Laura is very nice and is full of great suggestions, and the bed was very comfortable. The windows shut out the street noise very effectively, the room had a good AC, and her cats were friendly and entertaining. The low rooftop patio garden is very nice. The rooms are spacious, and the wifi is strong!
These rooms are someone's living space, though, they are not an empty hotel room. You will be looking to find space for your things among the things already there. There is not much space to eat, and the "breakfast" part of the BNB is not a big priority. There is not really a "private" bathroom, just a smaller bathroom next to the main one with the tiniest shower I have ever used (there is a large tub in the main bathroom, don't worry!).
But lets face it, if you are going to Rome, you probably are not hanging out at the BNB. Hit the streets, there is more to do and see and eat than you will ever have time to do!
The biggest reason to stay here is LOCATION! Don't worry about breakfast, there is an amazing place called Sinfraso right around the corner with the best pastries I have ever had, for a Euro. It also has a fantastic dinner menu, though it does get crowded at night. Shooters is also an excellent place for pasta or steak, a 3 minute walk down the street. There is a laundry close by, a grocery 20 steps out the front door, a good Japanese restaurant practically right under the room!
The San Giovanni Metro Station is 3 minutes away, giving easy and inexpensive access to most of the old city. Basilica Di San Giovanni is a 5 minute walk, one of the stunning churches you are going to want to see in Rome, AND one of the three places to pick up the OMNIA Vatican and Rome card package which you definitely want to get if you will be visiting the Vatican and spending three or more days in Rome.
There is also a huge flea market 5 minutes away, tucked between Sinfraso and the Basilica. I got an amazing leather coat there for less than half of the cost a store would charge, and a great leather computer bag.
The Colosseum is maybe a 20 minute walk away.
Laura is a historian and knows her city as well. Her suggestions to find the best museums and sites were extremely helpful. She was easy to reach, and has family nearby to help in the case that she is away.
Laura's place was a great value for our week in Rome. It is perfect for comfortably sleeping, making plans, hitting the streets, coming back at the end of the day to clean up, and then doing it all over the next day. We spent a comfortable week there, and would do it again!