Faq

1.Distance and transport
2.Bookings – security and cancellation
3.Accomodation and location
4.Area


1. Distanze e trasporti:

How can I get to the Residence from Rome Termini Station?	Metro A until Anagnina station, then Cotral bus. Get off at Grottaferrata (the stop is 20 m from the Residence)
How can I get to the Residence from Anagnina Metro station?	Cotral Bus
How can I get to the Residence from Frascati station?	Taxi o local bus (orange colour)
How can I get to the Residence from motorway?	G.R.A. exit: Grottaferrata
What is the frequency of the bus Anagnina – Grottaferrata?	Nearly every 20 minutes
Can I book a taxi from or to Fiumicino/Ciampino airport?	Yes, our staff can help you with that.
Can I park in front of the Residence or nearby?	We provide a car park for each apartment.
How far is the Residence from Rome city center?	About 20 km
Can I rent a car?	Yes, our staff can help you with that.
Is there a shuttle bus from and to INI (Italian Neurotraumatologic Institute)?	Yes
How far is ERICSSON?	About 8 km
How far is the Banca d’Italia?	About 7 km
How far is Monteporzio Astronomical OBSERVATORY?	About 8 km
How far is Frascati INFN?	About 5 km
How far is Frascati CNR?	About 5 km
How far is Torvergata Policlinico?	About 8 km
How far is Torvergata University?	About 8 km
How long does it take from Pomezia/Santa Palomba industrial hub to the Residence?	About 30 minutes

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2. Bookings – security and cancellation:

In which case should I provide my credit card to confirm my booking and what use are you doing of it?	You should provide your credit card for a formal confirmation and if there is a customer authorization to draw a booking deposit from that.
What happens if I want to cancel my reservation?	You lose the deposit fee.
How can I make a reservation without a credit card?	Paying the deposit fee by credit transfer.
Can I make a reservation for less than seven nights?	Yes, but not less than three nights.

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3. Accomodation and location:

Are there apartments looking onto Rome?	Yes
Can I use the Residence swimming pool?	Yes, only in summer.
Is the Residence in a central or suburban area?	It is in a well-served quiet and residential area, surrounded by green, at just 10 minutes from the center.
Are there shops nearby?	Yes: supermarket, pharmacy, butchery, ladies' hairdresser, clothes shops, perfumery, footwear shops.
How far is the nearest supermarket?	5 minutes walking
Can I go to Grottaferrata city center on foot?	It takes 10-15 minutes.
How far is Grottaferrata city center?	800 meters
How far is Grottaferrata from Frascati?	3 km
How far is the Residence from the Greek Abbey in Grottaferrata?	800 meters

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4. Area:

When does Grottaferrata National Fair take place?	In the last week of March.
What annual events take place in Grottaferrata and around the Castelli Romani (Castles of Rome)?	The National Fair, The Antique Market (on the third Sunday of each month), "Notti al Castello" (theatre plays and concerts in the open air) in August, Settembre grottaferratese
What museums can I visit in the Castelli Romani area?	Grottaferrata: The Greek Abbey Museum in S. Nilo; Nemi: Roman ancient ships Museum; Ariccia: Palazzo Chigi- Baroque Museum; Albano: Civic Museum –Villa Ferraioli; Frascati :Ethiopian Museum and Museo Tuscolano; Castel Gandolfo: Museo della Specola Vaticana (astronomical observatory)
Are there bathing establishment on the lake of Castel Gandolfo?	Yes, a lot of them.
Is it possible to visit the Pope Residence in Castel Gandolfo?	Yes, there are guided visits and it’s possible to hear the Pope’s Audience every Wednesday in Summer
How far is the Mariapoli Center of the Focolare Movement in Castel Gandolfo?	About 4 km
How far is the Mariapoli Center of the Focolare Movement in Grottaferrata?	About 2 km
What kind of restaurants can I find nearby?	Typical roman food, International food, pizzerias, steaks, Chinese restaurants.

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