This apartment was beautifully characterful being located in an old building with a lovely shared courtyard, large windows, high ceilings, relatively spacious interior, situated in a stylish area and with the church bells occasionally ringing (the earliest was 8am but it didn't happen everyday and never late at night) - a true taste of Italy on all fronts. The apartment was on the whole exceptionally quiet with minimal noise from outside.
The duomo was only 10 minutes away on foot along ornate streets with modern shops and department stores lining the sides. The nearest metro was literally a 20 second walk away. You couldn't ask for a better location within such an affordable price range.
Checking in was very easy as Maria met me at the apartment even though it was after midnight and she responded extremely quickly to any queries I had after I had settled in.
One of my priorities was having kitchen facilities, and although the utensils were basic, everything was present that I needed for basic cooking.
The shower was powerful and always hot.
The TV was broken but it wasn't a big deal for me.