Salvatore deserves his title of superhost - despite some language barriers with our not so great Italian, the moment you meet him you can feel he is a genuinely warm and caring person, with a lover of life and laughter. This is reflected in the beautiful way in which the apartment is decorated - it's a work of art with so many things to look at. Salvatore has thought of so many things to make his guests' stay the best it can be - from food in the fridge to maps of Palermo, recommendations and advice, and books about Sicily, it is all greatly appreciated. He had arranged for a lovely English speaking friend (apologies, we can't remember your name!) to be there with him when we checked in, which was really helpful. He also lugged my enormous suitcase up the stairs in the crazy heat - an incredible feat and was kind enough to offer his assistance again when we ate checking out. Nothing was too much trouble, for example, when we had a question about the hot water or wanted to use an iron, he was super responsive and happy to assist. We loved the apartment, but it isn't something that will suit everyone - it is on the fourth floor, and there is then another flight of narrow stairs to enter the level where the bathroom, makeshift kitchen and lounge are, and then separate stairs to get to each bedroom and the terrace. I thought it was a great way to burn off all the cannolis, but if you're not moderately fit or comfortable with stairs, then this isn't the place for you. The apartment is really set up more for two people than three e.g. only two coffee mugs and chairs (although there's more chairs on the amazing terrace). Three people was a bit difficult in the height of summer - I think it would be fine in more moderate months. There is air conditioning in the main bedroom which cools that room and the lounge below it very well when you close the lounge door, but it can't cool the whole apartment (due to all the different stairways). It was very hot in Palermo when we stayed and the second bedroom loft was unbearably hot, so one of us ended up sleeping on the couch in the lounge. We wish we had longer in Palermo and in Salvatore's amazing apartment - it's truly like a work of art crossed with a museum. Finally, the location is fantastic - above a gorgeous old piazza in easy walking distance to everything in the tourist area while still feeling like you're living with locals. Grazie mille Salvatore!