21 Reviews of Property 27931 in Prati (Vatican area), Italy

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

Overall the stay was good. The view from the second balcony of St. Peter's was amazing. It's a short walk to the Vatican, supermarket and bus stops. The apartment held all the necessary amenaties for a longer stay. There is not enough hot water for more than one person to shower within an hour. We had to wait over an hour per person before each shower. The bed in the master suite was very hard and uncomfortable. The four of us arrived on Sunday and turned the A/C off since we would be leaving for 2 days to Florence and Capri. We did not use the A/C for the rest of the trip. We also left the apartment at around 8 AM and didn't come back until around 10 pm, yet our electricity usage amount was over the allotted electricy use Andrea charged in the fee and we had to pay extra. Please be careful of this and use the electrical devices cautiously.

I and three other friends rented this apartment in May prior to going on a cruise. I was in regular contact with Andrea before we left Canada and he was very good at communicating on a timely basis. He was there to greet us when we arrived at the apartment and helped us carry our luggage up to the third floor. The apartment was exactly as it was described and within walking distance of St. Peter's square (which we walked almost every day), some local markets and the bus stop. The apartment is on a hill so by the third day, I was getting really used to the walk and enjoying it! We were able to make meals there when we didn't want to go out - lots of great pasta, cheeses and wines in the area. Andrea gave us lots of helpful hints and arrived right on time to return our damage deposit on Saturday before we left. I would recommend this property to anyone wishing to be in a great setting close to St. Peter's square and if I get to go back to Rome, I would rent from Andrea again. Thanks Andrea - we had a great time in Rome!

Our oldest son is studying abroad in Rome for the fall semester. Our family of 5 visited him for 12 days. Having such a big family, we decided to rent an apartment, rather than a hotel room, so we could have more room and feel at home.

I couldn't have been more pleased with our choice of this apartment. It was just perfect and the views from the second bedroom balcony and kitchen window of St Peter's Basilica were just stunningt!!

The apartment was large and very clean, having a master bedroom with a king-size, very comfortable bed and a balcony. There is also a balcony off the living room, which has a couch that converts to a sleeper and a table to dine at. The second bedroom has two twin beds, also very comfortable and the balcony overlooks St. Peter's Basilica!!!! It was so nice to sit on the balcony with a glass of wine and just relax looking at the amazing cupola of St. Peter's. The kitchen was well-stocked with a microwave, cooktop range, american coffee maker and dishwasher. What a nice way to start your day having a cup of coffee at the kitchen table while looking out the large windows at the Basilica!! It was also nice to be able to cook breakfast at home, make lunch or have dinner at home to cut down on dining costs. The bathroom was large with two sinks and a washer/dryer. The apartment also has wifi. The apartment is on the 3rd floor of a secured/locked building, so we felt very safe. There is no elevator. It also is a short walk (less than 10 minutes from the Vatican). There is also a lot of pizzeria's, one even delivers right down the road, the market is also a 10 minute walk. It is very close to the bus stops, so it is easy to get around.

Andrea, the landlord was very accommodating. He offered extra towels/linens if my son that is studying in Rome wanted to spend some nights with us. He met us upon arrival with a big smile, helped us with our luggage, showed us around the apartment, gave us some recommendations of sights to see and area markets. He was available anytime we needed him and even emailed us once we got home to thank us.

I would highly recommend renting this apartment! I would rent it again in a minute on a return trip to Roma!!! Even though we were only visiting Rome, which was just beautiful and the sites are amazing, we felt like we were Roman's having our own apartment. The views will always be a favorite memory of ours.

Thank you so much, Andrea!!!

Ciao!!

We recently stayed at this apartment in March of 2010 to visit our daughter that was studying in Rome. This apartment was just wonderful, the view of St. Peter's from the balcony will be one we always remember. The apartment had plenty of room, it was bright and the master bedroom mattress was so comfortable. It is very close to St. Peter's and had a few stores down the road to buy essentials, it was very convenient. Andrea who met us at the apartment was very pleasant and helpful. We would highly recommend this apartment, it is on a hill and there is no elevator, so you have to be prepared for that, but not a bad hike at all. There is an American coffee machine, so you can bring your filters and coffee, which is a nice bonus.

Our week in this lovely apartment at the end of October was our first experience with a vacation apartment rental and it exceeded our expectations. My husband and I were traveling with our 2 daughters, ages 4 and 7, and we were hoping to find affordable accommodations that would allow for the girls to have their own bedroom and better yet, own beds. The apartment provided more than enough space for everyone to spread out. The kitchen is well stocked and hot water holds up for all to take a shower (including a lengthy teenage girl’s shower) The true highlight for the apartment is location, location, location. The apartment’s location keeps it wonderfully quiet, yet it is just steps from a bakery across the street, wonderful shopping, and if you need staples to cook or clean up, a short 5 minute walk to a well stocked market. To the list of restaurants near by (which is available in the apartment) we would add the pizzeria (just 2 blocks away on Via Aurelia 26) where our entire family enjoyed great pizza. Walks to St Peter’s square and Piazza Navona are very easy, but with good walking shoes, we (including the 7 year old) found it quite doable to walk home from the Colisseum area one day and the Trastevere area another, even in October weather. We enjoyed meeting the owner who was readily available to answer questions and meet our needs, including arranging for a large taxi to get us all to the airport very early in the morning. We can’t wait to go back and recommend highly.