The flat is charming. The vaulted ceilings, large open rooms, and spacious layout were all much appreciated by our group. The metro is literally right outside the front door, and the Roma Termini train station (from where you can get to almost anywhere in Italy) is a 10-to-15 minute walk away.
The balcony, while small, allows you to relax with a glass of wine and enjoy the sights and sounds of a busy Roman intersection. One afternoon we were even treated to a small protest march down our street, with flags waving and whistles blowing. Should you need a little quiet, large, solid shutters on the balcony doors and the flat's windows help mute the cacophony arising from the street below.
Of the 5 bedrooms, two (1 with a single bed and 1 with a double bed) are located upstairs and have low ceilings, while two others with double beds are tied together so you have to walk thru one to get to the other. Our family knew about the layout going in so this wasn’t a surprise, but if you have a large group of adults be sure everyone is OK with this layout.
Our group of 9 was split on the location. We all loved how close it was to the metro and Roma Termini. However, those of us with little experience of city living were initially put off by the grittiness of the area -- a lot of that was due to all the graffiti. Those of us who have spent a fair amount of time in New York City were OK with the area, although even we had to admit the amount of graffiti was surprising. Regardless, during our week-long stay we never had any issues walking in the area, even after traditional Italian late evening dinners.
The Hostmaker reps who met us at check-in and handled most of our correspondence were all friendly, helpful, and responded quickly to our messages. We had a delightful time, and we would all like to thank Elisabetta for sharing her home with us. Grazie mille.