Gracious and Spacious Living Room with Sofa, Love Seat, Desk with PC, too.
Location: Piazza di Spagna (Spanish Steps), Rome, Latium (Lazio), Italy, Europe (Between the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Barberini) View Map
Accommodations: Apartment, 1 Bedroom + Loft, 1 Bath (Sleeps 3)
Charm, amenities and views abound in this four-star apartment that is a two minute walk to the Spanish Steps.
We welcome your inquiries and questions and will respond within one day. The calendar is kept up to date.
We have to use superlatives when it comes to the lovely Angelina apartment in the heart of Rome. The roof top terrace and balcony allow you to enjoy the wonderful weather of Rome and timeless views of the Eternal City. Everything has been considered for lifetime memories of Rome.
Location
The Spanish Steps location is so popular because it is very central. The graceful steps and the piazza are beautiful and usually bustling with visitors. From this location many of the important sites of Rome are within a 15 minute walking radius. Fine shops and restaurants abound in this district. Transportation is also easy from this home base. This street is closed to all but essential traffic; add the top floor location and street noise is not an issue.
Building
A clean, marble-lined lobby leads right to a modern elevator that takes you to the top floor. There are no steps to get to the elevator or to the apartment. There is, however, a spiral staircase leading to the rooftop terrace.
Interior Description
Across the large living and dining area of the apartment are three French doors that open onto a full balcony with views of rooftops and the church across the street and you can look down into the street, too.
If you need to keep connected, you will find a landline telephone as well as high speed internet for your computer. The living room is big enough for entertaining. It offers a sofa, a love seat and three arm chairs. The colors are quiet and rich. An oriental carpet echoes the reds in a large antique tapestry framed on the wall. Antique end tables, desk and chairs are upstaged by an impressive art deco cabinet. There are many fine pieces of art to appreciate. A corner cabinet hides a television set that has Satellite reception for English-language news. It also has a DVD player and a small selection of first-run movies (in Italian, but just put on English sub-titles).
The dining table seats four and is just outside the small but complete kitchen. In the kitchen modern cabinetry holds everything you need for cooking and serving. There is a large refrigerator/freezer, drip and Italian coffee makers, microwave, dishwasher, gas stove top and oven.
The balcony has a table and a series of terra cotta planters all along the outside of the rail. You can enjoy a view of the facade of S. Andrea delle Frate church across the street, the little piazza below with a newsstand and the parade of people traveling to and from Piazza di Spagna.
From the entryway, a narrow, spiral stair case rises sixteen steps to the private rooftop terrace. The terrace has a rush mat cover to reduce the heat of the sun and terra cotta pots with green and flowering plants depending on the season. It is open on three sides, the fourth being painted with a fresco of the Roman skyline. Why focus on the fresco, when the real thing is just beyond? You can see St Peter's dome, the Pantheon, the presidential palace, and the top of the spires on nearby Trinita di Monti church at the top of the Spanish Steps and more. A cafe table and four chairs are enough for all guests. Also, there is a stone sink and a small refrigerator. Keep your cocktail items where you need them!
The bedroom is well-sized, holding a queen sized bed, night stands, a television set and two closets. The en-suite bathroom is very nicely done offering a shower, toilet, bidet and a sink in marble. Next to the bathroom is a small room with more wonderful views. It houses the washing machine hidden inside a cabinet. It also contains a comfortable chair for a quiet place to read.
The sleeping loft is accessed by a pretty staircase that rises from the living room. There is just room for a French twin bed and cabinet on top of which is another television set. There is room to stand up and walk from one end of the bed to the other (i.e. the loft is larger than the bed itself). Hanging space is in a closet in the entry.
This apartment is available for a gracious appreciation of the Roman lifestyle, for gazing on timeless views and relaxing in elegance for memories of a lifetime.
Guests receive by email complimentary and helpful documents: 1. FAQ About Renting in Italy, 2. Helpful Information About Rome, and, 3. for children, a copy of the Italy Discovery Journal.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Linens Provided
- Beds
- King Bed
- Twin/Single Bed: French twin - extra wide single bed in the loft.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- TV (No Cable/Satellite): TV in loft.
- DVD
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio: Rooftop, altana terrace with panoramic views.
- Balcony: Baldony runs the length of the living room and dining room with nice views of the neighborhood.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Computer
- Broadband Internet
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly: Care must be taken for the antiques and probably not great for small children because of the stairs to the rooftop deck and loft.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In Euros)
€1500/5 nights .. €1690/6 nights .. €1875/week
* Included in rates: cleaning, utility allowance, booking fees, wire transfer
fees, credit card fees, internet access as well as use of all the features
of the apartment.
5 nights minimum
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2000
The Unique Benefits at this Apartment
Very central location, easy to walk to most sights, close to public transportation, restaurants and shoppint
Owner's Map of Piazza di Spagna (Spanish Steps)
This apartment is offered by Italy Perfect. We are a family business with a mission! We want you to love visiting Italy as much as we do. We are sisters Lisa and Pat Byrne who lived in Italy in our youth and now travel there frequently for business and pleasure.
We offer only short term rentals that we carefully hand pick for their locations, furnishings, amenities, and that we can personally recommend and would want to stay in ourselves. We travel frequently to inspect, and usually stay in, the rentals we represent. We select vacation rentals that offer charm, good locations, cleanliness, quality furnishings and hospitable welcomes. We count the number of steps up to the property, check the size of the refrigerator, shower, listen for noise, inventory the kitchen equipment and even inspect the mattresses. This is our most important point of differentiation which sets us apart from many other vacation rental firms. Even with careful advance research and personal connections, we still choose to not represent more than 50% of the properties we visit. And, once we agree to represent a property we regularly re-inspect it to ensure our standards are being met.
Property Photos
- Gracious and Spacious Living Room with Sofa, Love Seat, Desk with PC, too.
- St. Peter's Dome from the Romantic Rooftop Terrace by the Spanish Steps in Rome
- Separate Dining Area with a View of Roman Skies across Balcony
- Pretty Staircase from Living Room to Sleeping Loft with French Twin, Rome View
- Queen Bed, Ensuite Bath, Closets and Television in the Master Bedroom
- Marble and Terracotta in Charming Bathroom with Great Light and Shower
- Timeless Views Abound from Rooftop Terrace, Balcony and Porch in this Roman Flat
- Efficient Kitchen for Preparing Your Own Cucina Italiana
- Angelina Apartment Rome, Layout
- The Loft has Bed, Bureau, Television and View.
- Stunning Sunrise View from Roman Terrace
- From the Balcony Watch the Neighborhood Visit the Newsstand, go to Church
- Off the Bedroom is a Porch with Washer and Views!
- Breakfast on the Rooftop Aerie with Timeless View of the Eternal City
- Angelina Apartment View of the Epitome of Baroque Architecture
- Clean Entry Hall to Angelina Rome Apartment
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Positive Rating
The location is excellent, we used the market down the street several times and we enjoyed our morning cappuccio at the cafe two doors down. The terrace was awesome too, we really had a great stay, there are so many nice features like beautiful lines, Elvie's gifts and neighborhood tour and umbrellas if needed. We went on three different tours with Through Eterinity which were all very good. We would definitely stay here again and would recommend Italy Perfect to all. See our review of the Medici apartment in Florence too. Lisa was very attentive to our requests, including train reservations and currency information. Our first apartment was in Venice through a different company, the difference in service was dramatic. We regretted not using Italy Perfect for all our apartments but we now know better for the next time. Anne , Boston Suburbs
Positive Rating
This was our first experience renting an appartment and we can tell you that we are adopting the concept for quite a few years to come. There were no deception between Italy Perfect web site, the communication with Lisa and Pat and the actual site. This is truly a 5 star accomodation. The Angelina appartment was vast in spite of the so called 'european standard', well furnished and well equiped. Safe, lovely and quiet hence located in the heart of historical Roma. Lots of sunshine through the many windows, lovely in the morning for breakfast. We did appreciated the fact that there was a phone and a computer available to us. The arrangement for transportation from airport to the city was perfect and very efficient and the welcome at the apartment well done and thourough. We are adopting ItalyPerfect.
Positive Rating
We travel to Europe at least once a year and stay at vacation rentals. The Angelina Apartment was by far one of the nicest we have experienced. The linens, dishes, and furniture are all excellent and enhance your stay. The photos on the website exactly represent the property. Elvi, the greeter, is quite charming and helpful. We also used the car service recommended by Pat for transportation to/from the airport. They were perfect.The location is incredible. It is a great neighborhood that is close to so many sites you want to see and feels very safe. There are many restaurants and shops to make life as a 'local' easy and exciting. You do not hear sounds from the street below. And the balcony and rooftop terrace are a wonderful addition.We stayed during a very hot period - so we adjusted our lifestyle to match the locals - breakfast on the balcony early in the morning. Get to the sites by 8:30 and then ready for lunch at 1:00. Back to the apartment, turn on the air conditioning, and sleep till 5pm. Then it is out for dinner and activities in the evening. This worked perfectly for us.The only challenge we had was internet connection. The owner came by once to fix it, but it never worked except sporadically. That was disappointing. Pat provided wonderful documentation to read prior to the trip to understand the culture/charm/quirks/challenges of visiting Rome. They were very comprehensive and helpful. Working with ItalyPerfect was easy. We will definitely do it again. We would stay in Angelina again as well.One nice surprise was the closeness of the Borghese gardens. Wonderful place to visit just to get out of the heat and enjoy the beauty of nature. We did the typical things from the Forum, the Colosseum, Vatican, Parthenon, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Jewish Ghetto, Travestere, St. Peter's Basilica, and countless churches. Rome is truly magnificent.
Positive Rating
You will NOT be disappointed with the services Aug 2008 Our accommodations were excellent - great location and everything that we needed for our stay was available. Someone greeted us (as was noted) and our stay was extremely comfortable. We enjoyed the location above all. Very well organized and was exactly what we expected. The location was the highlight of the trip. Most surrounding restaurants were great - Mirabelle was exceptiolly great, but pricey. Only tip is "you will NOT be disappointed with the services".
Positive Rating
The Angelina apartment was wonderful Jul 2008 The Angelina apartment was wonderful, and the greeter is a delight. We had a great time in Rome, and only encountered one bus strike. We really enjoyed the Alla Rampa restaurant just near the Spanish Steps. We will be happy to refer Italy Perfect and the properties we stayed in. Perhaps we will use Paris Perfect next....
Positive Rating
It was exactly as described. Jun 2008 We had a great time. Thank-you very much. We will DEFINITELY use your services again. The apartment was terrific. It was exactly as described. Perhaps better. The cleaning lady was cheerful, helpful, and a pleasure to deal with. Rome is great. I think I'm going to move. As for drawbacks, the computer was in pretty bad shape and really not useful for getting onto the internet. [Needed a virus cleanup that has been done, but it is still an older machine. Pat] The location is as central as you can get. The neighborhood is basically the 57th Street of Rome. Every high fashion store on the planet is within a block or two. I'd recommend a wonderful, neighborhood place on the square in Testaccio - It's the only sidewalk cafe there, and the food is great, the prices reasonable, and NO tourists. The most interesting shops were on the streets immediately around the Piazza Fiori. Tips for future guests: Rome's expensive. Bring lots of money. Also go on a diet first so you can fit into the great clothes they have all over the place. You were great. The only thing I'd recommend is that you suggest how much to leave the cleaning lady for a tip. We left 50 euro, but weren't sure if that was right.
Positive Rating
v4+ on a scale of 1 to 5. Apr 2008 Overall, I would give Angelina a 4+ on a scale of 1 to 5. I enjoyed the most the spaciousness, the marble bath, and the terraces. Elvi was so sweet and did several things to help us out. When the toilet didn't work, we were very worried. [The entire toilet was immediately replaced. Pat] The location is central, convenient. Crowded, but we didn't care. You were very responsive! I was impressed that you were so reachable.
Positive Rating
We loved the apartment. Everything from our greeting to the rooftop perch, it was the best we've found. I loved the handy computer hookup too. Having wine and cheese as the sun goes down over St. Peter's from our penthouse patio was a life highlight! It was such a comfortable place to retreat to after experiencing the bustle of Rome and the neighborhood. And we loved both. It was nice to have all the room to stretch out too. No drawbacks. We loved it so much even the birds were charming. It's funny. The neighborhood is a little too busy, but everything is so walkable and the apartment is like a quiet in the storm. We thought Babbington's, the english tearoom next to the Spanish Steps was overpriced and not special at all. We loved Concordia at lunch, and La Scalinata, a place just a couple doors down from the apartment was lovely. The waiter insisted we have limoncello on the house before leaving. Gelato at the Gelateria San Crispini was delicious! Ah, Rome. My only tip is to book Angelina, but not for a time that we want to be there! Your service was impeccable. The car service was great. Stefano was very dependable in picking us up at the airport and taking us back for our return trip. Elvi greeted us at the apartment and was wonderful as she provided us information about the apartment and a mini tour of the neighborhood. You can't fix the only negative, and that is the decreasing value of the dollar against the euro. Thank you for a lovely week. We will return to the Angelina! Jack and Mary L
Positive Rating
We thought the accommodation was very special. The element that made it so wonderful for us was the roof top nest where we could sip our wine, taste our cheese, listen to opera on our ipod and gaze at the at the softly glimmering Roman skyline. Enjoyed the most: Tasting the food delights of Rome in the privacy of our own apartment. We were a bit shell shocked when we first arrived into Rome from the Almalfi coast to find that we were contributing to a total tourist invasion (mid Sept). When we walked out of our apartment it was like entering the ground floor of a Department store on the first day of the Sales. However we eventually got used to it and even found some very friendly locals in the nearby supermarket who were genuinely helpful and not at all intolerant of tourists. If we were to go back we would have a bit of a dilemma because we both loved the apartment but think it was probably a bit of a mistake to position ourselves slap bang between the Spanish Steps and the Trevi fountain during the high tourist season. However I think we might be tempted to book the same apartment but at a time which was less touristy. We enjoyed a walk to Trastevere where we found a total non-tourist eatery called Saverio which we could highly recommend. Service was very good. Elvie was very sweet and helpful. Despite my rabbitting on about “tourists” (which includes us) we had a great time and Angelina, bless her, was a big part of why we had a such an enjoyable visit to Roma. Brett C, New South Wales, Australia, September 07
Positive Rating
My husband and I stayed in the Angelina apartment in Rome the last week of June, 2007. The greeting was very hospitable. For a group of three, Angelina was perfect. My mother loved the charming loft, especially because the air conditioning worked so well. In fact, the A/C in the apartment was a luxury during a week Rome experienced record high temperatures. We enjoyed relaxing in the apartment during the warmest part of each day; we made ourselves get up and out early to enjoy as much of the city as we could, and thoroughly enjoyed our quiet time in the apartment in the afternoons. The living room was spacious and offered enough room for the three of us to spread out a bit. The compact kitchen was workable. All in all, it was a very clean apartment and we really enjoyed our stay. But wait!!! I almost forgot the best part! The roof-top terrace! We ate at least one meal a day up there, usually two. The location of the apartment was perfect, within walking distance of almost everything. Well, for hard-core walkers. A few times, our tired feet demanded we take a taxi back. We had a wonderful vacation and much appreciated the efficient service and useful Rome tourism tips and restaurant recommendations from ItalyPerfect. Jessie Z, Texas, June 2007