The owner opened communications prior to our arrival, and that was a wonderful gift, knowing he was expecting us and helping us with the arrival details. He met us at the door and helped us with the challenge of an early arrival, and recommended some really good places to eat. Being just a short walk from the Colosseum, public transportation, and plenty of first-day sites, helped us enjoy our stay in Rome even more. Having this place as our base allowed us to fix a few meals, rest during the day, and enjoy the nightlife. We would highly recommend this as your place to stay in Rome.