Our stay here in Rome was outstanding. I wrote an extended review for anyone interested in the minutia of it all and also because I watch too much Instant Hotel.
Location
- 10/10
- The location could not be better. It is very central and a block away from the Cavour metro station and a short walk from the colosseum and the archeological park. The best part is the square that it’s in; the restaurants below are reliable for a good meal, there’s a bar next to the entrance to the building, and an awesome coffee bar that we went to every morning for cappuccinos and delicious pastries. The surrounding streets are beautiful and have top notch restaurants and shopping. There is also a very convenient drinking fountain right outside the building to fill up with.
Apartment
- 9/10
- The apartment is very open, has plenty of windows, and has everything you will need for your stay in Rome. The AC unit is very helpful if you are staying during the summer. There is also a washer/dryer machine which was not mentioned in the listing and when I asked for detergent, it promptly showed up at the door. The co-host, Rudi, met us at the metro station and walked us to the apartment, got us an early check in, and held our luggage while we walked around since we arrived early in the morning before the previous guests had checked out. Rudi was very accommodating and made sure we had everything we needed for a great stay. What really makes this place a gem though is the private terrace; wrapping up your day and watching the sunset up there is truly unmatched. It was so special to have our own spot above the crowds to relax and unwind with a view of the church dome across the street among the rest of Monti and beyond. The only cons of the apartment (along with the bed) include the couch, which was a bit small and not particularly comfy, and the shower, which was not great but still workable.
Nights sleep
- 6/10
- The bed could be more comfortable; it wasn’t horrible and I’m sure everyone has experienced worse. There are extra pillows of varying puffiness as well as an extra comforter. There was no AC in the bedroom but they did provide a fan. There was also no tv in there but everyone has devices so it was really no biggie. It does get a bit noisy in the morning with the trash collection which woke us up a bit, however, that’s something that’s not in the host’s control. The bedroom definitely could be upped.
Value for money
- 9.5/10
- Overall, this place is very much worth it. Having an attentive and accommodating host was invaluable to us and the apartment is everything you need and more for a stay in Rome. The terrace and the location really seal the deal for this spot and I’m happy to recommend it to anyone considering.