A Spectacular Florence Home!
Honestly, the title says it all.
We chose this apartment because of its great location - literally opposite the Pitti Palace, and the fact it had lots of typical Florentine character. The apartment was just incredible, it really is just like the photos and gave us a really comfortable and luxury space to relax in after exploring Florence, not at all like the cramped rooms you get in hotels.
All the rooms have been carefully renovated, you get a real sense of history, but with all the modern comforts. The beds were comfy, the bedding feels so luxurious and the marble bathrooms are spacious modern and warm, worthy of any 5 star hotel and chromotherapy is available in every one of them! We were very impressed by the rooms with their high ceilings and how bright and spacious they felt, with light from the huge windows. Waking up to the views of the Pitti Palace didn’t fail to amaze us each day! The painted ceilings are magnificent and you can truly appreciate the effort made to preserve the remnants of the frescoed walls. You can’t help but feel a connection to the history of the place. In fact, Donatella told us that the building used to be where the Medici family used to train their wait staff!!
We really loved the different living and dining area options - they provided the perfect gathering areas for our party to be together, or for those who wanted peace and quiet. The kitchen provided the perfect morning meeting point for pastries and coffee, and one evening we enjoyed the excellent services of a professional chef. It was partially a cooking class, but mainly a delicious dinner of fresh tagliatelle, with spectacular white truffles sourced locally! It was truly a highlight of our vacation and an unforgettable experience.
Everything we wanted to see and do in this city was accessible by foot which was important for us, but if you need them, taxis are readily available just outside the front door – there were loads of tips and info in the apartment for where to go and what to see. Some great restaurants are practically on the doorstep, and one of the best coffee houses in the city was just around the corner (perfect for the caffeine lovers among us). The Santo Spirito neighbourhood is a very trendy area with lots of interesting little shops, clothing boutiques, designer ateliers and art galleries on the many small streets around the apartment. The piazza in front of the Pitti Palace, which is directly across from the apartment, is busy during the day, but is very quiet at night so sleeping was not an issue at all. In fact, even though the apartment is in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the city, it was peacefully quiet inside.
Our entire party were very happy with our choice of this apartment, and we can't wait to return. We have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone thinking of staying here. Donatella and Gianni are the most gracious of hosts and make every effort to ensure your stay is great!