LE TRE M - Guesthouse

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De gastheer was altijd enthousiast en behulpzaam. Hij gaf veel tips over lokale restaurants, het openbaar vervoer en bezienswaardigheden.

Camera molto confortevole, struttura estremamente pulita e vicina a tutti i servizi, host estremamente cordiale e disponibile. Consigliata al 100%!

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Mario himself and his garden were the best parts of the accommodation. He is kind, helpful, informative, talkative and flexible, and clearly puts a lot of effort into looking after the place and his guests. The courtyard is a beautiful hidden oasis with mature trees and palms, completely contrasting with the streets outside. The above-ground pool was especially appreciated during the 40°C+ heat, and Mario keeps it clean and covered when necessary. Our private bathroom was small but clean and functional, and the air conditioning worked extremely well. The public transportation connections are also excellent: there is a bus stop almost across the street, with easy connections to the metro, central Rome and the Vatican.

The biggest issue was the neighborhood, and I feel the existing reviews did not prepare us for its reality. When our taxi stopped outside, we genuinely thought we were at the wrong address. The streets were crowded, chaotic and very dirty, with considerable garbage. The neighborhood reminded me more of rougher areas I have experienced in Delhi or Mumbai than what we expected from Rome. There are many Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi businesses, and very little of the Italian/Roman atmosphere we had hoped to experience. My brother, who has never traveled in developing countries, experienced genuine culture shock and needed several days before he felt comfortable walking around. Nothing bad happened to us, but we were cautious, and on Mario’s advice I left my gold jewelry and unnecessary credit cards at the accommodation rather than carrying them. And this is where I would mention the street parking. If you think you gonna park on the street, think ahead. It’s very congested (to be expected in an Italian big city) but we saw a lot of cars with dents, broken windows etc. The accommodation itself is not a hotel but rooms rented within an apartment, with a shared kitchen and terrace, and Mario is around quite frequently. There is no reception, so arrival needs to be coordinated with him. The room was extremely small, with very little space for luggage. There is no elevator, and luggage must be carried up an extremely narrow staircase, which could be a serious issue for anyone with mobility limitations. The pool is above ground and requires climbing up and down ladders, which I found somewhat difficult and not particularly safe. There is also no dedicated parking, and street parking is extremely crowded and difficult. I think it is important to distinguish between an excellent public transportation location and an excellent neighborhood. The transportation connections deserve five stars; the surroundings absolutely do not.