March 2008
S. Jacobson - San Francisco,
California
The apartment was beautiful and extremely well located. The greeter was an absolute delight to work with. We also found that the location could not have been better both in terms of enjoying Rome, and in terms of our son's home and school. The apartment is beautiful and very nicely appointed.
The apartment was beautiful and extremely well located. The greeter was an absolute delight to work with. We also found that the location could not have been better both in terms of enjoying Rome, and in terms of our son's home and school. The apartment is beautiful and very nicely appointed.
December 2007
Lucy Keeble - Atlanta, Georgia
Let me start by saying how useful your information was and how much I appreciated your developing those materials for your clients. Secondly, we loved the well-appointed and attractively furnished and decorated apartment. Its look and feel made us feel at home immediately. We found it cozy and spacious at the same time, with a fun and enjoyable layout. It was a bit chilly for terrace living, but we were thrilled with the views from our windows. The greeter's warm welcome and generous neighborhood tour on our arrival gave us the lay of the land and whetted our appetites for venturing out with confidence. What a delightful and charming gentleman whose history just contributed another wonderful layer to our Rome romance. [The housekeeper] Valentina! Her efforts made each homecoming a delight, truly. We felt like princesses in the beautiful Palazzo!
Let me start by saying how useful your information was and how much I appreciated your developing those materials for your clients. Secondly, we loved the well-appointed and attractively furnished and decorated apartment. Its look and feel made us feel at home immediately. We found it cozy and spacious at the same time, with a fun and enjoyable layout. It was a bit chilly for terrace living, but we were thrilled with the views from our windows. The greeter's warm welcome and generous neighborhood tour on our arrival gave us the lay of the land and whetted our appetites for venturing out with confidence. What a delightful and charming gentleman whose history just contributed another wonderful layer to our Rome romance. [The housekeeper] Valentina! Her efforts made each homecoming a delight, truly. We felt like princesses in the beautiful Palazzo!
September 2007
Bob Shaw - Calgary, Alberta
The Fontana was a superb location... about 10-30 minute walk to ALL the major attractions. Only the Vatican & Trevi Fountain are meaningful hikes. The greeter was a very gracious & helpful host. He took the time to walk us around the immediate neighbourhood; show us where to catch a taxi/bus when we arrived.
The Fontana was a superb location... about 10-30 minute walk to ALL the major attractions. Only the Vatican & Trevi Fountain are meaningful hikes. The greeter was a very gracious & helpful host. He took the time to walk us around the immediate neighbourhood; show us where to catch a taxi/bus when we arrived.
July 2007
Claire M. - Alberta, Canada
We had a wonderful time in Rome and thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the Fontana apartment. It was very spacious, comfortable, well-equipped and in a great location. The photos don't do it justice. The palazzo sits in a charming square that was just off the beaten track and surprisingly quiet. The owner was extremely gracious and helpful. As well as explaining how everthing worked in the apartment, he gave us a walking tour of the neighborhood pointing out grocery stores, banks, taxis, etc. Everything you might need is within 5 minutes. The welcoming gift of wine and fresh fruit was most appreciated. It was very hot when we were there (35+C) so were glad to come back to an air-conditioned apartment. The rooms cooled down very quickly. Despite the heat, we still used the terraces daily - breakfast on the lower terrace, and early evening drinks on the upper terrace. I was abit concerned it would be too hot because there were no umbrellas but both areas were shaded at these times. We loved starting and ending our days on the terraces. It was also nice to have the daily housekeeping - something that isn't usually included in apartment rentals. We thought the area/neighborhood was great and convenient to the sites. We walked almost everywhere and used the taxi/bus stand that was 5 minutes away. Being cat lovers - we enjoyed visiting the cat sanctuary that was right beside the taxis. We especially enjoyed the Pantheon area, and Piazza Navona area (each about 10 minutes away). Both were lively in the evenings with lots of restaurants and live entertainment. If you're looking for knock-off handbags, sunglasses, watches, etc. Piazza Navona had a great selection! There were also lots of Jewish restaurants near the Teatro Marcello where in the summer you can enjoy outdoor classical music concerts. We didn't actually attend a concert but could still hear some of the music at the outdoor restaurants. Also, be sure to cross the bridge and visit Trastevere - we did the Rick Steves walk through the area and really enjoyed it. In terms of problems - nothing major. We had minor problems with slow water drainage in the shower. We also felt that a new frypan may be in order as the "non-stick" part was almost completely off. A nice addition to the terraces might be some cushions for the wrought iron chairs as well as an umbrella. [All of these issues are being addressed.] Overall, I would recommend this apartment and would gladly stay here again.
We had a wonderful time in Rome and thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the Fontana apartment. It was very spacious, comfortable, well-equipped and in a great location. The photos don't do it justice. The palazzo sits in a charming square that was just off the beaten track and surprisingly quiet. The owner was extremely gracious and helpful. As well as explaining how everthing worked in the apartment, he gave us a walking tour of the neighborhood pointing out grocery stores, banks, taxis, etc. Everything you might need is within 5 minutes. The welcoming gift of wine and fresh fruit was most appreciated. It was very hot when we were there (35+C) so were glad to come back to an air-conditioned apartment. The rooms cooled down very quickly. Despite the heat, we still used the terraces daily - breakfast on the lower terrace, and early evening drinks on the upper terrace. I was abit concerned it would be too hot because there were no umbrellas but both areas were shaded at these times. We loved starting and ending our days on the terraces. It was also nice to have the daily housekeeping - something that isn't usually included in apartment rentals. We thought the area/neighborhood was great and convenient to the sites. We walked almost everywhere and used the taxi/bus stand that was 5 minutes away. Being cat lovers - we enjoyed visiting the cat sanctuary that was right beside the taxis. We especially enjoyed the Pantheon area, and Piazza Navona area (each about 10 minutes away). Both were lively in the evenings with lots of restaurants and live entertainment. If you're looking for knock-off handbags, sunglasses, watches, etc. Piazza Navona had a great selection! There were also lots of Jewish restaurants near the Teatro Marcello where in the summer you can enjoy outdoor classical music concerts. We didn't actually attend a concert but could still hear some of the music at the outdoor restaurants. Also, be sure to cross the bridge and visit Trastevere - we did the Rick Steves walk through the area and really enjoyed it. In terms of problems - nothing major. We had minor problems with slow water drainage in the shower. We also felt that a new frypan may be in order as the "non-stick" part was almost completely off. A nice addition to the terraces might be some cushions for the wrought iron chairs as well as an umbrella. [All of these issues are being addressed.] Overall, I would recommend this apartment and would gladly stay here again.
June 2007
Ann Trachte - San Francisco,
California
We had a wonderful time in Italy. it was one of those vacations where everything works out beautifully - the weather, the location, the company! The apartment in Rome [Fontana] was perfect. The greeter met us there and showed us around the neighborhood, everything worked perfectly, the location was so convenient, and the apartment itself was delightful and the ideal size for the five of us
We had a wonderful time in Italy. it was one of those vacations where everything works out beautifully - the weather, the location, the company! The apartment in Rome [Fontana] was perfect. The greeter met us there and showed us around the neighborhood, everything worked perfectly, the location was so convenient, and the apartment itself was delightful and the ideal size for the five of us
June 2007
Leslie Adams - Thousand Oaks,
California
The Fontana apartment was comfortable, extremely quiet, conveniently located and has a killer air conditioning system. The terraces are terrific and the piazza and building old-Rome charming. Loved the fortress-like gated entrance! We felt very safe, especially important to use with six-year old twin daughters in tow. The very best thing about it, however, was Perafan himself. He took the time to take us on a walking tour around the neighborhood and point out the highlights, services and restaurant recommendations and was utterly charming and accessible. His perfect English was music to our ears after being in the countryside for two weeks where no one speaks much English. Whenever we called with a question he promptly answered the phone and was forthcoming and helpful. He even left us a bottle of champagne which we gratefully enjoyed! We would definitely stay at the Fontana apartment again. We would definitely rent from ItalyPerfect again.
The Fontana apartment was comfortable, extremely quiet, conveniently located and has a killer air conditioning system. The terraces are terrific and the piazza and building old-Rome charming. Loved the fortress-like gated entrance! We felt very safe, especially important to use with six-year old twin daughters in tow. The very best thing about it, however, was Perafan himself. He took the time to take us on a walking tour around the neighborhood and point out the highlights, services and restaurant recommendations and was utterly charming and accessible. His perfect English was music to our ears after being in the countryside for two weeks where no one speaks much English. Whenever we called with a question he promptly answered the phone and was forthcoming and helpful. He even left us a bottle of champagne which we gratefully enjoyed! We would definitely stay at the Fontana apartment again. We would definitely rent from ItalyPerfect again.
April 2007
Chris F. - California
The accommodations were just fine. Actually larger rooms then expected. We enjoyed the history of the palace and the location. No problems at all. The location was just perfect for us, centrally located, to just about everywhere we wanted to go. And, if we didn't want to walk, the bus stop and taxi stand was just a block away. We especially liked the square we were on, with the bakery, cafe, gelateria and restaurants We were there so often that we were "locals" in just a few days time. We think an apartment is the way to go, especially if you are in one location for more then 4 or 5 days. For our family of 4, it's a necessity.
The accommodations were just fine. Actually larger rooms then expected. We enjoyed the history of the palace and the location. No problems at all. The location was just perfect for us, centrally located, to just about everywhere we wanted to go. And, if we didn't want to walk, the bus stop and taxi stand was just a block away. We especially liked the square we were on, with the bakery, cafe, gelateria and restaurants We were there so often that we were "locals" in just a few days time. We think an apartment is the way to go, especially if you are in one location for more then 4 or 5 days. For our family of 4, it's a necessity.