Mellifluo

Mellifluo: Lazio

Though its building dates back to 1949, this bright apartment’s interiors are dazzlingly modern. Wood floors, cool contemporary furnishings and plenty of statement lighting create a wonderfully chic ambience in the open-plan living space that gets plenty of natural light from its large windows. Whether you’re kicking back on the stylish sectional with a glass of Italian red or gathering around the dining table for a homemade feast, you’ll love socialising in this welcoming space.

The bedrooms, meanwhile, are just as chic with each one boasting its own signature look. We love the main bedroom’s perfectly positioned armchair and its views of the Convento Ancelle Sacro Cuore, while the second bedroom’s four-poster bed and handy desk space are a treat for those needing to mix work with play. Factor in the gleaming bathrooms with their luxurious rainfall showers and you’ve got everything you need for a blissful city break.

Outside of your home, you’ve got plenty to see and do, including Villa Borghese and its carefully manicured gardens (a thirteen-minute walk), the Trevi Fountain (a twenty-two-minute walk), the Spanish Steps (a twenty-three-minute walk) and Porta Pia – designed by Michelangelo – four minutes away on foot.

Home truths:
*This home is on the first floor – the building has two lifts
*At maximum capacity, two guests will be sleeping on the sofa bed in the living room
*A high chair is available on request
*The building's entrance is shared with the other residents
*You'll need to bring your own shampoo
*Out of respect for the neighbours, please keep noise levels to a minimum between 10 pm and 8 am
*There's no parking here, but we recommend skipping the car and making use of Rome's public transport instead – Repubblica station is an eleven-minute walk away
*Roma Termini train station is a thirteen-minute walk away
*You won't find a welcome hamper or basic essentials here, so we'd recommend packing some bits and bobs to get you started