We LOVED this apartment, it was a joy to be there for a week and made our visit to Rome better! Once you open the door, you know immediately it's something special! The room sizes are generous, extra high ceilings make it feel even more spacious. A tall window over the kitchen sink was such a bonus, pure daylight and a view of the courtyard. Every dish, plate, pot, utensil, cutting boards, serving dishes, you name it, it's there. Four-burner stove top and a microwave. The dishwasher was a godsend, worked great! And a washer AND a dryer! Bonus! Air conditioning worked terrific, and we were there during the July heat wave. ACs in both bedrooms and the living room, and are quiet and efficient. The decor is super nice, crisp, clean, modern, comfortable, tasteful and a little bit whimsical. We particularly liked having a table & chairs instead of a counter. Besides our meals, our daily planning took place there, it was the nucleus for the week. Beds are comfortable, master bedroom is quite large. Great closets in both bedrooms. Plenty of hangers. Charming, well-designed bathroom, first time in my life with a window INSIDE the shower....brought in extra light! One of the larger showers we encountered in our European vacation. Building is just a half-block from a taxi stand and close to the Metro. The hostesses are extremely communicative, your questions are answered quickly and friendly. This was our first time in Rome, so everything was new and very different from the US and we spoke no Italian. We felt like we had a friend nearby. If you're young and/or spry, you can walk to the Vatican, it was a 6 Euro taxi, but some taxis didn't want such a short trip. We were welcomed with a big bowl of fruit and a bottle of wine! Lots of books, CD's, and internet provided. We will always fondly remember our stay at the Vatican Boutique. And you will, too!