The Spanish Steps Apartment

The Spanish Steps Apartment Luxury self-catering apartment in the heart of Rome, between the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain ALL THE COMFORT AND AMENITIES OF A LUXURY PRIVATE HOME.

"THE SPANISH STEPS APARTMENT ON VIA DELLA MERCEDE"

***Rental for up to four (4) guests; five (5) night minimum rental. No smoking or pets allowed; no children under ten years of age.***

IN THE HEART OF ROME. Located on Via della Mercede, between the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps Apartment is a luxury two bedroom, two bathroom apartment surrounded by fine dining and fabulo

us shopping and within walking distance of the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and many other historic sites and museums, as well as the subway, taxi stands, bus stops, and bike rental. Located in a traditional Roman palazzo, the Spanish Steps Apartment was completely remodeled and furnished in late 2010. Please see our website for additional information on the neighborhood and proximity to all Rome has to offer. The Spanish Steps Apartment is a spacious (1,100+ square feet), elegant and comfortable apartment, consisting of a large and bright living room, separate dining room, large bedroom with new king-size bed, second bedroom with two new twin beds, one bathroom with tub/shower, second bathroom with small glass shower, and kitchen. The large bedroom also has a sofabed in case two people want to share the room but not share the king-size bed. The apartment has double pane windows to keep it quiet and beautiful wood floors, and is decorated with high-end contemporary furniture and art. Apartment amenities:
Air conditioning (both bedrooms and living room)
Laptop with wireless Internet access
Telephone with free local landline calls (cell phone and long-distance calls require calling card)
Clothes washer/dryer
Satellite television with English-language stations
DVD player with Rome-themed DVDs (Roman Holiday, Gladiator, etc.) Guide books (2010), maps, and helpful information packet
iPod/iPod speakers with classical, jazz, blues, and classic rock catalog and walking tours of Rome
Alarm clocks
Interior light-blocking shutters and "white noise" machines for light sleepers
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Adaptors
Iron and ironing board
Playing cards and games
Umbrellas

OUR SERVICE STANDS OUT. Upon booking, we will send you a detailed information packet on the neighborhood, walking directions to museums and sights, recommended restaurants, day trips, and much more. We offer one (1) COMPLIMENTARY AIRPORT OR TRAIN STATION ARRIVAL PICK UP FOR OUR GUESTS -- relax and enjoy your welcome to Rome! Welcome beverages and snacks will be waiting for you, too. Our English-speaking property manager will meet you at the apartment at check-in and is available seven days a week. Daily maid service available for an additional charge. Please see our website for pricing and availability -- http://SpanishStepsApartment.com.

Always love finding a secret place in Rome ....
08/03/2025

Always love finding a secret place in Rome ....

It was a lovely autumn day at Villa Borghese. An older gentleman was playing the accordion. A family scooted by on a family bike. And the funny little train that runs around the park trundled by. I…

24/02/2025

We have availability for July 20 - 31, August 10 - September 9, September 17 - October 2 and October 11-20 ....

We are not taking bookings for 2026 right now. My wife Laura is a federal government employee, has been for almost 20 years. If she ends up getting fired by DOGE, well, we may be moving to Rome ... at least for part of the year.

Our last two blogs mentioned "Lavinia" -- and here she is!
15/02/2025

Our last two blogs mentioned "Lavinia" -- and here she is!

My last two posts mentioned the “Lavinia” art installation at the Loggia dei Vini in Villa Borghese. But who was Lavinia? Born in Bologna in 1552, Lavinia Fontana was a painter. Her fat…

An unexpected art installation in a magnificent park ...
02/02/2025

An unexpected art installation in a magnificent park ...

Vila Borghese’s Loggia dei Vini, as I mentioned in the last post, recently hosted a modern art installation called LAVINIA. I love it when an ancient or Renaissance space combines with modern…

A little surprise inside Villa Borghese ...
25/01/2025

A little surprise inside Villa Borghese ...

Villa Borghese, a wonderful large park, is within an easy walk of our apartment.     The park is vast — and full of little surprises. We recently read about something we didn’…

My last day in Rome, spent with "just" two paintings.
14/01/2025

My last day in Rome, spent with "just" two paintings.

On the final day of my last trip to Rome, I saw “just” two paintings. Each, however, was extremely special. The first was in a newly-opened exhibition space on Via del Corso. It was fr…

One of our wonderful guests sent us this great article from the NYT:
07/01/2025

One of our wonderful guests sent us this great article from the NYT:

During the upcoming Jubilee year, millions of Christian pilgrims will flock to the Eternal City’s innumerable holy places. Here are five gorgeous churches that may offer a less-crowded experience.

Great article from Romeing on where to find international foods in Rome. A favorite of ours, Hamasei (on our street!) is...
03/01/2025

Great article from Romeing on where to find international foods in Rome. A favorite of ours, Hamasei (on our street!) is one of the recommendations!

Discover the best ethnic restaurants in Rome for authentic global cuisine. Explore international dining options in the Eternal City.

31/12/2024

Our latest review, just posted today on VRBO:

Fantastico!
We spent an amazing week over Christmas here. This rental was exactly as described and perfect for our family of four. Rosie the property manager was lovely and David the owner is a wonderful communicator. The inclusion of a pickup from the airport feels luxurious after a long flight and then Rosie and David helped organize our booking of a return ride with the same car service for our departure. We also so appreciated David’s guest guide book with its many suggestions- we made an amazing Christmas dinner with steaks from Antica Macelleria Annibale and we enjoyed a dinner at La Bottega del Caffe at Piazza Della Madonna. The apartment is fantastic and the location is prime. We walked ALL OVER the city from here. Christmas night we stayed up past midnight and walked a few minutes to the Trevi Fountain and had it nearly all to ourselves which was magical. We would 100% stay here again and highly reccomend.

Just down the street from us, a Starbucks has opened ... and to our surprise, it's pretty nice!
28/12/2024

Just down the street from us, a Starbucks has opened ... and to our surprise, it's pretty nice!

I have previously railed against Starbucks coming to Rome, specifically, the first one to open in the historic center, near the Parliament. Then things got even closer to home: a Starbucks opened o…

If you've ever wanted to travel on the Orient Express, the Italian version -- "La Dolce Vita" -- has various trips from ...
23/12/2024

If you've ever wanted to travel on the Orient Express, the Italian version -- "La Dolce Vita" -- has various trips from Rome in 2025!

Grandiose and panoramic views, exclusive cultural, historical and gastronomic experiences, all tailor-made for unparalleled adventures in the La Dolce Vita Orient Express train

16/12/2024

Our latest review, from a wonderful repeat guest, posted on VRBO:

"4th Stay at The Spanish Steps Apartment

The Spanish Steps Apartment is everything it is hyped up to be. This is our fourth stay at the apartment since 2016. The apartment is beautifully furnished, comfortable, spacious, and has every amenity that you would have in your own home. And the location cannot be underestimated - in the historic section of Rome, mid-way between the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps. David, the owner, is the consummate host, from the time you set foot in Rome with an airport chauffeur to providing detailed information about the apartment, a lovely property manager, and all the information you would want plus more on visiting Rome - sights, dining, coffee, gelato, shopping, you name it. On this trip, we visited many lesser known sights; David's recent recommenation about the The Museum of the Forma Urbis (archaelogy map museum) was spot on and fabulous. We have scheduled our visits to Rome around the availability of The Spanish Steps Apartment and encourage you to do so too!"

A night at the movies, in the Eternal City.
15/12/2024

A night at the movies, in the Eternal City.

Not far from the apartment is Piazza Barberini, where you’ll be treated to not one, but two fountains by Bernini. In the center of the piazza is the Tritone (which gives its name to the major…

Our visit this morning to the Trevi Fountain ...
23/11/2024

Our visit this morning to the Trevi Fountain ...

You may have read that right now the Trevi Fountain is drained while they are doing some cleaning/restoration work on it so that it looks its best for the Vatican Jubilee, which begins on December …

18/11/2024

As some of you may know, over the last few years there's been a lot of work on the outside of our lovely old palazzo, and it looks better today than I've ever seen it look. In 2025, we're renovating the inside, sprucing up our foyer and stairwell! Work is scheduled to begin in late April or May (that's "scheduled," which usually means it might slip a bit ...) and should not impact your enjoyment of the apartment. Work will start at the top floor and work its way down. We look forward to a beautiful new interior to match the beautiful exterior!

Our new neighbor (directly across the street from us), the chic bistro/bar/shop La Ménagère, has just opened TODAY!  htt...
16/11/2024

Our new neighbor (directly across the street from us), the chic bistro/bar/shop La Ménagère, has just opened TODAY! https://www.lamenagere.it/en/

We've got a new neighbor two doors down, a fast/casual pasta place (replacing a previous fast/casual pasta place that cl...
13/11/2024

We've got a new neighbor two doors down, a fast/casual pasta place (replacing a previous fast/casual pasta place that closed during the pandemic) ... had the pasta carbonara this week for just 8 euros -- pretty tasty and so big that it lasted me for two dinners!

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Via Della Mercede
Rome
00187

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