Raven Smith

CasaCau

  • Where:
  • Why:Vacation
  • When:May 2014
  • Who:Me and my mum.
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CasaCau The best view of the Pantheon.

The best view of the Pantheon.

CasaCau My fresco bed, Apartment Five.

My fresco bed, Apartment Five.

CasaCau Olivetti typewriter vs iPad epitomizes the successful synergy of old and new in the apartments.

Olivetti typewriter vs iPad epitomizes the successful synergy of old and new in the apartments.

CasaCau This floor was so amazing. It made me feel like the woman with objectum-sexuality who married the Berlin Wall.

This floor was so amazing. It made me feel like the woman with objectum-sexuality who married the Berlin Wall.

CasaCau My life divided into 100ml portions.

My life divided into 100ml portions.

CasaCau Baroque-gasm. All Saints Church (Ognissanti) is just around the corner from CasaCau.

Baroque-gasm. All Saints Church (Ognissanti) is just around the corner from CasaCau.

CasaCau Aperitivo Italiano.

Aperitivo Italiano.

CasaCau The kitchenette and shelves stacked with goodies.

The kitchenette and shelves stacked with goodies.

CasaCau CasaCau is a coin’s-throw from the Fontana di Trevi (best seen at 3am).

CasaCau is a coin’s-throw from the Fontana di Trevi (best seen at 3am).

CasaCau CasaCau’s unassuming wooden entrance defies the flamboyance within.

CasaCau’s unassuming wooden entrance defies the flamboyance within.

Highs & Lows

  • Flavia and Kevin (the apartments’ hosts) are two of the most sincere and friendly people I have ever had the pleasure to meet.

  • The absolute serenity. I was surprised that such a busy street could be home to five peaceful apartments.

  • Breakfast to your door in an authentic market bag was divine. Bread, fruit, yoghurt, pastries, juice, milk. Yes.

  • CasaCau offers the freedom to live like a local.

  • There’s no lift, so if stairs aren’t your thing...be warned.

The Barometer

  • Design

  • Website

  • Environmental Consciousness

  • Night's Sleep

  • Service

  • Amenities

  • Takeable Treats

  • Refer a Friend

  • Overall Value

  • Life Changing

Total: 39/50

Important Bits

  • Type

    Luxury design focused apartment-like hotel.

  • Vibe

    A design-led home away from home.

  • Location

    Moments from the Fountain di Trevi but an oasis of calm above the bustling tourist streets below.

  • Rooms

    Five.

  • Music

    Ambient rainforest sounds in the living space of the apartment.

  • Year Opened

    2013

  • Designed By

    Originally a 17th century residential building, CasaCau has been updated by the owners with all mod cons.

  • Health & Wellness

    No.

  • Restaurant

    No.

  • Bar

    No.

  • Minibar

    No minibar, but there was a full fridge and cupboard of goodies and giant bag of breakfast in the morning, which also served as a packed lunch for the day. Well catered for is an understatement.

  • Children

    Yes, bring some.

  • Price

    Expensive luxury.

  • Website

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