CHARMING APARTMENT (ST. PETER'S) 2BR - AIR COND - FREE WIFI

My family of 3 (one child) spent 5 nights at this accommodation during our stay in Rome.

Pros:
-Location is excellent for walking (15 minutes) to St. Peter's Square and surrounding area.

-Views of the dome of St. Peter's are stunning and the alternate views out of the other rooms are great!

-A small grocery store is within walking distance (15-20 minutes) to allow you to stock up on essentials for meals at the apartment.

- The neighborhood is quiet, quaint, and enjoyable to stay near.

Cons:

-Beware that a strong sewer smell fills the entire apartment when the toilet is flushed, water is run in the bathroom sink, or a shower is taken. I contacted Andrea and he was not helpful in determining why this was and no action was taken to investigate. Maybe it is a result of it being an older building?

-I was disappointed to find the apartment was not as clean as it should have been upon our arrival. Dirt and dust still remained in corners of rooms. The kitchen was in need of a true scrubbing although usable. A fresh sink sponge in the kitchen would have been a nice touch.A few kitchen towels would have been helpful as well. The shower curtain in the bathroom was old and moldy. Walls were scuffed and in need of painting.

I expected a cleaner and better maintained facility based on previous reviews and the listing description. It would take little effort and money on the part of the owner to make this accommodation over the top amazing. Those little extra touches would have made this a 4 star review in a heartbeat.

Would I stay here again? At off-season rates, yes! At high season higher rates, I do not think so. I would look for a better maintained apartment elsewhere in Rome.

Our family of four (2 adults and 2 sons -aged 12 & 15) ended our European Trip with a fabulous week in Rome. The apartment was very well equipped and located, with everything we needed close at hand. Andrea was a very valuable host, assisting us with directions and tips to get around the city. We had one incident with the plumbing in the kitchen and he acted promptly to rectify the issue so did not effect our stay what so ever. There is a long hill leading up to the apartment and is on the 3rd floor, so would not be recommended for anyone with mobility issues. We would definitely consider staying here again if we ever get the chance to return to Rome.

Our two-weeks trip to Rome was the best family vacation ever. The apartment was in the perfect location for our many excursions. The apartment was more than roomy enough for our family of four. The beds were so comfortable we woke up well rested for our next adventure every day.
The apartments hot water heater was excellent and supplied enough hot water for all four of us to shower one after the other and the air conditioning helped us during our holiday (August in Rome, it is quit hot). The kitchen is fully equipped with anything you would need to prepare a meal.
Every morning we would get fresh bread from the “Gemme di Pane”, then head out to explore the wonderful city of Rome. I highly recommend the apartment for all travellers and I can not wait to visit Rome again. David