With baggage this place is about a 20 mins walk from the Termini. The surrounding neighborhood is quite ethnically diverse. Whilst we didn't experience or hear of any problems we felt a little uncomfortable walking through. The metro from termini is one stop, runs highly frequently is air conditioned and only takes 5 min. You can get a single which allows 100 minutes of transport in the same zone without leaving the metro system for €1.50 or but 1, 2 or 3 day passes. All are easily purchased from machines in Termini which are in English, a ticket office or Tabacco kiosks marked with a white T on a black background. The Metro is very easy to use, frequent and cool. I read complaints that it's not well maintained, whilst the stations could do with a deep clean it is more than accepable. All carriages we used where clean to sit and safe. Almost everyone speaks enough English to get by without a phrasebook.
Very friendly and efficient check-in however it was not clear how to access the building on arrival - the self contained room is within an appartment, the panel had around 40 buzzer buttons and I didn't know until I read the instructions inside the room later that you need to press the NAVIGATOR button. We were provided with a city map, advice and directions so we're readied to go quickly.
The room was very clean and quite spacious. Bathroom was small but adequate. Air conditioning failed to keep up with the 33°c temperature we visited in but certainly was better than without. Very useful having a fridge in the room. The room was serviced daily which I wasn't expecting with tea, coffee Melba toasts and preserves replenished each time. No butter or milk, however there is a CONAD supermarket just down the street which sells everything you could need. As stated the 2 little shops next door are somewhat overpriced but very convenient stocking wine and cold beer, soft drinks, water etc. There's a great bar on the same block opposite the Metro called Gatsbys, fab cocktails and aperitivo during happy hour was just €10. It is a nice 15 Min downhill walk to the Mondi neighborhood where there are some very nice restaurants, Urbana 47 opened earlier this year is excellent and well priced. You can also access by metro - 1 stop to termini, change to line B and 1 stop to Cavour.
On checkout we were able to store our bags and had a 'service key' which allowed us access back into the building and appartment but not the room so we could collect.
There is a small lift which is great for heavy bags however it is up a small set of stairs and is small. The front door to the appartment is heavy and only normally half open. Just inside is a small step up. Therefore I wouldn't recommend this place for people with mobility problems.
Whilst it is well maintained it is clearly an old building and does not have the same standards of sound insulation as modern European buildings. Noise travelled easily throughout: you could hear clearly the detail of the daily motions of those surrounding the room! The street noise isn't excessive and the area is quiet at night but light sleeers may want to consider ear plugs.
Overall exceptionally good value accommodation if you are happy to be a little further out.