Book this property as soon as possible! The fourth floor walk-up is more than worth it for the unbelievable views of the Duomo and the lovely terrace where we watched the full moon rise over the mountains and city. A warm and welcoming atmosphere makes for a location we would have been happy to stay in for weeks. For such a metropolitan surrounding, the accommodations are spacious and allow for privacy if individuals need time away from a group. It is exactly as pictured, so you will know exactly what you are getting, and is so very close to everything!
Florence My Love, who manages the property, maintained great communication with us before and throughout our stay. Upon checking in, our hostess even provided us with a points of interest map, adding in a few tips from a local. We were also provided a small welcome gift of wine and biscotti, which was quickly devoured. The washing machine is a plus if you are on an extended stay, but plan to air dry your clothes. Detergent, as well as toiletries were provided. Use caution when you shower as the length of the shower curtain is a tad short in the main bath, which leads to a decent sized splash zone....easy to take care of by a towel at the edge of the shower.
The beds are comfortable and rooms contain plenty of shelf space. Air conditioning worked perfectly and actually left us chilly a few times. The WiFi is adequate for surfing the net, but may prove slow if you are trying to do something that requires heavy bandwidth.
Insider’s tips: Book as much sightseeing as you can in advance; everything you read about the long lines is more than true! Brave the climb of either the Campanile or Piazza Michelangelo for incredible views of the city from above. We did not get tickets for the David ahead of time, but showed up 30 minutes before opening and had a wonderful experience in an almost empty museum, so that might work for you, as well.