Laura was a fantastic host! Lots of communication before I got there with the details of how to get in, where it was, and suggestions for how to get there from the airport. She greeted me warmly and showed me around the apartment and gave more suggestions for local places. The apt is very elegant and nicely appointed with a little coffee maker and some breakfast snacks. The terrace is fantastic. As far as basic needs, the bed and shower are quite comfortable, the apartment gets great light, and all in all, it is a good place to relax after a long day.

Monti is a great area to stay in. All of the buses are close by, as is the Metro, if that works for you. It is lively and has a selection of excellent bars and restaurants close by. I will say that there are quieter neighborhoods that I've stayed in, but that's just because everyone wants to visit Monti. One of the real benefits of Laura's apartment is that is high up (with an elevator, though, so don't worry) and that lets you escape much of the weekend excitement.

I would second Laura's restaurant suggestions, by the way, both locally and in other neighborhoods.

In sum, this was one of my best AirBnB experiences and I hope to stay with Laura again!!!!