A HOME AWAY FROM HOME AND A FRIEND IN ROME! That's what you get when you book with Simone, and for middle aged first timers to Rome like us, it was just what we needed. Simone must have travelled extensively himself because he has thought of everything. His apartment is clean, comfortable, well kitted out and more than adequate for two. The week we stayed was dreadfully hot, but the air conditioned main room quickly brought welcome relief (AND there is a ceiling fan!). The apartment feels spacious as it opens onto a rear balcony and also has large windows onto the front street allowing breezes to waft through. The kitchen is very well supplied and organised with all you could want. The location is excellent, being very close to Termini station, the transport hub of the city. Getting to Fiumicino airport was an easy ride on the Leonardo express train, even loaded down with large suitcases, and much cheaper than a taxi. The WIFI and TV worked very well. The neighbourhood is fairly quiet, even despite its city location; the only noise you may hear is the setting up of the market stalls early in the morning, but it's not enough to bother you.....and the market was operating every morning until lunchtime, right outside the front door, which means no traffic....and you can buy your fruit and veggies there. The building is very secure and on the first floor, and we had no concerns at all about any safety issues.
That's all good, but it's the extra things that make Simone stand out as a host.....supplying a local mobile phone(!!), metro tickets, brochures and DVD on Roman history and points of interest; safety aspects like first aid kit, emergency numbers, fire extinguisher; practical things like torch and umbrells....and even instructions for the washing machine, chemicals, detergents etc labelled in three languages! How sensible is that!? He spent time with us layng the groundwork about Rome and recommending things to see, and encouraged us to ring him on the supplied phone if there was anything we needed. He has obviously thought everything through from a guest's perspective. I absolutely endorse Simone's hospitality, and assure you that if you book with him, you will have no worries. He has a very professional approach, loves his city of Rome and is an excellent ambassador for it.