Is parking available at the hotel?

Nearby parking is available at a cost of EUR 1 per hour. Reservations are not required.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and guests should contact the property in advance for arrangements.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Airport shuttle services are available for a fee of EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2). To arrange the transfer, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details regarding room accessibility should be confirmed directly with the hotel.

What is the hotel's location in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in the heart of Castel Gandolfo, just 0.3 km from the Papal Palace and 2.0 km from Lake Albano. It is also conveniently situated near various attractions, with public transport options available.

What are the hotel's policies regarding children?

Children are allowed at the property. One child aged 2 years old or younger can stay for free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The hotel offers cribs for an additional fee of EUR 40 per day and rollaway beds for EUR 25 per day. Advance request or confirmation is required for both.

Hotel Castel Gandolfo

What guests think

At Hotel Castel Gandolfo, travelers praise sweeping lake views, a charming setting, and notably friendly staff, while noting an older building with some small rooms, tricky driving and parking, and variation between standard rooms and apartments.

The central spot near the Pope’s summer residence and a short walk to the train makes reaching Rome straightforward. Many accommodations include balconies or terraces overlooking Lake Albano, and the penthouse apartment earns special praise. Breakfast is widely enjoyed, though a few note an ordering system rather than a traditional buffet. Expect a scenic, friendly base with standout views and some practical trade-offs.

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Facilities

No on-site parking and access by car is tricky; guests use nearby public lots that can be limited or paid.

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Richard

5 May 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Castle Gandolfo is a very old town so do expect narrow streets, but wonderfully typical of Italy. Very picture perfect overlooking the lake. Lovely traditional restaurants & bars in range. Staff very helpfully to give you the best stay. Note! the train down the hill can get you to Rome in 40 minutes.

8

Kevin

17 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed in a separate apartment on the other ebd of the block from the lobby. It was nuce with a great balcony overlooking Lake Albano. My only complaint was that they could only give us 1 set of keys for 2 people

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Corrado

10 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The facility doesn't worth four stars at all but absolutely less than that. It was an apartment (civic number 5) far from the main hotel with no possibilty of parking your car. Basically there is no car park within the hotel and you have to park on the road around the area. In the apartment you easily find this: poor cleaness, no drinks in the fridge (only a bottle of water was available in there), no tv, no fan and no window in the bathroom... just for starting. And the price for two nights is too high for those (low) standard levels. In one word: disappointed! Very very disappointed. Sorry to say but never never back to Castel Gandolfo Hotel.

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Lynn

5 May 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

It was wonderful to rent the spacious penthouse apartment with the glorious rooftop patio with view of the lake. It should be noted this apartment has several levels and lots of stairs. The staff at the hotel was a five star experience from the gals at the desk to Filippo who went out of their way to make sure we were well taken care of. Breakfast every morning was lovely. Can’t wait to return to this heaven on earth.

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Chris

16 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel penthouse apartment was a amazing with spectacular views. Streets around hotel are narrow and there is no hotel parking only a small drop off area. Free parking is available approx 500 meters away at Parcheggio carpark, which can be difficult to find a space. Well worth the parking hassle to stay in this lovely hillside town.

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Aldona

26 Feb 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was difficult to find and access by car. The service was very nice, but the hotel was overpriced. The view from the room was great!

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ANDREA

28 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel con magnifica vista lago. Struttura un po' datata che avrebbe bisogno di qualche intervento di ristrutturazione. Parcheggio nelle zone limitrofe non agevole; bisogna fermarsi sui pochi spazi delimitati da strisce blu e pagare in anticipo oppure rischiare una multa. Televisione in camera non funzionante; inconveniente non sistemato nonostante tempestiva segnalazione.

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Margaret

30 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Overall it was good, breakfast was delicious. The only thing that I was not really happy with was the elevator only works to 1st floor and from there I had to carry my luggage down to the lobby.

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Cleanliness

Feedback is mixed: some find the historic property well maintained, while others report poor cleanliness or were unhappy with extra cleaning charges and dated common areas.

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Simone

25 Aug 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel si trova in posizione panoramica, le stanze vista lago hanno una vista mozzafiato, ma sono piccolissime. le stanza dotata di balconcino con due sedie compensa il fatto che nella stanza non ci starebbe neanche uno sgabello. Le parti comuni sono datate e da rimodernare per recuperare lo standard di un 4 stelle. la colazione si può fare in camera senza costi (massimo 3 pezzi) o nella hall prenotando orario e scegliendo à la carte entro la sera precedente.

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Bernard

5 Sept 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Very pleasant area and views from room. I was asked to pay for extra cleaning service which I felt was unnecessary . Cleaning staff were not good quality

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Corrado

10 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The facility doesn't worth four stars at all but absolutely less than that. It was an apartment (civic number 5) far from the main hotel with no possibilty of parking your car. Basically there is no car park within the hotel and you have to park on the road around the area. In the apartment you easily find this: poor cleaness, no drinks in the fridge (only a bottle of water was available in there), no tv, no fan and no window in the bathroom... just for starting. And the price for two nights is too high for those (low) standard levels. In one word: disappointed! Very very disappointed. Sorry to say but never never back to Castel Gandolfo Hotel.

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melissa

3 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Had such a wonderful stay- staff could not have been nicer! Older hotel but well maintained and view could not be beat.

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Emmanuel

16 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

L hôtel est d époque mais très bien entretenu. J’ai pris une chambre avec vue sur le lac, le matin c’est juste magnifique. Le vrai plus, c’est le personnel qui est très très chaleureux et surtout j’ai ressenti que ce n’était pas forcé. Bref je recommande sans hésiter

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ANDREA

28 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel con magnifica vista lago. Struttura un po' datata che avrebbe bisogno di qualche intervento di ristrutturazione. Parcheggio nelle zone limitrofe non agevole; bisogna fermarsi sui pochi spazi delimitati da strisce blu e pagare in anticipo oppure rischiare una multa. Televisione in camera non funzionante; inconveniente non sistemato nonostante tempestiva segnalazione.

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MARIA LUISA AND EMILIO

4 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Old structure and small room Not value for money

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Rooms

Many rooms and apartments include balconies or terraces with standout lake views; the penthouse and some apartments are spacious. Some standard rooms are small and the style is older.

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Juan

1 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel offers great views of the lake.

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Kyle

31 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The accommodations were very comfortable and the staff was very courteous. Incredible views of the lake from the balcony and the restaurant with a delicious breakfast. Cute little town. Would definitely recommend.

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Kevin

17 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed in a separate apartment on the other ebd of the block from the lobby. It was nuce with a great balcony overlooking Lake Albano. My only complaint was that they could only give us 1 set of keys for 2 people

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reda

9 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

there is a 15 euro city charge on top of the bill that we were not aware of. the view from the terrace is amazing and the area is worth a visit.

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Giuseppe A

22 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Our apartment view was outstanding!

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Emmanuel

16 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

L hôtel est d époque mais très bien entretenu. J’ai pris une chambre avec vue sur le lac, le matin c’est juste magnifique. Le vrai plus, c’est le personnel qui est très très chaleureux et surtout j’ai ressenti que ce n’était pas forcé. Bref je recommande sans hésiter

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Chris

16 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel penthouse apartment was a amazing with spectacular views. Streets around hotel are narrow and there is no hotel parking only a small drop off area. Free parking is available approx 500 meters away at Parcheggio carpark, which can be difficult to find a space. Well worth the parking hassle to stay in this lovely hillside town.

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Daniel

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great little find and fabulous location. Nice views and next door to the Popes summer home. Very easy 5 min walk to train and straight into Rome in 35 mins.

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MARIA LUISA AND EMILIO

4 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Old structure and small room Not value for money

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Nan

14 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Frühstück hervorragend. Apartment groß und Aussicht super. Nur Bett quetscht zu viel. Ansonst würde ich 5 Sterne geben.

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, helpful, and attentive, with several guests mentioning front desk team members by name.

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Richard

5 May 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Castle Gandolfo is a very old town so do expect narrow streets, but wonderfully typical of Italy. Very picture perfect overlooking the lake. Lovely traditional restaurants & bars in range. Staff very helpfully to give you the best stay. Note! the train down the hill can get you to Rome in 40 minutes.

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Kyle

31 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The accommodations were very comfortable and the staff was very courteous. Incredible views of the lake from the balcony and the restaurant with a delicious breakfast. Cute little town. Would definitely recommend.

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Damon

15 Jun 2024

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Hotel Castel Gandalfo has a beautiful view out over the lake. Daniel and the rest of the staff were very helpful in advance and upon arrival. Just a few minutes walk to the Castel Gandalfo train station and a 30 minute ride into the Rome Termini station where you can take a subway to all landmarks. The hotel provides a delicious breakfast too.

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Eric

15 Aug 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Une vue magnifique depuis la chambre. Chambre très confortable. Petit déjeuner copieux. L'organisation est un peu particulière mais le personnel charmant.

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Roel

19 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A staff, Daniel, is helpful and courteous.

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Pascual

20 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Front desk excellent especially Daniel.

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MIRANDA

11 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice staff

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Lynn

5 May 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

It was wonderful to rent the spacious penthouse apartment with the glorious rooftop patio with view of the lake. It should be noted this apartment has several levels and lots of stairs. The staff at the hotel was a five star experience from the gals at the desk to Filippo who went out of their way to make sure we were well taken care of. Breakfast every morning was lovely. Can’t wait to return to this heaven on earth.

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Alan

21 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Our stay was great. Staff were very helpful and friendly. View of Lago Albano from our room was stunning. We’d stay there again, but would upgrade to a superior room rather than standard. Castel Gandolfo itself was the most idyllic place to visit

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Candido

14 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Located right in town center with options for lake view. Nice staff.

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Location

Central hilltop location near the Pope’s summer residence, with a short walk to the train for a 30–40 minute ride into Rome. Narrow streets make driving and parking challenging.

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Anthony

2 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent place to stay outside of Rome.

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Richard

5 May 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Castle Gandolfo is a very old town so do expect narrow streets, but wonderfully typical of Italy. Very picture perfect overlooking the lake. Lovely traditional restaurants & bars in range. Staff very helpfully to give you the best stay. Note! the train down the hill can get you to Rome in 40 minutes.

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Damon

15 Jun 2024

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Hotel Castel Gandalfo has a beautiful view out over the lake. Daniel and the rest of the staff were very helpful in advance and upon arrival. Just a few minutes walk to the Castel Gandalfo train station and a 30 minute ride into the Rome Termini station where you can take a subway to all landmarks. The hotel provides a delicious breakfast too.

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reda

9 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

there is a 15 euro city charge on top of the bill that we were not aware of. the view from the terrace is amazing and the area is worth a visit.

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MONICA

18 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

BUON HOTEL A 4 STELLE NEL CENTRO STORICO DI CASTELGANDOLFO.CONSIGLIABILI LE STANZE PIÙ GRANDI E CON VISTA LAGO.

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Thomas

24 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Flott beliggenhet og rom med ter

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Chris

16 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel penthouse apartment was a amazing with spectacular views. Streets around hotel are narrow and there is no hotel parking only a small drop off area. Free parking is available approx 500 meters away at Parcheggio carpark, which can be difficult to find a space. Well worth the parking hassle to stay in this lovely hillside town.

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Aldona

26 Feb 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was difficult to find and access by car. The service was very nice, but the hotel was overpriced. The view from the room was great!

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Daniel

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great little find and fabulous location. Nice views and next door to the Popes summer home. Very easy 5 min walk to train and straight into Rome in 35 mins.

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Candido

14 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Located right in town center with options for lake view. Nice staff.

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Dining

Breakfast is frequently described as delicious and ample. A few note an ordering or à la carte setup rather than a traditional buffet.

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Paolo

29 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Se l’hotel fosse 3 stelle ed il prezzo di conseguenza lo avrei valutato molto meglio. Comunque personale estremamente disponibile, vista lago grandiosa, colazione ottima ma non disponibile buffet interno

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Simone

25 Aug 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel si trova in posizione panoramica, le stanze vista lago hanno una vista mozzafiato, ma sono piccolissime. le stanza dotata di balconcino con due sedie compensa il fatto che nella stanza non ci starebbe neanche uno sgabello. Le parti comuni sono datate e da rimodernare per recuperare lo standard di un 4 stelle. la colazione si può fare in camera senza costi (massimo 3 pezzi) o nella hall prenotando orario e scegliendo à la carte entro la sera precedente.

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Kyle

31 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The accommodations were very comfortable and the staff was very courteous. Incredible views of the lake from the balcony and the restaurant with a delicious breakfast. Cute little town. Would definitely recommend.

10

Damon

15 Jun 2024

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Hotel Castel Gandalfo has a beautiful view out over the lake. Daniel and the rest of the staff were very helpful in advance and upon arrival. Just a few minutes walk to the Castel Gandalfo train station and a 30 minute ride into the Rome Termini station where you can take a subway to all landmarks. The hotel provides a delicious breakfast too.

10

Eric

15 Aug 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Une vue magnifique depuis la chambre. Chambre très confortable. Petit déjeuner copieux. L'organisation est un peu particulière mais le personnel charmant.

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Lynn

5 May 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

It was wonderful to rent the spacious penthouse apartment with the glorious rooftop patio with view of the lake. It should be noted this apartment has several levels and lots of stairs. The staff at the hotel was a five star experience from the gals at the desk to Filippo who went out of their way to make sure we were well taken care of. Breakfast every morning was lovely. Can’t wait to return to this heaven on earth.

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Margaret

30 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Overall it was good, breakfast was delicious. The only thing that I was not really happy with was the elevator only works to 1st floor and from there I had to carry my luggage down to the lobby.

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Nan

14 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Frühstück hervorragend. Apartment groß und Aussicht super. Nur Bett quetscht zu viel. Ansonst würde ich 5 Sterne geben.

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Hotel Castel Gandolfo

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