Our family of 4, including 13 and 15 year old children, enjoyed our 8 day stay tremendously. The view of the Duomo and rooftops is fantastic. Great food is nearby, including pizza and pasta at Simbiosi Organic, gelato at Sugar Pop, pastry at Pasticceria Robiglio. Carrefour Express is close for groceries. And the Santa Maria Novella train station is an easy walk, even with suitcases.