I chose Donato's apartment for it's location, easy accessibility and overall cleanliness. Unfortunately, my experience was unsatisfactory. Firstly, I must specify that Donato was extremely accommodating and very responsive as a host. Due to weather conditions and work engagements, the dates of my trip changed twice. Donato was easy to accept these changes without hesitance.
I asked for an early check-in of 9:30AM. The day I arrived, I was told I could not check-in until 12:30PM. Upon my arrival, no one was there to greet me. I received a call from Donato's friend who informed me that two women would arrive in 15 minutes. 30 Minutes later, a different man showed up with the keys. My Italian is pretty rusty, and he did not speak any English - so understanding how the gate works, the security of the apartment, gym entry, wifi, etc. was all very confusing and not thoroughly explained. Needless to say, check-in was not the easiest.
The building complex itself is beautiful,. but once we entered the apartment, I was disappointed. The minute we opened the door, Donato's associate started washing dishes from the guests who stayed there prior. It was obvious that the apartment had not been cleaned properly beforehand. The sheets smelled, there was hair all over the bathroom and caught in the shower drain, most of the laundry (spare towels/sheets) was still drying outside, and the apartment was very, very dusty. The photos have clearly been edited to make the apartment look more sleek and modern, when in reality it is quite empty, dingy and unappealing.
Overall, i did not enjoy my stay at Donato's apartment. The location is great and the amenities (parking/gym) are convenient, but think twice if you are particular about cleanliness and communication.