Bruna’s place is remarkable in many aspects. And so is Bruna herself.
This is an excellent place to stay and feel at home in a huge city. The room is enormous, yet comfortable with many personal touches, like a small fridge and a place to make tea or coffee—-first time I ever saw an electric Moka.
The bed is super. I slept really well, despite the fact that the building is situated on one of the city’s busiest streets. If noise bothers you, be prepared with ear plugs or find something more secluded. It surprised me how well I slept. Even though I came prepared with earplugs, I never used them once.
You have your own bathroom down the hall that is well-equipped and scrupulously clean. Follow Bruna’s advice and let the water run a bit before jumping if you like a hot shower.
Stairs are a problem for me but there is an elevator. You feel like you’re entering a different time zone when you step inside. It’s a real slice of history. But gets you where you want to go. I loved it.
Since my Italian is passable, I was able to talk with Bruna and feel I got to know her a little bit. She is a very special lady and it was a privilege for me to meet her. Even though she says she doesn’t speak much English, given how many positive recommendations she has, it’s doubtful communication would be a problem. I feel her English must be better than she says it is.
It’s true the terrace that many mentioned is great, but for me, it was all part of a package that made my week stay (I was able to tack on three extra days) a highly pleasant one. Grazie, Bruna. Ci vediamo.