Biscione Flat

Description

This excellent apartment is located on Via del Biscione, a short walk from Campo de’ Fiori and Piazza Navona. It is located on the 1st floor of a historic building with no elevator. It is comprised of a living room with a sofa bed and a dining area, two double bedrooms, a fully-equipped kitchen, 2 bathrooms (1 with a bathtub). It features a TV, Wi-Fi internet connection, a Hi-Fi stereo system, a washing machine, air conditioning portable and a dishwasher. Its high wooden ceilings and excellent antique furnishings complete the apartment.

Area

Biscione Flat is situated on Via del Biscione, and is a comfortable luxury flat in the heart of the historical district of Rione Parione. Rome can easily be explored from this lovely apartment, which is situated in an 16th Century Building. At a few steps there's Campo de Fiori, still a favourite place of many artists, musicians and actors. Its magical atmosphere - which enriched by historic buildings and picturesque streets and squares in - will leave hardly anyone untouched.
Parione is the VI rione of Rome.

Its name comes from the fact that in the area there was a huge ancient wall, maybe belonging to the Stadium of Domitianus; the nickname people gave to this wall was Parietone ("big wall" in ancient Italian), from which the name "Parione".

During Antiquity, it belonged to the IX Augustan region called Circo Flaminio. In this area Domitianus built his stadium and an Odeon (Odeum in latin), for musical and poetic competitions. Pompey built his curia.

Around the 1200 the area was called Parione e S. Lorenzo in Damaso and the population kept on increasing until the 1400, when it obtained a great importance thanks to the paving of Campo de' Fiori, that soon became an important economic center.

Under Sixtus IV (1471-1484) the rione lost its chaotic look, typical of the Middle Ages, for a cleaner and tidier one, typical of the Renaissance. Recovering buildings, enlarging streets, building the new bridge "ponte Sisto" connecting Trastevere and Parione, improved the quality of the area.

Thanks to this renewal, urbanization increased between the 1400 and 1500. In the same period, several artists were asked to renew the front of the greatest buildings: this habit was born in the northern Italy and was spreading in that period. In 1500 most of the commercial activity slowly moved from Campo de' Fiori to Piazza Navona, that was the favorite place since it was wider.

In 1600, the appearance of Piazza Navona changed vastly, thanks to the work of Bernini, Borromini, and Bramante.

From this period until Rome became capital of Italy in 1870 there were no major changes but the opening of Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, a great street having a flexuous track in order to avoid the already existing palaces. If one palace was jutting, its front was moved backwards to preserve it.

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 "Termini" stop. Then follow the instruction below.
From Termini Station (distance about 2,5 Km)
Take the bus -direction Vatican- get off at Corso Vittorio Emanuele
With Car: Take the GRA (Gran Raccordo Anulare), exit 27 (EUR-Columbo). Go straight on Via Colombo till Largo delle Terme di Caracalla. Go straight on Via Terme di Caracalla towards Cicus Maximus, until Piazza Porta Capena. Straight ahead on Via dei Cerchi until the Tevere. Turn right along the Tevere until Ponte Garibaldi (the bridge) right after the Tibertina isle. Turn right (ZTL area) along via Arenula for 200 mt until Largo Argentina. Proceed for Piazza Venezia then first left along Corso Vittorio Emanuele, direction the Vatican. Turn left on Largo Pallaro. Park in area.
Via del Biscione is in a limited traffic zone (ZTL) with the following restrictions:
· Limited access on week-days Monday to Saturday from 6:30 am to 10:00 am
· Sundays and Holidays allow unlimited access.

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

AUTORIMESSA ZANNA SILLA 00186 Roma (RM) 31/34, v. Zoccolette tel: 06 68136513, 06 68307645

You are at few meters from bus stop 116 and 116T
Bus Line on Piazza Argentina: 30, 40, 46, 62, 63, 64, 70, 87, 81, 119, 130, 186, 190, 492, 571, 628, 810, 916

Night Bus Line:N5, N6, N7, N8, N10, N15,N20
Taxi rank:Piazza Argentina

Services

Toiletries
Bedding and Towels
Internet Wi-Fi
TV
Kitchen (electric burners, fridge)
Tub
Dishwasher
Washer
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.

Biscione 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 biscioneflat@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 isNOT 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.