My daughter and I stayed at Valerio's for 9 days. It was a great home base for our visit. Fantastic location 4 min walk to Colisium and metro. It was beautiful seeing the Colisium in the different lights each day. Valario recommended three restaurants within two blocks - only tried two - loved Naumanchu(sp?) but ended up at the Tratorria a lot. Super food, fun,and inexpensive. There are two supermarkets in two blocks. Bought prosciutto & mellon, and mozzarella and tomatoes for breakfast most days. Great gelato place 1 block away. Easy walking to all imperial Rome. The apartment is as described - Spartan but efficient. I would definitely stay there again. It felt like home.