“If I could award 6 stars I would!” Old world charm with all the conveniences of a new build. Spotless, beautiful, antique, yet new room with excellent service. The building is located a block and a half from il Duomo, but it was “country living” quiet. We will come back to Florence and we will do our best to stay with Niccolo.
Service with attention to details - Niccolo greeted us with a huge warm smile and allowed us to drop off our bags in the morning of our check in so we would not have to drag them all over Florence. Upon check in, Niccolo gave us a fluffy pair of new slippers that were like hugs to my feet after a long day of travel and later, long days of walking. This helped to keep the apartment spotless. Niccolo explained the motif of the rooms and the color choices as they represented the parts of the “Santa Croce” (Holy Cross) in Florence. Niccolo gave us a brief background lesson on Florence. He provided us with incredible restaurant recommendations so we could eat authentic quality food and avoid tourist traps. ALSO, he arranged for a 20% discount for his guests at the coffee shop down the block, where the coffee was excellent. He was invested in helping us enjoy his city. Upon check out, he even offered to keep our bags until we had to leave for our next stop. He couldn’t have been any more friendly, professional, or accommodating. Niccolo should consider giving private tours of Florence.
The apartment – had a shared living room and a small dining room table. It was spotless, with gorgeous ceilings and gorgeous woodwork, and was tastefully decorated.
The room- was one of three private rooms with their own bathroom. The tall plaster ceilings were arched and had hidden lighting that could be adjusted to be bright or dimmed. The room was spacious with a sitting area and a desk. The bed was firm and comfortable with crisp clean sheets. The furniture was built by local artisans and painted with the motif of the room. Even the lamp was rich with history. There was plenty of storage to make yourself at home.
The private bathroom was huge, impeccably clean, and gorgeous. Again, it had the same arched ceilings and all the modern amenities. NO sign of mold or dirt anywhere.