Gianluca’s place is not for the faint of heart, but it is sooo worth it! The view of the Spanish stairs and La chiesa della trinità dei Monti is unparalleled. It is the first thing that you see in the morning when you wake up, and the last thing you see as you fall asleep because of the window at your bedside. The private rooftop Terrace is unforgettable and looks not only upon the spanish steps but also onto the whole city of Rome. You could easily see the major sites of villa borghese, il Vittorio Emanuele, il Gesù, the dome of St. Peter’s basilica, and the obelisks that litter the city.
This in and of itself is reason enough to stay here, but coupled with the assistance of Gianluca and his helper Paolo, our time was perfect! The were able to check us in a little early, we’re very attentive, spoke good English, and ensured everything was clean and good to go when they met us for the check in process.
The only piece that I think might be an obstacle for anyone to stay here is the journey up and down the stairs. There is an elevator, but it is single occupancy and we are not fond of confined places, so we opted to walk the 100+ stairs up the tightly spiraled marbled staircase Paolo referred to as “le scale infinite.” Inside the apartment there were more tight stairs, and a very small apartment. It is perfect for a couple, but definitely would be snug with any more than that. We did not try cooking, but they had everything available to us if we had wanted to.
In sum, If you have mobility issues or you are looking for more luxurious accommodations, stay at a hotel. If you are wanting an authentic and unforgettable place to stay that is truly an experience, I highly recommend staying here.
Grazie mille, Gianluca! A presto!