After arriving at the check-in hotel (which is 2 metro stops away from the apartment) we had an easy check-in.
We found the apartment building easily but could regularly smell cigarettes.
The apartment itself (we were in appt 6) did not smell of cigarettes but was a little grotty here and there. The floor hadn't seen a mop in quite some time and we took to wearing shoes when in. The sofa bed was in dire need of replacing and I wouldn't have liked to sleep on it; the cover was peeling and the headrests wouldn't stay up.
The kitchen area was clean with a working fridge and induction hob, there were plenty of plates, bowls, glasses and cutlery to use. 3 bar stools were situated at the dining table.
There was working aircon in the living area and bedroom and the bed was large, clean and comfortable.
The bathroom was large, sink and toilet clean and working. The shower however, needed completely replacing: the shower head leaked water from the side and was very calcified, the sliding doors had come off their rollers and didn't close properly - water would leak out from there and from the bottom corner of the cubicle. The water pressure was good and there was plenty of hot water.
The kitchen window did not lock and there was no safe available for storage of valuables.
The centre of Rome is easily reached via the metro.
This appt is cheap and needs some updating but it will surfice for a few days cheap living if you are on a budget, just don't hold your expectations too high.
