Principe Umberto Apartment

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Camera bella, host gentile, veramente vicino a Roma termini stazione… 10 minuti a piedi, oppure volendo si può usare la metro lì vicino. Noi siamo stati una notte e ci siamo stati bene.

Il bagno é molto piccolo e stretto, però funziona bene ed é normale che a Roma città la casa non sia così grande da permettere ambienti enormi. Il bagno é veramente stretto, ma se siete “normopeso” tutto ok

We had a wonderful stay at this hotel and would highly recommend it. Everything was perfectly clean, with fresh towels and bed linen provided. It was great to have an iron available, as well as a fully equipped kitchen with coffee and a coffee machine – such a nice touch! The location is very convenient and pleasant. It’s close to Termini station, with easy access to trams and buses, making it simple to get around the city. There is also a supermarket nearby, which was very practical. Plus, there’s an excellent restaurant called Tulipano Nero just around the corner. Overall, a fantastic experience – we would definitely stay here again!

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Lovely apartment with high ceilings, lots of natural light, and a spacious, well thought-out layout, separate bathroom, kitchen, lounge/bedroom, plus a master bedroom. Overall it seemed cleaned and fresh and the mattress on the sofabed seemed fairly new and was comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped with plenty of glasses and everything we needed. A couple of guidebooks were a nice touch. The lift was old but quick and reliable. The door locks were solid and it felt very safe once inside. Location is convenient, around 15 minutes’ walk to Termini and about 30 minutes to the Colosseum, making it a great base for exploring Rome. There’s a supermarket nearby and a good fast food market by the station. We arrived late on the first night and ordered Uber Eats, which came very quickly. Host communication was excellent. We made a mistake and didn’t specifically ask for the sofa bed to be made up, but they sorted it promptly. For the price, the location and the lovely, well-appointed and spacious apartment made it a great stay. I’d recommend it, especially if you’re a sound sleeper.

There are a few downsides. The immediate area felt a bit rough, with graffiti and some visible homelessness, and we did see someone using hard drugs early one evening. It’s also not particularly well lit, which seems fairly typical for residential streets in Rome. Noise was the biggest issue. The windows aren’t soundproof, so street noise carries easily. On our first night (a saturday) we were woken several times by loud conversations outside, and around 5am a large group had a prolonged argument outside, with shouting, screaming and car doors slamming for about an hour. Inside, the main shower head had very low pressure, so we ended up using the handheld. A towel rack would also have been useful. The bedding also needed attention. The sheets and pillowcases were clean and fresh, but the pillows were lumpy and a few smelled quite worn. The duvet, a padded eiderdown without a cover, was noticeably smelly and didn’t feel fresh. It would benefit from a proper wash or being replaced with one that has a removable cover. In warmer months it might not matter as much, but in March we needed to use it. Overall, I’d recommend this as a good base for the right people. We feel it was good value for the price. Some may not feel entirely comfortable walking around the area at night, and earplugs would be helpful if you’re a light sleeper. If this apartment were in a quieter, nicer area, it would easily be a 9/10 or 10/10 with fresher bedding.