In a (trashy, safe, authentic) residential neighborhood 20 minutes walk from sights (fine with me) and convenient with just a couple of blocks from a deli, bakery, wine shop and supermarket. It may be more a residence hotel so you get a set of three keys and ring the bell at the front desk to get service, which was good when required. Everything was as described, locals were great, just a bit different from what I'm used to. Palermo grew on me when the rain stopped.