I could go on and on about the location of Paola's lovely apartment. Location was absolutely perfect. Truly central to everything---we walked everywhere, except Termini Station. 20 minute walk to Vatican museums, 15-20 minute walk to the Spanish steps/Trevi fountain, 5 minute walk (if even that) to Piazza Navano, 40 minute walk to Borghese Gallery, 10 minute walk to Pantheon, 20 minute walk to the Roman Forum/Colloseum. Really you can walk anywhere in Rome so easily from this apartment! Lots of restaurants & unique shops right there. The neighborhood was lovely and lacked the swarms of tourists that other areas of Rome had. Street is busy with families and locals so we always felt safe even later in the evening. However, we couldn't hear anything from the outside! The apartment was so quiet---perfect for resting after long days!
The apartment is very clean and modern. The building requires a key to get in, which provides extra security. The bathroom is very nice & quite large in comparison to most European bathrooms. We had a problem with the shower & Paola & her husband came over & fixed it that same day. The air conditioning works very well and gave us a break from the hot and humid Rome days. There were ample drawer space for clothing as well. The fridge and microwave were great for bringing home leftovers from dinners. The place worked perfectly for my mom & I and we would book her place again in a heartbeat.
The elevator is very fast but extremely small for reference. Holds 2 people or 1 person and a large suitcase. Note to those with physical handicaps: You still have 1/2 a flight of stairs to go up when you get off. Otherwise, very easy to get to.
As for Paola herself, she was a pleasure to interact with and met us during check in with glasses of wine. She was prompt at responding to messages and answering any questions that we had. She checked in with us during our stay to make sure everything was okay.
Thanks, Paola, for a great vacation! We hope to return!