As a family we'd never travelled to Rome before, but we totally lucked out by staying at Palazzo Altieri in the real heart of the city. The building is a 17th century masterpiece... The marble staircases are fantastic, the old lift makes travelling to the top floor a joy! You honestly feel more Italian staying here! Our apartment was great. It wasn't too small, although there were 4 of us sharing, and we loved the views. It's got bags of character, and plenty of space to store those suitcases you've brought along with you. In the evening, you can watch the sunset over the Pantheon dome, and love the terracotta Italian roofs... Only gripe I'd have, the bed was a little hard, but I'm unsure if this is an Italian trait, and the shower was a little under powered. Nothing really to spoil your stay, and I'd recommend staying here again, as it so adds to the holiday experience!