Average at Best

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/13/11 Review Submitted: 10/17/11

My husband and I stayed here for 5 nights in September. We were met by the owner’s father, who was very nice. He gave us helpful information about the apartment. We were disappointed when we entered the apartment and were greeted with a musty, moldy smell typical of some basements. It had been described as a loft, so we were surprised that it was a basement apartment. I even went back on line and re-read the descriptions to see if I had missed something. There is a dehumidifier, which needed to be emptied twice a day. There is also an A/C that helps with the dampness. If you have allergies to mold, I would recommend you stay elsewhere. I would rate the cleanliness as average, compared to other apartments in Italy where we stayed that were spotless. It would benefit from a deep clean. The living space is large and open, but the only source of outside light is the door (no windows). The sofa bed is very comfortable. The shower is large, which was nice. The location is close to the subway and a bus stop and also a 10-minute walk from the Vatican. If we came to Rome again, we would pay a little more and stay somewhere else.

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Excellent base to visit Vatican and Rome.

Guest: Shing (Washington)
Date of Stay: 07/17/11 Review Submitted: 08/16/11

My family (5 people) stayed in this apartment for 5 nights when we visited Rome/Vatican in July 2011. Taking into consideration the affordable rental fees, this apartment is an excellent base for visiting all Rome/Vatican has to offer. It is quite close to the Cipro metro station or the Emo bus stop. There are 2 supermarkets nearby, which is very convenient for purchasing groceries and other supplies. The wifi, air conditioner, dehumidifier and washing machine worked really well unlike the other apartments I have rented in Italy. The sofa beds are the most comfortable sofa beds we have slept on. The owners, Andrea and his wife, were at the apartment at the meeting time to welcome us. This was a welcome change from our previous 2 rentals in Italy where we had to wait for over an hour each. There are also a few banks and restaurants in the vicinity of the apartment. There was a general transportation strike on our check out day. Andrea arranged for a taxi to take us to Naples so that we were not stranded. Thanks, Andrea. Please note that metro line A shuts down at 9 until April 2012, if I understand correctly. For people staying in this apartment, you simply have to take bus MA1, which sort of parallels metro line A, and get off at the Emo (or is it Ewo?) stop. If we get the opportunity to visit Rome again, we will not hesitate to stay in the apartment again. I would recommend this apartment to families and friends.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, tourists without a car, families with young children, girls getaway, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, age 55+.

Excellent apartment

Guest: NYC traveller (New York, USA)
Date of Stay: 07/17/11 Review Submitted: 08/14/11

I stayed here with my parents for a week in July 2011. We were coming in from NYC and Australia. We absolutely loved it - the apartment is extremely clean and well kept and the gorgeous ceiling gives it great character. It was also very quiet at night. The apartment had all of the amenities you need for a week, including a washing machine! It was about a 7 minute walk to the underground subway, and about 10 or so minutes to the Vatican wall. The best part is that the owner, Andrea, went beyond the call of duty to ensure we were settled in comfortably and had everything we needed. In fact, there was a train strike on our last day, and he even made all the arrangements to get us a car to Civitavecchia so we didn't miss our cruise. I would stay here again any time, and would recommend it to any of my friends.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children, girls getaway, age 55+.

oasis

Guest: rob (corlette nsw australia)
Date of Stay: 10/09/10 Review Submitted: 11/17/10

fantastic apartment and an oasis to come back to after a day of hectic sightseeing . having a secure off street car park so close to vatican is worth its weight in gold .

Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with teenagers.

Great place near the Vatican

Guest: Jeff (Lafayette, CA, USA)
Date of Stay: 09/27/10 Review Submitted: 11/17/10

My wife and I stayed here for 3 nights in late September. Andrea was a very good host and showed us how to use everything. The apartment has private parking with a gated entry, which was good because we were driving. It's within a short walk of the Vatican, and a metro station nearby provided easy access to the other sites in Rome. There was a grocery store up the hill that we enjoyed shopping at. The wifi was a nice thing to have, and the television has lots of channels. The washing machine worked well and clothes dried quickly, especially when placed near the dehumidifier. We enjoyed using the kitchenette to make a few meals too. All in all we enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this place.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, families with young children, girls getaway, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, age 55+.

H&A from Sydney Australia October 2010

Guest: Helen & Andrew from Sydney Australia (Sydney, Australia)
Date of Stay: 10/11/10 Review Submitted: 11/10/10

We spent a very comfortable, wonderful three weeks at Vatican Apartments and the time just seemed to flash by. The apartment was very spacious for the two of us. Even though it was located on a very busy road with the Metro only ten minutes walk and lots of buses running by outside, the sound level inside was almost silence. The outside noise never penetrated into the apartment or bothered us in the least. The location was also such that the number of tourists in the area was minimal despite the huge influx just then for the canonisation ceremonies, and you could feel that you were actually living almost as a local with some great restaurants and supermarkets within a few minutes walk of us. Everything in the apartment worked and on the rare occasion that it did not, our host, Andrea, magically had everything functioning again in the minimal time and with a happy smile and great sense of humour. In fact, at one point, his help was way above and beyond any expectations! Much appreciated. Highly recommended.

Owner response:Ciao doctor, hope your wife is ok and you are home safe. Has been a great pleasure to host you in Rome, hope you will be back soon. During the summer you can use the courtyard and eat outside! Andrea

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June visit

Guest: eurodreaming (union,ky,usa)
Date of Stay: 06/03/10 Review Submitted: 08/01/10

Superb budget stay.Superior location,and amazingly quiet to be on main road/bus line.Exceptionally clean,not as you might expect if you had stayed elsewhere in Italy.Owner great to deal with,only caveat is beds are sleeper sofas,no problem for my son and I,but would not have been acceptable for my wife if she was with us.Have stayed at many apartments in europe,this is one of best values I have found.

Owner response:Ciao David, I am glad you and your son enjoyed the apartment and most of all Rome. Hope you'll come back soon. In that case remember that apt HAS private parking. All the best, Andrea

Recommended for:Sightseeing, tourists without a car, families with young children, adventure seekers.

Vatican Apartments June 29-July2nd,2010

Guest: Yvette ,Steve and family (Indiana,USA)
Date of Stay: 06/29/10 Review Submitted: 07/12/10

Our first visit to Rome was made comfortable and convenient thanks to our stay at Andrea's apartment.The apartment is new,clean and modern. We loved the kitchenette and ate our breakfast and one dinner in !!! The clothes washer was also a God-send as was the secure parking spot. The apartment's owner Andrea, is incredibly warm,welcoming and helpful. We hope to have the opportunity to return to Rome and stay again.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, families with teenagers.

Jim & Jo-Ann, Canada

Guest: Jim & Jo (Mission BC, Canada)
Date of Stay: 05/23/10 Review Submitted: 07/07/10

My wife and I stayed at the Vatican apartment for 3 days and found the apartment as it was advertised. It was clean and well maintained as well as in reasonable walking distance to the metro. Andrea was most helpful and responsive with any questions or inquires that we had. I would return to this apartment and would recommend it to anyone looking for affordable accommodation close to transit.

Owner response:Thanks for your kindness, wish you all the best! Andrea

Recommended for:Families with young children.

Comfortable and Convenient

Guest: Megan & family (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date of Stay: 03/20/10 Review Submitted: 04/08/10

My family (2 adults and 2 children) and I found this apartment to be a great find for the five nights that we spent in Rome. The apartment was just as it appears on the website, with plenty of room for all of us. The apartment is conveniently located near a subway stop and with access to major bus lines. It is within walking distance of the Vatican. There is a large grocery store nearby, and many small bars and restaurants for great food and morning coffee. The neighborhood itself is charming and quiet, although the apartment is on a rather busy street. Our host, Andrea, was very hospitable and provided a good orientation to the apartment itself and to the neighborhood. He arranged to have a car meet us at the airport, and brought us fresh croissants on our last morning!

Owner response:Megan, has been my true pleasure!

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, families with young children, girls getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+.