Staying at Palazzo Pandolfini was the highlight of our trip. From the moment we arrived we felt welcomed and at home.
Jacopo Pandolfini met us at the door and helped carry our luggage to the elevator of the palace. He showed us our studio which was to be our home for 2 months. Everything was as described and in good order. The beauty of this studio at the top of the palace is the view of Florence. It is spectacular.
Later in the week we met Count Roberto Pandolfini who is Jacopo's father. He told us about his family who has lived in this palace close to 600 years. He is gracious and kind and lives in the palace where he has an office also.
He later gave us a tour of the palace which is spectacular and history filled. There is also a family museum to visit.
We felt we were living in history in a beautiful place.
We had cleaning service each week done by Lennie who works in the palace. She is kind and comes when you agree on a time. We had fresh sheets, comforters and towels. There is also a washing machine in the bathroom if needed. The shower was very good and there was plenty of storage for your toiletries.
We could easily walk in 10 minutes to the Duomo and beyond.
The studio itself has a full equipped kitchen. There is a large wardrobe for your clothes. The wifi was very good.
The elevator works perfectly and the entrance foyer is like being at the Uffizi. Absolutely beautiful.
We hope to go back. The Pandolfini's are kind, gentle people who make you feel instantly at home.
All the very best to this lovely family.
Jan and Peter Vandevanter