 | I loved the location. 10 minutes from Vatican. Mrs. Ricchi was so sweet . We just loved staying with her and her wonderful hospitality. |
| Loveable old lady, nice rooms, all to the best. Liebenswerte alte Dame, schöne Zimmer, alles bestens. |
 | Everything fine. Alles in Ordnung. |
| Stay here! We truly enjoyed staying at Ricchi's B&B. Mrs. Ricchi is an attentive hostess. She was extremely helpful in telling us which bus to ride as well as giving us some sightseeing suggestions. Truly it was like staying with my grandma! The rooms are large and clean. We are a family of four and had two rooms and shared a bathroom. The apartment is not in the tourist section so you will need to walk or take a bus. It's only about a 20 minute walk to the Vatican. We liked the area as it was not too crowded. |
 | Nothing |
| We have Used Cross-Pollinate several times now. It is so easy and everyone is so helpful. If given the opportunity I will always use this service over any other. |
| Dear Rossana! It was like staying with your grandmother's best friend. Not intrusive, but always helpful. Her English was adequate. Our Portuguese helped a lot. I think she reads and writes better than she speaks, so email was a good avenue for communication. The continental breakfast was with fresh rolls everyday. We recommended her to our grown children. The apartment is about 5 blocks from the Basilica and Vatican complex. |
| No complaints. |
| Everything was just as promised. The taxi arranged for the Rome leg was waiting and ready. having the last minute email helped to make the experience very smooth. |
| Ms. Ricchi is a delightful hostess, extremely engaging and helpful. The room was spotless and spacious. The water was hot. Although on a fairly busy street, the room was quiet. I enjoy walking, so I did not utilize the bus stop one half block away. St. Peter's square is a 20 minute walk, campo di fiori 30, colosseum about an hour. I would definitely stay there again. This is my second experience with Cross Pollinate. I am pleased with the price and quality of their offerings, and with the ease of use. |
| By sharing her home you take the mystery out of "what is it like to live here", for a short period of time, we Did what the Romans did, you felt like u were living there instead of just Passing through. |
| First time |
| Treated really well. Grandma was great and we felt like family. |
| The room was very clean and tidy with plenty of of space. The toilette down the hall was close and very clean as well. |
| Grandma Ricci's English is good enough to get through the rental process but don't expect a ton of help with touristy questions. This really isn't a knock however, since here English was a ton better than my Italian. |
| Cross-Pollinate has been great to work with and we will definitely use them in the future. Responses are prompt and accurate. |
| Rosanna was a wonderful host, we spent time learning that we both enjoy the same things. Her English was great! I asked about laundry and she was a great help. |
| We reuse our towels, these were not getting dry before next use. Not sure what could be done. A lot of light from the steet lights into our room at night, not sure how to fix that. |
| Everything was as easy to follow when finding a place to stay, great notation on the host. |
| What we liked best about our stay was the warmth, charm, hospitality and graciousness of the owner/hostess, Rosanna. She was absolutely delightful. The room was very nice, clean and comfortable as was the bathroom--nothing fancy and exactly as expected--a spare bedroom in a middle-class home. It is located on a busy and noisy street, but closing the double-glazed windows took care of the noise. Home-made bread for breakfast. We could not have been more satisfied. |
| Nothing comes to mind. |
| Outstanding service and recommendations. If we travel abroad again, we will definitely use their service. |
| Very gracious hostess, excellent room with air conditioning, close access to the Vatican museums. Easy to get around, once you figure out the buses. We felt so welcome, and it was nice to stay out of the fray of bustling Rome. Although the apartment is on a busy street (good bus transport), the room is completely quiet when you close the windows at night and turn on the A/C. |
| Directions to get there were overly complex. Best way is to catch the local train from Rome Termini to San Pietro stazione (about 20 minutes), costs 1 Euro. Then walk slightly uphill on the same side of the street about 1/2 mile. The apt. building is on your left. |
| Really liked this site - lots of choices with good information. I wish the co. didn't keep so much of the $$, though. Cross-Pollinate takes $15 per day, and our hostess only received $60/day from us. |
| Clean room, great location, comfortable. Home away from home. |
| Nothing, it was perfect. |
| Had such a wonderful experience. Steps away from the bus line. Easy access to everything I wanted to experience in Rome, but away from all the crowded tourist areas. Ms. Rosanna was delightful and helpful. I stayed 15 days and it was hard to leave :) |
| hospitality of the owner, and location |
| Breakfasts. Would suggest adding yogurt, or some protein item |
| Rossana made us feel so welcome - it was such a pleasure to stay in her lovely apartment and we were served great coffee at breakfast ! It was also a convenient location and we found a lovely local restaurant. |
| I would definitely recommend Cross-Pollinate and use it in the future. |
| The hostess was quite nice and spoke adequate English. The facility was clean and had windows that cut out all the traffic noise when closed. |
| We were not informed that an additional guest was arriving one evening and we left our door open when we went to breakfast as we had been doing to improve ventilation. My husband's cash and passport were taken. We were able to report it to the police and get another passport with our vacation time usurped and extra expense. |
| Rossana was super sweet and it was wonderful to stay in her home. The location was nice we were able to eat at some wonderful restaurants outside of the main tourist locations even though this was only a short walk from Vatican City. We will gladly suggest this location to friends traveling to Italy in the future. |
| Though we had a private bathroom we did find it in use early one morning. We assume by the guests in the room next door so a key for that would be nice. |
| Great location, great value, wonderful host and very comfortable beds! As a family it suited us perfectly. |
| Honestly can't think of anything. |
| Really helpful and a great easy way to find places to stay that are more intimate and authentic than your average hotel. |
| Grandma Ricchi was so warm and welcoming. We got delayed due to train issues and she was very understanding. Her home is central to so many things and we were awoken each morning with the best Italian breakfast and coffee. Even though it was all one house, our room felt secluded and private. I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone looking for a central, affordable, authentic trip to Rome. (Additional perk: A great gelato place just down the street) |
| Location was good, room and services were good, Rosanna is absolutely wonderful. |
| Grandma Ricchi was so nice and fun! Despite some languge barriers we were able to communicate quite well...and she helped us with reservations, etc...She was delightful and her home was quiet and comfy. We traveled as a family of 4 (with 2 teen girls) and it was nice to have the B&B to ourselves. Since there were 4 of us we took taxis everywhere which was quicker and cheaper than other options. The neighborhood had nice shops and restaurants and felt like a real neighborhood. |
| We found out about cross-pollinate while trying to book at the beehive. Very glad we did...the B&Bs we used in Rome and Venice were just right for us. The only thing I would suggest about the website is to allow users to book more than one room at a time. |
| Very comfy beds; sweet hostess; reasonably priced |
| Location is difficult. Close to train station, but no direct walking routes into the city, and few direct buses. Breakfast consists of good coffee, and jam and white bread, which, although usually freshly home made, had no flavor. |
| Our first time using it. All was fine. |
| Super charming and helpful owner. |
| My only caution is that the room is located in the owner's apartment - some might prefer a more conventional hotel for a sense of more complete privacy. For most, this won't be a problem and the set-up will only add to the charm. |
| No complaints! |
| Great host, great breakfast and very nice rooms. |
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| my first time but was a great experience |
| Proximity to Basilica, neighbourhood market, good transportation connections. Rosanna was a dear. |
| The location, the room and, especially, Rossana's energy and help. |
| The breakfast could be a little more varied. |
| We felt immediately at home. Rosana is like having the Italian grandmother I always wanted. The place is very comfortable and clean, she even came in to air out our room so it wasn't too hot when we got home. Breakfast was simple, but the bread was always warm and there were a variety of snacks. Rosana's coffee is the best I have ever had (I live in Seattle and feel like I know good coffee). My mom and I were so in love with it that she showed us how to make it and which kind of coffee she buys. The location is southwest of the Vatican which is a bus or two to most of the big sites, but we enjoyed feeling like we could get away from the tourist crowds and see the Rome the way Romans see it. Also, if you stay here, the deli/food market across the street is a great option for a dinner in or a picnic lunch. |
| Absolutely nothing, and I always try to think of something... |
| Cross-pollinate was amazing for this trip, two hotels (Florence and Rome). I will definitely recommend it to any of my friends or family traveling through Europe. |
| Your detailed description of this place was spot on! My daughter and I loved staying here. We felt very safe and comfortable and really enjoyed Rosanna. |
| Better bus instructions. After we transferred to the second bus we could not see the street signs at night and we did not know when to get off. We got off too soon, but luckily didn't have to walk too far. |
| I really liked booking thru Cross-Pollinate and will definitely use you again. |
| I liked everything. Mrs. Ricchi is friendly and the room comfortable. S.Pietro and Città del Vaticano reachable in 10 minutes walking. |
| Nothing |
| Really positive. |
| It was close to the Vatican. Felt very safe. Ricchi was super nice and very helpful in showing us different places and what buses to get on. Very comfortable. |
| Maybe something homemade or from a bakery for breakfast. The last two days we were there she did have fresh bread. |
| Very helpful. Quick responses when I would contact them through email. |
| Signora Ricchi was so very warm and welcoming. She recommended a delicious Tavola Calda down the street for lunch, and served a perfect Italian breakfast of coffee, warmed milk, fresh bread, jams and butter. She made us feel right at home in her lovely Roman apartment. |
| The only minor improvement would simply be to keep shampoo and shower gel in the bathroom for guests. |
| We booked at the last minute and Cross-Pollinate was very fast to confirm our reservation. Thank you! |
| The owner, Rosanna, is a charming lady. She was very helpful in giving us advice on getting around in the city. The location was near the train station and for the bus too. We enjoyed the local eatery each night we stayed there. Our room was very nice and very clean. We had a nice window with a view too : ) |
| Since my husband doesn't drink coffee or tea he was left with bread and water for breakfast each morning. Perhaps cold cereal or something besides cookies and bread and butter would be a good addition. There was fruit laid out in the entry way and we helped ourselves on our way out each day. |
| I would definitely stay with Cross Pollinate Ricchi's B & B We had a terrific holiday |
| Signora Ricchie! She is so a nice woman, interested in all things, busy all the time and friendly like a friend. |
| Nothing |
| Was ok. Very good informations to find the accomodations |
| The location was only a 5 to 10 minute walk from the Vatican. Senora Ricchi is a delightful host with great hospitality. |
| Showers were only Luke warm to mostly cold, but that was our only complaint. |
| Cross-Pollinate offered connections to really cool lodging options for a better cultural experience.....not your typical motel/hotel scene. |
| Great memories. Liked the area as it was close to the Vatican. Mrs. Ricchi even taught me how to make her great coffee and I enjoy it every am in Michigan. |
| Have washcloths. |
| Very smooth. |
| Excellent Value. Wonderful Hostess. Large rooms. Very convenient to bus lines and the Vatican. |
| Great. When our flights were delayed and arrival in Rome was much later, Cross-Pollinate made sure our airport transportation was updated and right on time. |
| Absolutely lovely. |
| Very cozy and friendly. Felt like I was staying at my Grandmother's house, which is a good thing! |
Ricchi's B & B
