Three lovely ladies went to Rome to celebrate a sixtieth birthday. We chose Laura's place as we wanted a bedroom each, enough bathroom space and most of all - a terrace.
We were not disappointed. The communication with Laura was excellent from start to finish. She arranged a taxi pick up for us and when we stepped out of the "Hitchcock" style lift ( I loved it!) Clara was there to welcome us. We were shown around, given maps and tips and directions and enough keys for us all. The apartment, which could be a B &B for separate couples, was all for us. Totally private and secure. The bedrooms were lovely - comfy beds, good linen, plenty of towels etc. Excellent hairdryers. In the kitchen, small but all you needed, were supplies of coffee, tea and sugar, liquids for hand or auto washing up, big fridge etc but more importantly - a lovely array of small cakes, a loaf, fruit juice, fruit and a bottle of water. We were amazed that you can fill your water bottle at one of the hundreds of fountains around the city - all drinkable. But the terrace………. little tables and chairs that we could sip our morning coffee, an ice filled G & T or glass of bubbly prosecco. Filled with plants and lime trees, lit up at night, it was a joy. Private enough to sit in our jammies before a hectic start. The appt was close to supermarkets, both ordinary and organic, restaurants and cafes all within walking distance, metro stations as well but best of all - only a twenty minute stroll to the Colosseum. We used Roma Experience tours for our Colosseum trip - an all inclusive small group tour from underground to very top level and ancient city - Brilliant.
The taxi was booked to take us back to the airport - sadly efficient to get us on our way!
If you want to feel like you are a Roman - Book Laura and Clara's apartment. Bella!!