Giuliano's advert doesn't do this place justice. The view from the 7th story balcony is incredible. You can see so much of Rome right outside the double French doors without even getting out of bed. Because it's one of the highest balconies in Trastevere, it's also extremely private. It's also beautifully decorated, with all man set of plants and grapes growing on it. Giuliano gave us a wonderful orientation and showed us on a map where to catch the bus, where some of the better restaurants are, and some pointers for us when we showed him our itinerary. Very consciencious and gracious host. Trastevere ended up being a much better place to stay because it's off the beaten path; restaurants closer to the colosseum, the Vatican, or the pantheon are not looking for repeat customers. The taxi service that Giuliano recommended was always at the apartment in less than 5 minutes after we would call, even in the early morning. Trastevere is a 30 minute walk or less from almost everything you'd want to see in Rome, but has much more of a neighborhood feel than the rest of the city.