Paola's apartment is in an excellent location - just one street away from the Victor Emmanuel Memorial, so right next to the forum as well.
The flat is actually bigger than it appears on the pictures and is equipped for all you need. Although the street is close by to the Piazza Venezia, it's a really quiet residential area, so there's no noise at all. There's a supermarket just round the corner and everything is quite literally within walking distance. There are buses you can get at the Piazza Venezia to most locations too if you so wish.
When we arrived we couldn't find the apartment (our incompetence, not the lack of directions!) and Wesley was kind enough to come and find us and then also took the time to explain everything in detail.
Thanks again Paola and Wesley for everything.