I was pleasantly surprised by the warmth of Rosalba's hospitality. I'm not a touristy person (e.g. I photograph tourists taking pictures of tourist attractions) and she took the time to give me some really good advice on the less-visited, non-touristy parts of Rome like the Parco della Caffarella with the Via Appia Antica (ancient Roman road) running through it, and the flea market at Piazza di Porta Portese.

The self-service breakfast on offer is much better than indicated by one of the previous reviewers, and is not just a chocolate/energy bar. There was juice, milk, a tart, biscuits, cereals, tea/coffee, cake, etc. The only thing I would add is some fruit.

Rosalba kindly met me at Kiwi in the morning so I could leave my bags, and also allowed me to check out late on my day of departure at no extra charge.

I would definitely recommend Kiwi (or any of the other rooms at Fruit Rooms) for those on a budget who want comfortable accommodation close to the main railway/metro station.