Staying at Ludovico’s property was quite a unique experience. The Villa is located on a hilltop with gardens running to the 3rd-century Aurelian Walls. The garden is a charming oasis of proper English Lawn surrounded by olive, kumquat and pine trees. You have a panoramic view of Caracalla's Baths. The location is great if you want to avoid the middle of the bustling city. The Colosseum is 15 minutes walk.
The interior is also unique. It seems as if everything has been kept intact since the high days of the Villa, telling the tale of a grand bourgeois milieu. There is an interesting collection of old furniture; however, some are pretty run down and would need maintenance giving the place a melancholic vibe of gone glory and considerably affecting the comfort levels. Some modern bed linens and comfortable matrasses would make miracles. Despite the discomfort I mentioned, the uniqueness of the place and the beautiful gardens make it a fairy-tale-like experience.