The location is fantastic in Palermo which is a very desirable place. It's close to the subway and numerous options for food and entertainment. The challenge is the building is so secure only people who have been approved by security can even enter the front door which means you cannot have visitors or guests, and you must provide copies of your passport well in advance of your arrival (even those of young children) which I personally am very reluctant to do. For us this was very frustrating because we had family in from around the world for a wedding and no one could even come by to say hello. The host to her credit did her best to help with the security challenges but there was only so much she could do. If you want a really nice place in a nice neighborhood, don't care about being able to have visitors, and don't mind providing passport copies in advance, then this is a good choice.