I had a very enjoyable time at Casa Vacanze Garbatella. The hosts (Alessandro and Roberta) really could not have been nicer to me, they really went out of their way to make me feel like family! Alessandro checked in with me many times to ask if I needed anything, if I enjoyed the accommodation, and to give me very useful tips which made my stay so much more enjoyable. (They even thoughtfully provided edible goodies to welcome me!) The accommodation is located on the top (8th) floor (with elevator of course) of a large building with very nice balconies overlooking the neighborhood on which you can relax, and enjoy a coffee or glass of wine. You really feel like a local here, because you are in Garbatella-a bustling neighborhood with all of the sights, sounds and activity of the "real" Rome. This of course means that you will eat at authentic Roman neighborhood restaurants, and experience life as a local. What I feel is it's greatest advantage is the location. Within a short walk you can access the Metro, the train stations, the Trams, and bus stops are everywhere. Need to get to the Vatican? There is a local train nearby that takes you very close, to St. Pietro station. (The Metro goes there also) Want to go to the Colosseum? Hop on the Metro, and you're there in minutes. The beaches, and Ostia Antica, (which Alessandro suggested as an alternative to Pompeii, and he was right-it was a fascinating ancient port city which was excavated, which you can spend the day exploring, and also just a quick train ride away from nearby the apartment. The bed and pillows were very comfortable, I haven't slept better in years! The satellite TV's provided multiple channels in English for the times I needed to relax in the apartment to give my feet a rest. All in all, I enjoyed my stay here very much, and look forward to coming back some day soon. (And once you try the food in Italy, there is NO way you cannot come back for more!) :-) Thanks again Alessandro and Roberta!