We would 100% recommend staying at the Botanical studios! Super cute room with a very small kitchenette (good for making breakfast if you're not into the Italian sweet pastries every day!). In a great location for exploring the main historical sites by foot (approx 15mins to city centre). Definitely use the restaurant recommendation book provided by Anna and Eugenia, there's some gems in there!! One that's not though is Tony's trattoria.. eat here AT LEAST once (we went twice!).. it is amazing local food... the ragu... YUM!
Grazie Mille Anna and Eugenia! Linda and Steve.