CasaCau is a set of upmarket serviced apartments near the Trevi fountain. Keep in mind this isn't a hotel, there's no reception and you don't really see any other guests. Check-in is done via entering a code at the door and you get your keys from a mailbox, for example. Proprietor Pino is very friendly and on the ball before you visit, arranging a car if needed or giving you recommendations, but you don't really see him much either - in a way you feel like you're living in a very stylish BnB. The plus sides were that I wasn't really bothered during the stay, it's well located and breakfast is quietly attached to your door every morning - it's basic, so eggs/milk, croissants and bread the first day, then just the latter afterwards, but the room has coffee, jam etc in it - you might want to eat after as well. There's also a minibar of items you have to pay for. Decor is lowkey but nicely done too, the two rooms I saw (Pino moved me to a quieter one) were well laid out and stylish. You didn't hear anything in the house, so I assume some sort of soundproofing was installed, as it's an old building. Some cons were that depending on your room, the outside could be quite noisy as it's on the main thoroughfare into the Trevi area, which gets alot of visitors. I personally don't like the fountain, and during the day you'd be battling against the crowds to get into central Rome. Also, all towels were paper thin, which sounds odd but they were really hard to dry yourself with, and pillows didn't have that luxurious hotel feel - being quite thin too. The bed was comfy but, again, not like you'd get in a hotel. Overall I liked the stay and would recommend it, if you get up early you can avoid all the people, and if you're looking for more of a BnB experience, this is one of the best in Rome. If you're after a more traditional hotel, stay elsewhere.
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