The Originals City Hôtel Astoria Vatican Lourdes

I'm just back from a long weekend stay in the Astoria du Vatican. A first class and flawless service from all staff, from the moment of my arrival to day of departure. Dinners in the restaurant were fantastic, the table service impeccable, and the atmosphere was warm and friendly. My room was an ensuite, and it was cleaned daily and was spotless. The bed was extremely comfortable. The hotel was very conveniently located beside the airport shuttle bus stop and the town centre. A most enjoyable experience that I would recommend.... and I will be staying there again!

Quite difficult to find when arriving in a car, especially disabled. We did find a disabled place right at the top of the street, but it is very hilly. You can reserve a parking space at the hotel for a charge. When walking down the street to the hotel, do not take the first entrance into the little court yard, but the second into the reception area. Here we were greeted very warmly and the location of the hotel is excellent, near to the grotto, centre and shops. We decided to eat in the hotel the first evening and the food was very good and reasonable. The second evening to celebrate our 48th wedding anniversary from advice we are at the restaurant Alexandria, at the top of the street. Quite expensive, but the food was amazing. Breakfast the usual continental affair, though a lack of fresh fruit and a little mundane. It is also well worth taking the little white tourist train, which you board down in the centre, but also stops right outside the hotel and stops at various places including the candle factory. Our accessible room although with a hugh wet room, was really quite bleak with no view or adequate shelving in the bathroom. The bed was comfy, but far too low and following a recent knee operation, was a nightmare to arise from and although on the whole we enjoyed our stay, I was definitely glad to leave it after three nights.

Having visited this hotel a number of times now with a pilgrimage group, this was another very positive experience. Nicholas, François and all of the staff are so attentive and go above and beyond to help - particularly for our group this time when we had some unexpected challenges. The hotel is within very easy reach of the domaine and you are guaranteed a comfortable stay and warm welcome.