Domus Sessoriana Hotel

3 km

25 km

Address: Piazza Santa Croce in Gerusalemme, 10/12 Roma Italia 00185 Rome
Location: City Center

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Hotel Information

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

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Facilities

HOTEL FACILITIES

24 Hour Check-In	Banquet
Bicycle Storage	Business Centre
Elevator / Lift	Internet Access
Laundry Service	Lounge
Shuttle Service	Tour Desk

ROOM FACILITIES

Balcony / Terrace	Cable / Satellite Television
Television

NEARBY POINTS OF INTEREST

Service	Name	Distance
Train/Tube Station	Termini Train Station	3 km
Airport	Fiumicino Airport	25 km

User Reviews

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"A haven in Rome"
We were a family of 2 adults and 1 child, so we had a large triple room, with a separate bathroom. The room was not lavishly furnished but clean with one large window high in the wall and very high ceilings. Half the site still functions as a monestry and there is a lovely church and garden. The roof top terrace was just superb for watching the sun go down over Rome with a bottle of wine. Breakfast was served downstairs and we thought very good by european standards, plenty of everything. The staff were very helpful and even allowed us to check in early at 10.30am when we arrived exhausted from our 23 hour flight. We noted some other travellers had trouble finding the place but we found it with no difficulty at all when we walked from Termini station, about 30 minutes. You just go to the smaller door to the right of the main church entrance. We did the walk to/from the station 3 times and also walked to the Coloseum and back. The nearest metro was about a 10 minute walk away and we did use this as well. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay as we found the location to be just slightly away from the general bustle of Rome and rather peaceful. There are still enough places to eat situated in the streets nearby to please most tastes. We would stay there again tomorrow as it was a unique experience.

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"Would stay here again."
Location, location, location. Bus stop is just across the square, so you can be at the Rome Termini in 15 minutes. From there you can get on a train, subway, or bus anywhere...either within the city or outside. Room was comfortable, clean and well appointed. Hotel staff very professional. Two women traveling without husbands felt very safe both at the Domus and surrounding neighborhood. There is an excellent cafe across the square...their ciambella alone (say "chahm-BELL-ah" -- a huge raised donut with sugar), is worth the trip! Trattoria Bottega on same block was likewise excellent. Unlike many convent/monastery properties, the Domus has no curfew. Bountiful breakfast served from seven to ten.

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"an ideal base"
stayed here for a 3 night break, it is slightly outside central rome but close enough to access the metro and buses. the rooms were comfortable and clean but we experienced a little street noise as our room was at the front. the breakfast was great and plentiful. the staff are helpful and will endeavour to communicate in english. the view from the roof garden is a must. we enjoyed our stay here and would recomend this hotel for those who like something a little different.

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"A Roman hotel with atmosphere and history"
I stated here at the end of May and found it a comfortable and characterful retreat from the busy sightseeing of the day. The room was enormous, overlooking the monks' garden. It was also spotlessly clean. The staff were helpful, and it was easy to reach the main sites by bus or taxi. Breakfast was good, to set you up for a day of sightseeing. Incidentally it used to be a monastery, founded on the site of a Roman palace. Talk about atmosphere! I would recommend it to travellers; perhaps not so much to tourists who want something ritzy.

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"an ideal base"
Stayed here for a 3 night break, it is slightly outside central rome but close enough to access the metro and buses. The rooms were comfortable and clean . The breakfast was great and plentiful. the staff are helpful and will endeavour to communicate in english. the view from the roof garden is a must. we enjoyed our stay here and would recomend this hotel for those who like something a little different.

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