Alexandra is a lovely host! The apartment was clean and ideal for our short stay in the city, and the extra towels and blankets were a nice touch. The bathroom does have a strong smell, though. We tried to keep the door shut as much as possible. As for the noise, we walked out on Saturday night to find that the bar next door had set up tables right at our front door. Perhaps that is a small price to pay for an amazingly situated apartment right near the most beautiful parts of Palermo.