Since Laura was out of the country on holiday during our stay, she went through additional steps to ensure we were met and situated properly. We didn't speak much Italian, and her friend didn't speak a lick of English, but we were able to get our bearings well enough through grunts and hand motions. Regardless, we appreciated the effort!

The flat itself was clean and lovely, though a little toasty in the 90 degree heat. As other reviews mentioned, the A/C doesn't really reach the bedroom well -- so the addition of a couple fans may work wonders in increasing sleep quality during the hot summer months.

Finally, it's not something Laura has any control over, but someone in the building was constantly smoking - so we'd have to deal with that anytime we entered or left the building. Once in the apartment however, the smoke was not noticeable.

The location was fantastic. At first we were a bit concerned by the graffiti all over the neighborhood, but after exploring Bologna, it seems like that is typical throughout the city and doesn't necessarily represent a crime-ridden neighborhood.