I stayed with Lavinia twice while in Rome. The first room was large and pleasant with great cross-ventilation and the semi-private bath was also large, including a tub/shower and clothes washer/dryer. I did not use the washer as the air in Rome is dry enough that hand washed clothes will dry overnight provided they are hung where the air can circulate. The only problem I encountered here was the bathroom light, which flickered like a strobe! But this was my fault – I didn’t know how to operate it. Lavinia was most helpful and explained that one must adjust the light. After that – it was just perfect.
The second visit with Lavinia meant I was assigned to a different room with in the same apartment building. It was also spacious and the private bath opened directly into the bedroom. This room also had great cross-ventilation and was comfortable and private. One new experience for me was the electric toilet – not as frightening as it sounds! It did make weird noises during the night, but I just closed the door and was not bothered.
Both apartments were served by a lift that accommodates only two at a time. This was great unless someone forgot to close the doors after use. I had to walk down 7 flights of stairs! Both apartments were clean and pleasant and I would definitely recommended them, especially if you, like me, are slightly handicapped by bad knees. Most apartments in Rome have only stairs with no handrails!