5 gals in Rome - where to stay?
 

Two moms and three teenage daughters will be in Rome for 5 nights mid-June. The ideal situation would be to find rooming for all 5 of us together with one or two bathrooms; an apartment or large suite. Any suggestions?
Laura

This may sound nuts, but one of most enjoyable places I ever stayed in Rome was at a Ukranian convent! Clean, comfortable, really cheap, safe, and right next to the Vatican. And they served a great dinner! Unless you go on a Catholic holiday, there shouldn't be any problem getting several rooms next to each other. There was a curfew (something like 10pm) and a few other reasonable house rules.

If you're interested I can dig up the info, but this was back in 1992 when I stayed there so I may not have the info anymore.

There are lots of apartment rental services which you can find by doing a search. I don't know about one that would hold 5 but you might be able to get 2 in the same place. Patrick and others love the Palazzo Olivia. I'm booked into the Palazzo al Velabro, near the Palatine Hotel, which is an apartment hotel, with a front desk so you're not completely on your own.

You don't say what your budget is, but here are some I had bookmarked.

RomanHomes.com
Via della Croce - "Leonardo" -- Sp Steps
3 bedroom
2 BA
Huge terrace!
no lift - 2nd floor ("easy steps")
http://www.romanhomes.com/vacation_rentals/
apartments/3_star/leonardo.htm#
You have to enquire about the price,
but it IS available in June.


Domani
Apt in Via Vittoria--Spanish Steps
$3200 U.S./week (I think. Pricing is confusing)
2 twin bedrooms
1 queen bedroom
2 baths
elevator
http://www.domani-usa.com/rome/romeapts
/spagna/vittoria/index.htm


SleepInItaly
Via dei Greci - Sp steps
280 euro/night for 5 people
--Double bedroom--dbl + single, or 3 single
--Another double bedroom--2 single beds or a double.
--Sofa bed(140 cm.) for two in liv room.
2 BA
No lift-3rd floor
http://sleepinitaly.com/files/apt_greci.html

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The Albergo St. Chiara has a few apartments they use for guests. I was there in March with my Mom and Aunt and as a triple, they gave us a suite with a large King bed in one room, a long hall with a bath and a small kitchen (which was kept locked, as we hadn't requested that) and a sitting room with two pull out twin beds. It also had a table and chairs, and a lovely patio with a table and chairs. There was another apartment next door. The St. Chiara is a favorite on this site, and right in the middle of a great area, behind the Pantheon.

You might also take a look at Domus Julia...apartment/suites connected with Hotel Julia, Trevi Fountain area. I haven't stayed there, but I seem to recall there's lots of info over at tripadvisor. I believe breakfast and services are thru the hotel.

http://www.domusjulia.it/

www.slowtrav.com lists apts and feedback from those who've stayed in them.
Buon viaggio!

The Santa Brigita convent is a wonderful place.

What would you think of a large 2 bedroom apartment with 2 sofa beds? All near Campo di Fiori where your group can walk everywhere? I was there last year - fantastic. www.travelworlddiscovery.com

LauraNC:

Last year we stayed in Albergo Santa Chiara - based on the many recommendations on this site. While the hotel is not fancy - it is clean, comfortable, includes a nice breakfast - but most important you cannot beat its outstanding LOCATION!! We walked everywhere from there. It is very centrally located!

Our room was a quad room with 1 bathroom. I would inquire about the apartments they offer and whether or not they have 2 bathrooms. If they do not, I would opt for 2 adjoining rooms - 2 bathrooms will be very important especially as you are travelling with 3 teenage girls!

Also of note, we found a wonderful bruschetteria/wine bar down a side street facing the Pantheon. I'll have to look up the card I kept (with the name). Have a wonderful trip!!

Hello! this year I was in Rome with my husband and we've rented a flat in Ulysse agency: http://www.ulysseholidays.com
The flat was nice and clean and situated in few steps from Piazza Navona. I liked it very much! We'have left the flat the time we wanted, at 16.00, and not as in hotels, before 11.

This one is one block off Campo dei Fiori on Via Cappellari (killer location). 2BR, 2BA, Living Room, Dining Room, kitchen, and gorgeous PATIO. -
http://www.romanhomes.com/vacation_r...botticelli.htm

Here is a more luxurious one a few blocks from the Pantheon. 2BR, 1BA, LR/DR, kitchen and PRIVATE ROOFTOP GARDEN/PATIO! -
http://www.romanhomes.com/vacation_r...n_skies_01.htm

This one has the most charming location of all:
http://www.ulysseholidays.com/s_ingl...se/giulia1.htm

The five gals came and went back in June.