Excellent! We had a fabulous stay at Al Cupolone. It was extrememly conveniently located just outside Vatican City (less than 5 min walk to St. peter`s square). Also it only took us around a half hour walk to Piazza Navona and the walk was lovely with lots of things to see (St. Angelo`s castle, Tiber River, Court buildings etc etc).
The room was nice with a double bed, wardrobe for your clothes, a bistro table and chairs and a private bathroom. Valter had recently renovated and it was great. Shower was a little small with not much maneuvering ability, but we managed just fine.
Valter was very easy to communicate with by email before we arrived and then he was there to greet us when we got to the room. He speaks some english and we speak NO italian and we had no problems communicating. He is VERY nice and accomodating. He arranged a taxi to pick us up at the airport (45 euros) and bring us to the room. It was a godsend and worth every penny. He also gave us a map and good directions to all the sites we wanted to see.
Breakfast was included at a restaurant beside the apartment and we got juice, cappucino and a croissant for free every day. There were several delicious restaurants beside the apartment and also a convenience store to buy water, pop, fruit, snacks etc.
Use of the kitchen is not included, but since we had our 6 month old son with us he allowed us to use the kitchen to wash bottles and boil water- it was a great help!
We had the courtyard room because it was quieter for the baby, but the rooms that have windows on the road side have a view of St. Peter`s Basilica and it`s gorgeous!
Can`t say enough about this place. It was very italian and just what we were looking for. Would definitely stay here again. Thanks Valter!