This place is EXTREMELY well located, as it's in a very picturesque and lively neighborhood, walkable to everything, but somehow quiet at night... I swear, on a Friday night you think "uh oh..." because there are tons of people out in the street, but then you turn the corner at Chiara's street and it's dead quiet. If the 4th floor walk-up situation doesn't bother you (it didn't bother us), it's a unique and comfortable place from which to explore Rome. Beds were great. My 12 year old especially appreciated her own "suite" down the spiral stairs, with its own bathroom. The rooftop is stunning. We couldn't use it much because it was too cold (February), but the view is fantastic, and it actually helps orient you in the city, once you know what you are looking at. We loved it! Of course, there is way too much of Rome to see in one trip, so we'll have to come back... would love to stay here again!