The room and bath are clean and private, and the public areas in the house are well-appointed with everything you need. Chiara met us there and gave us a lot of information to help us get oriented, and was easy to get hold of when we needed something.

The room is exceptionally well-located, near the Coliseum and Forum, and also very close to the subway station. Only one subway stop away from the Termini train station. It is a great, convenient home base.

Of particular note -- there are lots of guide books for the city in the lobby as you enter the house. We had our own, but did borrow a smaller one to use while exploring the city.

This particular room and bath are below ground and they are pretty small by USA standards, but they are very nice. Considering the friendly helpful host, cleanliness and charm of the home, and the excellent location, this was a great value and I would highly recommend it for travelers on a budget, as well as travelers new to Rome.