✔ Location ★★★★★
Hard to beat: Literally only a few steps from the pedestrian bustle of Matteoti and just a few more to the waterfront, the Mercato, the Pigna or the casino. Mini-Carrefour one block south. Yet apartment is QUIET - no street noise apart from occasional sirens.
✔ Cleanliness ★★★★★
Property was spotless and well provisioned with essentials to keep it that way.
✔ Kitchen, other amenities ★★★★
No Nespresso :-( but otherwise a very well-equipped kitchen for complete self-catering especially with San Remo's terrific daily central mercato just up the road. Also provided: beach towels and multi-lingual subscription on living room's big-screen TV (we couldn't get the one bedroom TV to work). Elevator works well.
RICHARD - ***The Wifi is horrendously feeble*** - it could use an update or booster. Also, wouldn't hurt to junk that decrepit moka and substitute a new Bialetti.
✔ Property Space & Character ★★★★★
Pleasantly spacious. A typical early 20th C. 4th floor upscale urban apartment recently Ikea-ized into a 21st C. beach ambience property (white on white with bright accents). Two full baths, one with tub, though neither en-suite. Classic Italian period floorplan: oversized {useless} foyer and kitchen exiled to remote rear corner, far from dining room. Original terrazzo floors preserved throughout.
✔ Air conditioning ★★★★★
Split system with remote-controlled units in all rooms except bathrooms. Worked very well -- a pleasure to return to after a day in coastal August heat. As happens with retrofitted AC, blasting units make balcony less than welcoming (not an issue, balcony faces inward, has no pleasing view).
✔ Parking ★★★
Recommended garage was ok but pricey and 0.5 km away. Worth exploring alternatives.
✔ Hosting ★★★★★
Chiara was great: Helpful beforehand via Whatsapp, greeted us in person with snacks and spot-on tips for restaurants and beaches and was available during the stay via WhatsApp.
Bottom line: Very satisfied and wouldn't hesitate to return for another stay.