Offering panoramic views of Saint Peters Square from its rooftop terrace, Residenza Paolo VI is actually a former monastery, and is the only hotel directly on Piazza San Pietro It is located next to the Vatican walls in the heart of Rome Rooms at this religious house have a classic design with tiled or wood floors and elegant rugs All air conditioned, they also feature an LCD TV with satellite channels Each one has a private bathroom with hairdryer Breakfast at Paolo VI is a large American buffet that is available until 10:30 Drinks and snacks can be enjoyed up on the terrace, with great views of the Apostolic Palace Bar service is available from 16:00 to midnight The Residenza is 5 minutes walk from the Tiber River and Castel SantAngelo It has excellent bus and metro links around Rome, with the 40 Express bus stopping nearby