Chiara is an amazing host who offers amenities that most do not. The airport transfer is a very good value.
We were unable to partake in the breakfast but it sounded amazing. She is available but not pushy in any way. It felt like it was our space alone although their are 4 rooms shared in the BnB.
The room is in a very safe area with many security features. You must go through beautiful large wooden doors and then be buzzed into the stairway door to the elevator where you arrive at another beautiful door with a security coded lock and a lockbox for your keys to your locked room.
The room is spacious with a beautiful tall ceiling and a fully equipped bathroom. The mini fridge, ac/heat (may be a tad loud for those not used to that type of unit), TV, sofa, etc. are very nice. The bed and pillows were a little hard for our taste, but that was just our preference. The room is aesthetically pleasing. The window brings in light and the wonderful sounds of Roman’s going about their every day activities. There’s a market across the street where you can purchase just about any food item you wish and then some.. It’s a white building that looks as though it it a shopping center with old Roman charm.
The room is in the Prati neighborhood close to Vatican city, but it is very much Italian and less touristy, so brush up on your Italian. Many Italian people speak English, but be prepared.
All other sights are easily reached by walking or utilizing the metro. The Ottaviano metro is just a right out the main door, a right at the next intersection, and a left on the third street from there. You can’t miss the large red M. It is the red line and it will take you to the Spanish steps, Termini, and a few in between. You can find a map online. The blue line takes you to the Colosseum, EUR, Tiburtina, etc. Everything you wish is easily accessible.
I forgot to mention this to Chiara, but when you walk in to the BNB, it might be dark and you will need the lights. We were in room 4 down a hallway and the light is by the door. It is very dark and hard to see so be prepared with your phone light or something. A nightlight in the hall and the room would be very beneficial. Enjoy your stay!!