This apartment is just right. First, the location is excellent. The Tourist Information center and the Quatro Conti are just down the street. The apartment is just off the main street and small streets on either side of the apartment are stereotypical postcard perfect Palermo. Second, the apartment size and layout is great. The main living area is in the middle and the bedrooms are on either side. The kitchen is small and you wouldn't really cook there (why would you when you can go out and have such great food), but there is a large refrigerator for leftovers and a microwave. Third, you can get a good night sleep. The mattresses are great and when you close the windows most of the outside noise is blocked. Plus, the blessed air conditioning works great so it all adds up to a good nights sleep.
Our host was great. He was very accommodating when our flight was delayed 4 hours. We did not arrive until late but he gave us a warm welcome and an interesting introduction to the city. He put us at ease after a long and difficult travel day.