Columbus is an elegant 4-star hotel offering comfortable well appointed rooms and a fantastic location, within steps of St Peter''s Square. The hotel boasts a beautiful traditional interior and benefits from a restaurant, bar and garden. The hotel is situated on Via della Conciliazione. The area surrounding the Vatican City is extremely wealthy and features a high concentration of hotels, cafes and shops. Nearby places of interest include Saint Peter''s Square and Basilica, Castel Sant''Angelo and the Sistine Chapel, with its magnificent Renaissance frescos by artists including Michelangelo and Botticelli. Ottaviano San Pietro metro station is located in the vicinity, providing fast and easy access to other popular Rome destinations. The hotel is housed in a 6-storey building with a terracotta facade. The square property boasts a courtyard garden. Inside, the hotel is typically Roman, with traditional architecture, opulent paintings on the high ceilings, tiled or plush carpeted floors and rich fabrics. There are no leisure facilities onsite, but osteopathic treatments are available upon 24-hour notice. Chargeable Wi-Fi and wired internet is also available in public areas and in some rooms. Chargeable Ipads are available at reception. The Le Veranda restaurant offers traditional Italian cuisine, plus a range of other European dishes. In the summer guests can enjoy dining in the inner courtyard garden, which boasts covered seating, a lounge area and a central fountain. A wide range of beverages, including cocktails, can be found at the Le Colonne bar. Standard rooms have a simple but stylish decor, incorporating cream walls and wooden floors. Amenities include air-conditioning, a mini-bar and satellite/cable TV. Rooms have a view of the internal courtyard and garden or street. The tiled en-suite bathrooms feature a bathtub with integrated shower or a walk-in shower. Free parking is possible in the courtyard, next to the garden.