This studio apartment is in an excellent location, with amazing views onto the Piazza della Signiora. The entry was a bit tricky, but very good instructions were provided and the small elevator was very nice to have to bring bags up to the room. Giovanna let us know that we wouldn’t be able to drive directly to the apartment. We arrived late and followed the car's navigation to a close spot to drop off the bags. There are very strict restrictions in the city, and areas where you should not drive. We learned more details later, that most all of central Florence is a pedestrian area and only taxis and locals can have special permits to drive and park inside this restricted zone. There are cameras that will take pictures of each car entering the area and if it does not have the special permit, then a fine will be mailed to the owner (tracked through the car rental agency). We did not get fines but a few years back, I did get one from Italy mailed to my home from a trip months before. Be careful! We parked at Parcheggio Stazione Fortezza Fiera. It is nearby but it is a bit of a walk. If you're with bags, we recommend a taxi. There were some garages closer but required driving into the restricted area and then the garage would register your vehicle to avoid the fine. Our take-away: Florence is very well designed for strolling through the beautiful streets and alleys, best to leave the car elsewhere.
Inside the apartment, the kitchen was very well equipped. The bathroom was a bit small and the shower had limited elbow room, but the hot water was great! There was lots of good closet space with plenty of hangers for a few days worth of clothes. There are many restaurants right in the piazza which made it really nice to enjoy meals, and walk back to the place after enjoying some people-watching. This is a great little respite in the heart of the city.