Location:
Amazing! As you can see from the photos, you're overlooking the Colosseum.
There are a number of lovely restaurants and bars within walking distance, and a taxi rank right around the corner - ideal for getting to areas slightly further away (such as the Vatican), or for taking the worry out of getting to the airport at the end of your trip.
Attractions like The Pantheon, Spanish Steps & Trevi Fountain are all within a 20 - 25 minute stroll past the Roman Forum and through some picturesque little side streets.
The Apartment:
It was exactly what we expected from the photos, which was brilliant.
The seating/ relaxing area was comfortable, clean and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay.
There are 3 outdoor areas - two terraces on the floor level, and the wonderful rooftop level which is the best feature of the accommodation!
Be aware that there is a metal spiral staircase taking you up to the rooftop level which may be a tight squeeze for some people, but it's totally manageable for most.
Once up on the rooftop. you have some amazing views across the city with areas for relaxing, eating/drinking and of course, the hot tub.
The hot tub can take up to 2 hours to fill each time you want to use it, so factor that into your plans, but as the weather was sunny and 36 degrees celsius during our stay, we used it more as a cool-off paddling pool to escape the heat!
The only thing that stood out as a negative was the shower. It seemed to only have a really hot setting or a really cold setting. It was difficult to regulate the temperature of the water.
We didn't raise this with our hosts at the time as the colder temperature suited us (did I mention the weather was hot?), so there may have been a better way to use the shower that we just didn't take the time to figure out - but worth noting regardless.
There was air conditioning in both the bedroom and the indoor seating area of the apartment which was very much appreciated at the time!
Our hosts:
They were wonderful!
We arrived to a bottle of prosecco on ice and a fruit plate. Each morning we woke up to a fresh croissant left outside the door, and when we arrived back at the apartment in the afternoon/ evening, the bed had been changed, fresh towels laid out and soft drinks in the mini bar replaced. It was a real hotel-level experience, which is rare for an Air BnB!
The hosts were extremely accessible via Air BnB messenger and Whatsapp also, and responded quickly to any questions we had. They stored our bags for us after check-out on the last day ( we had a later flight) and really made our stay easy and enjoyable throughout.
I would highly recommend this apartment for any couple visiting Rome in the future!