Location: Colosseo Foro Romano (Coliseum & Roman Forum), Rome, Latium (Lazio), Italy, Europe (Walking distance from most of important historic sites) View Map
Accommodations: Condominium, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 5)
This apartment, Colosseum View 2, il located in the heart of ancient Rome, near the Colosseum and the important Basilica of San Clemente, at Via San Giovanni in Laterano, Looking out the window, you’ll have a view of the Colosseum and a part of the Vittorio Emanuele Monument at Piazza Venezia to your left and to the right you’ll see the Obelisk of San Giovanni and the upper part of the Basilica of St Anthony of Padua. This location is perfect for those who wont to walk in the centre (easily you can reach by foot the main sites like the Colosseum, Piazza Venezia , Fontana di Trevi) or reach any other destination by public transportation. There is a bus stop (bus 117) just out side the building’s front door, that will take you in few minutes in Spanish Steps or Piazza del Popolo (the trendy and famous fashion district). Underground stop “Colosseo line B” at only 5 minutes walk.With public tranportation you can easily reach the seaside/beach front of Ostia Lido, where you can spend part of your day.
This apartment,A.C., has been completely remodelled. The owner takes great pride in personally decorating the apartment and it shows. The apartment is elegantly furnished and includes tromp l’oeil painted by the owner. She pay also very close attention to details: bedrooms have double-glazed windows (not only double panels) and shutters to guarantee a good night's sleep, well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, ample linens and bath towels. Rates include the cost of utilities (gas, A.C.,electricity, heating, 24 hours hot water) and final cleaning. She has, and still do, attended courses of the History of Roman Art, which allowed her to get to know the city very well and she will share her knowledge with you at your arrival. She provides her guests with useful information on Rome and its monuments and archaeological.
She offer free wire less internet service, so guests may bring their own laptop and be assured that they need not look for Internet cafes at odd hours to keep in touch with home. She provide a cell. Phone (use of the phone is free, personal calls are not included) so that guests can very easily reach her at any time, should they have questions or concerns about the apartment or about Rome itself(free). Essentially. She become on-call concierge.
She worked for many years in the airline industry as a cabin attendant and she has excellent language skills, including English, but also a real understanding of just what travellers need when they’re renting a short-term apartment in a foreign city.
The apartment can accommodate up to 5 people (ideal also for a large group or family if rented with next door apartment that accommodate 4 people) and has 2 big and very comfortable bedrooms with 1 American king size bed 200x200cm( can be separated in 2 single beds 100x200cm), 1 queen/king size bed 180x200cm, 1 extra single bed, 2 bathrooms with shower, equipped kitchen, living/dinning area.
No additional cost for Holiday or Sunday check in.
Early check in – when possible – is allowed.
25% deposit is required upon the booking. Balance will be paid at check in.
Cancelletion Policy: up to 90 days prior to the arrival date, the entire deposit will be refunded, less Euro 15 for bank and postal fees
less than 90 days prior to the arrival date, there will be no refund, however we may consider your deposit toward another reservation during and exclusively the low season (Jan7/Feb29, Nov 6/Dec22) This option is valid only with in six months from the date of cancellation.
Next to the apartment: restaurants, gelato, banks, ATM cash machine, post office, butcher, backer, supermarket, pharmacy, bars, souvenirs shop, tobacconist, travel agency……
Transportation from and to the airport can be organized.From Fiumicino Airport: up to 3 people € 50, 4/5 people €60 with mini van, 6/7 people € 70 with mini van, extra charge of € 5 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Driver will be out side the custom (no problem if your flight is not on time and run late) with the sign with your name and will take you directly to the apartment.
Clients are not allowed to exeed the number of guets specified in the resevation form, unless an agreement has been reached prior the guest's arrival.
Check in time at 12 p.m., check out on the day of departue at 10 a.m. (unless there has been a mutual agreement)
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Linens Provided
- Garage: a public garage is located next the apartment
- Off Street Parking: parking in the street below the apartment is permitted,during the day a parking fee is request, free parking at night and at week end
- Beds
- King Bed (2) : 1 king bed (200x200cm) can be devided in 2 single beds (100x200cm) second bed is 1
- Queen Bed: This bed size is between a queen and king size bed cm 170/200
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : The king size bed can be devided in 2 very confortable big twins cm 100x200
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- View/Location
- Monument View
- Communications
- Cell Phone: the use of the cellular phone is free, you can receive call from oversea free,personal calls are not included but it is free for reservation of museums or restaurants in town. You can be always in touch with owners. we are "on call concierge"
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): free wireless internet access
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
Rate Details (In Euros)
Up to 4 people from €160 to € 200
5 people from € 184 to € 230
Christmas and Easter additional 10%. Minimum 3/5 nights low/high season.
rates in Usa $ depend of exchange rate.
We can accept less than 3 nights in case of a gap in the calendar.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Luxurius Apartment Free Wireless Internet Access + Cell. Phone
Year Purchased: 2001
Why the Owner Chose Colosseo Foro Romano (Coliseum & Roman Forum)
The apartment is located next to the one of most visited historical site in the wolrd: The Colossum. The Colosseum or Flavian Amphitheater was begun by Vespasian, inaugurated by Titus in 80 A.D. and completed by Domitian. Located on marshy land between the Esquiline and Caelian Hills, it was the first permanent amphitheater to be built in Rome. Its monumental size and grandeur as well as its practical and efficient organization for producing spectacles and controlling the large crowds make it one of the great architectural monuments achieved by the ancient Romans. In few minutes walking from the apartment you will be "catapulted" back 2000 years ago.
Owner's Map of Colosseo Foro Romano (Coliseum & Roman Forum)
Natalia worked as a flight attendant (cabin crew) for Alitalia Airlines from 1970 to 1995. Prior to her work at Alitalia, she lived for more than a year in London, studying and working in a tourist agency. She speaks excellent English, understands and speaks Spanish and can "get by" in French.
The twenty-five years she spent traveling from one country to another gave her an opportunity to learn about the ways and customs of many countries and enhanced her natural predisposition for interpersonal relationships; she always succeeds in establishing an immediate, friendly relationship with her guests.
Since 1995, she has attended the "Academy of Decorative Arts", discovering a hidden talent for painting and decorating that she never imagined before. She now puts this talent to use personally decorating her apartments. In fact, the tiles in the kitchens and the tabletops in the dining areas of her apartments are all hand painted as well as the tromp l'oeil paintings, which gives each apartment a unique touch.
In the last 4 years she has attended courses of the History of Roman Art, which allowed her to get to know the city on a new level. She provides her guests with useful information on Rome and its monuments and archaeological sites.
Walter worked as flight engineer for Alitalia Airlines from 1965 to 1997 and is now giving great support to Natalia. He also loves art and history and he continues to attend courses on the History of Roman Art.
Property Photos
- bedroom with Queen/Kingsize bed - Rome Vacation Rental
- 2° bedroom - Rome Vacation Rental
- 2nd bedroom with kingsize bed - Rome Vacation Rental
- living area and dining corner
- bedroom
- The Roman Forum at few steps from the apartment
- kitchen corner
- view from the window with the view of Colosseum
- 1° bathroom
- tromp l'oeil by the owner
- Natalia and Walter: your host
- 2° bathroom
- Via S. Giovanni in Laterano/building
- living/dinning corner
- 2 bedroom/ twins beds
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Thank you so much for the use of your beautiful apartment. We felt "at home" immediately. If we are lucky enough to return to Rome, we will definitely try to stay in one of Walter and Natalia lovely apartments.
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Natalia, the apartment was great for my husband and daughter. This is a great location and safe area. I felt like I was at home. We loved being right between the Colosseum, Roman Forum and the Basilica of San Giovanni. Your recommendations were helpful ..We hope to return next year and stay with you.
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Dear Natalia, Thank you for a wonderful week in your apartment. We have enjoyed it very much: the heart of Rome: Colosseo, San Giovanni in Laterano, San Clemente, Scala Santa, Santa Maria Maggiore were a great experience: There are so many interesting places to see in Rome and we should come again an another time. We also found it nice in those warm days to come back to a nice apartment with air conditioning.
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first of all: it was really a pleasure to meet you!!!! Your enthusiastic explanation about Rome and the nice things to see, made us even more anxious to explore Rome! So we did and enjoyed 4 wonderful days here. And beside, we were very satisfied about the apartment. Very well equipped and even more than that. You know what we mean: the small things that makes life a little bit more comfortable! All together: a reason to come back!" Janie and Pauk Rines and Ankie
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Walter and Natalia, Your apartment was a wonderful welcome refuge after a spectacular day of touring Rome. We can't thank you enough for your information for restaurants, transport and touring - it was a tremendous help. We hope that we can return soon and stay at your apartment again. Thank you again for your hospitality and warm welcome
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Natalia and Walter As expressed by all our children, we enjoyed staying in Rome. We managed to visit almost all the sites marked by you for us on the map. It was very convenient to stay at walking distance to the most of the sites. We wish you all the best
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Dear Walter and Natalia, thank you very much for your generous hospitality. The helpful tourist information you gave us was wonderful. Really made our week so smoothly. The apartment was everything we need, close to transportation and many sites so close! The olive oil, Farfa Abbey and lunch in the country was great. Our stay in Rome has been wonderful Thank you again
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Our first and perhaps most lasting memory of Rome was that of meeting two extraordinary kind and considerate people- the two of you. You made us feel at home immediately in this beautiful 18th century apartment with its flowers in the balcony, cotton lace curtains, high, varnished wooden ceiling, everything refinished with artistry and care by our hostess herself; not to forget the hand painted table…" Nancy and David
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July 2007 Natalia and Walter, Thank you for a great week in your apartment and all the sight-seeing suggestions. We definitely found the Roma Pass worthwhile. We were able to see most of the places you suggested, stopping only when our feet gave out. Thank you again for allowing us to stay in your beautiful apartment. The family from Frederickburg Virgina USA
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kathy , Victoria BC Canada