For the three days before I stayed at Mario's, I had business meetings and I was staying at a 5-star hotel near the Pantheon, paid for by the host of the business meetings. It was a centrally located, well-appointed hotel, but I had a much better experience staying at Mario's. He has created a home that is truly a work of art, and you can see the thought, care, and amazing aesthetic sense that has gone into each room. I felt relaxed just being in the space. Beyond that, Mario is an incredibly nice person. He even shared his mother's pasta with me for dinner one night! I hope I can return to Rome someday and stay at Mario's home again.