We were in Rome at the end of April, what a wonderful country. It has been 30 years since my last trip but the first time for my partner. He was astonished at the architecture. Weather is best if you don't like to much heat (like me).

We reccommend that if you have had enough of the city for a day and would like a break go to Ostia Antica, you can still use the cheap rail tickets it is only 20 minutes from central Rome. This is the ancient sea port of Rome. Beautiful mosaics and architecture, however we reccommend you take your own lunch, food is nice but pricey.

Our only disappointment was the hotel. Scheppers in Aurelia, promised so much but delivered little. The room was twin when requested double, this was changed. According to the advert there should have been a safe, cafe, sprawling terrace with bar, views, ample breakfast buffet. None of these were apparent. It is a shame they feel the need to over estimate the attractions. It is also further from the Vatican i.e min 4km. They do however provide a shuttle bus to a metro hourly.