Everything as I expected? Yes and no. The building is not a hotel, but a residential building, however 'Vatican City Guest House' is on the door buzzer. The lobby was looking pretty bad until we realized that they were starting to remodel it. The big surprise was when we walked into the small lobby leading to the rooms. Everything modern, clean, and extremely nice. Private bathroom very clean and modern, bed very comfortable, and the service was absolutely great. Just a few blocks from the Vatican and many great restaurants right around the corner. Oh, and right next door is a little store that has the best 1€ cup of coffee that you will ever have. Don't let the room's price fool you. This was the least expensive room that we stayed in while in Europe, but it was also the best.