thanks to everyone who recommended arco del lauro! b&b. my family of 4 adults and 1 infant had a wonderful time in rome because of its very cental location. the b and b is tucked away in a beautiful part of trastevere. it is very quiet.
the room is extremely spacious even though there were four beds. the first night we had five, so they added another bed for 10 euros. it is very clean and the bathroom is very modern and clean. i think itheir cleanliness is equal to a high level hotel. the only thing is if you have a lot of family members the hot water will run out quickly but maybe it is because we don't know how to conserve, being americans. anyway, we spent four nights there and we loved every day. we walked everywhere and the b&b felt like home away from home.
the first night we drove in from florence and got lost. i had expected to come in 830pm and we arrived closer to midnight. we were stuck about 10 minutes away and i called lorenza, the owner. she was so kind and offered to come to our location to guide us to her b and b. i couldn't figure out exactly where we were so i had to ask someone on the street to talk with her to get our coordinates! thank god for my sister in law's cell phone!
lorenza was so polite and friendly, just as if she saw an old friend. i think most people would be rude and cranky. she even tried to help me find parking and since she didn't see my mom asked to say good bye to her before leaving. my mom was really impressed by that!
i didn't realize but there is a night scene in trastevere but it is about 5 minute walking distance from the b &b. so if you are into clubs and bars, trastevere is good for that on the weekends and then when you are tired you can return to your lodging and find rest.
there is internet and snacks, too. they also change your towels every couple of days.
during the day time you will find daniela who mans the desk in their cosy lobby but for the most part, i didn't see too many folks going in and out. daniella was very nice also and they have many contact numbers in case you need help with anything.
the breakfast is also offered at a cafe around the block and it is very good. there gelato is amazing also! but it is 3 euros but i heard that the natural colored gelatoes are the real deal!
i highly recommend this place because if i returned to roma, i would return.
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