This charming perch in Monreale is the perfect place from which to visit one of the Jewels of the world--the Duomo and cloisters of Monreale. Clean and comfy beds, impeccable bathroom (reminder to Americans unfamiliar with hot water heaters in Europe--sometimes you need to turn on a switch to make sure you are getting hot water), air conditioning--though we preferred to leave open a window for a cool breeze. Although we were woefully late, the hosts waited up for us and helped us get to the apartment when we finally found a parking space nearby (we had gotten lost in the dark several times in a rental car from the airport--our fault, not the hosts'). Gentle trickle of a fountain in the courtyard at night--a surprisingly quiet city experience in one of my favorite places in the world. I would definitely recommend it--but especially if you arrive in daylight!