Great location. Quiet, peaceful setting but close to so many of the city's best sites. Very clean, cute, fresh feeling. Chantal is the ultimate host. She was there for an early arrival and took a lot of care to make sure I was comfortable and happy. I was a woman traveling alone before meeting up with friends, so the super-duper security door she has installed was great. Although I never felt unsafe in the neighborhood. There is very good grocery store just around the corner, and it's an easy walk to the train station, S. M. Novella church, the Duomo, the San Lorenzo market and more. I would highly recommend La Scala Garden for anyone looking for a friendly, well-located, comfortable stay.