I found Paola's place to be quite unique and just what I needed. The room itself is clean and seems a bit larger than in the pictures. It's small but never felt cramped. The bathroom is very clean and modern. The windows let in a nice breeze when I wanted it and meant that I didn't even need to use the A/C, even on very hot days. The tasty breakfast Paola prepares is enough for a good start without having to spend time finding it elsewhere. But the best part for me was the fabulous terrace. It's quite large and is a great place to sit or lie in the sun -- eat, read a book, write some postcards, or just relax. You can even see the famous towers and historical center from there, and it's only about a 15-20 min walk to reach them by foot, while exploring Bologna's famous porticos. Even though there's no kitchen, I still bought some fruit and drinks from the conveniently located Coop supermarket around the corner, and Bologna has many great places to eat. The only caveat here would be for people who don't do well with stairs, as there is a spiral staircase to get up to room and terrace. Didn't bother me. In any case, I spent an excellent and relaxing three nights at Paola's and would highly recommend it!