Alberone offers a great accommodation option away from the expense, hustle and bustle of central Roma but close enough for easy access - the train is only 5 minutes walk away down the street (and only a 5-10 minute train ride).
Run by a family in the adjoining apartment, there are only 2 rooms with a shared bathroom. When we booked we thought there was a private bathroom however the other occupant was rarely there so there wasn't a problem with the sharing arrangement.
Franco greets you when you arrive and is extremely friendly and accommodating - his english is quite good (as long as you speak slowly) - much better than my italian!
The room is a good size with a queen bed and a small table & 2 chairs. Everything is extremely clean and well decorated. The bathroom was also very nice. The room ahad airconditioning which was a big bonus given the summer heat. The apartment is in the Piazza Scipione which attracts many of the locals sitting out chatting and children playing until late evening - it is a great cultural experience. The area is quiet however, overnight.
There are a couple of great restaurants nearby that serve traditional / local Roman food. The one we loved the most was La Zingarella (The gypsy) just 2 doors down, which had a great antipasto buffet and home cooked pasta.
One point of note is that we chose the location because it mentioned free parking (as we had a car) but secure parking was available at a nearby garage for 50 euros for 3 days -this added to the cost. By aware of this if travelling with a car.
Having travelled to Rome previously this less central location was great as it was still really convenient access and we were able to get away from tourist areas and commune with the locals and eat local food.