we landed early morning and needed to drop the bags first, which was all possible and andrea kindly gave us a hand with luggage upstairs. it was one of those beautiful palazzos built in 1600s hence no lift was available. it was still worth climbing several flights of stairs for the sun rays and street views from the balcony. the place was bright and spacious with authentic sicilian objects sparingly placed. icetrays and chilled bottles were filled from purified water tap and readily available. great italian coffee capsules were offered for the nespresso machine. the kitchen was modern and well equipped for simple cooking and dining. all three rooms were ensuite. towels, shampoo, shower gel, even toothpaste were provided. the bed was comfortable to sleep in with 100% cotton linens. the things worth mentioning for those sensitive to noise were that the street downstairs turned live with bars at night and next door neighbours might become loud over the weekend nights. location was spot on, within 5 mins from the airport bus stop, plenty of bars, cafes and restaurants around. above all, we’d like to thank mama for making our stay sweet with home made chocolate cake. 😍