Travellers Reviews
Submitted by Chris Crosby, Alexandria VA, United States
We were not told explicitly that we would have to pay in cash on arrival, and we had a bit of a rush to use ATMs to get that cash. Knowing about that ahead of time would have been very helpful.
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Having an apartment was wonderful and the free internet access made life much easier for one of our party who had to stay in touch with work.
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The website should clearly stipulate that the 'air conditioning' is not the entire apartment, but just one bedroom (it worked well, but only in that bedroom). Staying at La Dolce Vita in a long spell of hot weather would probably be uncomfortable.
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Quaint, great (FABULOUS) location, up numerous steps (be in shape and NOT disabled in any way), comfortable beds, very small kitchen (would not want to try to cook full meals for several people), terrific value for a group of people who want to be together. Don't stay there in really hot weather, but for most of the year, it's a slice of life in real Rome. And the local restaurants are great!
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Submitted by Stewart Craig, Delta, Canada
Leonardo was extremely helpful, taking us on a tour of local restaurants to help us in the choice for dinners.
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Except for the small kitchen, everything was great. The small kitchen reuired that I, the male, do most of the prep. work. The ladies needed the rest from the work at home.
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Everything is so close, we walked everywhere, and got great exercise too.
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Nicely set out living area, small kitchen, bedrooms with lots of storage, normal European small shower, unlimited Internet access, and free phone to North America.
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Submitted by niall mcloughlin, Co. Wexford, Ireland
Excellent facility- wide range of accommodations all keenly priced.
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Wasn't aware of it.
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Wasn,t aware of it.
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Quick, very efficent, excellent service.
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Very friendly, very efficent, very welcoming, apleasure.
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A wonderful accommodation, in the heart of ancient Rome. For a weekend my party felt they were living as the Romans do.
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Very good experience.
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Unique!
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Submitted by Kerry Winterer, Omaha, Nebraska, United States
The owner was at the apartment to greet us. We had arranged with the manager for an airport pick up but the driver was not there after a 30 minute wait so we hired our own cab. The driver would not drive into the street where the apartment is, so we had to walk a number of blocks and ask directions to find the address.
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The apartment was clean and well maintained, but do not expect 'new'. It is in an old building as you would expect. The kitchenette on the balcony was odd.
The manager and owner were both out of the country, and I could not get the contact number we were left to work.
The location is terrific, especially if you are interested in the Forum and Collosseum. The forum was about 1 block away, and part of the Augustus forum is at the end of the street, not more than a few yards away.
The neighborhood has many very good restaurants and gives you a view of how Romans live in Rome.
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Payment in cash (Euros) was required at check in, so be prepared. There is a post office close by for currency exchange which has a better rate.
Check out is at 9:00 but we were able to leave luggage in the apartment to pick up later.
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The location was the best part and very convenient. Be prepared to be on your own in Rome since there are none of the services of a usual hotel, i.e. concierge, tour advice, etc.
Both the owner, who lives in the building, and the manager with whom we booked the apartment, were out of the country. There is a caretaker who is in the building each morning cleaning, etc.
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Submitted by helen kelly, Wellington, New Zealand
I think it is slightly unclear on the website that La Dolce Vita at the Forum is the head office property of the organisation and not necessarily the apartment you have rented. I got a lot of information about how to get to La Dolce Vita and how it had great views out the window etc and was in a great location - but it was not where we were booked to stay. Still the place we stayed was better in my view (more central) so I didnt mind - but someone might.
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The place was right by the Spanish Steps - it was lovely with big opening windows onto a busy Italian street with great restaurants all around it. It was so much better than a hotel and great value for money. We also felt very safe there including around the area at night because it was so busy - but it was very quiet (except when we had the windows open and the violinist was playing underneath the window!)
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Submitted by Marleen De Geest, 1850 Grimbergen, Belgium
The staying at 'La Dolce...' was an excellent experience. We will recommend the property and the services delivered by RomeBy.com.
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A spacious, tasteful, cosy appartement in a pleasant part of Rome.
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Submitted by Kerstin Kramer, 30890 Barsinghausen, Germany
A very nice young lady did welcome us, explained everything (where to find the light .... how to open and close the doors)
She informed us about how we can reach somebody if we will have problems, very friendly!!
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It was very nice to find bigger blankets in the cupboard. The guests from nothern Europe will appreciate it very much :-))))
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We had to leave very early in the morning.
It was very easy for us to be allowed only to leave the key on the table.
The owners have really big trust in their guest.
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You should make more clear how quiet it is in this place. We never heard anything of traffic. It's a very important thing for many persons and make it more attractive if you really now how silent it is. Really unbelievable for a please in Rome! And I was three months in Rome, in different places, but never find silence :-)))
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A lovely place where you can be really for you own, very quiet, elegant, really special.
It's not like beeing in a hotel, it's living in Rome, beeing a part of this great city.
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Submitted by Robert Noreen, Palm Springs, CA, United States
'Breakfast' was not included, but was not really necessary. Each morning, we made our own esspresso coffee, and bought pastries at a nearby shop.
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Leonardo, our host, arranged for our luxurious transportation to the airport, using his 'regular' driver who has a 7.0 BMW.
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The apartment is located on a quiet street just east of the Forum. Our landlord, Leonardo, greeted us upon our arrival and then took us on a half hour walk around the neighborhood, showing us the best places to eat, to use the Internet, and to indulge in the best gelato we've ever tasted. The location was ideal for visiting Rome: during our six day stay we walked everywhere--Coliseum, Spanish Steps, Galleria Borghese, Narvona Piazza, Trestevere, the Vatican, Trevi Fountain. The apartment's two bedrooms were comfortable and the very tiny kitchen adequate. We liked our stay so much that we extended it for three days.
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Submitted by Alan Thomson, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Fantastic apartment to stay in, you really feel as if you are a local staying in such a great place.
The owners were very helpful, and I recommend it.
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Submitted by Harry Norris, Spring, United States
Taxi was able find with the directions and address given, would have been tricky for a non-Roma visitor to find since there are no markings on the entrance door.
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The apts were very cozy, great location, owner was on site and very helpful. Weather was great so didn't need AC with windows open. Internet was available which was a nice surprise. Would definitely stay here again!
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Paid upon arrival and owner was on site, so no problems. Just need to coordinate time with contacts available to make sure they are available since there is no 'front desk'. This is truly an apartment, not a hotel.
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Free internet was available if you have your own PC.
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Great place to stay, perfect location, quiet street and felt safe walking around at night. Plenty of shops, markets and restaurants near by.
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Submitted by Harald Bauer, 10557 Berlin, Germany
The kitchen is very small.
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Quiet, in the middle of the city, less tourists, much space, friendly people
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Submitted by Iswan Prahstono, Dundee - DD5 1PR, United Kingdom
Great Place, very strategic.
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Comfortable for family.
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Everything the same as our plan
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The location is very strategic, near to the colosseo and palatino and via de Imperiali.
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Easy to find everything you need because there are a lot of store and shop nearby.
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Submitted by Kjell Kindahl, S-112 20 Stockholm, Sweden
Excellent!!
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A very good accomodation. It was a bit confusing what picture on the site that referred to what room. However did an excellent E-mail contact whith the management straighten it all out...and it proved to be correct!
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Perhaps it should be mentioned that the small kitchenette is situated out on the charming balcony.
And in what way they handle the included breakfast. One might wonder whether it is delivered, provided for in a local cafe or as in this case handeld in another way.
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A great apartment very well situated. Very friendly and serviceminded personell and management. The place to stay at in Rome!
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Submitted by Duane Jasheway, Indianapolis, United States
The owner, Leonardo, met us upon arrival and was great. He showed us around the neighborhood and was truly helpful.
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I would absolutely reccomend staying at La Dolce Vita.
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Submitted by Larry Schott, Newport Beach, CA, United States
Great location with an easy walk to the Metro and to many of the sites in Ancient Rome. The free phone calls to the US and the free Internet were very helpful. It was a great place to stay and we would highly recommend it. The owner gave us an orientation walk of the neighborhood when we arrived which was very helpful.
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Submitted by Jeanne McNamee, Alsip, IL., United States
The apartment was clean and comfortable. Great location for walking less than 5 min. to The Coloseum/Forum. Also 2 great restaurants in the area, can walk to each of them in less than 3 min.
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Submitted by Philippa Ryan, Co Kildare, Ireland
Out landlord was so helpful. He advised us on some places to eat or have a beer & also how to get to some places we wanted to go that were not on the tourist route. He gave us our bearings & was very plesant to deal with.
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It was stated that there were 2 rooms, one with a double bed & the other with a double & single bed. One of the rooms only actually had a double bed & a settee/sofa which would really only suit a child to sleep on.
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Our landlord gave us the details of the appartmetnt with telephone number, address & also details of taxis. Very helpful.
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It is on a quiet back street just 5 minutes from the Forum/Coliseum/Piazza Venitzia. All wounderful sites and so convenient for the Metro too.
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Lovely appartment and so convenient. There is a perfect little fruit & vegetable shop that also has ice cream/ milk & other essentials next door. The appartment was airy & comfortable to sit around & relax. We had a free telephone for all outgoing national and international land line calls, excellent facility.
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Submitted by Mike Jones, Carlisle CA4 8BA, United Kingdom
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The kitchen was very small and the sheets & towels were not changed as promised - we saw no cleaner.
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The kitchen is Very, very small and not suitable for cooking meals for more than 2 persons
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Ideally situated, clean with all modern convencies, very comfortable and good value for money. But the kitchen ..........
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Submitted by Norman Kropp, Nyack, New York, United States
'Receptionist' was the apartment owner who helped with luggage and gave us a very helpful walking tour of the neighborhood - pointing out restaurants, wine shops, banks, etc.
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Owner was very helpful in arranging transportation to the airport.
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Apartment owner lives in the same building. Renovated 18th century building.
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Great location. Very helpful apartment owner. Nice place.
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Submitted by Kelvin Walker, Coventry.CV7 7AY, United Kingdom
Apartment more basic than indicated on the website.
Beds were low quality.
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Don't be put off by the entrance to the buliding - once you're inside its better than you might think.
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More spacious than I expected, in a good location but could have done with slightly better furnishings/beds and would have benefited from a good cleaning.
Overall good value but a bit basic.
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Submitted by Sarah Anderson
The appartment was wonderful and everyone was incredibly helpful.
Thank you so much we had a lovely stay in Rome.
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It was like staying in someone's home in Rome, it felt very authentic and was absolutely beautiful. The appartment was stunning and very spacious, we felt incredibly spoilt.
I would recommend it to anyone who will listen!
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Submitted by JAN BRIGHTMORE
A TAXI JOURNEY WHICH MEANT WE DID NOT NEED TO FOLLOW ANY INSTRUCTIONS - VERY GOOD SERVICE ALTHOUGH A LITTLE EXPENSIVE AT 79EUROS EACH WAY.
ENDED UP WE GOT A CHOICE OF 2 APARTMENTS WE ELECTED TO CHOSE THE ONE ON THE FIRST FLOOR.
GREETED BY OWNER AFTER
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BASIC, SPOTLESSLY CLEAN. SEATING IN COMMUNAL AREA LIMITED TO ONE SETTEE AND DINING CHAIRS.
A TINY & ECCENTRIC KITCHEN BASED ON THE 'TARDIS' PRINCIPAL. IT DID CONTAIN EVERYTHING YOU COULD WANT.
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CHECKED OUT WHEN WE CHECKED IN
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A GOOD WELCOME TO ROME.
LOCATION WAS ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT, RIGHT AT THE FORUM IN A NON TORISTY AREA. LOTS OF GOOD DINING LOCALLY.
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BASIC, CLEAN, CHEAP, VERY WELL LOCATED, BOOK YOUR OWN TAXI.
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Submitted by Alison Boler
Excellent location and comfortable accommodations. The shower cubicle really does need replacing and there is an ant infestation in the kitchen.
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Several excellent little restaurants within 5 minutes walk.
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A comfortable quirkily antique apartment in a superb location especially for visiting the sites of ancient Rome.
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Submitted by Neil Hoose
Taxi driver would not actually enter the street so we had to walk 200m with our luggage.
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The checkout arrangements were rather vague although not in a way that created inconvenience.
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The accommodation is what you would expect to find in an historic building, that is slightly quirky. The location is superb within easy walk of the major historic roman sites.
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Submitted by Graeme Burt
When we arrived there was noone to open up and the apartment had not been cleaned after the previous guest(s). However, shortly after we telephoned the office someone arrived to let us in and clean the apartment.
(We felt the cleaning could have been more thorough).
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La Dolce Vita at Forum is in a perfect location for exploring all the major attractions of Rome and we walked everywhere.
The apartment is spacious and very quiet. We found it a comfortable place to stay. Thank god for the air conditioner during the extreme heat wave that we had during our stay. (the air conditioner is quite noisy).
We think that some things could be improved, ie; the bed & linen, cutlery & plates & glasses.
Although it is advertised as bed & breakfast, no breakfast was supplied until day 3 when we mentioned this to the manager.
There are many excellent restaurants nearby and also shops where you can buy provisions for eating inhouse.
Overall we had a wonderful stay in Rome and with a few improvements to some facilities, La Dolce Vita at Forum would be an ideal place to stay.
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Great location, old & with character, spacious and comfortable, but don't expect the same quality of fittings and facilities as at home.
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Submitted by Hans
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We were very pleased with the appartment!
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Quiet surroundings
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Spacious, clean, everything you need, airconditioning, quiet, very good value for your money, in the heart of the city, close to the metropolitana, the buses and Termini, the perfect accomodation for a week in Rome.
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Submitted by Paula
Friendly, relaxed and very welcoming
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This location is a dream for everywhere site-seeing and its charm is its quiet location in a cobbled street so close to all the action.
Other reviewers have moaned about a small kitchen - let me say that overall this apartment is huge and a smaller but fully functional kitchen is absolutely fine. It is very cheap to eat out anyway so not sure why anyone would choose to cook in...
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Great to have the taxi confirmed for airport return.
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This apartment has the best of everything; the most central location you can get, a quiet and elegant bolt hole after a day's sightseeing, fantastic value local eateries and best of all Leonardo the landlord who took us on a walk to recommend good food,incredible gelato and general advice about getting around. Trust me - if you appreciate quirky antique furniture you'll love this place. Our nine year old loved it but I wouldn't try it with buggies or toddlers.
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Submitted by Hannu
Quiet place near everything.Wide apartment- real Rome.
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Submitted by Hans-Joerg
Hans-Joerg has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 100% score, his arival experience with a 91% value and his check-out with a 89% rate. |
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Submitted by Marc
I didn't expect the place to be as nice as it sounded on the internet. It was very clean and well appointed. Excellent location. We were very pleased.
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Given that Rome is a relatively expensive city, La Dolce Vita was quite reasonable. There is no staff on site, but when we locked ourselves out, we were helped quite quickly. We checked out by simply leaving the key in the room.
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The on-line description was very complete.
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Located at the Forum facing a courtyard off of a very quiet street. Only sound in the morning is from the church bells. Several shops and restaurants in the vicinity. Highly recommended for extended stays.
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Submitted by Erik
Erik has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 100% score, his arival experience with a 83% value and his check-out with a 89% rate. |
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Submitted by Tera
A great place to stay in the heart of Rome to truly experience the city.
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Submitted by Mary
Great location. Clean rooms. Friendly. I would recomend this place to friends. The kitchen is small, but we did not use it much. So much better than staying in another hotel.
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I would make it clear that the kitchen is on the balcony outside and is small.
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Submitted by Michael
The man who booked the room for us, Luca, gave us the option for a limo service to get to our hotel. That was a great option since driving to the place would have been impossible (65 euro fine) without a certain type of permit.
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Luca came to our place to take our money.
He was extreemly friendly and very helpful. Also, his emails really made you feel like you wanted to stay at La Dolce Vita.
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It was very spacious with nice furniture. It was also in a good area with great access to the forum. All the people we dealt with (housekeeper, owner, manager) were very friendly.
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Submitted by Helga
The only thing we really missed was the exchange of the towels.
We loved to be in Rome and to live in a beautiful old part of the city and get 'a Roman Feeling'!
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Submitted by Clemens
In missed in the kitchen properly pots, pans, glases.
The television was small and poor and located in the sleeping room. It would be better if the TV is located in the living room.
All the other things in the appartment were o.k. except the balcony. Maybe some new furnitures would be good :-)
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I highly appriciated the possibility for a late check out.
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the personal care of the staff were excellent.
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A wonderfull atmosphere! Living in ancient surrounding
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Submitted by Michael
Minor problem - we couldn't make outgoing phone calls but didn't get around to asking why not.
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Great location - just a short walk to the forum & the coliseum. Restaurants and food stores in the neighborhood & a short walk to the metro (be sure to use the Cavour stop). There was a small washing machine which made life easier. Very large space with real charm. Furniture was a bit funky but we were not going to live there so it met our purposes.
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Submitted by Elizabeth
They forgot to make arrangements to pick us up at the airport which left us flailing around for some time. We eventually just took the train into the city because no one ever showed.
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the kitchen was a little bit dirty when we arrived, but everything else was fine. It was very quiet, great location, very private.
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Be sure to confirm airport taxi reservations.
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Great location, very quiet, which in Rome is a feat in itself! The beds were comfortable and the bathroom enormous by most European standards. The kitchen is truly fit for one person at a time. Do not plan to cook or prepare big meals. Very useful to have full internet and phone services, particularly being able to call the US for free. I would stay again.
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Submitted by David
The wonderful 'receptionist' even gave us a very helpful tour of the neighborhood. Great arrival experience.
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Great hospitality. Friendly folks and owner who helped whenever they could.
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It's a great place, in a good location, and at a good price. The hospitality was wonderful and included a brief tour of the area to help us get our bearings. Make sure they clean your bathtub, though, as our neighbor's was not clean upon arrival.
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Submitted by Greg
Greg has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 79% score, his arival experience with a 100% value and his check-out with a 78% rate. |
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Submitted by martin
Mario was gracious and helpful and
suggested a very good restaurant which I
enjoyed.
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A nice apartment located very close to
popular sites. It would serve your
purpose if you did not want to stay in a
hotel, but in a local area.
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Submitted by Shiny
The inn keeper helped us to carry our big luggage upstairs. We really appreciate that.
The taxi driver was too lazy to drop us at the door. It's painful to walk with big luggage on that road. For new customers, I would suggest you negotiate with the taxi driver to drop you at the door before you get on his taxi.
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I thought Bed & Breakfast should include breakfast. But it didn't. That's not a big deal though, since it has a full-size kitchen, we cooked our own breakfast.
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The Inn Keeper helped us to confirm the taxi, which is very helpful. Because not many taxi drivers speak English.
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The local small restaurant that the Inn Keeper recommended to us is SO good. We didn't find another restaurant as good as that one. That's another benefit to live in B&B versus hotel.
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It's definitely a best buy. With such good location and spacious room, it's a great value. And live in B&B versus hotel, we can get in touch with local residents, local grocery stores and local small restaurants, which is a very sepcial experience.
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Submitted by Richard
Great spacious place! Loved it
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Submitted by ursula
very friendly staff, in the heart of the city,
you can walk everywhere, quiet, if I visit
Rome again I would stay in this appartment
again
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Submitted by Brenda
We were advised to take a taxi which was very expensive, while simple directions using the metro would have made our arrival less expensive
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Very happy with the accommodation
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We had a late flight, later check out was not available due to new clients arriving, but the caretaker kindly looked after our baggage in the interim
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Details of how to get there from Termini using the metro would be useful.
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Quaint, oldfashioned apartment, kitchen facililties could be updated, but very clean, with the apartment in a central location which was very safe also.
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Submitted by RIBARD
We really want to thank you and in particular Leonardo.
We would like to thank him for
his kindness,
his availability,
his assistance and
his sympathy
Thank to him for the very good addresses he gave us, in particular restaurant.
A little negativ point:
A shower which has to be soon redone and the big mattress to be changed. A little more dishes(in particular bowls)In France we like bowls for breakfeast !!!
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I recommend your web site, explain the very good situation of the appartment.
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Submitted by susan
The owners want to ba paid in advance in cash.
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Very reasonable value - nice flat in a good location . The plumbing needs a bit of attention as the drains smell.
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Owners want to ba paid cash in advance.
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Good -sized nice flat , good for 2-4 people who want some self-catering. Great location, walking distance to most things.
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Submitted by Dennis
Just after our arrival the owner of the property took us for a breif walk arround the area so we were immediatley familuar to start our holiday. We were shown shops to buy essentials, resturants to choose and sight seeing tips.
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The bed and pillows were uncomfortable.
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All prearrranged when we checked in.
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Submitted by angela
Leonardo was very welcoming and helpful, even taking us around the area to show us restaurants/shops to visit, despite him being very tired having just got off a plane.
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Flat was a little larger than expected with a lovely living room not clear from the pictures.
The only thing not working was the internet phone connection but this was not a problem as we didnt need to make calls anyway.
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We had to check out early to allow for incoming guests arriving early, and not having seen anyone the night before it was all a bit rushed, though Leonardo did tell us on check in so we were ready. Not a major issue.
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The website was a good description of what you get. Tiny kitchen not really very useable for anything but basics - coffee, toast- but everyone eats out anyway. Overall very close to the description.
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Large apartment, with 2 double bedrooms, bathroom and living room, TV and computer network, (though you need your own computer), phone with free internet calls doesnt work to UK often.
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