Set about 30 mins door-to-door from the centre of Rome by Public Transport, Paola's place lets you see the real residential Rome away from the tourist hordes. It's recently renovated and has everything you need to relax, regroup and even cook a meal to save some money.
The local choices of restaurant weren't spectacular, but we might have just been picky.
The costs savings were worth the commute and we saw a lot more of Rome that we would have otherwise if we had not staying here. Paola's welcome was up there with a 5 star hotel.
We'd be happy to go back.