November 2007
P. Jefferson - London, England
The weather was very kind to us and the central location of the apartment meant we were able to walk to most places, even with three over age 70 and one 80 year old. The apartment worked very well allowing us all the freedom to come and go as we wished and to have plenty of space to all do our own thing, including for my father-in-law to sit and paint from a picture of the fountain in the Piazza on the one day when we did have some rain. The greeter was most helpful in his short guided walk of the area.
The weather was very kind to us and the central location of the apartment meant we were able to walk to most places, even with three over age 70 and one 80 year old. The apartment worked very well allowing us all the freedom to come and go as we wished and to have plenty of space to all do our own thing, including for my father-in-law to sit and paint from a picture of the fountain in the Piazza on the one day when we did have some rain. The greeter was most helpful in his short guided walk of the area.
July 2007
Mark L. - Illinois
The apartment was superb. A newly renovated and well equipped 16th Century family owned building in a great location, and with a very attentive and personable owner. Basically we enjoyed having such a pleasant home base to begin and end our many day trips. We walked to most all of the major sites in Rome. Minor issues with hot water and major construction on the adjacent apartment unit, but the owner was quick to remedy. The building was a block or two off major thoroughfares, which was perfect for us.
Recommendations: The piazzo at Campe de Fiore - farmers market by day, great food at night, and shopping always. The real neighborhood feel, both here and in Trastevere (just a few blocks across the Tiber River from our apartment), was among our cultural highlights. We also enjoyed the Pantheon and surrounding area.
Travel tips: Using true-to-scale maps, spend time each evening to plan the next days outing. We were able to cover alot of ground on foot, and get to all the sites we had hoped for, by breaking the day up into a few smaller destinations - each linked geographically to the next. By taking breaks at the many sidewalk cafes and gelatorias along the way, and filling our water bottles from the many potable fountains in Rome, we could refresh ourselves when needed.
The apartment was superb. A newly renovated and well equipped 16th Century family owned building in a great location, and with a very attentive and personable owner. Basically we enjoyed having such a pleasant home base to begin and end our many day trips. We walked to most all of the major sites in Rome. Minor issues with hot water and major construction on the adjacent apartment unit, but the owner was quick to remedy. The building was a block or two off major thoroughfares, which was perfect for us.
Recommendations: The piazzo at Campe de Fiore - farmers market by day, great food at night, and shopping always. The real neighborhood feel, both here and in Trastevere (just a few blocks across the Tiber River from our apartment), was among our cultural highlights. We also enjoyed the Pantheon and surrounding area.
Travel tips: Using true-to-scale maps, spend time each evening to plan the next days outing. We were able to cover alot of ground on foot, and get to all the sites we had hoped for, by breaking the day up into a few smaller destinations - each linked geographically to the next. By taking breaks at the many sidewalk cafes and gelatorias along the way, and filling our water bottles from the many potable fountains in Rome, we could refresh ourselves when needed.
April 2007
Chris F. - California
The accommodations were just fine. Actually larger rooms than we expected. We enjoyed the history of the palace and the location. No problems at all. The location was 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, gelatoria 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 than 4 or 5days. For our family of 4, it's a neccessity. Actually, we thought your service really was "excellent" The docs you sent us were exactly timely and "right-on" target, like the "Italian telephone" document. With no conceriege on site, your written info and advice were very useful. Thanks a lot!!"
The accommodations were just fine. Actually larger rooms than we expected. We enjoyed the history of the palace and the location. No problems at all. The location was 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, gelatoria 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 than 4 or 5days. For our family of 4, it's a neccessity. Actually, we thought your service really was "excellent" The docs you sent us were exactly timely and "right-on" target, like the "Italian telephone" document. With no conceriege on site, your written info and advice were very useful. Thanks a lot!!"