Federico's apartment was just a minute and a half walk away from where I had my meeting. So that was a bonus. Since I was travelling alone (and in Rome for just one night) Federico's spacious apartment left me spoilt for choice - which of the two bedrooms to sleep in? Or the large sofa-cum-bed in from of the large screen smart TV in the living room? :-) The apartment can accommodate 6 people quite comfortably.
I checked myself in (with directions over the phone) to find a cleaning lady who was preparing the place. But that was only because I had arrived about 4 hours early. Sorry.
But she was gone in 10 minutes, leaving the place very clean. Very professional work there!
It's located really close to the Colosseum, which means a lot of bars and restaurants in the vicinity for you to enjoy fine Roman food or a quick pizza. Since it was raining cats and dogs the first day, I stayed in making full use of the sofa and Netflix.
However, the next day, I was able to catch a 3-hour tour of the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill, spend about an hour enjoying pasta carbonara and a glass of wine at a nearby restaurant before heading back to Florence. Roma Termini, by the way, is just 15 mins away by cab.
This was my first visit to Rome, and I would definitely want to come back soon. And stay at Federico's place.