Good apartment, but needs a little tlc.
We started off a bit rocky - they arranged our car service from the airport (which was great & cheap) but then there was no one at the apartment to check us in once we arrived. We were early, about an hour before check in, but expected them to have it figured out considering they gave us the driver. There was also a bit of an ant problem in the bathrooms - Patrizia told us to just spray them, but no one was ever sent to check on it.
Things to note:
There is no living room. There is a couch, but it seats max 2, and no tv. There are TVs in 2 of the 3 rooms. But the huge outdoor terrace makes up for it, bc if your party is hanging out in the apartment, you can all fit comfortably there.
Although there is a lift, there are some stairs to get to/from it to the apartment. I brought my parents + grandmother, and the stairs were NO problem. They’re very easy, but just something to know when spending all day walking.
Beds are stiff, and I mean very stiff. The upside is that it doesn’t feel like anyone ever slept there. The downside is, if you’re used to softer mattresses, it may feel like you slept on a wooden floor.
They provide little bottles of body & hand soap, but you will need your own shampoo + conditioner.
WiFi is great in kitchen/terrace, only one bar in the bedrooms. If there was more living space, wouldn’t be as big of an annoyance. Also, doesn’t connect to that many devices - if 4 are already connected, any new devices will take a while to connect (If ever).
Things to work on:
-refresh bedding (two of the beds had stained sheets & covers)
-reassess apartment sturdiness (outlets/toilet seats/faucets were loose)
Pros:
Location, location, location! So convenient, 5-10 minute walk or car to every attraction, less than 2 minutes from a grocery store. Building was wonderful, felt very safe & clean.
Hosts! So quick to respond, always eager to help, very insightful. Chat with you via WhatsApp - huge plus.
Amount of beds - can easily sleep 4-8 people. One room has a king + twin, the other has a queen + twin, and the third has a queen.
Overall, the issues we had weren’t particularly the host’s fault. It was probably more so that a lot of people stay here & often, so no one ever filled them in on things that were getting a little over used in the apartment and so it came to a head during our trip. With a little bit of repair & refresh, this will be a great, safe, & convenient apartment to stay in!