Residenza Marchesi Pontenani

Fabio was a great help and gave us some lovely recommendations. The accommodation was clean and comfortable, and we thought it was very good value. It’s on a quiet back street near the River Arno, with an easy walk to the attractions and some amazing food. You do have to go upstairs to reach the room, though that wasn’t a problem for us. We had a great stay and would come back if I return to Florence.

Having a whole apartment with two separate rooms and a full kitchen was a welcome change after seven days in one-room hotels. Rachel was wonderful and told us what not to miss in Florence. So many places are within walking distance, including the water, restaurants, and attractions. The stairs to the room got tiring after walking around all day, and there isn’t really an elevator. We could sometimes hear children playing and yelling at a nearby school during the day, around 4-5pm, which might bother you if you return to rest in the afternoon. Otherwise it was a great place, and I’d stay again.

The hostess was incredibly helpful, with great dining suggestions, and even offered to arrange a cab to the train station for our departure. In the Ponte Vecchio suite, the bed was very firm, which my wife loved, while I preferred the very soft pillows. The apartment was clean when we arrived, and the maid came by daily around 2 pm. There’s an espresso machine in the kitchen and a moka pot too. The water pressure was surprisingly strong, in a good way. The suite is technically a studio, but nicer than our studio apartment in Los Angeles. It’s one block from the river and just down the street from the city center. What an awesome place, and we’d definitely recommend it to anyone traveling to Florence!

We’ve just arrived, and the place is fantastic, far better than anywhere else we’ve stayed. We booked two apartments, both chic and modern with boutique-style decor, and no two rooms are alike. It’s in a quiet area, a 5-10 minute walk from everything we wanted to see and do in Florence. The host is amazing. With bubbles, we got a five-minute introduction and learned what to see and do during our very short stay.