After staying at some more “upscale” places just previous to visiting Rome, Alessandro’s place seemed a bit rough. However, for a short stay: no complaints. In fact, it was thoroughly adequate. The price is right. All the appliances work well, as does all the plumbing. The AC is plenty strong. The WIFI is speedy. One has everything one needs in the kitchen. We felt safe and secure. And the location was ideal for us. Rome is a beautiful city and the Monti area is a fun neighborhood. The metro is only a block or so away. Sometimes (but rarely) there is noise in the shared stair well but, after all, that is just “life.” It felt normal. It was a life-safer to have a really good washing machine. Alessandro, himself is polite and friendly. He was nice enough to show us in late evening (our bus was late in arriving).