One may have a balcony and another a view. Rome is an ancient city and many buildings where housing is located are hundreds of years old this adds to the charm. While the Housing Office assures that each unit supplies all the necessities, none are luxurious nor will they have all of the features you desire. Electricity and plumbing are adequate, but do not arrive to the standards of the average US home or dorm. Apartments and residences generally are not air-conditioned and do not come equipped with TV s, stereos or laundry rooms .
Units are usually small and, as are all living spaces in the center of Rome, relatively expensive.
Phone bills are always the responsibility of the occupants. Desks, if available, may be shared. Each person is expected to provide his or her own paper products, cleaning supplies, light bulbs, etc. Specific addresses may not be released until two weeks before the start of the term. No unit will be available to students under any circumstances until one week before the start of classes.