We could not have hoped for a more beautiful room and location, not to mention the best bed we have slept in on our trip through 6 cities in Italy. The shower is amazing too. The place was sparkling clean and dreamily decorated- the owners run an antique shop nearby, btw. The location really is perfect and a 10-minute or shorter walk to the other side of the Arno river. Alessandra was very nice and met us downstairs when our taxi arrived and then showed us the place. The neighborhood is next door to the Boboli Gardens and a few minutes walk to the Pitti Palace museums. Alessandra had a welcome manual ready with recommendations for restaurants and cafes and all that we tried were solid. S.forno cafe is a must-stop, and you can check out the owner's antique store and workshop on the next block just before the river on your way into city center. The immediate neighborhood has lots of great shops, cafes, and restaurants but is quieter in general which is perfect contract in the evening and mornings from the busy center across the river. Only thing you may want to watch out for is it is a few flights of stairs, but the stairwell is wide and isn't steep at least- we were fine with the walk-up. We hope to come back and would love to stay again, longer for sure next time.