Not what I was expecting, but not in a bad way. I didn't realize when I booked it that it was on the 5th (or 6th floor for those from the US), but the building had an elevator, so not too bad... Until the elevator broke. Thankfully it broke during our stay and not at the beginning or end otherwise, lugging our suitcases up 6 flights of stairs would have been a killer. The hotel did mention that if it wasn't fixed by the time we left, they had people who would carry out luggage down (or up if we were checking in) but thankfully it didn't come to that.
Staff was very friendly and helpful, Guiseppe at the front desk was fantastic and helpful.
The breakfast that they served each morning was just right to start each day, a croissant, fresh juice and your choice of coffee, perfection.
The only things that were a little odd, were the fact that you have to leave the room key with the front desk each time you leave, and the tiny bathrooms. I'm not tall, and my knees hit the wall in front of me when I sat on the toilet, my cousin who is 5'7" had to sit sideways. The shower was also tiny and sometimes would run out of hot water, which in November was torture for whichever of us showered last.
Overall though, a solid 4 star experience.