Staying at Manela's was a great experience. Located right in the center of Florence, it's perfectly positioned for walking to all major sights. We didn't have to use public transportation once (though we should have taxied up to Piazza de Michelangelo) and it was so nice to be able to come back and take a nap in the afternoon if we needed to. Oh, and the terrace view is amazing!

The bed was pretty comfortable and even though there's no AC, Manuela provided a fan that kept us comfortable enough to sleep. There is some street noise, so I'd suggest bringing earplugs if you're a light sleeper.

Manuela was gracious and took great care of us without being to nosy. She offered us water on arrival and espresso the morning we left and was a joy to talk to. She also offered to book reservations at museums for us and also provided recommendations in the area.

When we make it back to Florence we'll definitely stay here again!