The apartment looked very nice at first glance, but unfortunately there were several things that affected our stay and were not mentioned in the description.
The apartment is on the ground floor, meaning all traffic to the rest of the building passes directly by the front door. It was also quite noisy, both from the entrance hallway and elevator, and especially from the apartment above. There were small children running and stomping quite a lot, also during the night. We don’t know whether this is another rental apartment or if the family lives there permanently.
Another downside is that the apartment faces an inner courtyard, resulting in very little natural daylight. This made the apartment feel somewhat dark and enclosed. The air conditioning was also quite noisy and was positioned on the opposite wall directly above the bed, making it difficult to use at night.
If these things don’t bother you, the apartment is otherwise a nice place to stay. Based on our experience, I would recommend it more for a couple than for a family.
The host was very professional and check-in was smooth. We also booked airport transportation through the host. Although the driver was not there when we arrived and we had to wait a while, both the car and driver were professional, and the journey into central Rome went smoothly.
Overall, it was an okay experience, but next time we will probably choose a regular hotel with a reception and better sound insulation.