We really enjoyed our 5 day stay at Giorgio's place. After reading the reviews we had high expectations and were not disappointed - our stay actually exceeded our high expectations.
Most important of all was Giorgio's hospitality, thoughfulness and kindness. Nothing was too much trouble for him and his love for his city came across so strongly that we loved it too. He suggested several excellent places not in the guide books with helpful hints so that we could make the best use of our time. Based on our interests Giorgio thoughtfully devised a tailor-made excursion for us to somewhere we had said we wanted to go and checked public transport times etc. He also highlighted all the best places to eat in central Palermo.
Giorgio collected us from the airport, which we really appreciated, late on a Sunday evening when I'm sure he could have had more enjoyable things to do with his family. He made sure we were completely settled and at home before he left us and checked by text the next day in case there was anything we needed.
Location and facilities: The apartment is right in the centre of Palermo. All the main sights are within easy walking distance with shops and cafes etc nearby. The apartment was extremely comfortable, spotlessly clean and with excellent facilities (the kitchen, in particular, was very well equipped).