I’ve never given a bad review before so this will be my first. The first negative is the noise. If you are a light sleeper this is not for you. There were other people (person?) living in the building who was out late every night. Perhaps a bar worker(s)? I was wakened every night between 2am and 3-30am when they returned home. We shared a common entrance hall and the various big spring locks on the doors combined with the high ceilings and hard floors made it sound like prison doors being opened and closed. I complained to the host after 2 nights of this and he texted the neighbours but the very late entrances continued, though perhaps they were trying to keep the noise down. But after 4 nights I left Florence more tired than when I arrived. Other stuff was disappointing also. The furniture was cheap and unwelcoming - for instance hard plastic chairs and small low table that served no function. And yet there was nowhere to put your luggage. It is advertised as a loft apartment…. Well it’s on the ground floor. I suppose it’s described as an apartment because it has a sink and bit of a kitchen. However the sink/kitchen unit in the bedroom looks cheap , with a single cooking ring. I found this a waste of time and took up space in the room so that there was nowhere to put your luggage and nowhere comfortable to sit. I also found the bed uncomfortable with a worn foam matress, certainly not my shape. The bathroom was ok but again the shower doors were cheap, didn’t close properly and water leaked onto the bathroom floor.
Ok so It wasn’t all bad - the A/C unit worked well. I never met the host but the lady who let me in was lovely, very kind and helpful. The local restaurants were ok and the Cosi breakfast bakery nearby was excellent. Also the bus route into Florence was convenient. But that was about it. At around 90 euros p. night including taxes and service fees I thought it was poor value.