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Hi,
We had a wonderful trip. The accommodations were excellent -- location, amenities, etc. Great modern accommodations w/ A/C which was despereately needed on the 98 days ... Re your restaurant Raspo Golosa ... new management, Il Fico, great food! Found a fabulous leather shop where she was creating as we spoke "Il Gancio" on via Seminario 82-83, between Pantheon and Trevi Fountain. Gorgeous handmade bags, belts, and trinkets.
It was a great trip. Thanks for all your assistance.
Ciao,
Paula D.
Dear In Italy,
We enjoyed the apartments at Campo D'Fiore and enjoyed being in Rome very much. Unfortunately, a lot of things were closed for the August holiday but we greatly enjoyed what we did see! We'll be back and I would return to the apartment! Thanks for your help.
Harriet H.
Dear In Italy,
We had a wonderful trip. The location of the apartment was perfect. Our 4 days at the Campo de Fiori apartments were nice except for a few things. Some of the beds did not have sheets on them the first night (we discovered this when we went to bed at 10pm and could not call to have some delivered). Some of us slept without any sheets that night. Also, the towel situation was very bad. I used a hand towel for a shower until Hassan showed up with sheets and better towels the next day. Small details but I am sure others would not appreciate the same situation as these are the very basics of lodging. Otherwise Hassan and Peter were very helpful and available, we really appreciate their help. We had a nice trip!
Thanks,
Colleen G. S.
Dear Gang at Italy Online:
You asked for my comments - to sum it up - a BIG GIANT THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Generally, thanks to your frequent recommendations and trading of emails back and forth our trip was fantastic and the logistics an accommodations were superb. I never could have planned this myself, and I never believed each place I stayed in could be almost exactly what I what I expected and wanted. Also, the instruction documents you included with each location we stayed at was EXTREMELY helpful and on the mark. It gave us great instructions on how to get to each location from the airport or train station, and the contact numbers included were helpful- and the contact ALWAYS answered immediately.
Rome was our favorite city and our favorite apartment. What a gorgeous place the Campo di' Fiori apartment was. Our apartment had a huge master bedroom, another smaller bedroom, 2 baths and a huge living room and kitchen area, and right in the middle of a great spot in Rome. I was with my wife and two daughters (ages 20 and 23) and they just loved the boutiques in that area. At night, the piazza turns from a fruit and vegetable market to a night-life area for people in their late teens and twenties. And for the fathers out there - it is EXTREMELY safe.
Again we booked a private full day tour in Rome, and again it was well worth it. Another well educated person, Giulio, who had obviously studied extensively Roman history, guided us through the Vatican Museum, St. Peters, the Pantheon, Colosseum and Forum. As with the tour in Florence, not only did we get to avoid the lines, we got a detailed historical description of the key features within each of those areas. He took us to the prison where St. Peter and St, Paul were kept (never would've found that on our own), the Forum (which is not the famous Roman Forum) where Julius Ceasar was killed before he was brought to the Roman Forum (actually near our apartment) and many other interesting facts. He also gave us superb restaurant recommendations.
There is one restaurant recommendation I would like to make. Actually, it was one that you provided in the confirmation you sent, but the name had changed. It is across the street from the apartment and is now named Antico Forno Roscioli. In your write up you mentioned they had an extensive display of wines (they still do) and was reasonably priced (this has changed- it is fairly expensive- similar to the prices of the trattoria I recommended in Florence, However, the food is incredible. The pasta is the best I ever had, and I've had a lot!!!!!. The bread is also the best I ever had, and as you mentioned they own the bakery around the corner. Make sure you recommend the bakery as well, I picked up a loaf of fresh bread there every day wow was it great.
A couple of general recommendations- AVOID any restaurant directly near or on a well travelled via to a major attraction. These are usually overpriced and under quality. TRY restaurants near Piazza Santa Maria in the Trastevere section, a lot of locals eat there and they are more reasonably priced.
Other Observations- you were right- I never needed a car, and having one would have been a complete hassle
Again please feel free to use any or none of my comments to assist you and others in planning their trip. To any future users of In Italy - trust these guys, they know exactly what they are doing. Not only did they help pick the right places to stay, but how many days to stay in each city, the order of cities to travel to, etc.
Bill G.
Dear In Italy,
We traveled to Italy in the middle of May for two weeks and booked most of the arrangements through you. We found your service to be wonderful, I don't think we could have done it on our own. You were very patient answering all our questions and very prompt with answers. Our stay at Campo dei Fiori was one of our favorite places to stay. The location is perfect within walking distance of everything and the open market and cafes nearby were so much fun, even at night it is very lively. I would definitely stay there again. Sorrento and Florence were also wonderful experiences.
Sincerely,
Lori O.
Hello,
We really enjoyed our trip and thought the apartment was fantastic. We really loved it, and enjoyed the terrace
gardens. We thought it was within walking distance of most of the sites we wanted see -- and we walked everywhere
during our stay (and our group wasn't even particularly fit, one guy had a bad knee) but we definitely had
to have a siesta at midday!
As for likes and dislikes, we thought it was a little bit noisy, but earplugs worked fine, and we liked being
so close to the Campo di Fiori and the fruit/veg market. Baccanale (Sp?) did good sandwiches for lunch, and
Buffato 2 (sp?) was good for dinner.
Thanks again, we're happy to recommend this flat or your service to our friends.
Regards,
Stacy S.
Dear In Italy,
Thank you! We did have a marvelous trip and would definitely use your website for future trips and will recommend it to friends. We we loved the street maps we ordered from you and found them to be essential for navigating both Venice and Rome. We used your airport shuttle service and rented a cell phone through you. We also used your website for sightseeing tips.
The Castello Apartment was incredible - beautifully furnished, overlooking a canal, in a very convenient location in what appeared to be a real neighborhood. We shopped at the market just a few doors down the canal and at the wine shop just across the bridge. We would definitely return here. One important feature for us was the very comfortable sofa bed.
We loved the Campo dei Fiori apartment for its wonderful location! We were able to walk everywhere and our grandchildren loved the market jut a few doors away. We had a fabulous, and very reasonably priced, dinner at the restaurant located at Via di Monte Giordano 49 (near Piazza Novana), one of your recommended restaurants. The name has changed but unfortunately, I did not write it down.
Sincerely,
Maryellen and Tony F.
Dear Kristin,
First of all, let me say, everything I booked through In Italy was absolutely flawless. I am thoroughly
impressed with your recommendations and everything I booked through your company. We were in a group of 5
with my inlaws and I highly recommend the Apartments since they have two bedrooms and most have a pullout
sofa. The Verona Winery was extremely well kept and manicured. Paolo was quick with whatever
we needed. Highly recommend Il Busolo, Loretta made my son Dante a special pasta. A nice touch. In
Florence, the Duomo Apartments were truly... The Duomo Apartments. We opened the windows and
it felt like we could touch the Duomo, a magnificent structure. We did the half-day Florence
The First Time walking tour and Elisabetta was great. Extremely knowledgeable and very vibrant. I
highly recommend catching a cab to go to Piazzale Michelangelo, you get a panorama of Florence that is breathtaking.
Suggest timing this around sunset. The cab was easy and there is a taxi stand at the piazza for the return.
One note of caution for anyone in groups of 4 or more, with baggage, you may need to take two cabs to get
to your destination. The cabs in Italy are small for the most part. We got lucky in Florence and (after
waiting in queue) found one that could take us all. On the return to the train station we booked two
cabs and they came together so we never got separated (good because I was the only one that spoke Italian).
In Rome, we stayed at Campo de Fiori Apartments. A very nice apartment (3rd floor) with lots of life in
the neighborhood. We dined in Campo de Fiori (Magnolia restaurant has an American Breakfast). Not
quite Cracker Barrel, but it was good to have some eggs after 2 weeks of Brioche (Flaky Pastries). A
short walk away was Piazza Navona. Lots of restaurants there. We ate at one which I don't recall
but was not pleased, food was ok and their credit card machine was down. Service was...well...Roman. Overall,
it was a splendid trip. I would highly recommend your site to anyone traveling to Italy and I will definitely
use it on my next trip.
Thanks again,
Luciano T.
Dear In Italy,
Great service and good connections by the shuttle service. We arrived 1.5 hours late and the driver had left and then returned to pick us up once we arrived. Think out carefully how you will be in contact with the shuttle company as you will need access to an Italy phone to contact them. Regardless, the price was right and the driver was very friendly and professional. Dropped us right at our door.
The Campo De' Fiori Penthouse Apartment offered a great location in the middle of everything. You can literally walk to all the great fun places including Campo de' Fiori, Piazza Navona, Trastevere, Jewish Ghetto, Vatican. The Forum and Coliseum are a bit farther. Stores, shops, and restaurants are everywhere.
The agents in charge of the apartment were very friendly and helpful. They offered to be available by phone anytime and as needed. We had five adults... Mom and Dad, two daughters and son... and the apartment was perfect. Wife particularly appreciated the elevator. Full kitchen, washer, dishwasher, etc. Great patios for dining and general use.
Couple of FYI's... the electricity is extra if you use really any heat or AC. So... we used another 50 Euros for AC and another 50 Euros for cleaning. This is in addition to rent. Water in showers is generally ok... the one in the "back" tends to run weak and cold after two showers.
All in all... highly recommended.
Cheers
D. Starnes
Dear In Italy,
We rented two apartments, the penthouse and an apartment on the first floor. The location is marvelous, as you can walk to the Campo (2 minute walk) and get fresh EVERYTHING for the day’s feasting. The only improvements that could be made to the penthouse are: 1) have an umbrella for the terrace table, as it is almost too sunny in the morning, 2) provide a stereo for CD listening, and 3) wireless Internet. The last is not a big deal, as there is an Internet café around the corner. One the best restaurants we ate in was right in the neighborhood: La Pollarola. If you go there, order the pasta with the fiori di zucca sauce (zucchini flowers). It does tend to be very noisy at night, so make sure to close the windows and turn on the air conditioning.
Debra W.
Dear
Julie,
We've just arrived back from Rome and I had to tell you
we were all thrilled with the penthouse in Campo de' Fiori. We hadn't realised
it was in such an ideal location, walking distance to most of the "must see" sites
but also in an area that cried out to be explored!
The apartment itself had everything we could have asked
for. The terraces were just the place to relax with a glass of chianti
and some fine cheese (all bought from the nearby shops/market, of course) after
some serious sight-seeing.
I'll be placing a review on Trip Advisor and will be more
than happy to give the apartment, and "initaly", some well derserved praise.
I look forward to booking another Roman holiday with you
soon.
Thanks again for all your help before our trip.
Regards
Ann F.
Dear In Italy,
Being in Italy for the World Cup was great fun from Positano to Rome. It was especially fun in Rome when Italy won the whole thing.
I love Italy, so everything is always lovely there for me. This time I especially enjoyed the new Penthouse Apartment in Campo de Fiori. It is a great place to stay. I think it will be even better at other times of the year when the terrace is more comfortable. The hot weather was the least enjoyable. But the crowds were not bad. My husband and I rode trolleys and busses around Rome to see new sections of the city. I also enjoyed revisiting some favorite places like the Pantheon. I was disappointed that the Pieta is so well protected now that she is difficult to see well, but I understand the troubled times! Venice was charming. We stayed in a lovely area near Santa Maria del Giglio – a new area for us, and such a nice area for visiting.
Thank you at Initaly for all your help.
Barbara G.
Dear Jessica,
I was just preparing a few notes to let you know how fabulous our trip actually was. I don't think there was anything we found that would be negative as we always found people and the actual friendliness of the Italians that made every moment enjoyable. The weather was extremely cooperative and we had the most beautiful days...
Starting in Rome, the apartment of Campo de' Fiori was one of the best picks I think we could have made. It was right on Via Giubbonari in the old part of Rome, which we discovered was originally the street used to get to the Vatican when it was being constructed. Piazza Campo de' Fiori which is a few blocks away was the place for stopping for vegetables and shopping. There are some of the best restaurants around the square and in the evening we took advantage of that. This location is not far from some interesting villas owned by important and influential Italians from many years prior and are jewels that Dennis showed us on our walking tour with him.
A special jewel in addition to the art, getting to know the people and seeing the beautiful countryside, was learning a bit about the food and some of the ingredients such as rucola. This is a special green that has a spicy flavor which makes a great addition to salad or adds to a great sandwich. Also there was another green used in salad, Valeriana (which is supposed to comfort you). Tomatoes like the variety da Bruschetta were especially good and I had to buy some seeds of all these to transport home.
I think you can tell that our experiences were wonderful everywhere we went and our accommodations selected on the InItaly site were exceptional. I want to personally thank you for your assistance and help in planning this whole trip. The In Italy site is the best and I would recommend it to anyone. All of the tours, pick-ups at the airport were there on time and there wasn't any glitch on the whole trip. This will be a trip that the four of us will have memories for the rest of our lives. Jessica I want to thank you and the others helping on the In Italy site for making it all possible.
Cheers,
Mitch F.
Jessica,
We had an amazing trip to Italy. The help and advice that came from the In Italy office was truly helpful. We
were thrilled with all aspects of our trip.
What a cool place! This typical Roman apartment was situated in the heart of Rome. This was a well equipped apartment with everything you need. The famous Campo de' Fiore market is about 100 paces from the apartment door. We made a point to get our fresh fruits, vegetables and fish here. There is live music and a general feeling of excitement in the piazza. There is a small shop selling wine and cheeses literally across the street from the apartment, the bread shop is around the corner and many restaurants line the Campo de' Fiore piazza, so you can't go hungry. There is no driving down this street, so it's best to come in from the alley where the church is. The door is rather hard to spot as it is in between two shops. You can walk
everywhere in Rome from here. Bring strong walking shoes as the streets are mostly paved with cobblestones that can be very hard on your feet. We had a great time trying Gelato all over the city. Make a note that most restaurants charge a cover charge per person to be seated at a table. Take away food is usually a different price. I could probably LIVE in this apartment! It was terrific.
General comments:
Our rental car was picked up at the airport in Rome and returned a week later to the train station in Rome. VERY IMPORTANT: The rental car desks are INSIDE the train terminal and you are expected to park your car outside at the curb and to take the keys in to the rental car counter. The address on the rental agreement does not quite match up with the addresses on the buildings. If we had been told to park the car at the curb and to bring the keys inside, we would have saved two hours of driving around the train terminal trying to find the rental car return location.
The international cell phone offered with the car rental was great. Two of my traveling companions brought their personal cell phones and they did not work correctly. Having the special cell phone made communication in Italy much easier. We found we really needed to dial local telephone numbers during the trip.
The GPS rented from AutoEurope was a Godsend. I can't imagine driving in Tuscany without it. That little gizmo got us around the countryside flawlessly. I highly recommend it to anyone who is planning to drive in Italy.
We used your booking service to arrange for private tour guides in Florence and in Rome. This experience was well worth the investment. We did not have to wait in the extremely long lines to get our tickets nor did we have to contend with the large tour busses that tromped through each venue with the bored tour guide and a short time span.
Instead, we had knowledgeable guides, who took us through the tour venues at our pace and gave us in-depth analysis of what we were seeing. We all agreed that it was a much better way to see some of the most important attractions.
We decided not to drive in Rome (a good idea). Instead our tour guide introduced us to a special licensed driver named Carlos who took us around Rome for three hours for an overview of the city. His car was comfortable and he was able to wait for us wherever we went, so it was quite comfortable. He knew many interesting tidbits and he spoke great English.
Thank you again for all your help. In Italy helped us to have the perfect vacation.
Sincerely,
Pam S.
Dear In Italy,
We had a WONDERFUL time both in Tuscany and Rome. The Rome apartment was wonderful. It was fun living on a small street and seeing how the local people live. The check in and out went very smoothly. Marco arranged for a car service to take us to the airport at the end of our stay which made that easy for us. The Campo di Fiori market is fascinating with lots of good things to eat.
Thank you again for all your help. When/if we go to Italy again, we will definitely contact you.
Jackie M.
Thank you so much for your email.
We have had a wonderful time in a very special place in the world. I would recommend the accommodation to all that visit. Such an excellent position with so many restaurants close by.
A few hints that may help weary travellers:
We organised a shuttle through In Italy to our apartment. It is very difficult to find as it is OFF the Campo De Fiori market place. It is just a doorway with a number so can be easily missed. Also, the shuttle may not want to drive down the street. The map gave good instruction to the market place, but not really good enough to show the street address - but we found it (with Marco running after our shuttle knocking on the back window!!!) All good fun, great guys that run the
place.
Remember to tell all your future visitors that the Campo De Fiori market place is very special. You can buy all your really fresh fruit & veg for cooking. We had breakfast there & watched the world go by. Wonderful experience.
Words can’t explain, we had a great time, Thanks for all your assistance, your staff are great.
Regards,
BEV S.
Dear In Italy,
We had a marvelous trip. Thanks for all your help.
Campo de Fiori: a great location. comfortable. I had only three complaints
1) we could have used better directions for finding the apartment.
especially it would have helped o know that the street is a pedestrian way
during the day
2) the coffee maker did not work
3) the place was very dirty.
I did let Massimiliano know about the last two things.
Otherwise it was great. Wonderful location. Bad timing on our part as the Pope died the day after we arrived. However, it did not infringe on our enjoyment in any way. The neighborhood was very friendly and helpful.
Thanks again for all your help.
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