Beautiful apartment. It will take you back in time but provide everything you need for modern living. It's an ancient apartment in the best possible way, letting you know that you are staying in an ancient city, in an ancient building and are steeped in history. We've been to Florence many times and July is crazy hot with high humidity. The apartment has no AC but Luca provides you with fans to help cool you down. We are from Arizona and know a little bit about heat - and unless you plan to stay in the apartment the whole time (why would you go to Florence then?) It is absolutely not an issue. Everything else is just perfect!!!!! It's 'across' the river but it's actually right on the river giving you access to both sides of Florence easily. We sat on the terrace watching the bridge activity each morning during breakfast and felt totally immersed in the city......this is definitely the best place we have found to stay in Florence over the years.