Built on an unmatchable, rich history, Rome of today continues to be a hugely important European city and Italy’s proud capital. Despite maintaining historical surroundings, modern serviced apartments in Rome have now begun to make an appearance.
Unlike the average hotel room or holiday let, serviced apartments in Rome enable corporate guests to comfortably enjoy a ‘bliesure’ lifestyle. This is thanks to the range of facilities and guarantees that come with serviced accommodation.
Across Situ’s range of Rome accommodation, a potential guest can expect their property to come with a minimum weekly housekeeping service, a well-equipped kitchen, ample space to work freely, air-conditioned rooms and free Wi fi connection. These are just merely the assurances too, as corporates can choose to book a stays at long term apartments in Rome that also come with free parking spaces, en-suite bathrooms, a garden or even an on-site gym or restaurant.
All in all, serviced apartments in Rome offer a level of security and flexibility that no other accommodation option can provide. This is perfect for a corporate traveller who just needs to live and work freely and without hassle amidst a potentially hectic business trip.
Rome is the capital of Italy, populated by almost three million people. This makes Rome the most populous city, ahead of Milan and Naples, It is also the primary city of the Lazio region which covers over 6,500 square miles in the country’s centre. Only around twenty miles to the southwest of the Rome city centre is the country’s largest airport, named after Leonardo Da Vinci, and Italy’s western coastline that looks out to the Tyrrhenian Sea. The nearest major cities to Rome are Florence and Naples, both no further than 170 miles away to the north and south respectively.
To get into the heart of Rome by car, you will most definitely have to use the ‘Grande Raccordo Anulare’. This is the ring-like motorway that encircles the capital as one of its most important roads. Its official motorway number is A90 and it is used by over 160,000 vehicles per day. Whichever way you plan to reach the city, just know that there are many aparthotels in Rome nearby public transport facilities meaning you’ll never have to travel far to reach your accommodation once you arrive.
As one of the most visited EU cities, it is no surprise that the Rome economy is greatly supported by the tourism sector. It is so important for the city and local businesses that tourists continue to flock to the attractions that are recognised across the globe. Outside of tourism, Rome is also known as a ‘fashion capital’ and the home of the largest film and television production facility in Europe. Both fashion and cinematic industries are important for the city too, not only as contributors to the economy but as reflections of Rome’s unique culture and traditions.
Rome has a business climate that welcomes both new startups and multinational businesses. Several UN bodies are based here and major international companies such as Microsoft, Google and IBM have chosen Rome as a base for European business ventures. This proves that Rome can be trusted as a place for business, but the city is also set up to support innovation and exciting entrepreneurship. For instance, the city has over twenty universities, which pump out a talented workforce each year and minimal red-tape start-up schemes.
Another thing that makes merging into the city’s rather traditional business culture is the wide range of corporate Rome city apartments and long term rentals. Dotted across many locations in Rome they allow travel bookers to pick and choose where they want guests to stay, depending on their business plans.
The ‘Eternal City’ is truly staggering and unlike anywhere else in the world. Its irreplaceable monuments that stem from some of the oldest settlements in European history encourage people from all over the world to visit and bask in its beauty. Whilst it all may come at a slightly pricier cost, even just staying in short term luxury rentals in Rome is certainly recommended.
A big part of living in Rome in being surrounded by some of Europe’s most iconic attractions. Whilst not actually in Rome, but instead surrounded by the capital, Vatican City is an obvious place to start. It holds such religious importance as the home of the Pope and the Roman Catholic Church. No more than 1,000 people live in the independent state, but the St. Peter Basilica, one of the world’s largest churches, the famous St Peter’s Square and the remarkable Sistine Chapel are all extraordinary representations of Catholicism and are visited by millions of people all year round. As for Rome itself, however, expect tourists to flock around sites such as the Pantheon, a historic church, or the Trevi Fountain, perhaps the most famous of its kind in the world.
Undoubtedly Rome’s most visited and recognised site though is the Colosseum. It is hard to miss, right at the centre of Rome as the largest amphitheatre ever built. Each year around six million people visit the magnificent Colosseum, which holds around 60,000 people and was once used for famous gladiator battles and popular public spectacles. Be sure to find some free time to visit this iconic attraction, which is ideally within a minutes walk of much self-catering accommodation in Rome city centre.
We also recommend relaxing at the Piazza Navona, Piazza di Spagna or Campo de Fiori squares. Here there is great entertainment and a wide range of restaurants and bars where corporates can let off some steam.
Rome has two international airports, Rome Ciampino and Rome Fiumicino (also known as the Leonardo Da Vinci Airport) with the latter being the largest in the Italian capital. Ciampino has nearly 6 million passengers pass through its doors every year, whereas the Fiumicino Airport, annually, supports the travel of over 40 million people.
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino is based along the eastern coast that looks out onto the Tyrrhenian Sea, around a thirty-minute drive from the Rome city centre. Ciampo is slightly closer to the city centre, around ten miles away to the southeast. Whichever airport corporates choose to arrive from, they can appreciate knowing that serviced apartments in Rome are never too far away.
Operating since 1955 and still standing as one of the oldest in the country, the Rome Metro supports the travel of over 320 million passengers each year. Across nearly 40 miles of track through at least 70 different stations, the Metro consists of three lines; A (Orange), B (Blue), C (Green).
Not only is this system great for constantly on-the-move business people, but the Metro also enables quick travel between Rome’s major attractions. Services run from 5:30 am to 11:30 pm and tickets can be bought at stations or corner shops.
The Ferrovie Urbane translates as ‘Urban railway’ which is made up of three lines. These are the Lido, Viterbo and Giardinetti. These urban trains operate similarly to the Metro, due to the fact they are all operated by the same company, ATAC SpA.
Whilst it may be busy, the Metro is not necessarily practical when it comes to reaching all areas of the city. That’s why there are around 350 bus lines, 6 tram lines and over 8,000 stops across Rome that enable local and tourists alike to travel to wherever they need to in the city.