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An architectural jewel overflowing with history... Domus Sessoriana Hotel is laid out in one wing of the Monastery of the Basilica of Santa Croce in Gerusalemme on the slopes of the Esquiline Hill in central Rome, a short distance from the Colosseum and the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano. The Basilica is built on the site of one of the Imperial palaces, flanked by the Aurelian city Walls, the remains of the Circo Variano and the Anfiteatro Castrense. The Emperor Constantine and his mother Helena inaugurated the first openly Christian church here. The Domus' 60 rooms are placed in two different wings of the building: the "Conventual's Wing" and the "Palazzina Wing". Minibar, safe box, satellite TV, air conditioning, cold buffet breakfast, meeting & conference rooms and internet point are only samples of the amenities that foresees in order to make your staying in the Eternal City the most attractive and unforgettable you have ever spent. The Domus Sessoriana revives the old tradition of hospitality extended by the monks of Santa Croce. Business and professional men, scholars and savants, present day pilgrims and discerning tourists can be accomodated in buildings of historical and archutectural interest, with impeccable service in a world famous setting. LOCATION Domus Sessoriana Hotel is located in the very centre of Rome, near Termini railway station, the Colosseum, San Giovanni in Laterano and the San Giovanni underground stop. The Santa Croce in Gerusalemme basilica is on the site of an imperial palace from the 3rd century a.d. called the Sessorium, which was built on an ancient Roman necropolis. The monastery connected to the basilica was founded in the 10th century. Various orders came to the monastery: the Montecassino benedictanes, the San Frediano di Lucca canons, the Carthusians and - since 1561 - the Cistercians of the Congregation of St.Bernard, who still today look after the whole complex. The Cistercian order was founded in 1098 by the saints Robert, Alberic and Stephan as an extension of the Benedictine rule in Citeaux, France. They developed the rule Ora et Labora - pray and work. PROPERTY AMENITIES * The hotel consisting of three levels, with breakfast room, spacious halls, roof garden and conference rooms, and the Aurelian wing, extending to the imperial amphitheatre area, which is on five floors, with comfortable guestrooms. * The property furthermore features Internet access in the lobby and beautiful views over the Roman roof tops. ROOM AMENITIES * The property offers 66 single and double rooms, featuring terracotta floors and private bathroom with shower and hairdryer. * The rooms are furthermore equipped with individually controlled air conditioning, satellite TV, mini bar, safe, Internet connection and direct dial telephone. CANCELLATION POLICY 1. No penalty for cancellations up to the defined cancellation deadline of this hotel. 2. Cancellations made within the cancellation deadline will be assessed a 1 night room rate unless cancellation policy is defined different. 3. No-shows will be assessed a 1 night room rate unless cancellation policy is defined different. 4. No cancellations on or after check-in date. Please make a search for your dates to see the defined cancellation policy for that period.

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