We had a fantastic time in Monti. The apartment is very compact and there is no living area per se, just the bedroom and bathroom. but if you are looking for an indoors experience the Monti region of Rome probably isn't for you anyway. It is abuzz with cool bars and restaurants by night and the sites like the Forum sand Colosseum are a few minutes walk away by day...

Eleonora was there to meet me two minutes after I arrived and was very pleasant, welcoming and informative.