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We booked two downtown apartments which were absolutely tidy, and exactly as shown on their website. The guys of Roman Homes were friendly and gave us detailed information at every stage. I would recommend this company to everyone.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18642 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18586
We have rented the apartments Helios2 and Mirkos which are located in the same building in Via della Stelletta; one (the Mirkos) is on the first floor and another one (the Helios2) on the second floor. The apartments were pretty new and designed/furnished in a modern/stylish way, and this is quite surprising as they are located in the very centre of Rome where everything is so old and full of history. But at the same time it was really pleasant to stay in those apartments where, honestly, we could see that the owners had put so much attention to details.

We were quite worried to rent apartments as we had always stayed in hotels before but as we have one child of four and the couple we travelled with have two children aged two and four it was a necessity as four hotel rooms would have been out of our budget or, alternatively, in two hotel rooms (one for each family) it would have felt like in the metro during the peak hour. But finally everything went smoothly.

It was a great vacation for us (except for the weather as it has been raining nearly all the time) and, after buying good umbrellas, we have been able to enjoy all the beauties of the city . Also the food is fantastic and we recommend the Quinzi and Gabrielli restaurant that is located in Piazza delle Coppelle, a few metres away from the apartment, where we had a great dinner, although a bit expensive.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18586 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18545 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18545 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18311 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18311 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18310 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18310 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17876
For example, Domus Colosseo is a big apartment at Coliseum, with a 360° view over Rome from its terraces. Ideal for large groups and families looking for a very central penthouse with full comforts.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17876 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17769 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17769 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17624 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17624 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17489 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17489 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17462 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17462 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17324 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17324 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17132 www.villadestetivoli.info/storiae.htm
Tivoli itself is a nice hill town. too.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17132 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17157 I would highly recommend them as my friend and I had a wonderful week and we loved the casual but hugely informative and enjoyable cooking sessions which were great fun and provided loads of insight into real Italian cooking. We actually got to stay in a little home inside the ancient walls of Toffia, (great to feel like one of the locals)! One of the highlights for me was the local olive grove tour as the information provided was interesting and valuable, the tasting delicious, and the whole thing a very welcoming experience.

All in all, they gave us a great balance of cooking, sight-seeing, tours and leisure. Thanks goes to Guido and Sally who run the holidays, for a great week filled with warmth, personal care, refreshing simplicity and a huge helping of inspiration.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17157 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17065
I would highly recommend them as my friend and I had a wonderful week and we loved the casual but hugely informative and enjoyable cooking sessions, which were great fun and provided loads of insight into real Italian cooking. We actually got to stay in a little home inside the
ancient walls of Toffia, it was great to feel like one of the locals!

One of the highlights for me was the local olive grove tour as the information provided was interesting and valuable, the tasting delicious, and the whole thing a very welcoming experience.

All in all, they gave us a great balance of cooking, sightseeing, tours and leisure. Thanks go to Guido and Sally who run the holidays, for a great week filled with warmth, personal care, refreshing simplicity and a huge helping of inspiration.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17065 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16883 romeloft.com.

There are a lot of apartment rental agencies in Rome, but be very careful: the most famous ones won't give you the best quotes. I've sent many emails to have the best deal possible, and I was not surprised to hear the best proposals from the smallest agencies. I finally booked Domizio apt in Piaza Navona. I was surprised by the stylish furniture, and the owner was very friendly.

Everything was very familiar - something I did really appreciate.
My sister who's been in Rome for a year has not been as satisfied with another agency: the photos were much better than reality.

I think Romeloft was really OK: the website is decent, they were quite fast answering emails, but the point is... the apartment was better than I expected.

Can't wait to come back to Rome! Amazing city. Chaotic but too beautiful.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16883 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16603 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16603 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16538 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16538 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16161 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16161 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15849 Romaclick.com all the hotels are centrally located. The choice of accommodation can vary from a cosy, petit and yet luxury guest house to a bigger hotel or even to an apartment in the city centre that will offer you all the comforts of a high level hotel within your privacy.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15849 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15461
In San Giovanni near shops and 10 minutes' walk from the colosseum. Very good value at 150 euro per night for the apartment. They also rent the separate rooms at 50 euro per night. I'll be back there. Bravo.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15461