PROS:
+Gorgeous old palace with immense character, history, and charm. Having private gated parking in Palermo is rare. Cool to stay in such a beautiful building and unit.
+No formal breakfast, but host left us water and nice packaged treats. Would be a nice gesture to leave a fresh croissant given the classiness of the listing/ unit.
CONS:
-The unit is FAR from downtown Palermo if you are only planning a short stay and plan to walk during the hot/ humid summer days and nights.
-We misunderstood each other for check in and had to rush back from downtown, dripping in sweat in order to meet the host for keys. This was highly unpleasant and expensive, and the only time on a two week trip in Sicily that we experienced a poor check-in experience.
-The unit also had weak AC for its size. The lofted bed, while charming, also meant a very hot sleep since there is only one small AC unit for the entire place and one fan next to the bed.
-For a seemingly luxurious apartment, the bed, pillows, and towels need an upgrade.
I believe there may be better options in Palermo given the price- you are paying for the charm and history of the place, not necessarily the comforts you would desire during a vacation.