Description Chiaroscuro: Roma

This cosy apartment blends industrial-chic with an elegant design to make for an ever-so-charming, fresh and functional home in central Rome. Right in the thick of things – take a fifteen-minute walk to Trevi Fountain, before stopping off for a couple of scoops of gelato at one of the surrounding eateries. When – full of the local delicacy – you set back off again, you're under two kilometres from one of the seven wonders of the world – the Colosseum. Back home, you'll find a bright living space benefitting from black and white mouldings, stunning marble flooring and tasteful artwork. The practical studio layout is ideal for solo travellers or city-breaking couples looking for everything all in one place. There's a wooden desk space for those hoping to power through work during their stay. Come morning, make yourself an espresso from the coffee machine and find a sunny spot perched on the soft one-person sofa by the window. If location is your number one priority, this classy home-away-from-home could be just the ticket.

Home truths:
*As this is a studio apartment the bedroom is part of the living space
*The kitchen lacks a dishwasher and oven
*The sofa is really a one-person seater
*Building staff are on hand to let you in
*The apartment is well air-conditioned
*Free on-street parking is available