This turned out to be the perfect place to stay in Verona’s old city (Citta Antica), located equidistant between the two sets of visitor sites I had identified as those I would like to see.
And Giovanna, who greeted me warmly from behind the front desk the moment I walked in the door, was friendly and helpful throughout my stay. She brought coffee and pastries to my room to help settle me in. She provided me with a map, circled the sites I wanted to visit, laid out the best routes to take, and told me of things not to miss along the way. All with her big, beautiful smile throughout!