This is an incredibly convenient location if you are coming to the termini station (where all buses from the airport drop you off) so in that regards it's highly recommended. In the summer months it is hot and sticky so minimal travel was appreciated. Also termini station has the metro so it was super easy to get to the sights & walking distance to colosseum.
The neighbourhood was ok, although as a single woman at night I would be a little cautious - there may be better places to stay? I was with my partner and we walked through the streets at night after Italy's football match and we were fine together. I think that would be similar for me in Australia, so I guess that's your own personal decision.
The room is very spacious and air con is good.
It's also very clean.
The family running the place were very kind, offering water etc.