Lucette' s very undersold place is on the top floor of a Spanish royal palace built around the end of the 15th century, where silver was reputedly produced and which today houses some lovely artisan jewelry shops in its ancient, arcaded courtyard.
The bedroom overlooks this courtyard, but feels very private due to the mature tree growing right outside the lovely French doors and small balcony. It truly is the epitomy of that hackneyed phrase 'hidden jewel'.
This Air BnB is certainly one of the most pleasant places I have stayed in Palermo, due to all of the above, but especially the kindness and personal attention by Lucette and her wonderful mum, Roberta. Their communication was great, I was personally welcomed and Roberta personally helped me up the (numerous) stairs with my luggage, to finally arrive at their beautiful spacious room that felt like a bower in the treetops.
Lucette's mum even made herself available to come out with me (at my request) for some late evening food and a stroll around ths fascinating artisan quarter of Palermo. Nothing was too much trouble for her, even storing my extra luggage safely in her own home and bringing it back to me the next day!
I almost hate sharing this review, as once everyone finds out about this incredible location (very close to the via Roma stop for the airport bus, the Vucciria market's vibrant nightlife and restaurants plus all the other main attractions in central Palermo) everyone will snap it up and Lucette will be fully booked all year!
Another massive bonus is that despite its the central location, Lucette's place is reasonably quiet. I woke to birdsong, not the standard bashing and banging of Palermo's rubbish being collected. My gentle awakening was thanks to the room facing out into the treetops above the beautiful courtyard and the raucous city noises effectively being muffled by 15th C thick walls.
Finally, it is cool. Temperature wise, as well as the location :) Those old stone palaces were built to withstand the hot Sicilian sun and they do. Helped of course by the virtually noiseless fan Lucette has thoughtfully provided.
The bed was supremely comfortable, the shower powerful and I had access to the kitchen to keep my water cold and food fresh.
I LOVE this place!
Book quickly - you won't be sorry!