The Speciale Apartment is a welcoming cozy nest that certainly lives up to its name. The flat, lined with soaring beamed ceilings, historic details, charming wall frescos and masonry walls washed in creamy tones, is immaculately clean and fully equipped, with a large living area, well-arrayed kitchen and a modern bathroom. The bedroom loft is nicely proportioned with a king size bed with a memory foam mattress, good linens, a dresser and a large armoire. There is also a small terrace overlooking an alley, which is a nice spot to enjoy one’s caffè in the morning sun.
The flat has a warm, lived-in feel and is eclectically decorated with a wonderful mix of historic details and modern industrial design. It is functionally up to date with robust Internet and abundant heat and hot water.
Despite its strategic location, a few blocks from Via Vittorio Emanuele and Via Maqueda, and within walking distance of everything that the historic center of Palermo has to offer, the apartment is extremely quiet and secure, located in a private courtyard on the third floor of a renovated building with an elevator.
Part of any rental experience is the hospitality of the proprietors and Giusi, who lives in the adjacent apartment, was friendly and accommodating, obliging our schedule by allowing us an early check-in and arranging for her son, Andrea, to meet us at the entrance of the apartment. She checked in regularly via text and provided dining and sightseeing suggestions. She also provided bottled water, coffee, tea and breakfast snacks.
We will certainly return to this lovely retreat in the historic center of Palermo and we would recommend it to anyone interested in visiting this delightful city.