The location is a little far from the center of Rome, but that is a good thing. The busyness and crowds can be hard to handle and it is nice to get away. There are fantastic amenities and many local restaurants to choose from. It takes 26 minutes including walking to get from the door to the Colosseum (and the rest of central Rome). The bus can be harder to navigate in Rome, so being able to rely on the Metro for transportation is a HUGE bonus. You will not be disappointed if you stay here.