Arco del Lauro B&B
<p>The vivacious Lorenza, a Vespa-riding advertising exec-turned-innkeeper, presides over one of the best new B&B's in Rome. Outside is the crumbly medieval charm of the quiet, southern side of Trastevere; inside is an oasis of whitewashed, high-ceilinged rooms with sleek and modern fixtures and furnishings. All four rooms are comfortably located on the ground floor of an atmospheric 18th-century palazzo. Lorenza's infectious enthusiasm creates a cheerful energy at the B&B—and it's aided later in the evening by her homemade <em>limoncello</em> (made with Ligurian lemons from her grandmother's garden), always on hand in the communal fridge. Breakfast is included in the nightly rate, but it's not served on-site. (Due to a loophole in Italian hotel law, B&B's aren't actually allowed to “manipulate” food.) Instead, you'll get a voucher to do as the Romans do, which is head to the bar on the nearest piazza for cappuccino and cornetto (Italian pastry).</p> <p><strong>Insider Tip:</strong> The property has Wi-Fi, but if you don't want to bring your laptop, there's a PC in the common area for guests to use.</p>
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