Pros
- Phenomenal central location within easy walking distance of many main attractions
- Breakfast buffet and Wi-Fi access included in room price
- Courtyard garden provides a lovely setting for breakfast in warm weather
- Excellent puffed pastries at breakfast buffet
- Live piano music in Bar Nerone
- Rooftop terrace offers stunning views of surrounding historic buildings
- Rooms are comfortable and quite spacious compared to many in historic district
- Beautiful Italian marble bathrooms
- Some rooms have stunning view of St. Peter’s Cathedral
Cons
- No individually controlled temperature dial in rooms
- No parking
- Restaurant only available to groups
- No coffee/tea facilities in rooms and TVs are small
- Room decor is bland
Bottom Line
The upper-middle-range Hotel Ponte Sisto’s location, smack in the heart of historic Rome, is just one reason to book a stay. The 103 rooms are comfortable and spacious by Roman standards, though TVs are small and guests can't control the room temperature. A beautiful rooftop terrace and elegant interior courtyard are both tranquil and atmospheric. This hotel is ideal for couples, families, and -- with meeting rooms and a work station -- a good choice for business travelers wanting a departure from corporate uniformity. Breakfast, including delectable pastries, is free, along with Wi-Fi. One major downside is the lack of a restaurant.
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Amenities
- Internet
- Pets Allowed
Scene
Colorful and classy with lots of greenery
Resembling a fairy tale version of an ancient city, the Ponte Sisto is a series of six-story mauve buildings dating back to the Renaissance, with brick accents and blue-shuttered windows. The lobby is small but elegant, with marble floors, wood trim, and an airy glass-enclosed vestibule. The most beautiful feature of the hotel is the courtyard garden, where palm trees tower over candle-lit tables, and fresh potted plants and flowers surround the area. The hotel also has a rooftop patio with lemon trees, lounge chairs, and views of the Palazzo Spada gardens below and St. Peter’s Cathedral in the distance. Sunbathers and prosecco-sippers are abundant here in the summertime. The indoor lounge – Bar Nerone – is cozy and classy with a piano as its centerpiece, and live performances weekly. For conferences and events, there are also three meeting rooms equipped with presentation and audiovisual capabilities.
Location
Steps away from Tiber River and historic hot spots
The hotel is surrounded by boutiques, cafes, and churches, with history around every corner. The Tiber River runs right next to the property, and the bohemian Trastevere district is just 15-minutes' walk across the water. Campo de' Fiori and Piazza Navona are within 10-minutes' walk; and within 20- minutes' walk are St. Peter’s Cathedral, the Roman Forum, and the Spanish Steps. Leonardo da Vinci International Airport is about 35 minutes away by car, and just over one hour by train and bus.
Rooms
Clean and spacious with simple wood furnishings and Sistine Chapel prints
There are 103 rooms at Ponte Sisto, and all are quite spacious, especially by Roman standards. Sleek wood furnishings, headboards with built-in lights, blue and gold textiles, and framed prints of of the Sistine Chapel combine for a subtly cozy but basically forgettable look. The bathrooms have rust-colored Italian marble tiles, and shower/tub combos. Some Classic Rooms look out upon the adjacent building, but some suites and Superior Rooms have private patios with dining tables and umbrellas. All rooms have slippers, free Wi-Fi access, and flat-screen TVs. There are no coffee- and tea-making facilities in rooms.
Features
Free breakfast buffet and Wi-Fi, meeting rooms, and lovely courtyard and terrace
Bar Nerone is a classic wooden bar with a lounge area and piano, where weekly live performances are held. The restaurant – Il Gladiatore – can be reserved for group catering and events. A large assortment of fresh pastries and fruit are served in the daily breakfast buffet, included in room rates, and guests have free Wi-Fi access in rooms. The Ponte Sisto also has three meeting rooms equipped for conventions, conferences, and presentations. There are a spacious courtyard garden and rooftop terrace for lounging and sipping drinks in warm weather. The reception staff can arrange airport transfers and tours upon request.
Scene
Colorful and classy with lots of greenery
Resembling a fairy tale version of an ancient city, the Ponte Sisto is a series of six-story mauve buildings dating back to the Renaissance, with brick accents and blue-shuttered windows. The lobby is small but elegant, with marble floors, wood trim, and an airy glass-enclosed vestibule. The most beautiful feature of the hotel is the courtyard garden, where palm trees tower over candle-lit tables, and fresh potted plants and flowers surround the area. The hotel also has a rooftop patio with lemon trees, lounge chairs, and views of the Palazzo Spada gardens below and St. Peter’s Cathedral in the distance. Sunbathers and prosecco-sippers are abundant here in the summertime. The indoor lounge – Bar Nerone – is cozy and classy with a piano as its centerpiece, and live performances weekly. For conferences and events, there are also three meeting rooms equipped with presentation and audiovisual capabilities.
Location
Steps away from Tiber River and historic hot spots
The hotel is surrounded by boutiques, cafes, and churches, with history around every corner. The Tiber River runs right next to the property, and the bohemian Trastevere district is just 15-minutes' walk across the water. Campo de' Fiori and Piazza Navona are within 10-minutes' walk; and within 20- minutes' walk are St. Peter’s Cathedral, the Roman Forum, and the Spanish Steps. Leonardo da Vinci International Airport is about 35 minutes away by car, and just over one hour by train and bus.
Rooms
Clean and spacious with simple wood furnishings and Sistine Chapel prints
There are 103 rooms at Ponte Sisto, and all are quite spacious, especially by Roman standards. Sleek wood furnishings, headboards with built-in lights, blue and gold textiles, and framed prints of of the Sistine Chapel combine for a subtly cozy but basically forgettable look. The bathrooms have rust-colored Italian marble tiles, and shower/tub combos. Some Classic Rooms look out upon the adjacent building, but some suites and Superior Rooms have private patios with dining tables and umbrellas. All rooms have slippers, free Wi-Fi access, and flat-screen TVs. There are no coffee- and tea-making facilities in rooms.
Features
Free breakfast buffet and Wi-Fi, meeting rooms, and lovely courtyard and terrace
Bar Nerone is a classic wooden bar with a lounge area and piano, where weekly live performances are held. The restaurant – Il Gladiatore – can be reserved for group catering and events. A large assortment of fresh pastries and fruit are served in the daily breakfast buffet, included in room rates, and guests have free Wi-Fi access in rooms. The Ponte Sisto also has three meeting rooms equipped for conventions, conferences, and presentations. There are a spacious courtyard garden and rooftop terrace for lounging and sipping drinks in warm weather. The reception staff can arrange airport transfers and tours upon request.
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Best Rates
Amenities
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Air Conditioner
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Balcony / Terrace / Patio
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Business Center
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Cable
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Concierge
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Dry Cleaning
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Free Breakfast
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Internet
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Kids Allowed
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Laundry
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Meeting / Conference Rooms
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Pets Allowed
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Poolside Drink Service
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Rental Car Service Desk Onsite
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Room Service
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Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space
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