Grand Hotel Olympic Aurum Hotels - A 4-star hotel in a restored papal palace with Vatican views and shopping street location
This 4-star hotel occupies a restored antique papal palace in Art Nouveau style on Via Cola di Rienzo, one of Rome's most famous shopping streets. The 77 guestrooms feature minibars, LCD televisions, air conditioning, safes, soundproofing, and tile/marble floors, with some offering Vatican views from the top-floor solarium. Grand Hotel Olympic provides a complimentary buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM and has a bar/lounge serving drinks. The property offers free Wi-Fi in communal areas, 24-hour room service, concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry, and two small meeting rooms. Located within a 15-minute walk of St. Peter's Basilica, St. Peter's Square, and Castel Sant'Angelo, the hotel is also near the Vatican Museums (0.5 miles) and Sistine Chapel (0.5 miles). The attentive staff at Grand Hotel Olympic Aurum Hotels provides services including babysitting/childcare and limo/town car service.
Pros
Restored antique papal palace with Art Nouveau style architecture
Top-floor solarium offering views of the Vatican
Location on Via Cola di Rienzo, one of Rome's most famous shopping streets
Complimentary buffet breakfast served daily
Within 15-minute walking distance of St. Peter's Basilica and Castel Sant'Angelo
Cons
Free Wi-Fi is available only in communal areas, not in all rooms
The 5-story building has no elevator mentioned for accessibility
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
This grand hotel provides facilities designed for comfort and memorable stays.
Free Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Parking
Paid parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services
24-hour reception
General
Non-smoking property
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Luggage storage
Lift
Multilingual staff
Services
Room service
Dry cleaning
Newspaper service
Bell staff/Porter
Dining
Breakfast
Bar/ Lounge area
Free breakfast
Children
Cots
Facilities for people with disabilities
Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
Television in lobby
Room features
Free Wi-Fi in rooms
In-room safe
Mini-bar
Media
Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
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Location
Via Properzio 2A,
Rome,
Italy,
00193,
Lazio
Map view
Via Properzio 2A,
Rome,
Italy,
00193,
Lazio
City landmarks
Fountain
Trevi Fountain
1.4
mi
Square
Colosseum
2.0
mi
Church
Pantheon
1.2
mi
Museum
Vatican Museums
3200 ft
Church
St. Peter's Basilica
3800 ft
Landmark
Piazza Navona
1.0
mi
Square
Saint Peter's Square
2700 ft
Bridge
Castel Sant'Angelo
2800 ft
Church
Sistine Chapel
3600 ft
Cemetery
Altar of the Fatherland
1.3
mi
Square
Piazza Venezia
1.3
mi
Square
Piazza del Popolo
4800 ft
Landmark
Roman Forum
1.7
mi
Square
Spanish Steps
1.4
mi
Landmark
Piazza di Spagna
1.2
mi
Landmark
Vatican City
3800 ft
Bridge
St. Angelo Bridge
2900 ft
Square
Campo de' Fiori
1.1
mi
Landmark
Torre di San Giovanni
1.2
mi
Church
Church of Saint Louis the French
1.0
mi
Square
Largo di Torre Argentina
1.2
mi
Church
Church of Santa Maria del Popolo
4600 ft
Museum
Capitoline Museums
1.5
mi
Church
Church of the Gesu
1.4
mi
Church
Basilica of Sant' Agostino
5000 ft
Church
Santa Maria in Trastevere
1.3
mi
Museum
Museum of the Ara Pacis
4800 ft
Landmark
Via dei Banchi Nuovi
3700 ft
Landmark
Via Giulia
1.0
mi
Nearby
Square
Piazza del Risorgimento
1500 ft
Restaurants
Zi Gaetana
200 ft
Via Cola di Rienzo 263
Ai Balestrari in Prati
500 ft
P.zza dell'Unita
Cantiani
200 ft
Via Cola Di Rienzo
Il Sorpasso
500 ft
31/33 Via Properzio
Il Matriciano
600 ft
55 Via dei Gracchi
Bravo Giulio SNC Di Caporuscio Aldo e C
500 ft
Via Varrone 7A
Taverna Varrone
600 ft
Via Varrone 7A
Fonclea
600 ft
Via Crescenzio 82
Trattoria Vaticano Giggi
900 ft
Via Catone 10 Corner Square Risorgimento-Vatican
Reviews and Ratings
Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
Guest reviews
5.0/10
based on 5 reviews
7.1
7.1/10 based on 38 reviews
Kate
United States,
January
2024
6.6/10
I had a mixed experience at this hotel. The rooms were small and often overcrowded with people, but our bathroom was a good size. The service was a bit mixed, but some staff members were lovely and helpful. The location was great for exploring Rome by foot, with the Vatican and other attractions within walking distance. The dining experience was mediocre, and the facilities offered were okay.
Rooms
7.0
Our room was small, and it could get overcrowded with people. The bathroom, however, was a good size.
Service
6.0
The service was a bit mixed overall, but some staff members were really warm and welcoming, which brightened up our stay.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was perfect for exploring Rome on foot, with the Vatican just a short walk away. It was convenient for both solo travelers and groups.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was very mediocre. The paid continental breakfast was fresh, but overall not fantastic.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities offered were average, nothing exceptional but satisfactory.
Dan
United States,
January
2024
6.6/10
My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms were far too small for the number of guests, with very limited choices, and the croissants were oddly flavored. On the bright side, our room was a good size but had mold in the bathroom. The service was a bit of a letdown as we experienced being locked out of our room due to a government tax issue, but overall the staff was friendly and helpful. The location was convenient, with key attractions like the Vatican within walking distance, but some historic sights required a bus ride. The dining experience was mediocre, with a very average spread and cornflakes. The facilities were adequate, without any standout features.
Rooms
5.0
Our room was a good size with a bathroom, but unfortunately with mold present. The croissants were the strangest I've ever tasted.
Service
7.0
The staff was friendly and helpful, but there was an issue with being locked out of our room due to the government tax.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location was great for solo travelers and groups, being close to the Vatican and other attractions. While most sights were within walking distance, some required taking a bus.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was very mediocre with limited options. The continental spread was basic, and the cornflakes were the only notable item.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were average without any standout features.
convenient location
mold in bathroom
Joel
United States,
December
2023
6.4/10
The hotel's rooms were small and the shower was tight, similar to other European hotels I've visited. The limited choice of breakfast included the strangest croissants I've ever tasted. The overcrowding made the stay less enjoyable, but the staff was helpful and the hotel was clean overall.
Rooms
5.0
The rooms were small and the shower didn't offer much space, similar to what I've experienced in other European hotels. Limited choice for breakfast and overcrowding.
Service
8.0
The staff was lovely and very helpful, making the overall experience enjoyable. The hotel and my room were clean, and having a fridge in the room was convenient.
Location
7.0
The hotel is located very close to the Vatican, making it convenient for exploring the area. Easy access to public transportation and surrounding restaurants.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience was average with continental options, although everything was fresh and the area was clean. Limited choices but sufficient.
Facilities
6.0
The hotel offered basic facilities and amenities but nothing exceptional. The size of the hotel and options available are limited.
Jenny
United States,
October
2023
8.6/10
I absolutely loved the hotel's location, just a 5-minute walk from the Vatican and surrounded by fantastic restaurants. The rooms were spacious and lovely, but the breakfast could use more variety. The service was exceptional, making my stay really enjoyable.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were big and spacious, with high ceilings, a large bathroom, and even a walk-in wardrobe storage area for our belongings.
Service
9.0
The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful throughout my stay.
Location
10.0
The hotel's location was perfect for exploring the Vatican and other nearby attractions. It felt like everything was within walking distance.
Dining
7.0
The continental breakfast was fresh and satisfying, but I wished there were more options to choose from.
Facilities
9.0
The hotel's facilities were really well-maintained and added to the overall comfort of my stay.
Douglas
United States,
June
2023
6.2/10
My stay at the hotel was pleasant overall. The location was great, just a few minutes' walk from the Vatican and surrounded by nice restaurants. The rooms were a bit small and limited in choice, though. The service provided was a mix of lovely and helpful staff with a disappointing incident of being locked out of the room over a tax issue. The dining options were mediocre, but the fresh ingredients were appreciated.
Rooms
6.0
The rooms were small and somewhat overcrowded, with limited options.
Service
5.0
The staff had a mix of lovely and helpful members, but there was an issue with being locked out of the room.
Location
8.0
The location near the Vatican was convenient for sightseeing, with many attractions within walking distance.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was average with a limited spread, but the use of fresh ingredients was appreciated.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were decent overall, but not exceptional.