AirBnB review
Esquilino
Via Merulana
Interactions with our Hosts
It is important to be at the property (or about 10m away) before you establish a meeting time for this host. It is better to meet outside on the street.
First impressions
The location is convenient to the Termini train and bus station, the Coliseum and Forum.
The room is in a lovely older building accessible off the street through an interior courtyard. Initially it might be difficult to find because as an arriving guest you don’t know which of the multiple building the apartment is located and when you find the Santa Nara mailbox, there is no apartment number nor doorbell.
The view - overlooks the street below (Via Merulana).
If you like Ikea furnishings, this apartment will seem very familiar. It has a round table with two chairs, a bed, two end tables and a nice storage / hanger arrangement. None of this is too cluttered. Everything depicted in the listing is very accurate with possibly the exception of the minibar which we did not see. There are three (3) separate rooms as part of this listing - but you can’t hear the other guests … it is very quiet for such a central location.
Facilities
The bed was warm and comfortable.
The shower had a very effective enclosure that meant water stayed in the shower.
The hot water was sufficient.
The room included a large smart TV and wifi that worked well.
Warning
The floor of the room is one 3 different levels. The entry way is 1 height; the bed area is a few inches lower and the bathroom a few inches higher. These changes are difficult to see as the floor is dark grey concrete. Denoting the steps with a reflective strip or other marker would reduce the risk of falling, tripping and/or injury.
Breakfast
An ample breakfast was delivered in a picnic basket which was charming.
Overall Assessment
06 out of 10
In the end this was a nice place … but rather expensive and more of a corporate style accommodation than what I have come to expect from an AirBnB listing. There are many hotels in the 110 - 150 euro range. If this were 75 euros a night it would be a better value.