Check in procedure was efficient and smooth. The apartment was as described in the pictures and everything was newly remodeled and sufficient for our needs. The WiFi was very good and all of our devices connected easily and had a fast connection. The bed was comfortable and all of the appliances worked well. The towels were not of great quality and only one set was provided for each of us. Since there was a washer this was OK.

The location is convenient but there is an issue with it one should seriously consider prior to booking. This is the major downfall of our stay in this apartment.

The only major drawback to the apartment is something that is beyond the control of the apartment owner and has more to do with the reality of booking a place to stay anywhere close to the Duomo or the PonteVechio. There are a great number of vendors with carts who break them down and set them up each day. It is the luck of the draw as to whether you wind up on a street that has vendors, sweepers or storage on the street you are staying.

Having rented many apartments in Florence over the years I can tell you that if you stay in this area the chances of it being noisy are very high. I am not talking about a few muted sounds one can sleep through but extremely loud racket that is impossible for anyone that is breathing to sleep through.

This starts very early in the morning. If you are an early riser or loud noise does not bother you than this apartment is a great place to stay. The apartment itself is well done and the management agency seems to be well run and professional. Keep in mind that in almost every apartment you stay unless it is on a higher floor or has had sound proofing done by installing double pane windows which greatly reduce the noise level you will experience the morning symphony of the rolling carts (solid wheels on cobble stone streets) and the other street noises that are just a part of being close to this tourist area.

The noise is not something the apartment owner can control so it is the luck of the draw on where you stay how noisy it will be. Of all the apartment I have rented to date this was one of the noisiest locations for sure.

It is a shame because the apartment itself is very well appointed and except for the noise situation I would book the apartment again.

Unfortunately we have found that it is better to walk a little longer to get close to where the action is than put up with being awoken at 6 AM (or earlier) by ear splitting noise that just seems to permeate this part of Florence.

Everything the apartment owner does have control over is well done and the apartment is well located. Just bring your ear plugs.