The building and room itself was a unique experience. It is not every day you enter an apartment by going through a huge door, an iron gate and a courtyard of sorts. The location was excellent- within walking distance of the Uffici, the Duomo and other attractions. The apartment was spacious and had a decent coffee and smoothie shop across the street. The bed was comfortable and there was plenty of hot water for our shower in the morning. We were given some great tips for restaurants in the area. The air conditioner worked though it took a bit of doing to figure out how to work it. I recommend closing the windows at night and turning on the air because there is a bit of street noise fairly late into the night. There are 52 stairs to the apartment and no elevator so it may not be good fit for travelers with a lot of luggage.