This is a beautiful place, nicely and stylishly decorated, right in the center of the action. This is not so much a home as it is a managed rental, so it does have a somewhat different feel. Check-in was easy and comprehensive, and Eleonora was very knowledgeable and kind (even though we got held up at the train station and arrived a half hour late). The loft area was very cool, and the kids absolutely loved it. The A/C was just fair, the beds were decidedly firm, and the layout is somewhat odd -- there is no real sitting area for all the family to gather, except in the loft above the dining area. The street can be somewhat loud at times, simply due to the location, and the entry hallways are not elegant (this is a working apartment building, after all). This may or may not be important to you, and these are very minor drawbacks. All in all, this was a great place, and having breakfast with a view of the top of the Duomo makes up for most all of the little quibbles. The only thing that might make us consider another place would be the lack of a main floor sitting area. Overall, however, this was a great spot that you should have on your "short list" of great spots to stay in Florence.