Better than you can imagine. That is the best way to describe the Raffaele experience! When I read all of the good reviews on Airbnb, I thought surely some people were just exaggerating. But when Raffaele warmly welcomed us, with a bottle of Italian wine and a plate of delicious Italian ham and ricotta, I realized the reviews were true. He is a GREAT host! It felt like he had thought about what everyone would like in a hotel experience, and aimed to exceed even the highest expectations. The apartment is beautiful and modern, the bed is comfortable and clean, the location is perfect: literally about ten steps from the metro, and only a couple blocks from the train station. Such a great breakfast menu to choose from, too! On our first night, we walked to the Colosseum from the apartment, stopped for dinner at a wonderful restaurant; all very close. The neighborhood is clean and safe (all of Rome feels this way, actually...). I can't recommend this lodging or this host highly enough! Thank you, Raffaele, for making our stay in Rome so welcoming and comfortable!