The location is fabulous, Manuela and Paolo delightful, the view from that rooftop terrace gasp inspiring. The room is large, very high ceilings with remnants of some old frescoes, not especially 'decorated' but surprisingly quiet (Corso is not an especially quiet street). The twin beds were comfortable; the bathroom (shower) is convenient to the bedroom. An elevator gets you up to the apartment in the old palazzo.

Totally not anticipated, we were invited to join Manuela and her husband for dinner one night. Good food, and cooking, are clearly enjoyed, and was augmented by the wines they had made and the interesting conversation. Manuela's English is quite good.

My travel companion had taken a tumble while walking around town, and Arnica cream was provided, and the ice pack we'd bought kept ready to use.

These are lovely people and excellent hosts. I'll definitely try to book in with them on my next visit to Florence.