Staying in Donatella's apartment in the Piazza della Signoria with the best view of the Palazzo Vecchio is like being transported back into the 16th century . The furnishings are amazing and when you step out onto the small balcony you almost feel as if all the throng of people in the Piazza below are looking up at you waiting for your next pronouncement !
One word of caution . Get Donatella to show you how the French doors and windows work . We found them tricky .
Overall the best apartment to allow you to live like a Florentine for a few days .