We stayed in Francesco’s apartment for one week during a recent visit to Rome. It is located in a lovely, rather high-end area of Rome called Prati, just north of the Vatican. The area streets are lined with beautiful trees and gracious 19th century palazzos, avenues and squares with pleasant views. It reminded me of Paris. Many exceptional restaurants nearby, several supermarkets and various shops. The area is very well served by buses and metro stops, and especially convenient for visiting St. Peter’s , Castel Sant’Angelo (a must) and the Vatican Museums; the old center of Rome is also quite walkable.
The apartment is in a rather stern looking 1930’s building, but the interior is sleek and modern and very comfortable. We were very much at home and even cooked dinner there one evening.
Communications with Francesco and his wife Ludovica (who met us warmly at the apartment and showed us around the unit and gave us superb restaurant recommendations) were excellent. They are great hosts. For our departure they arranged a private driver who took us to the airport for quite a reasonable rate (less than a taxi) and who told us many interesting things about the city he loves so much.
We recommend this apartment highly, and appreciate the excellent hosts!