We LOVED this unique and uber-stylish space with its beautiful and unusual lighting and furniture. . The apartment is pristine, neat and spacious with large windows which let in lots of natural light by day. The shower room is large and clean (we liked the zebra shower curtain) and the beds comfortable. We slept well, although we did find the traffic a bit noisy during the morning rush hour.
Marius was at the airport to greet us when we arrived and he and his wife showed us around and helped us get our bearings. Roberta had left a bottle of wine with four glasses and nibbles - a warm and welcoming touch. The kitchen is well-equipped with a state of the art hob and a Smeg fridge together with all the utensils and pots and pans you might need to cook a meal plus a variety of teas, milk, sponge cakes, bread, jam and crisps - useful for breakfast and snacks.
Well-situated for transport: trams, metro, main rail terminus and the airport bus should you decide not to take advantage of Roberta's offer of a car to pick you up, the apartment is also just a 15 minute walk to the Colisseum, the Forum, other major sites, shops, restaurants and bars. There is a typically Roman coffee bar right next door for a quick, good-value breakfast.
We found lots of things to do within walking distance both on and off the tourist trail. St Clement's church - 3 layers of history with beautiful mosaics and frescos - very close and the Monti area is brilliant for food, boutiques and the most delicious and unusual ice creams (try the basil flavoured one).