6 STARS !!!!!!! Sets the standard for Air B&Bs!! Incredible host and location and SOUNDPROOF WINDOWS!! Ummm.....Ikea showroom loft in the BEST neighborhood in Rome with the coolest host that you want to hangout with and a giant comfortable bed with soundproof windows?? YES PLEAZE!!! Alessandro's loft, it's location and most of all how he conducts his business are top notch and sets the standard for AirB&Bs, he really should run a course on how to be an Air B&B host and how to decorate your space and how to be an awesome human being. In fact, I now have to reevaluate the ratings I give other AirB&Bs because of him ;) Reception: Alessandro arranged for a late check in around 2300 which does require a cash payment so account for this when arranging your flights and arrival. This is stated in his description. I HIGHLY recommend you use the car service he arranges, it's a five star service and provides direct service from the Airport to his flat. You can try to save a few Euro and take a train, then connect to a taxi, or take a bus then connect to a taxi, and maybe save 10 Euro. It's totally not worth the hassle. Let him setup Floriano to pick you up, who is also a totally cool human being, and for 50 euro take you right to the door. Alessandro was there to greet us and had a map with points of interest like the nearest ATM, market and cool restaurants pointed out and he's just a totally cool dude. It's as though your friend gave you the keys to their place. Location: We totally lucked out on this as Rome was completely spontaneous and we just picked a place that looked cool and affordable. We TOTALLY lucked out!!!!! Located in Trastavere, the coolest little enclave in Rome, with hip little cafe's, restaurants and the charm of narrow old cobblestone streets, you're only a couple hundred meters from the Tiber river and there's a Gelato store directly below the flat!!!!! Yes, you read that correctly, Gelato.....directly......below......the......flat.......!!!!!!! Accommodation: 6 STARS!!!! Huge space, like a squash court! An old building with the wooden beam ceilings and old hardware respectfully preserved yet the loft is modern and well appointed with modern high quality fixtures and appliances. And sleeping here was PERFECT!!!!! Throughout Europe most AirB&Bs we've experienced were subject to street noise and less than optimal beds/pillows. Alessandro's sleeping experience IS ON POINT!!!!!!! The bed, huge, comfortable and the pillows are awesome. And most importantly, the windows he has installed completely shut out any street noise. It is the quietest place I've stayed in Europe, to include hotels. By far the BEST sleep we got on our trip. Bathroom, perfect, kitchen, perfect, washing machine and dishwasher, line dry your clothes like a local Italian out the back window, which is totally cool!! Experience: By far the BEST experience I've had in an AirB&B and I'm taking away lessons from Alessandro...