The location was so close to the Vatican (think about the early access tours) and easy access to taxis and public transportion. Manuela is a wonderful hostess and very kind. She answered all our questions and gave us some great recommendations for meals and shopping. We were in a rush to get to Gladiator School and she more than accommodated us by allowing us to leave our bags early and helped us get a cab. It was a great trip. We were a family of 4 with two teenagers and the apartment was wonderful.