Marco went out his way to assist us from the outset. Every question asked from parking to coffee was replied to efficiently and positively. We were met on arrival by Marco's son, who's English is excellent and his knowledge of the area also very good and useful. The building is beautiful very old by normal European standards with a most interesting lift barely large enough for 2 people. The apartment itself is literally on the roof i assume converted from some utility room. But very well done. Very modern space, large lounge with bed settee, dining table and chairs and access to the roof terrace. Bedroom with en suite and small galley kitchen off of lounge. Everything is of good quality, bed very comfortable, heating apartment takes minutes. All the essentials were supplied, tea and coffee (Nespresso machine with pods), basic breakfast jams and crisp-breads. Marco also provided red and white wine, an excellent guide to local restaurants and sightseeing. The area is mainly residential, very beautiful in its own right and peaceful. Now to the best bit, the terrace - it is stunning facing south and west you have a near perfect view of the palatine hill - where Romulus was raised by a peasant and as you are on a hill and on the top floor the view is unobstructed for miles. Then to the west you can clearly see the Colosseum in all its glory - at night it is lit up making the view more impressive (if possible). Walking to the Colosseum takes 10 mins with the Roman Forum 5 mins further on. The Parco Del Colle Oppio is on your door step and can be used to walk to the Colosseum (i think this was part of Nero's palace grounds). The area is littered with restaurants, shops, obviously history seeping out of everything. There is a hotel with mediocre reviews a spit away who's rates were nearly double what we paid for Marcos apartment and i very much doubt they had a terrace like ours or for that matter a host like ours - highly recommended made our trip.