First: the location is perfect for touring Rome. You can walk to almost any historic site in less than two miles, but if you don't want to walk, the metro station at Piazza Popolo is very close. Piazza Popolo is a wonderful place to watch people, and just up the hill in Borghese Gardens is an excellent sunset view. Second: Paola was a very kind host. She and her daughter met us and gave us keys and a tour of the apartment, and offered advice about local restaurants. Finally, the apartment itself was huge, and nicely furnished, with a full kitchen. Paola provided coffee and an Italian-style stovetop coffee maker, juice, cookies, and bottled water (although the tap water was fine to drink). The bed was very comfortable, and the modern windows kept out the street noise at night. We would stay here again--it was wonderful!