Name: Castel Gandolfo
Address: Via De' Zecchini, 27, Castel Gandolfo, 00040, IT

8/10

Excellent

18 Jul 2026

Bart

Perfect location. Clean. nice staff, very small room and bathroom/shower.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

Gregory

Excellent staff, location, breakfast, and clean room with an awesome shower.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

Joanne

We stayed in the 2 bedroom apartment with rooftop terrace. We loved it! What an amazing view.
The one bedroom was smaller, but we used it as the master because of the balcony and lake view.
The other bedroom was a bit bigger.
No complaints though. It made for a great family trip. And the breakfast included was perfect. And those views from the restaurant were fabulous.
Would recommend.

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

Oleksii

Fantastic hotel for a relaxing stay: speechless view over the lake, great breakfast at the nearby restaurant, just next to the Pope residence. Don’t miss to visit one of the lake beaches nearby. Highly recommended place to stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2026

David

The hotel is a jewel in the heart of historic Castel Gandolfo. Our Superiore room was spacious, well equipped, and had a long balcony with a breath taking view of Lake Albano. The included breakfasts in the Bucci restaurant were wonderful. Equally delightful was the cheerful and helpful staff, especially the manager, Daniel. On our arrival on a rainy evening after a long flight from the US, we were disappointed that a local restaurant where we had a reservation was closed. Daniel walked us to another restaurant which he recommended for a delightful meal. Throughout our stay, he conversed with us about the history and culture of the area. We highly recommend Hotel Castelgandolfo.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2026

Loralee

Staff were the best anywhere. They were very helpful with information and anything needed. The hotel is not new or fancy but the authenticity and experience was beyond compare.
There was a lot to see and do even for off season.
Just a short train ride to Rome and then connections to Pisa, Naples, or other destinations.
My husband and I have no complaints.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2025

Richard

Q

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2025

Kyle

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2025

Daniel

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.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jun 2025

MARIA LUISA AND EMILIO

Old structure and small room
Not value for money

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2025

Pascual

Front desk excellent especially Daniel.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2025

Roel

A staff, Daniel, is helpful and courteous.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2025

reda

city wortha visit and hotel worth a stay.

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.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2024

Anthony

Roman experience outside Rome

Excellent place to stay outside of Rome.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Oct 2024

Verified traveler

The staff were excellent, accommodating, prompt and friendly. The room was adequate, but a bit small. The view on the lake side was spectacular.

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2024

Juan

The hotel offers great views of the lake.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Sep 2024

Bernard

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

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

18 Aug 2024

Evan

Perfect stay. Would highly recommend to anyone coming here.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2024

Verified traveler

Location and view are amazing, but clearness is no so. There was an awful smell from the toilet and ants everywhere.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2024

Damon

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2024

Giuseppe A

Our apartment view was outstanding!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

17 May 2024

Kevin

Quaint, charming accommodations

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

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2024

Chris

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.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

10 Dec 2023

Corrado

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.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2023

Alan

Great place to stay

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

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2023

Candido

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

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Sep 2023

MIRANDA

Nice staff

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2023

melissa

Highly recommend

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

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2023

Margaret

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2023

Lynn

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2022

Tricia

Kind and helpful staff and stunning terrace view.

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2022

Richard

Castle Gandolfo

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

IT WAS RIGHT IN THE OLD VILLAGE. BUT FINDING IT IS SOMEWHAT HARD. THERE IS ONLY ONE ROAD THAT GOES THRU THE VILLAGE AND YOU HAVE TO FOLLOW IT UNTIL YOU COME RIGHT TO THE FRONT OF THE HOTEL. THEY DO HAVE TWO PARKING SPACES FOR UNLOADING YOUR BAGS BUT THEN YOU HAVE TO GO TO ONE OF THE PARKING AREAS TO PARK YOUR CAR. (WHICH IS NOT EXPENSIVE AT 4 EUROS FOR THE ENTIRE DAY). BUT IT IS UP AND DOWN SLOPED DRIVEWAYS TO GET TO THE PARKING AREAS.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2021

Eamonn

A beautiful hotel. The room was small but adequate. The staff were very helpful

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

We stayed in a beautifully decorated apartment with lake view terrace. It was very charming and comfortable. The staff were very professional and helpful. Highly recommend.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2020

Verified traveler

Excellent.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2019

brenda

Lovely stay!

My husband and myself had a really lovely stay at castel gandolfo. The view from our patio was priceless. Our room overlooked the beautiful lake Albano and faces the east, so you can see the sunrise from the room. Hotel Staff are friendly and speak good English. Kudos to Julio, our driver, who made us feel extremely at home. Though the rooms are slightly dated and showers are a little small but the pros outweigh all the cons!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2019

andreas

Romantic

Surprisingly very nice small old township, with a lot of nice restaurant at very reasonable price (APRIL end), and highly recomend for romantic getaway , hotel are in very old building with new interior, is not the best modern, but price wise, this is excellent choice, with nice restaurant just under my room and lake view

Family

4/10

Poor

24 Mar 2019

Brian

This is not a 4 star hotel

Listed as a 4-star hotel. Actually a 2 star

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2018

Chuck

We returned here because we liked it. Great view at the penthouse apartment. 38 minute train to Rome. Parking nearby is available thoya little challenging for a foreigner not used to the tight driving conditions.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2018

Imy

The hotel location has an amazing view. All the staff were very helpful and welcoming. Filipo was very nice and made us feel very special and he drove us to pick our daughter in her school about 5 minutes away from the hotel. The hotel transportation from airport to the hotel and back were very reliable. Thank you so much for the pleasant stay.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2018

Nick

Friendly welcome and great views

The lady at the desk gave us a very warm welcome, and check in was very professional, easy and quick. The room was as advertised and was a reasonable size and clean, but did show some signs of wear and tear (marks on the walls and the shower enclosure had makeshift repairs) but nothing that spoiled our enjoyment. . We had a balcony overlooking the lake and the views were really beautiful. There is a breakfast buffet with plenty of choice, including eggs and bacon, ham, cheese, cake, cereal, yoghurt, juices and fresh fruit. No restaurant at the hotel but plenty of lunch and dinner choices very close by. I would recommend this hotel to anyone, all the staff were friendly and helpful, but the area itself does not warrant a long stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2018

Konstantin M.

Convenient apartment with grear view of the lake

Convenient accommodations for a family with two kids. The apartment has great view of the lake from the balcony. Check in in near by hotel, a few steps down the street was easy.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2018

Joanna

Beautiful Location and easy to walk around the quaint village. The staff were super friendly and accommodating. The only issue was the double bed was two beds put together so not too comfortable.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2018

LESLEY

Penthouse Appartment

This was a fantastic location
Brilliant hotel and staff
Nothing was to much trouble
Will go back
Thank you all

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2018

Karlie

Amazing view and location with very helpful staff.
The facilities are a little dated but it was a very pleasant stay. We would stay again. If you stay here go and eat at a nearby restaurant called Art e Vino. It was cheap and the food is phenomenal.

8/10

Excellent

28 May 2018

Verified traveler

Room with a view

Lovely room with a private view of the lake. Sparse breakfast.

8/10

Excellent

17 Apr 2018

Ilan

Beautiful area on a lake

Wonderful!!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2017

paula

Great waterfront room.

Staff recommended lovely restaurant around the corner. The entire staff was very helpful and friendly.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2017

Mike

Failed to mention location was on top of mountain.

Called ahead and staff provided excellent directions for use of train to location. What they failed to mention, including in any of the advertisement, was the hotel is located on top of a fairly steep mountain and the directions, hard to decipher, advised climbing via the roadway. The entire climb was extremely steep and difficult with baggage and considering our advanced ages. It turns out there is an alternative route up some hand set stone trails and steps, which proved to be a challenge but easier than the road way climb. They were then happy to provide a ride to the airport for a fee but made the final leg of the trip easier to deal with. Breakfast was healthy, many options, and tasty. People and staff friendly and helpful but following the climb we had little left for sightseeing.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

Love it!!!

every year it is always perfect here! They are so family friendly and we just love it. Thank you again for a wonderful experience.

Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

Nice Hotel with great views!

4 stars in Italy doesn't mean the same as elsewhere from my experience, and I would rate this more a 3 or 3.5 star hotel. Nevertheless, I rented the penthouse apartment for one night and it was amazing! The best feature was of course the big terrace overlooking the lake, which was just spectacular. The staff was friendly though I did not have much interaction with them. The breakfast was small but lovely. Overall a good experience, although the hotel looked a bit blend and tired, which is why I couldn't give more than 4 stars.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2017

Brenda

Magnificent view - superb service

Magnificent view from our room. The facility was clean and charming. The room was adequate to meet all our needs. The only complaint was that we were next to the kitchen and there was some noise late at night and early morning but we overlooked it because everyone was so nice and helpful with transfers and information about local restaurants etc.would come again!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2017

Lisa

Amazing views

Quaint hotel in super location with panoramic views of the lake. Good breakfast and very friendly staff.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2016

Scott

We chose one of the apartments which is just a few doors down from the hotel. Looks like it was renovated very recently. Everything was new and it had a nice balcony and view of the lake. The only drawback is that the bedroom is right next to the road, from which there is a little noise. We are light sleepers, and it bothered us a little. Hotel staff were friendly and helpful and breakfast was good.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Oct 2016

Verified traveler

Comfortable. Spectacular views of Lake Albano.

I enjoyed my two nights in this small hotel. There were problems with Wifi in my room throughout the stay, and the lady on reception recommended that I should use wifi in the lounge / breakfast area. But I should be able to use wifi in my bedroom ! I would recommend this hotel. I would stay there again.

8/10

Excellent

18 Oct 2016

Tanya

I feel the hotel could have sent a mail to prepare us for our arrival. We arrived by train at the Castel Gandolfo station after a morning of travelling. Google Maps indicated the hotel was 800m away from the station but it was a mean uphill to walk with luggage cases. We should have been forewarned and offered a shuttle. Staff weren't very welcoming when we arrived which was disappointing considering we had just conquered the meanest hill! Our room wasn't ready (we were about 40min early) so we walked around a bit until it was.
When we entered the room I was anticipating the view but the curtains were closed. Weird. Anyway, we opened the curtains and the extra we paid for the view of the lake was definitely worth it. Spectacular.
There was no notepad or pen in the room, no information on the area or suggestions of what to do or restaurants to dine at.The wi-fi signal was really really bad. The bathroom had a jet bath and looked inviting, except when we ran the water strange things came floating out of the jets.Eeeuw.
For a 4 star hotel the room looked a bit tired.
Our second day was much better, different staff at reception and breakfast and the rest of the stay was very pleasant.
I must emphasize how stunning the lake view was and I would highly recommend paying the extra for the view if you're able to.

4/10

Poor

09 Sep 2016

Helen

Great location but that's all

Hotel in a stunning location but the hotel is run like Fawlty Towers. In our room the air conditioning didn't work, balcony light didn't work, fridge didn't work, safe didn't work and they had no idea how to fix any of them. If you don't get to breakfast by 7.30am nothing is left and they don't replace it. And the rooftop bar and jacuzzi is not used so you can't get access to it anyway! Glad we weren't there for long! I had high hopes for this hotel but was very disappointed!

8/10

Excellent

17 May 2016

Douglas

Gem of a hotel

Great hotel with amazing views across the lake from the room balcony. Hotel staff are very friendly and helpful, would highly recommend.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 May 2016

Sylvie

Small room in Castel Gangolfo

Room was so small that we had to put a chair in the corridor so our suitcases could fit in the room without bumping on them. No parking nearby. You have to find a parking in the street and pay twice a day the fees at fixed schedule. Nice small city however.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Dec 2015

Henry

Great experience

Very pleasant place to stay, with friendly helpful staff. Phenomenal view of Lago Albano.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2015

Verified traveler

Breathtaking!

Although my taxi driver from Rome got lost even using the gps. But when he eventually discovered the hotel, it was perfectly nestled within this idyllic Roman medieval village which hosts the Papal summer residence. The hotel is overlooking the Alban lake. The view from my room has a breathtaking view of the lake on one side and the neigjbors' houses on the other side. I was kindly upgraded by a very helpful staff which adds to my resolve to go back. The staff ably arranged a taxi service which toured me around the other Romani castelli around two mythical lakes - Alban and Nemi. The beautiful experience is still fresh in ny being.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2015

My-Phuong

Great value in a charming town

Situated in a very charming and scenic town, this nice hotel was ideal for a 3-night romantic getaway, especially in a room with a small balcony and lake view, which we really enjoyed. The room is small, but that's typical of European hotels. Breakfast was satisfactory, and hotel staff was polite and friendly. Unfortunately, there was no wifi reception at all in our room, so we parked ourselves in the lobby when we needed wifi. Overall, our stay was a positive experience, so we'd recommend the hotel, and will be back when the opportunity arises.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2015

Sita

First class service

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! First class service by all staff members, but especially by Simone. That guy worked day and night and always had a smile on his face. We highly recommend it to people who want to visit Rome, but want peace and quiet in the morning and at night. The train is not even 10 minutes away and takes you straight to Rome.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2015

Peter

A wonderful experience

Castel Gandolfo was a short train ride from the business of Rome and yet it seemed a different universe. It is a unique place with a central square around the Museum and church (up the hill with a view of the lake and Rome) and a lively beach resort and paddle training centre down the hill. The hotel has great beds and great breakfast and great people and the price is right!

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2015

Verified traveler

Amazing family run hotel. Ask for their advise

They told where to go for dinner (around the corner) and what to order. Showed me where I should stay in Rome and were friendly all around.

8/10

Excellent

02 Aug 2015

Ric

Beautiful view with great staff

Only negatives are small rooms and difficult to park.

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jul 2015

Verified traveler

View amazing but not much else

Air conditioning did not get below 26d Celsius and when it was 38d C outside this was not welcoming.
Room small and tight.
View amazing, but only when pay for lake view room.
Wifi did not work in room and very slow in lobby, had to ask for it to be rebooted often.
Refrigerator in room did not work.
Shower average.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2015

Warwick

Great breakfast and good room, great location and friendly staff. Interesting shower.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2015

Verified traveler

Amazing romantic get away.

Our trip was amazing and the stay at Hotel Castelgandolfo was amazing. A very romantic couples retreat in the mountain village of Castelgandolfo. We will definitely return to this secret hide away.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2015

Verified traveler

Amazing view

I wish I had more time at this hotel. An absolutely amazing view of the lake- breathtaking. The staff was very friendly, and helpful.

8/10

Excellent

02 Jun 2015

B & E

CastelGandolfo; Pope's summer retreat/Rome suburb

Easy to find even though one-way, one late street to get there. Very small boutique hotel in the center of very small ancient town above beautiful lake. All shopping, ristorantes, duomo, & Pope's summer retreat are within 5-minute walk. Rome only 25-30 minutes away or you can take in other small towns--each unique in its own way. Staff is easy to get to know & extremely helpful. Good breakfast buffet & small bar area where we watched big football game--Napoli vs Turino--with staff & locals while trying out the local wines. If you're an NBA fan, let Simone the hotel manager know. We spent 90 minutes talking NBA & playoffs. If you're looking for luxury, all the finer amenities....pay $500+ in Rome. If you like personal experiences & the real flavor of local life, pay $100+ and stay at Hotel Castel Gandolfo.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2015

Joan

Great location and very friendly staff. The morning breakfast was wonderful! We would definitely stay here again.

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2015

Thais

Nice hotel with very friendly and helpful staff

Very good value for money. Incredibly helpful staff and excellent location. We arrived 2 am with a dog and everything was ready for us. Room was new and had nice set of toiletries. Breakfast simple but had all Italian basic elements and good quality. Hope the hotel can keep this quality.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2015

J

One of the best experiences I've had at a hotel

You'll be hard pressed to find better hosts than the owners of Hotel Castelgandolfo. They went well out of their way to make my stay as pleasant as possible, even offering to drive me to a nearby town to run errands. The hotel itself is very nice, and the view is unsurpassed. Getting there from the train station is a bit of a hike, and internet access is a bit spotty because of the location. But aside from that, everything was great.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2015

SOL

great experience

The hotel staff were so nice and approachable. The room was so comfortable and so clean. The breakfast was great too... It was really a memorable experience. Its recommendable...

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2014

Eva

Eva and Gerald loved Hotel Castel Gandolfo!

This was one of our best trips ever! The hotel is in perfect location and boasts a magnificent view over the lake, the rooms are cozy and their individual balconies offer breathtaking opportunities for a glass of wine under the moon light, high above the lake. Castel Gandolfo in itself is a must place to visit, but once there, this is the hotel of choice. The hotel manager Adriano and his family are incredibly friendly and accommodating. They made this stay a really unique experience for us.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2014

Francis F

A little jewel overlooking Lago Albano

This is a small family-run hotel in the heart of Castel Gandolfo. The only drawback is that being in the center of town there is no parking within 200 meters of the hotel. If you want to avoid paying for parking on the street until 10 o'clock at night you will need to park even farther away. Also, driving within the town is not for the faint of heart. If you have driven through other small towns in Italy it should be manageable. Opt for a lake-side room for the view.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2014

MH

Hotel Staff was very helpful

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2014

Verified traveler

Nice hotel in a lovely small town.

Great experience and the second trip back to enjoy a little more of Italy.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2014

S Wilde

Overnight stay before flying home

Lovely place to stay. Fantastic views of the lake. Lovely service from a family team. Just a stroll down cobble streets to a restaurant with a brilliant vista. Central square just a few strides away. Can't wait to have an excuse to stay again.

8/10

Excellent

16 May 2014

Huguenot

Nicely located, great value.

I was there in early May, the hotel is located really close to the Pope's summer residence.

Great breakfast, clean room, very pretty but ask for a room with a window on the side street as the main road is narrow and echo during the night, hard to keep the window open for fresh air as you get waken up.

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2014

Verified traveler

Perfect place to stay!!

Owner very friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was great. Location very relaxing especially after hard days trek round rome. Would recommend to anyone and certainly would not stay in rome centre. Too busy.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2013

Verified traveler

Very Nice

We had a great time at this hotel. The location was great and had a beautiful view of the lake. The staff were all very nice and helpful and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2013

Verified traveler

Papal Elegance

Beautiful hotel very close to the Papal summer Palazzo. The lake-view room which was stunning and very comfortable. Close walk to historic Piazza and restaurants.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2013

Cathy

Beautiful location overlooking Lake Albano.

Very comfortable, attractive hotel. The staff was extremely helpful and friendly. The lobby was spacious, nice for relaxing with a drink.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2013

henrywho

Central Hotel with magnificent views

We were very pleasantly surprised to find this was a traditional Italian Hotel located in the center of Gandolfo but right on the edge of the lake with magnificent views. Entrance to the hotel is on a narrow winding one way road through the town. Although the rooms are small the facilities are first class and modern. The manager and manageress were very friendly and helpful, nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast was classic French style - a good spread of cold cuts/cheese bread and various pastries but also with cereals and selection of fruit juices.
Only difficulty was finding the hotel and parking. Hotel is on a one way street that has reversed direction recently. Directions not clear..........The nearest parking places are 250 - 500 yds away or further during the weekends...........however always managed to find somewhere eventually.
All in all a great experience in a wonderful hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2013

Sue Brett

Gandolfo for beginners

Gandolfo is an oddly interesting place for an evening stopover. Not being a pope spottere we could not see the facination, however the view of the lake more than impressed. Finding the place is a challenge but all too obvious once you get there. Parking is also odd as you wake wondering if you have a ticket....but all was well. The owner and his wife were excellent and made us welcome. The restaurant next door was very good and the meal one of the best during our Italian holiday.

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2013

P&JRS

Great hotel

I have never been to a hotel with such friendly people, they simply can't do enough for you, The position of the hotel is superb only steps away from the Pope's summer residence. We had a room overlooking the lake and the views were spectacular.
Eating out was a delight with excellent recommendations from the hotel staff.
The town is very small so a couple of days is ample, arriving by train it is a fair hike either up many steps or a steep bank to town, A shuttle bus stops occasionally with a ride for 80 cents, probably best to call the hotel and I'm sure they will organise a taxi.
Our only disappointment was the size of the room, it was tiny and with no room to put anything, but the small balcony and views more than compensated

8/10

Excellent

15 Sep 2012

Verified traveler

Great hotel and townfor a quiet retreat from Rome

Lovely quaint town with some excellent restaurants. Some of the hotel rooms have lake views over Lake Albano and it is definitely worth paying extra as the views were fantastic. It is about a 10 minute walk (down) to Castel Gandolfo train station, and about the same again to get down to the lake. Walk down is fine but the options for getting back up are limited, with only a few buses a day, and it would be a gruelling walk back up, so just beware! But all in all we had a great relaxing two night break in Castel Gandolfo.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Sep 2012

Verified traveler

beautiful town

very nice host, Diego
good value, a little difficult to find but persevere because its worth it.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2012

Verified traveler

Great hotel and close to the airport.

Friendly and helpful staff. Try lo spuntino restraunt on the corner

Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2012

Verified traveler

Couple who managed facility could not have been nicer. The hotel was a bit difficult to locate because i attempted access from behind square instead of from front. i would certainly recommend it to friends.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2012

Govert

excellent place to stay

Nice hotel led by a young couple, who had experience in GB and speak English very well. Location easy to find. Don't hesitate to ask at the flowerist near the entrance of the old town. Plenty of free parkingfacllity in the neighbourhood. Ideal base to visit the Monti Albani and around.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2011

SJ

Castel Gandolfo:Beautiful hotel- stunning location

I'm reluctant to say too much about this place as I want to keep it as my secret! It is such a beautiful location and the hotel is stunning. The staff were so friendly and helpful and the continental breakfast was great.
The town itself is very small and feels very authentically Italian. there are a few gorgeous restaurants, try to go to the ones the locals use as they are cheaper and the food has a more regional flavour.
The only slight tiny down point is the journey up from the train station - you have to cross the road and then walk up a winding lane for 10/15 minutes to get to the hotel. But the view at the top makes it worthwhile. (Buses are sporadic and uncertain- stick to the train!)

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2010

Ary

Can't wait to go back

Can't wait to go back

Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Mar 2026

Simone

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