A captivating green-themed room in the pulsing heart of Florence.
The city of Florence at this time of year is wonderful to visit and explore, which my friend and I were able to do during our, alas, fleeting stay at Nadja's Strange Uncle bed & breakfast.
Finding the B&B was a cinch from S.M Novella station. The location is perfect, there was no need to hire a car or a taxi, as all the main attractions are between 5 and 15 minutes walking distance. I had to travel to Coverciano the next day for work but the local bus, linea 6, took me there reasonably quickly.
Tip #1. Before arriving be sure to print out the instructions for the check-in, they are very well explained in English and you cannot go wrong.
Tip #2: When leaving, to open the front door *from the inside*, you'll need to use the key! I spent a couple of seconds wondering why the door wouldn't open until I figured it out. It's likely that other reviewers mentioned the incongruence and I missed it.
The room itself is prettier than in the photos, it is tastefully decorated, quirky without being gauche, and absolutely charming. In addition, we loved the furnishings and the bedding, all gorgeous. The room is peaceful and quiet–very little noise in the street below–the double bed spacious and comfortable. The ensuite room was a definite bonus, ideal for taking a quick late night (or early morning) shower.
My friend and I appreciated the delicate art work on the ceiling and the pictures decorating the walls, wholly appropriate seeing as we were in the centre of Florence. We loved it!
The kitchen space and the fridge is shared, not a problem when we stayed. I had the room to myself in the (very) early hours of the morning, where I could sit in silence and open my papers.
The “green ensuite” is idyllic for a romantic long weekend. Perfect for anyone who has an eye for art & design (with a twist) without sacrificing comfort.