I really liked the apartment building, the colour scheme of this flat, the quirky artwork with personal touches, the spaciousness and ample storage facilities, the kitchen table/diner, the terrace, the wonderful power shower, the proximity to the colosseum (just 3 stops on the metro), the security facilities which gave us the assurance that belongings left in the apartment were safe and of course the powerful air conditioning. The neighbourhood was leafy and homely with small shops and eateries. The supermarket, metro and bus stop are of walking distance.
Suggestions for improvement: The shower cubicle could do with a small soap/sponge holder - maybe a detachable one if you don’t want anything permanent. Even though I am not usually fussy about beds, it felt like sleeping on a slab of rock for us both. Perhaps a warning to guests that the mattress is on the hard side or maybe get a mattress topper for those who don’t prefer it so firm. The wooden floors seemed clean to the eye but each time a bit of water was wiped off the floor with kitchen towels, it was black with grime. Strands of hair were found on the sofa, bed, table tops etc.
With a little bit more attention to detail, this apartment would be very exceptional. On the whole, we still enjoyed the 4 night stay and these issues did not detract from our memorable first visit to Rome. Thank you so much for all the helpful tips about where to eat, how to commute and the complimentary gestures too.