Our time at La Porta sul Vaticano was perfect! I spent five days with my daughter before her study abroad programs began in Rome. We were incredibly spoiled by Ornella who thought of our every need! In addition to providing highlights in the neighborhood for dining and gyms, she located highlights in the area of the school where the study abroad program is hosted. We were greeted with messages on how to access the Metro, which sights we could not miss and even tips on shopping for basics for the study abroad apartment.
The apartment is perfect! It is very clean! Two bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, every necessity for showering, cooking and making espresso! The nearest grocery store it’s just 100 steps from the apartment. We opted to cook our breakfast in the apartment each morning. We enjoyed snacks as we toured Rome. We enjoyed several dinners out and cooked two in the apartment. (And, did I mention a washer/dryer?!)
We hope to return to La Porta sul Vaticano in the spring and have recommended it to other families with students studying in Rome.
Overall, a GREAT experience!