They have air conditioning, satellite TV and a private bathroom with a bath, hairdryer and toiletries.
- The panoramic rooftop restaurant Les Etoiles, serving Mediterranean cuisine.
- A buffet breakfast every day.
- Free Wi-Fi.
According to the property, the restaurant offers brunch on Sundays, and you can also go up just for an aperitif in the late afternoon.
Who it suits
- If you want to visit the Vatican Museums first thing.
- Couples looking to dine with views of St Peter’s.
- Anyone who prefers a bath to a shower.
- If you plan to cross Ponte Sant’Angelo on foot to reach the centre.
Good to know
You can check in from 14:00 and must check out before 11:00. If you are interested in more hotels in the city, see our guide to places to stay in Rome.