About Domus Avi - Guest House
Set in a gorgeous building on the classic area of Rome’s Rione Monti, Domus Avi - Guest House overlooks the well-known old Viminale Walls. Moreover, this guesthouse offers luggage storage, and is a five-minute walk from Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore.
All rooms are recently refurbished while retaining the classic design of old city buildings. The private bathrooms either have showers or bathtubs. In addition, each room is equipped with air conditioning system, LCD television, and safety deposit box.
Tour and ticket assistance is offered at the reception area. Wireless Internet access can also be used for free throughout the guesthouse.
An Italian breakfast with hot drinks is served in each room starting eight in the morning. Dining options outside the property include Open Colonna, Ristorante Cotto, and Maharajah.
Domus Avi - Guest House is a 15-minute walk to Trajan's Market. The Diocletian Bath and Roman Forum can be reached within a three-minute drive.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Excellent hospitality offered by the staff
Services offered at the Cesare Balbo Inn were almost perfect because the guests were treated like family. The staff gave clear instructions on how to go to major attractions, marked the maps, and provided notes so the guests would not get lost.
positive:
Fully functional and well-maintained bathrooms
The bathrooms are thoroughly cleaned each day and all amenities work properly according to guests. The showers have stable water supply and strong pressures. The towels are fluffy and absorbent, and are changed regularly.
positive:
Ideal base for exploring Rome
Many guests expressed that they are so happy because they can just walk to the famous Colosseum & Arch of Constantine within 15 minutes, and cut on transportation expenses. Moreover, the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Spanish Steps are just a 20-minute walk away.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Glitches with the electricity may happen
According to guests' reviews, there were times when it rained in Rome for many weeks, causing some leaks in the electrical panels of the property. Thus, the power supply was interrupted sometimes. This was not mainly the management's fault though, and the staff regularly checked the sockets during this time.
negative:
Walls are not that thick
A few guests commented that they heard conversations from adjacent rooms. The street was peaceful though, so there was no external noise. In addition, the staff was alert in reprimanding the guests who got too loud.
negative:
Breakfast served is just basic
The breakfast only consisted of coffee, bread, juice, and a few desserts according to guests. However, the food portions are enough to fill a hungry stomach, the pastries are well baked, and the coffee somehow smells fresh. Moreover, the food could be packed which was convenient for those guests with busy schedules.