My husband and I are a couple of septuagenarians who came from a bike trip in Croatia which was pretty challenging, to Rome which was even more challenging but in different ways. We wanted to be near the city center, which meant being in crowds all day, but have a comfortable, quiet place to come back to and spread out. Hal's place is big (800 sf), and tall (gorgeous vaulted ceilings), furnished beautifully, including a king size Ralph Lauren bed to die for, with good pillows to boot! The kitchen and bathroom were small but very efficiently designed and equipped with high quality appliances. The living areas were huge (by most B and B standards), and one could simply stretch out, put your feet up after a long day of walking, and look around you at the significant art on the walls. We were a couple blocks away from the Borghese Museum, and a couple miles away from the Vatican, so we were able to see and go everywhere we wanted to on foot, though a cab ride would make sense, too. Beware the traffic and crowds, however. It's often easier and faster--not to mention healthier--to walk. Hal was also very generous with his time and availability during check-in and check-out, and arranged for transportation to and from the airport for us. A real gentleman!