Aquarius Inn

Rosanna was cheerful and helpful when we were planning what to see around Rome, and we found the room quiet. The building is shared by commercial and residential tenants, and the BnB has three room options. It's a short walk to the main train station and city tour buses, with several restaurants in the neighborhood. The breakfast was below par. Our room looked better on the website than it did in person, and the only view was of other buildings on the block.

Our host knew the area and was helpful, and Termini is less than a 10-minute walk away. There's a great coffee bar down the street and a Conad grocery store nearby. The kitchen is only available for making coffee with a mocha pot, with no cooking, and I think that should be made very clear. Breakfast was very basic, just prepackaged food. The previous B&B we stayed at made breakfast to order with premium ingredients, so this didn't feel like a true B&B in that sense. Sorry, that's why I gave four stars instead of five.

Rossana is the real highlight of this place. She's a passionate, wonderful host who gives you a useful overview of Rome at check-in, which can save time and money. She even leaves complimentary sweets in the room every day. The stay has three rooms, each with its own toilet, and breakfast is included. There's a shared reading room with an interesting book collection. The kitchen is well equipped with utensils, a stocked fridge of basic necessities, and several coffee options. The rooms are spacious and have the other amenities, though there's no washing machine. They look out onto the street, and the vintage lift works perfectly. Getting around is easy: Roma Termini is 10 minutes away, Repubblica Metro 8 minutes, and the bus stop 2 minutes. Nearby, Saravana Bhavan is a five-minute walk for Indians, an Italian restaurant is right next door, and a great gelato shop is two minutes away. We recommend this place.

Rossana is so charming and kind, and she always made sure everything was as expected. Her tips on places to visit were right on point. The apartment is in a quiet neighborhood, a little way from the historic center. There's a small elevator, but it makes getting around easier.