I visited Rome for a week at the end of May with my husband, son (15) and daughter (15).
Antonio’s apartment was fantastic.
The shared spaces are comfortable and relaxed. Light, fresh, easy to keep cool. Well equipped kitchen, easy to keep clean.
My kids each had a room in which they could have private space, and they really liked them.
All the beds had good firm mattresses and were very comfortable. Plenty of wardrobe storage space.
The 2 shower rooms were ideal.
Check-in was easy - Antonio kindly agreed to arrange transport from the airport to the door. We were met at the apartment - given good clear instructions about check out etc, and given orientation to the area, with tips for nice places to eat, and able to leave our bags while the apartment was cleaned for our arrival.
We received a very warm and helpful welcome. There was tea, coffee, milk and some snacks.
The apartment is on the third floor (if you count ground floor as zero) but there is a lovely old lift. I preferred the marble steps when I didn’t have cases or heavy food shopping.
Fresh towels arrived midweek while we were out, and the flat had been cleaned/bins emptied.
The best thing nearby (for me) are the Borghese Gardens - 15 minutes’ easy walk from the apartment. Beautiful and relaxed for a walk, or hire a two person self-pedalled rickshaw (“risciò”) for €12 for an hour.
NB if you want to go into the Borghese Gallery, book well in advance. I tried to get tickets early in the week and nothing was available till after I left, so I missed the chance to see that collection. It might easier out of season.
The nearest Metro station is Castro Pretorio, ~ 12 minutes’ walk from the apartment, and just one stop from Termini where the 3 metro lines intersect, so it’s quick and easy to change lines there. Or just walk to Termini (~17 mins’ walk). We walked to most places, so didn’t use the Metro often and just bought €1.50 tickets that are valid for 100 minutes across the whole metro. If you prefer to use the Metro a lot, a 7 day pass is €24. The automatic ticket machines in the stations are easy to use and accept values up to €10 notes, or cards.
All the important central landmarks are easy to get to from the apartment.
My husband and son walked to the Priscilla Catacombs in 40 minutes and said they had a great tour in English ( ~45 mins ) for €8 each.
We could not have chosen a better place to stay. Great location. Lovely apartment, with warm, welcoming and helpful hosts.
Thank you Antonio!