David's stay is/was exceptional precisely because of David himself. Understand clearly: the room was great, the apartment was clean, and in a lovely neighborhood that was even closer to the subway that I would have imagined. BUT, David himself places the apartment onto another level of hospitality and just-plain cool. David is gregarious but not intrusive; friendly but not overbearing; helpful but not forceful; talkative but not pedantic. STAY HERE if you want to have almost immediate access to the Vatican and the Centro Storico (the metro takes you to both places quickly and efficiently); STAY HERE if you care about staying with a quality host who is worldly and kind. I would when I return to Rome again.