Mario’s place is amazing! The location is safe and off the high tourist traffic area yet right in the middle of everything. This is Rome, so walking is expected, but Mario’s place is a 10-15 min walk from the main sights. The privacy metal shades make for the best blackout shades to help with adjusting to the new time zone. The space is charming with its authentic decor. The complex is mostly businesses on the first few floors with just a few residences on the top floor, so it’s very quiet. And the lobby and staircase is all marble!!! The kitchen is a good size for Europe. For our family of 5, it was a little hard to cook a full meal due to simple cooking utensils. But it’s perfect for breakfast, snack and lunches to save on the budget. You do have to pay the city taxes in cash upon arrival, but this is typical for Europe.
We had the hardest time leaving the amazing patio that overlooked the Victory monument and Coliseum. We recommend this to anyone who goes to Roma!