We were met at the Keesy Point (where you pick up your keys for Air BnB in Rome) by a lovely young lady who spoke perfect English. She guided me through the automated check in process. The check in process was easy, but not always intuitive. I am glad that she was there to guide me through. Let me start by saying that I used to live in Rome and am used to the chaotic nature of the city. That being said, the apartment is on a truly quiet street. I was amazed that when in front of the apartment door, it was difficult to hear the traffic below. Now, keep in mind that this comes at a bit of a cost in that the apartment is at the top of a very steep hill. My wife and I enjoy walking so this was not a problem, but someone with mobility issues may not appreciate the climb. The location of the apartment is also perfect for those who want to explore the city. The #3/8 trams are located just below, as well as the H Bus which will take you straight to Termini.
The apartment itself is exactly as shown in the photos. It was large and had plenty of light. Also, I think it was a converted commercial space, which was great because there were electrical outlets everywhere. This may not seem like a big deal to some, but again, this is not typical in Italy. When you first walk into the apartment, as reported by other Air BnB guests, there is a mould smell. Ok, so I’m not excusing this, but again, this is quite typical of Rome. My suggestion, is to open the windows, let the place air out, and then run the A/C for a little while. The rest of the time you should have no smell. Again, this was not a big deal for us as we have had some experience with Roman apartments in the past, but for someone who doesn’t know what to do, this can be a bit uncomfortable.
We showed up to the apartment with a 5-month-old baby and the apartment was fully stocked with highchair, play pen, and even baby utensils. This is way more than we would have gotten at a high-end hotel. I think this was the one point we appreciated the most. Everything was already put together and placed. All we had to do was strap our baby into his highchair and we could start feeding him. Needless to say, this was a huge weight off of our shoulders.
The cleaning staff was also very courteous and professional. Our apartment was cleaned daily, and the cleaning staff even did a load of our personal laundry for us. Again, this was such a nice touch, and one less thing we had to worry about on our stay.
I would absolutely recommend this apartment to friends, family or colleagues. A great find in Rome.