I was initially apprehensive after reading some previous reviews, but my experience exceeded expectations. My family (two parents and two kids) stayed in an apartment 400m from main hotel. One review said the apartment felt like an Airbnb, which is somewhat accurate. However, the Manfredi connection assures quality. The style might not appeal to everyone (see online pics). Service was excellent—room was made up every day.
The apartments are located in a primarily residential building, with a wing on one floor housing several Manfredi apartments. We may have been upgraded, as our apartment was very spacious with two large bedrooms (a king in one and a queen in the other), each with its own bathroom, fridge (stocked with bottled water), microwave. The large space was perfect for family of 4 to relax after long walks in the summer heat.
The location is excellent—very close to Colosseum and walking distance to the main center (25-30 min walk to the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, etc.). A taxi driver from the airport confirmed it was a good, safe area. There’s a fantastic café next door and many great dining options nearby that are surprisingly affordable given the touristy location.
We visited the hotel cocktail bar once. While the drinks were pricey, the incredible service and views made it worthwhile. Although I normally veer to full service hotels, given the high cost of hotels in Rome I found the apartment option here to be excellent value and would recommend