We only had a couple of days in Rome, and Francesca's flat was entirely perfect for the occasion. We arrived late in the evening, but after showing us around Francesca generously found us somewhere to eat very nearby and booked a table so that the restaurant would not shut before we got there. We awoke in the morning slightly overwhelmed by how good the location was - we practically stepped out directly into Trajan's market. The Forum, Colosseum and Vittorio monument are each barely a few minutes walk away. In such a hot and busy city, it felt a real indulgence to have such a central place to stay.
There are plenty of excellent restaurants within a five minute walk. Despite the convenience of its location, we didn't find noise levels to be a problem at all.
The apartment was well equipped to make our stay very comfortable and Francesca really couldn't have been more accommodating.