Ottoboni Flat

Description

The flat, modern and refined, is located in an historical palace in the hearth of Rome.
A famous architectural firm has conceived this project.
In this house you can experience a sublime fusion between modernism, quality service, and efficiency with an antique aroma.
A stay at Ottoboni Flat give both the tourist and business traveler alike the possibility to experience the atmosphere of an authentic 1700's Roman apartment.
A unique and unrepeatable experience in an extraordinary setting in the heart of eternal Rome.
The location of Ottoboni Flat is simply superlative; in via della Vite with windows on Via del Corso, main artery of the historical center.
Between the Fountain of Trevi and the Pantheon, Piazza Navona and the Spanish Steps; four cardinal points, four Roman splendors, places among those most noted worldwide, all reached within a 5 to 10 minute walk.
For the business traveler getting around is really easy.
In Largo Goldoni or Piazza San Silvestro, reached in only 2 minutes on foot, find the taxi station, while in Piazza di Spagna find the underground station line A, central axis of the entire city.
Finally, numerous bus lines that run in both directions on Via del Corso.

The recent renovation add a touch of preciousness, the flat is located on 3° floor (with elevator).
The apartment can accommodate up to 4 people together in the bedroom and living room (with a modern sofa bed).On request it is possible to have an additional bed
The flat is furnished with full kitchen and bathroom with shower.
You can find all amenities necessary for relaxing after an intense day; Air conditioning, TV, satellite, DVD, wireless internet.
The kitchen is fully equipped with utensils and all kitchenware needed to prepare meals.

We invite you to read the acrobat document of the Ottoboni palace's history:

Palazzo Ottoboni

Area

The Ottoboni Flat is in Via della Vite on the corner of Via del Corso, main artery of Rome's historical Center, simply perfect for both the tourist and business traveler alike.
From a touristic point of view, all of the major world renowned sights to see in Rome, visited by millions of people every year, like the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Roman Forums, and the Colosseum, can be reached on foot within 5 to 10 minutes while walking down the characteristic vias, side streets, and piazzas with monuments and statues along the way.
A gift that only a unique city like Rome can give offer its visitor.

These are the incredible distances of the main and absolute sights to see when visiting Rome:
Trevi Fountain: approx. 400 meters
Piazza Venezia: approx. 500 meters
Pantheon: approx. 450 meters
Piazza di Spagna (Spanish Steps): approx. 300 meters
Piazza Navona: approx. 800 meters
Colosseum: approx. 1.200 meters
Campo de' Fiori: approx. 1.000 meters
Bocca della Verità: approx. 1.200 meters
Castel S. Angelo: approx. 1.200 meters
Saint Peter's and the Vatican: approx. 1.500 meters.

Rome's Open Air Museum?
Perhaps this title is only a consolidated stereotype, but if so, a stay at Ottoboni Flat is equal to living with the antiquity of the Aurelian walls, the defensive brick belt that encloses the heart of the city.
A chance to relive the aristocratic Roman tradition of 1700, visiting places like century old cafés, tearooms, bars, newsstands and much more.
The most popular restaurants, in the immediate area, are certainly not lacking, where one can taste the many specialties of real Roman cuisine, authentic art and poetry that boasts century old tradition.
For the businessman or woman, Ottoboni Flat is logistically set in a position serviced by Rome's underground; Termini Station, Piazza di Spagna, Piazza Venezia, Piazzale Flaminio.
Taxi station are also available between Piazza di Spagna, Piazza San Silvestro and L.go Goldoni, only a short walk away.

How to reach us

From Fiumicino Airport (distance about 20 km.)
Catch the Leonardo Express train from the airport terminal (departures every 30 minutes with non-stop service to Termini Station). Once at Termini follow the instruction below - From Termini Station.

From Ciampino Airport (distance about 17 km.)
Outside the Arrivals terminal, find the bus line stop Co.Tra.L./Schiaffini and get off at the end of the line, Metro (subway) A "ANAGNINA". Take the metro (subway) in the direction "BATTISTINI" and get off at the "SPAGNA" stop. From there follow the map indication (distance about 300 mt.)

From Termini Station Catch the metro line A (direction "BATTISTINI), and get off at the third stop "SPAGNA". From there follow the map indication (distance about 300 mt.)

By Car

Via della Vite is in a limited traffic zone (ZTL) with the following restrictions:
· Limited access on week-days from Monday to Thursday from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm
· Limited access on Fridays from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm and from 11:00 pm to 3:00 am
· Limited access on Saturdays from 2:00 pm to 18:00 pm and from 11:00 pm to 3:00 am
· Sundays and Holidays allow unlimited access.

In any case, parking is forbidden on Via della Vite and other side streets and squares in the immediate area.
If you would like to park a car, you will need to use one of the following carparks:

AUTORIMESSA COLONNA VIA S. MARIA IN VIA, 11-13 distance:400 m. medium price 30€/day phone:+39.06.67.80.506/+39.06.69.29.11.41 - parkingcolonna@fastwebnet.it
AUTORIMESSA SPAGNA PIAZZA MIGNANELLI 8/9/15 distance:450 m. medium price 40€/day phone: +39.06.67.92.833
VANTAGGIO PARKING VIA DEL VANTAGGIO, 44 distance:750 m. medium price 35€/day phone: +39.06.36.12.378
PARKING LUDOVISI VIA LUDOVISI, 60 distance:800 m. medium price 30€/day phone: +39.06.47.40.632
AUTOPARK VILLA BORGHESE VIALE DEL GALOPPATOIO, 33 distance:2 km.(with tapis roulant) medium price 30€/day phone:+39.06.32.25.240

Metro line A: station Spagna
bus Terminus San Silvestro: 52, 53, 61, 71, 80, 85, 160, 850
Other bus in nearest streets: C3, 81, 62, 63, 95, 116, 116T, 117, 119, 175, 224, 492, 590, 628, 630, 913.
Night bus:25, 45, 60, 99.
50 mt. taxi parking.:Largo Goldoni, piazza San Silvestro
100 mt. taxi parking: Piazza di Spagna

Services

Wi-Fi Internet
Hair-dryer
Air Conditioned
Toiletries
Bedding and Towels
Flat SAT TV
DVD
Kitchen (electric burners, fridge)
Washer
Dishwasher
Kitchenware
Ironing board

Added Services

brochures, maps and other in formative material.
Credit card payments accepted: Visa, MasterCard e American Express only by website before your arrival
Baggage deposit for late departures.

Ottoboni Flat is a non-smoking apartment.
No animals are permitted.
Check-in is after 4.00 p.m.
Check out is before 10:00 a.m.

Extra Services

Enjoy the special extra services which will make your staying in our flat even nicer.
Choose among the different services offered at special prices like:

Pickup service to/from main airports and harbours
Expert guides who will lead you to discover our city
Welcome basket full of special typical Italian food and wine
and many others...

Contact

Booking

e-mail ottoboniflat@gmail.com
fax +39.06.98380130

Info check-in/check-out (city manager)

name Nicola Whistler
eMail nicolawhistler@gmail.com
mobile+39.3386539153

Availability&Price

Booking is simple and fast

Please e-mail me with your preferred period and number of guest you will be offered the best price, if you prefer you can also book online now.
1° Verify flat availability on the Calendar.

2° Click on the button below and reserve our flat by paying a 30% deposit via credit card or bank transfer.
• Credit Card*: is the fastest and simplest system, your booking will immediately be confirmed.
• Bank Transfer: your booking will be confirmed following the receipt of the deposit by our bank (generally 4/5 working days). It is essential to send a copy of the bank transfer (by fax or mail) within 48h of the form's compilation.
The balance will be paid on your arrival (exclusively in cash)
You will be welcomed by our city manager who will be waiting for you at the apartment at the prearranged time, and who will show you how to use the appliances in the flat, and ask you to sign the inventory of the flat’s equipment.
HAVE A NICE STAY!

You can also pay your balance through Credit Card or Bank Wire, please click on the button below:

* Please note Credit Cards are managed through PayPal: +4.90% (international taxes)

Terms & Conditions

ARRIVALS & DEPARTURES

Check-in is after 4 P.M. (after 9.00 P.M. extra charge 30 euro, after 11 P.M. extra charge 50 euro)
Check-out is by 10 A.M. A late check out (until 2 P.M.) is available with an extra charge of 50 Euro
To organise check-in, the client must inform the City Manager when they are due to arrive, contacting him 4/5 days in advance by mail or telephone (see Contact)
It is guaranteed that the house will be ready at 4 P.M., and it should be vacated no later than 10 A.M. (after 11 A.M. extra charge 20 euros) on the departure day.

The City Manager has the right to deny access to any client who show signs of being drunk or intoxicated, who act agressively towards the City Manager, or who violates State laws.

Anyone booking an apartment agrees not to have parties or loud music playing. If neighbors complain and/or the police are called, it may result in the immediate eviction of the tenant regardless of the time of day or night. This will also result in the loss of prepaid rent. Quiet time in the properties is from 10 PM to 10 AM.

By booking with us you agree to our terms and conditions and expected to abide by these rules. You will also be expected to sign these rules upon check-in on your date of arrival.

BALANCE PAYMENT & SECURITY DEPOSIT

At your arrival, our staff will meet you at your apartment with your keys and orient you with the apartment. Your remaining balance will be due and must be IN CASH (we don’t accept checks, traveler checks nor credit cards) at check in. We will also collect a security deposit in the amount of 200 Euro that will be returned to you at the check-out, provided that everything is in the same condition as when you arrived. If anything is damaged or missing, you agree to pay the cost to repair or replace it. If the cost is more than the security deposit, you agree to cover the remaining balance due.   Security deposits may also be paid with paypal.com. Any security deposits that are made with paypal.com, please email our staff at the end of the stay to request the refund of the security deposit. Emailing us after your stay will help ensure a very fast refund of the security deposit. Client agrees to pay for any damage to the property or missing items. Please keep in mind it can take up to 3 business days to get your security deposit back if paying with paypal.com.

Any Paypal.com "E-Check" payments MUST clear the system before the check-in date. E-Check payments will not be considered paid in full until they clear our account. If the payment has not cleared, the rental client agrees to pay that in cash at the check-in. Owners will not release the keys at the check-in until the full rental payment is paid and the security deposit is paid. If you send in a Paypal.com E-Check make sure you send it at least a week ahead of time so it clears the system.

HOUSEHOLD MAINTENANCE & TIDYING UP

The house will be tidy and clean when you arrive – please let the City Manager know immediately if you find any shortcomings.
In your house you will find a broom, a dustpan and other useful things to tidy up.
You are responsible for the state of the house.
Before you leave the house you must wash the dishes, dispose of the rubbish and put the furniture in the order in which you found it.
If you do not, your security money will not be given back.

LOSS OF KEYS

If you lose or take the house keys away you are subject to a payment of 80 euro.

If you leave the keys inside the apartment in the lock and a locksmith must be called to open the apartment, you are subject to a payment of 300 euro.

DAMAGES & COMPLAINTS

Our guests should check the equipment listed on the inventory.
Damages that occur during normal use of the equipment, if not caused by misuse, will not be charged to the customer’s bill and will be repaired in line with the availability of a technician and with the required materials.
Otherwise, if the damage has been caused by misuse, the repairs will be charged to the customer’s bill or deducted from the security deposit.

Please report any damaged equipment to the City Manager, who will endeavour to replace/organise repair as soon as possible.

Please note that the City Manager is NOT AUTHORISED under any circumstance to give a discount to clients. If the client has a complaint and would like to discuss a discount, he must contact the apartment owner via email directly, outlining the reasons for complaint.

BOOKING CANCELLATION OR REDUCTION

A sixty (60) day notice period is required for cancellation.
Cancellations that are made more than sixty (60) days prior to arrival are subject to a 5% Cancellation Fee or 50 euros (whichever is greater).
The advance payment will be given back by money transfer (Bank Swift or Credit Card) after having detracted the different charges and the bank commissions.
Cancellations that are made within 60 days of the arrival date, forfeit the full advance payment.

A change to the booking that results in a shortened stay (be it a late arrival or an early departure), if made within 60 days of arrival, is still subject to the full payment agreed for the initial rental period.

ACCESS

The City Manager has the right to enter the house for reasons of inspection or maintenance.

NUMBER OF GUESTS

Rental guests agree not to exceed the maximum occupancy listed on the website. If rental guests exceed the maximum occupancy of the apartment, owner/manager may immediately evict them with no refund of the unused portion of the rental period. At NO time can the maximum occupancy be exceeded.
Pets are not admitted.
The apartment is strictly non-smoking.
Subletting the house is not allowed.

In the case that the client does not respect any of the points contained in this section, the City Manager will ask the client to leave the house.