I spent 5 weeks at Francesca’s. The most important items I usually look for in an apartment were met: a comfortable bed (nice and firm), a good shower (good water pressure), a kitchen in which you can actually cook and location, location, location! The kitchen was better than expected because the photo did not show much. It was small but modern and everything worked. The apartment is located between the Vatican and the Colloseum. Walking distance to all the major sites. When I got tired I would just hop on a bus to come back. The bus ticket machine is 5 minute walk away, the closest bus stop is a minute away. It was winter and the heating worked well. I even managed to sit on the balcony once in a while on a warmish sunny day! It is in town so noisier than many smaller cities. I was in school, celebrating retirement by learning Italian, and none of the students had quieter locations. Francesca provides fresh ear plugs if needed. I am contemplating coming back to further my studies and if so, this would be the place to come back to! Grazie!