Stop looking and just book it! Absolute perfection. On the Vatican side of the river so it’s much easier to navigate: less tourists, better groceries, and great cafes and restaurants. We came for a weekend trip with our two very small children. Having a separate room for our toddler meant he slept so well (beds and pillows were VERY comfortable - so we slept well, too!). Ivana provided a crib for our youngest which was so considerate. The Vatican City is ridiculously close, so if you’re coming to Rome for that, this is the perfect place. However, we definitely walked across the river and saw the historic district, trevi fountain, The forum, Colosseo and plenty of other major Roman landmarks!
My toddler adored the lift! It adds so much charm to the place. The inside of the apartment is so instaworthy. Parking isn’t easy during the busy Christmas time, but you can definitely get a spot. It’s worth it to just pay the fee for the blue parking spots (free parking after 20:00 and on Sundays). we can on a Friday night and left Monday morning and our total fee for parking was less than €10. We just parked it and forgot it (unless you’re used to driving in large European cities, I recommend parking and walking everywhere. This side of the river is fine, but across the river is busier and there’s the ZTL. Luckily this place is not in a ZTL area (limited traffic zone) and we did not have to go through any to arrive at the apartment so there is no concern with that. I would say I’ve not stayed in such a lovely and historically beautiful place outside of a ZTL before.
Epic shopping is very close. As most things are in Rome, it’s very walkable, even with a stroller.
I simply can’t recommend this enough. If you’re coming from outside of Italy and want a place to make home for more than a few days, this place is perfect. The bathroom, kitchen, bedrooms and location are perfect. It is truly a gem. We will certainly be returning!