In the run up to our visit Giorgio and Federico were very responsive to our queries and made sure everything was arranged for our arrival. We were welcomed to the flat by the family's maid, she showed us around and pointed out the essentials. She didn't speak English but this didn't get in the way.

The flat itself is very pleasant and compact, and feels very Italian indeed. We had no issues at all. The palazzo is gorgeous and you feel like you're walking into the grandest of mansions when you arrive. We were particularly fond of the antique lift!

Location-wise the flat is very close to Campo de Fiori which has a large number of good restaurants and wine bars. There are also many breakfast options around with several cafés nearby. Handily there is a cash machine on the building next to the palazzo, and the main road by the river is an easy place to get a taxi if you need one. All of the main attractions of Rome are reachable on foot however.

On our last day we weren't due to fly until the evening and needed somewhere to leave our bags. Giorgio and Federico kindly let us put our suitcases in their parents' flat next door which was very handy indeed.

Overall this was a particularly Italian option for a stay in Rome and felt very special compared to a standard hotel room. I'd recommend it for any travellers looking for a useful base in the very heart of the city.