What's the best way to get to Rome airport at 3AM?

Q. I inadvertently booked a ticket flying out of Rome back to Seattle that departs at 6:25AM. I read that you need to be at the airport at least 2.5 hours before departure. I am still looking for hotels in Rome but I think I'll be staying in the sightseeing area(Coliseum). I don't know how far that is from the airport. What would be the best way to get to the airport if you have to leave at 3:30AM? Thank you!

A. I guess that, with "Rome Airport" you mean the Fiumicino/Leonardo da Vinci Airport and not Ciampino: for what i know Ciampino hasn't intercontinental flights.

As someone else suggested, a taxi could be a good choice.

The first trains to Fiumicino in the morning leave at 5.05 from Tiburtina Station and at 5.52 from Termini Station.

At 3 AM it's not even so easy to reach the stations, so my hint is definitely to take a taxi, sorry.

Just booked a budget hotel and am concerned about bed bugs?

Q. Have just booked a budget hotel in Rome and am a bit concerned after reading some reviews (for other hotels) about bed bugs. A common issue with budget hotels from what I gather, worldwide. The reviews for the hotel I booked did not mention anything of the kind but I am a bit antsy about it. If I shake out the sheets/towels and spray the room with common fly/ant spray, will it take care of any possible bed bugs? I know they can be quite small to the eye.

A. There is an easy solution to this problem - before bringing your luggage into the room, check the sheets and roll them back to check around the seams of a the mattress. If you see any brown, reddish spots then there could be a problem. If you do, call the manager. See the mattress picture in the resource below.

If the sheets and mattress are spot free, then there is a good chance that the room is bed bug free. Other bed bug travel tips are listed in the resource.

I am going to Rome for 4 days during the 2nd week of August?

Q. I would like to know what kind of clothing I should pack. We are going to stay at a very nice hotel in Rome but we'll be mostly doing the tourist thing, going from one place to another.

A. I just got back and it is sooo hot over there right now and about to get even hotter. Pack light clothes for your daytime tourist ordeals but do keep in mind if you want to enter the Vatican you can't wear sleeveless shirts or short shorts. They are very strict and will not let you in. At night it gets a little cooler so you might want to pak a light jacket.
Also to let you know, people are very trendy in Rome so you might want to pack some cool trends unless you want to feel like a bum, lol.
Hope this helps!

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