I felt welcomed immediately! The bottle of Chianti, the espresso machine with pods, the instructions in English, and the help with how I could get a cab to the airport we much appreciated. There was even a heavenly smelling sandalwood soap in the bathroom. I was charmed. The studio was clean, cozy and in a very convenient location. I was thrilled to be so close to the major sights and to the markets, as I had planned to cook at least one evening for my son, who is studying in Florence. While tiny, I had everything I needed to prepare a delicious Italian meal for him.
We were not expecting the building to be undergoing noisy renovations, but the air conditioner helped drown out the banging while we were in the room, as well as an aid in avoiding the notorious Florence evening Mosquitos.
This was my first trip to Italy, and I would return to this studio and recommend it to friends.