10/10 Excellent
Jacqueline H.
28 Jul 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A palatial Florentine pied a terre
If you're looking for a spacious apartment, footsteps away from the Arno and a short walk to every major attraction in Florence, but not too close to the noise and chaos, this is it. The true charm, however, of this historical walk-up is in its gilt and cobalt coffered ceilings, towering windows, inviting banquet table as well as its spare and authentic decor, all of which contribute to making you feel as if you've plunged back in history to lead the life of a medieval aristocrat. And what was, perhaps, the best part of this apartment during a raging continental heatwave, THE AIR CONDITIONING WAS EXCEPTIONAL, and provided an oasis of cool every time we returned from a day of marathon walking and inter city travelling.
The kitchen was fully equipped, as was the bathroom, which doesn't have a bath but a new and modern shower. And the bed in the master loft was one of the most comfortable in which I've ever slept.
My only caveat for travelers who are travelling with light sleepers is that the surprisingly strong wooden spiral staircase up to the master loft is very creaky and loud as you descend into the cavernous space, so plan your late night trips to the toilet accordingly.
Perhaps our biggest regret after staying in this almost regal space was not having arrived with a group of friends, with whom we could have cooked a simple dinner in the fully equipped kitchen, and shared it with some wine and candles at the banquet table in the centre of the loft, under the glow of those gorgeous lofty romanesque windows. Sigh.
Our host was absolutely exceptional, so gracious and warm, and even with the time difference in North America she managed to respond to every one of our inquiries right away. We were also surprised by how easy the check in was.
Overall, we had an outstanding experience and most definitely want to return to our palatial pied a Terre in the heart of Florence.
Jacqueline H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019