Claudio's place is AMAZING. Definitely stay here if it's available because the views on the roof are unreal... we went up there before dinner as the sun was setting and it is a gorgeous panaromic view of Florence -- perfect view of the Duomo... just breathtaking and all to yourself. There are a LOT of stairs to get up but there is an elevator for luggage purposes. Definitely worth it - don't think twice. I was paranoid because of the other reviewers and the noise so I brought ear plugs and did not need them at all... we slept with our windows shut and air on and we couldn't hear a thing... didn't even take the ear plugs out so not sure what others were referring to. We were there on a Tuesday night though so maybe during Thurs-Sun it's louder. Definitely recommend!