Staying in this apartment was a true privilege and a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I am so grateful for the owners for making it available and to Lorenzo for the great service.
I will start with the intangibles: It is a gorgeous apartment, furnished with relaxed antiques and beautiful prints. The terrace, which has lemon and fig and orange trees, along with roses and olive trees, truly does overlook the Forum-- as well as the Palatine Hill and the Campidoglio. Every single window in the apartment has a lovely view and the neighborhood is charming. Just being in the apartment is a true Roman experience.
In terms of the practical: The location could not be more ideal. One day I woke up from a nap at 5 PM and decided to tour the Musei Capitolini. I was there by 5:10. Same thing for the Forum, Trastevere, Jewish Ghetto, etc. You can just go and be there within 10 minutes. Everything else in the historic center is within a pleasant 15-20 minutes walk. Although the area is quite quiet, right outside the door of the apartment building are a few restaurants, a small bar, tobacco shop, and a little grocery. You can also get anything delivered from anywhere within a few minutes using apps. The kitchen is small but equipped and very nice to have for making coffee (there is a Moka) and breakfast especially. The washing machine is also wonderful to have. The air conditioning was new and *a lifesaver* during the record heat. The elevator was functional and great for bringing bags up and down. The linens were clean and we got great sleep on the beds. If you are particularly concerned with everything feeling new, sleek and modern, this is not the apartment for you.
For families: This is not a place I would come with small kids. The bedrooms are far apart and the apartment is not set up for kids. That said, if you have tweens/teens, this place is amazing. Everyone has their own space. If there is a need to take a rest day, you still feel like you're in Rome, even if you're in the apartment. Wifi is good. TV is good with the ability to sign into Netflix and get English language programs. It is a wonderful place to spend relaxed time together. For similar reasons, I think it would be a great spot for traveling with two couples and two adults who want their own spaces.
In a nutshell, this is an amazing place. We had a truly unforgettable week. I will look forward to recommending this to people and returning myself.