The "Lorenzo the Magnificent" room at this apartment hotel ("Palazzo dei Ciompi") has stunning views of the Duomo. Sitting in our bedroom at night with a glass of wine looking over the rooftops of Florence, with the dome of the cathedral lit up in the background was breathtaking. There is also a kitchen, two bathrooms, a fold out couch (really only big enough for one), and a single bed...perfect for our family of 4.

The location is excellent, with all of Florence's main sites just a stroll away.

If you have a car, be aware that the apartment is within the ZTL zone, so the staff will have to report your license plate to the police to avoid a fine if you are planning on parking on their property.

Staff were friendly and helpful, BUT the owner, who was in the office when we checked in, was quite arrogant; avoiding eye contact, being generally abusive to his staff, and outright rude to us. Thankfully, you may only have to meet him once.

A wonderful stay though. Would recommend to anyone.