We came to Letizia's home (she lives next door) in the end of July, when the summer heat in Firenze was hotter than even their usual, so even with two air conditioners and a ceiling fan, it was initially quite warm in there. Especially for--and we admit it--Americans from Northern States where our climate is usually more moderate! HOWEVER, after running the AC for the first day, we were able to get the temperature down, particularly in the master bedroom, to around 25-26 degrees C (77-79 F), which was liveable. Then the next day came a surprise: Letizia had gone out and purchased ANOTHER air conditioner, which we were able to quickly install in the 2nd bedroom. This allowed us to get the entire apartment quite pleasant. She really went above and beyond anything we could have expected!
The truth is, we would have loved the place even if it had remained a bit warmer than we are used to. It is an amazing old building with 4-meter high ceilings, a huge chandelier and original artwork on the walls, and a lovely covered outdoor terrace where we could enjoy the late nights and early mornings listening to some of the people on the streets--sometimes talking, sometimes even singing Arias! Everything worked well, the refrigerator, the washing machine, the iron. It was a very secure building and we always felt our belongings were safe there.
More than this, the location was amazing. We were able to walk everywhere we wanted to go in District 1 and surrounding areas with ease. Museums, the Central Market, bars and trattorias in our neighborhood and the Piazza San Spirito, down to the Arno river for a beach nightclub...we had so much fun, and so much great food (and drink)...we will never forget it all. Highly recommended with no reservations whatsoever! But what made it the BEST was the host, she is a jewel, a gem. Don't think twice about staying in this lovely and historical landmark...we consider ourselves lucky to have been able to make it our home for five nights.