Monti's chic nest is as chic and lovely as the photos show! His family gave us a warm welcome along with the keys and information about the apartment and area.

We were picked up from the airport by a taxi arranged by Valerio- clean comfortable car and safe driver who knew exactly where to take us for 50 euros- good value.

The apartment was very clean and attractive with beamed ceilings in a 17th century building with lots of toiletries, a hair dryer, towels, semi stocked fridge and hidden kitchen amenities. It was also a 10 minute walk from the Colesseum and the nearest Metro station (Cavour- turn right out of the apartment and walk down the main road) which we used a lot, including for the Trevi fountain and Vatican Museums.

Immediately next door to the apartment entrance was a lovely coffee shop- excellent coffee, nice pastries, and very warm and friendly staff. Next to this was a pizza parlour and the other side of the entrance had a grocery store open until late. We could hear no noise from the street and it was very quiet. There were lots of nice restaurants of all types in the area and we ate well. It was a nice, safe residential area with lots of small shops around the Cavour station area.

Highly recommended!