SPANISH STEPS GEM TERRACE AC WASHER CHARM COMFORT

This was a perfect location for our family or 4 (son 15 yrs, daughter 13 yrs) to settle in, relax and enjoy Rome and Florence. The apartment is large, high ceilings, well appointed, clean and includes all of the amenities of your own pied-à-terre. The large living room allowed for down time (recharging), quiet siestas, an aperitif, and space for the teens. The bedrooms are on opposite ends of the end apartment which allows for privacy. The kitchen and baths were large and in great condition. It is also a very safe location for the teens to sightsee nearby. Everything is in walking distance -even the Vatican (we walked to see Pope Francis). For the avid runner the Borghese Park is right up the street. We loved it.

We had a wonderful trip and enjoyed both your properties, Medici in Florence and Teodora in Rome. We will certainly be recommending your site to friends and family.

We stayed in Teodora for a week at the end of November. It is a comfortable apartment for two couples. The location is ideal - very close to the top of the Spanish Steps and no more than a five minute walk to either the Spagna or Barberini metro stops. Stella, the greeter, was warm, welcoming, and informative. She was very easy to make arrangements with prior to our arrival.

The apartment is surprisingly roomy for a Roman rental and the kitchen is well equiped. It is nicely decorated so apartment feels welcoming, instead of like a glorified hotel room. We didn't have the chance to take advantage of the terrace because of cold and rain, but it looked like a nice spot to enjoy breakfast.

Internet access is limited to a USB key. Unless you have a mobile wi-fi hotspot, access is limited to one device at a time. Those with iPads and smart phones have to go across the street for free wi-fi at La Fenice cafe. The people at the cafe don't mind, especially if you sip an esspresso or cappucino while using their wi-fi.

A word of warning about the bathroom in the rear, you have to step over a knee high wall to get into the shower. Something to consider if someone in your party has mobility or balance issues. The front bathroom has no obstructions.

One or two blocks from Teodora, tucked away on a side street, is a wonderful restaurant - Osteria Barberini. It is open for lunch and dinner. Reservations are recommended. We stopped in on Tuesday night and made reservations for dinner on Wednesday.