In short: Tripplo’s analysis covers a sample of 66 guest reviews of Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Guests in the sample highlight Location, Service & staff and Pools, beach & aquapark. The most common complaints: Recurring billing errors, with some guests charged more than once. Many feel it is too expensive for the quality on offer.
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Surrounded by its large Mediterranean gardens, Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel offers views of Rome and the Vatican from its hilltop position in Montemario. It features spacious and luxurious rooms with balcony, and a 2500 m² wellness centre.
The elegant rooms include a flat-screen TV with satellite and pay-per-view channels, a marble bathroom, and a balcony overlooking either the gardens or Rome's historical centre.
Some offer access to the Imperial Club Lounge located on the 7th floor. Imperial Club is open daily from 07:00 until 20:00.
There are 2 restaurants and 4 bars at the Rome Cavalieri.
Uliveto Restaurant features a poolside terrace where you can enjoy classic Italian and international dishes.
Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel offers 2 red-clay tennis courts and an 800-metres fitness trail with Technogym facilities. Its Grand Spa includes a Turkish bath, saunas, a stylish room with an indoor swimming pool and a fireplace.
The hotel's large art collection includes antique furniture, magnificent paintings, precious tapestries, and statues and artefacts that are exhibited throughout its suites and public spaces, such as the lounge bar.
The hotel is 3 km from the Vatican and a 25-minute drive from the Coliseum. It provides a free hourly shuttle to/from Via Veneto.
Tripplo’s hotel summary
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 20 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Guests score it 9.2 out of 10 — the average across the 19 hotels we list in Rome is 9.2.
- Perched in Montemario, the hotel's elevated position affords panoramic vistas of Rome's skyline and St. Peter's Basilica, a rare outlook for a property of this scale in the capital.
- Guests can choose between three separate pools set amid the gardens, offering more space and variety than the single-pool norm at most city hotels.
- Montemario sits outside the compact historic core, so reaching sites like the Colosseum or Trevi Fountain on foot isn't practical.
- Independent exploration requires planning around shuttle schedules or taxi rides, adding time and cost compared to staying within walking distance of attractions.
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Prices at Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
When we last checked (23 October 2026), a 2-night stay for two adults cost from €713 in total (€357 per night).
Across our last 16 daily price checks, the nightly rate has ranged from €352 to €607.
Prices sampled daily by Tripplo for a two-adult stay about a month ahead, in EUR. Your dates may differ — use the price check to see live availability.
What guests actually say
Tripplo’s analysis uses a sample of 66 guest reviews. Texts may be shortened. Mentions are counted after automated classification and describe the sample, rather than every guest’s experience.
The sample follows how Booking.com and Google sort reviews, which puts satisfied guests first, so criticism is under-represented. Read the drawbacks below and the latest reviews on Booking.com before you book.
Food & restaurants
- +Very good restaurants and bars, including a rooftop restaurant overlooking Rome
- +Delicious Italian food and excellent bartenders
- +A good breakfast
- –Several regulars feel the food has slipped and is now only average
- –Breakfast lacks variety and is not special for the price
- –Night-time room service is almost non-existent, and orders sometimes arrive wrong
”The breakfast was good, but considering its price it was not fantastic and could be better.” — guest, translated
Service & staff
- +Friendly, helpful staff and concierges who go out of their way
- +Attention to every detail, sometimes with an upgrade for a special occasion
- –Recurring billing errors, with some guests charged more than once
- –Staff who come across as cold, rigid or overstretched when the hotel is busy
- –Some guests felt large conference groups took over the hotel
”Staff wonderful as always, but at the back pool we were hardly noticed and kept having to go to the front to order.” — guest, translated
Pools, beach & aquapark
- +A beautiful outdoor pool area, rare for a city hotel
- +Large, heated pools set in lush gardens
- –Pools closed for renovation during some stays
- –Slow service at the children's pool and a lot of chlorine in the water
”Beautiful, elegant luxury hotel, with an especially beautiful outdoor pool area for a hotel in a city.” — guest, translated
The rooms
- +Spacious, comfortable rooms with excellent beds
- +Clean rooms, some with balconies and breathtaking views over Rome
- +Suites and upgrades that impress
- –Some rooms look out on a car park, a phone mast or nearby buildings
- –Air conditioning or heating that is noisy or stops working
- –Dated furnishings and faults such as showers that will not drain or suddenly run hot
”The room was big and spacious and the bed is so comfortable.” — guest, translated
Condition & cleanliness
- +Immaculate gardens and public areas
- +Clean rooms that are freshened up every day
- –Many feel the hotel is dated and in need of renovation
- –Some reports of dirty rooms and bathrooms, and of insects
”It was one of my favourite hotels in the city, but I found it neglected despite higher prices. Dirty rooms and bathrooms.” — guest, translated
Location
- +A hilltop setting with sweeping views over Rome
- +Close to the city yet feels like a resort
- +Vast, beautifully kept grounds and gardens
- –Further from the main sights than some guests expected
”Very close to the heart of Rome, yet it felt like a resort on a hilltop overlooking the city.” — guest, translated
Noise levels
- +A quiet setting in many of the rooms
- –Renovation work starting early in the morning, even at weekends
- –Noisy air conditioning, and lifts close to some rooms
- –Large groups and conferences make the public areas loud
”If I had to find a flaw, it would be the air conditioning, which is very noisy and not up to a hotel of this level.” — guest, translated
Value for money
- +Some guests feel it is worth every cent
- –Many feel it is too expensive for the quality on offer
- –High prices and extra charges for drinks, parking and food
”For the price you would have expected smarter furnishings.” — guest, translated
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)?
Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel is approximately 22 km from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) in a straight line, calculated from map coordinates. This is not a road distance or transfer time; check the route and transport options before booking.
How do guests rate Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel?
On Booking.com it scores 9.2/10 from 605 guest reviews.
How many stars does Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel have?
Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel offer?
Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel offers free WiFi, private Parking, 3 swimming pools, 2 restaurants, spa and wellness center and fitness center.
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