Location, location, location. (Location over luxury.). No 3.5 star available, so we went with 4.
Outstandingly located near the colosseum and sites but far enough away to allow for relaxing. Walk 5 minutes and you see the colosseum; 7 minutes more and you’re there.
Restaurants nearby are reasonable and wonderful…much better than those immediately adjacent to the major attractions. We enjoyed the pizza place two doors down and and artigianale gelato across the street.
The apartment was large enough for 8 to sleep comfortably. (4 adults, 4 kids.). It felt roomy and relaxing. The elevator was available, but the air conditioners worked well, which is a big deal in Italy.
It didn’t exactly match the exquisite pictures, however. The bedrooms were comfortable, but the furniture really needs updating in the kitchen and bathrooms. Outside the windows that overlook the roof there os quite a bit if trash left on the rooftop. The kitchen was about halfway furnished with what you would want, but covered the necessities. The bathrooms should really be redone completely…though clean, they were in bad condition. If they are updated, this would be a 5 star stay.
The communication will the host was exceptional. We took advantage of the shuttle service offered and it was great, much better than a taxi or the metro…safer as well. Our messages were answered in minutes and they were quite friendly.
Overall, it’s a good value, the hosts are friendly and responsive, and you are ideally located. Bathrooms are usable, they just have a bit of the “ancient Rome” feel to them. But for the money, the space and the location I recommend this apartment.