Wow! What a view! The Duomo right outside your windows and the busy and fun Via Corso right below. Samuel had his associate Paulo meet us and he was prompt and helpful, even offering to help with luggage up the steps. If you are not in shape, have mobility problems or simply dont want to do steps, this may not be your place. We, however, found it challenging, fitness and fun. The location is great, within walking distance to everything....we even walked with our bags from the train station. I'm sure a taxi would have been easy as well. They even met us early so we could visit the Uffizi and Vasari corridor on Sunday, as the museums are closed on Mondays- fyi. If I make it back to Florence, I would stay here again. Thank you Samuel and Paulo! Ciao- Vickie