Guest Information and Help to stay with Rome Escape Apartments
Guest Information, useful info, safety tips and more
Welcome to RomeEscape , we're standing by to help you with just about everything to make your stay as trouble-free and enjoyable as possible. No matter how large or small your needs are just let us know at time of booking and we we'll do our best assist in every way possible. Below you will find a list of just some of the ways in which we can make your stay in Rome one to remember.
Frequently Asked Questions
Want to know more about our reservations process? Have you got questions about what type of apartment is best for you? What is our cancellation policy? Do we welcome children? For a full list of the questions that are most frequently asked…you'll find the answers here.
About your Stay
Would you like independent information on local restaurants or the best delis and patisseries in your destination city? We know where they are and soon you will too.
Having a bad hair day?!! For recommendations of top hair stylists, barbers and beauty therapists, not to mention health spa's and retreats in rome..in fact the list is almost endless. Our guest relations team have hand picked some of the finest resources across Rome especially for you.
If you like We can arrange taxis, airport pickup, book tickets for concerts, theatres, museums...or would you like to have a romantic dinner in a top restaurant?.
We can reserve all the above for you and more.
Book with us all tours and excursions in Rome
City Tours of Rome, concerts, events and more.
Taxi Limousine Service
Get collected at arrivals gate and driven
straight to your Rome apartment accommodation
Cheaper than a taxi. We can arrange this for you or you can book using the firm below.
Also available for city tours of Rome.
But be advised driving is in Rome centre is a nightmare. better
to use the very good (but packed) public transport.
Travel Insurance
Save up 50% on Trave Agent prices. More Info
The Apartments
Do you require added amenities in your apartment? Have you got questions about what will be provided? All of our properties come fully furnished and equipped to the highest standards but you can ask for something special. Click here for a full overview of what you can come to expect in our Rome Apartments.
Useful Info and Safety Tips
Crossing roads
Crossing the road is a hazardous occupation for tourists in Rome, and it pays to stay alert. Where there is a green man indicating that you can cross, be aware that cars may still be entitled to turn onto the road and cross where you are walking. Where there are no lights, crossing places are indicated by white stripes. As a pedestrian you have the right of way here, but drivers are quick to spot a nervous foreigner and are just as likely to accelerate as to stop. You will need to set foot on the road before any vehicle will even consider stopping for you. Make sure that the drivers in approaching cars have seen you and that they have a reasonable stopping distance - and walk. Traffic etiquette in Rome is about survival of the fittest. However aggressive they may seem, drivers are aware that they could pick up penalty points (a recent innovation) or fines from running over pedestrians, and will toe the line if given no choice in the matter. However, you should always remain alert, particularly in wet weather when slippery roads make life even more hair-raising. Have fun!.
General safety
Rome is a pretty safe city. You should take obvious precautions, as in any city, such as keeping any bags and possessions under your control and being alert for bag-snatchers and pickpockets in crowded places(for example, the metro and buses). as happens in all major cities, try not look like a tourist with cameras hanging out of you and if driving do not park your car and leave items in the trunk, on the seats or even under the seats. park in a car park and not on street.
Money
Try to become familiar with the currency, and don't be afraid to check your change. In a restaurant don't be shy of querying the bill, if necessary. Be prepared for cashiers who are reluctant to accept banknotes of €50 and above for small purchases, and for being hassled for fiddley bits of change.as cashiers don't like giving coins in change. try to pay the correct amount using coins were possible and this way if your not from the EURO zone you do not end up with a load of useless coins.
The coins are 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c 1euro 2euro.
Cashpoints / ATMs are dotted around the city centre, and labeled Bancomat. They are usually, though not always, in good working order, and have menus in English. Check with your bank if you're concerned about being able to draw money. A four-digit UK PIN code usually works fine, but US visitors can encounter problems. Note that many businesses, shops and restaurants in Italy do not accept credit cards.
Stamps
Postage stamps are called Francobolli, and are sold by tabacchi ( News agency) (indicated by a white T on a black background). There is an efficient priority service - ask for a Francobollo di prioritaria. These cost €0.60 for delivery within Europe and €0.90 world wide (Feb 05)
Women
There are occasional incidents of harassment and groping on crowded buses, but staying alert can usually prevent this. Elbows sticking out, or a swift swing of a shoulder bag can also help. In terms of chat-ups, Italian men are usually sensitive to signals women give off. They will generally leave women alone unless given strong encouragement. Around tourist areas you'll find the kind of man who is looking for the cliched up-for-it foreigner, but if you make it clear that you're not a drunken tourist looking for an Italian romance they will soon move away to look for easier prey. As with street vendors, looking through them, or looking away with total disinterest usually does the trick.
Your Experience, Have we overlooked something?
If you have been to Rome already and know of any places of interest we have overlooked like. great places to eat, drink, shop or see that you think everyone should try or see,
please drop us a mail so we can tell our future guests: info@romeescape.com
