Palais historique merveilleux 4 BR, 3 BA, terrasse panoramique, vues, charme et confort

We live part of the year in Rome, and we love to invite guests from home (US) as our apartment in Rome is a tad small. This beautiful apartment, the Turtles Dream, was perfect in all respects. It is large, with excellent layout, well furnished, equipped, with finest fittings and decor. The ceilings are high, and the rooms airy. It is also a very peaceful and quiet abode in Rome's frenzy center. The terrace is large, serviced, exclusive, and we loved to hobnob especially in the evenings. The views are terrific, you can single out many of Rome's sights and domes. The palace exudes history and character, like we hardly have experienced in all of Italy. The location was to die for, it was a great surprise, much better, with more animation and character than others we knew in Rome's centre. It's like a little village, nestled in Rome's centre, with all kinds of facilities, restaurants and cafes. We are planning to find a long term in the area, after having discovered it. As for our hosts, Dr. Morris and his team, let alone kind Dr. Costaguti, have all been helpful at all times. Morris also organized our car services and an excursion, which was the highlight of our stay. We recommend this property highly, and will return.

I had been struck by the all 5 reviews that this property received so perhaps my expectations were too high. There were many fine details to the apartment and it is great for multiple families.

I had thought the higher floor would insulate sound better but the piazza is quite noisy very late -- past midnight on weekdays. And the noise in the building (construction, foot traffic) started by 8AM. This was a real kink in the stay. People should consider it.

The area is pretty and convenient and the layout and amenities of the property are charming. Kitchen/dining room in particular were well stocked and warm/inviting.

In organizing a family reunion in Rome for Easter, we considered ourselves very fortunate to have been able to find several apartments in Palazzo Costaguti. My family and I stayed in the penthouse apartment known as the "Turtles Dream"

The proper manager Dr. Morris Abate took care of everything for us and paid attention to every detail. He organized our airport transfers (which I highly recommend) which got us to our apartment door in less than an hour during the morning rush hour. The Palazzo is in Piazza Mattei which is adjacent to the Jewish Quarter with its characteristic restaurants and shops. It's two streets from the Tiber River (great for a morning jog) and a ten minute walk from the Pantheon or Piazza Navona. In addition to the famous Turtle Fountain, the Piazza has several coffee bar/restaurants and is full of activity during the day and evening, but quiet at night. Dr. Abate was also able to recommend a gym nearby where my wife could get her daily workouts in. There is also a large supermarket a 5 minute walk away for food shopping.

The apartment itself is stunning! In contrast to so many apartments in the historic center which are located on narrow streets with diminished access to daylight, this apartment is flooded with sunlight. The ceilings are very high, the windows are tall and the marble floors are spotless. All the rooms have windows facing the Piazza. The large kitchen has a central island with 4 chairs and is well-equipped and up-to-date; it is very inviting and comfortable. There is a dining table in the kitchen which seats 8 guests. Dr. Abate was also able to provide us with a private chef one evening who after reviewing the menu with us, prepared a wonderful, seasonal Roman dinner for twelve guests.

The bedrooms are large, quiet and the beds are comfortable. Two of the bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms. Another highlight of the apartment though is the private roof-top patio. Perfect for pre-dinner cocktails or star-gazing at night over the roof-tops of Rome, a visit up there was part of our daily routine. This is a unique feature which is not commonly found in an apartment rental which we really enjoyed.

You can't go wrong with this apartment; it's everything it says it is and the pictures on-line are very accurate. We had a wonderful time here and hope to return. Thank you again Dr. Abate and the Costaguti family for making our Easter 2018 so memorable!

Third time in Rome, by far this was the best accomodation. The property is as advertized and as the reviews report. We loved everything: the spacious unit, the décor, the terrific terrace Rome views while sipping a glass of wine in the evening, our morning stroll in the Ghetto and along the Tiber banks with the first cappuccino and "cornetto" (a morning dough). The historical palace has great character. Yet the best value comes from the charm and hospitality of the staff and of the owner. Dr. Morris guided us through the process from A to Z, and made us always feel at ease. Owner Dr. Costaguti is charming and helpful, a real gentleman. We are reommending this property, which they call "The Turtles Dream", to family and friends, and we plan to return.

This apartment is amazing. It was the first time I rented a flat where the reality was better than the pictures. The location is unbelievable, the unit is elegant and confortable. The building is an historical dream. The staff could not have been nicer. We coordinated our stay via email with Morris, who was super helpful. We were greeted by Clara, who was truly a delight. If you are going to Rome with a group, this is the place to stay.