This review is for the apartment called "Above the Pantheon roof".
Pros:
- excellent location, with most of Rome's main attractions within a 20-minute walk (35 for the Vatican)
- large apartment and rooms, including huge walk-in closets
- very quiet, particularly for bedrooms
- great a/c, although the master bedroom unit was getting a bit tired compared to the other two)
- the terrace/balcony is a joy to have breakfast or a night read on
- great, brand-new Nespresso coffee machine: thanks for the addition ;-)
- brand-new large HD TV (although very limited # of satellite channels available)
- hosts Emiliano an Maria generally quite responsive; their staff were their on time and very friendly to welcome us; we got a car arranged for the airport that was also there on time and friendly
Cons:
- no big deal, but as mentioned a number of times in previous reviews, the place needs a bit of attention and TLC; e.g. many light bulbs burnt out, electrical outlets with no cover (or covers that keep falling) - I would be nervous to have small children in the apartment for this reason -, shower drain not functioning well ...
- wifi signal does not reach the bedrooms, so make sure to ask for an additional unit in advance if you plan to use it (hosts were very quick to fix this upon our arrival though, but I would have expected this unit to be there already)
- "workhorse", Ikea-furnished apartment; not negative per se, but this is strictly business, so no warmth or fuss, although most everything you need (Ikea cushions would be a great addition for the chair on the terrace though)
Overall rating: 8/10
Would go again or recommend to friends: yes