What to say? I stayed here for two months on an extended holiday and it very much exceeded my expectations, worth commenting upon:
a) Communication was excellent - Giulio was very prompt in responding to the one concern (newly remodeled bathroom had a leak to neighbor downstairs). Workers came immediately, and within 24 hours, all repairs were completed perfectly.;
b) I cannot imagine a better location - within two or three blocks of Piazza Magiore, one block from grocery store, a hundred meters from Guero bar (please try the Buffalo Springfield cocktail) and Pino Restaurant which we enjoyed immensely and actually attached to the second tallest tower (and best view imho) in Bologna - Torre Prendiparte (you can only go up on weekends,);
c) The apartment is newly remodeled and is immaculate. The bathroom is large and new with a wonderful rain-shower shower (no tub).. nice tv in the living room with two large windows for light and fresh air - and newly installed air conditioner in the living room to go with a dedicated air conditioner in the bedroom which works wonderfully (late May in Bologna is warm);
d) All the needed pots and pans to do cooking on a convection stove (did make a few meals in two months), with in-cabinet washer - wring dryer (you have to hang clothes to dry);
e) Apartment is in a very clean and secure, stylish older building, and though there is some street noice on the weekend from the living room when windows are open, the bedroom on the interior is completely quiet and with shades drawn, completely dark until you want to wake up;
I could not be happier - Giulio spoke good English (much better than my Italian.. ho studiato l’ Italiano per otto settimane, ma non lo parlo ancora bene…lol) and was always quick to respond to a question.
Bologna, after several trips to Italy, is my favorite Italian city - the food, the history, the people are fantastico.. and this apartment made it better.
Thank-you again, and unless you are a curmudgeon, you will not be disappointed with this apartment if you’re lucky enough to rent it.