After two distressing nights at a mediocre, yet horribly overpriced hotel in Rome my travelling companions and I were weary about what me might encounter at B & B Giovy. However, immediately after meeting Giovanna, our trepidation evaporated. This lovely Italian woman came down to meet us in the courtyard of her building and to help with our bags. She put us in a room (that was much larger than the one we had just paid quadruple for) and made us assure her it was clean enough. (The place was spotless). She gave us her cell phone number telling us to call at any time if we needed anything as well as a map of Rome with many of the sights outlined. It was Easter so not much was open and when we asked her for any suggestions, she asked if we would like to join her family in celebrating! We declined because we did not want to intrude, but this woman and her husband made us feel like family. Although we checked out at ten, our train did not leave until 1 and she offered to let us keep our bags there without a thought. it is obvious that she truly loves what she does- making others comfortable and happy!

Another pro- her b&b is located only a few blocks from Termini and in walking distance to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.