SPIRIT OF FLORENCE Boutique Rooms

Giorgio made check-in and everything after it feel effortless. He was so friendly and welcoming. Our family stayed in January, and this was easily our favourite place in Florence. The room looked over Piazza Santo Spirito, with markets, cafés, bars, and restaurants right outside, but excellent soundproofing kept it incredibly quiet inside. The room was spacious, beautifully finished, spotless, and comfortable, even with our son along. The area felt lively and authentic, with plenty of places within walking distance and without the chaos of the main tourist areas. There's also a massage place downstairs, 100% recommend.

Our host was warm, informative, and clearly cared about helping guests have a great time in Florence. The room was well stocked with a range of good wines, drinks, and snacks at reasonable prices. It was spacious, beautiful, quiet, and comfortable. With a market and cafés right outside and everything close by, this was our favourite stay of our travels around Italy.

The biggest drawbacks were inside the building: the shower is tiny, and you can hear other guests and hallway activity clearly. If your room is near the stairs, main entrance, or noisy neighbors, that could be disruptive. A room farther from those busy spots might be quieter. I stayed at Spirit of Florence for three nights. The room was cozy with a nice view of the plaza, and its double-sealed window kept outside noise to a minimum. The minibar had plenty of wine and snacks, and the hotel has an elevator, handy with luggage. It's central, about a 10-15 minute walk to Ponte Vecchio. Guests also get 10% off at Borgo, the restaurant downstairs.

We were met by the owners after ringing the bell, and they were very helpful with suggestions for restaurants, sights, and getting around. My daughter and I stayed here in mid-April, and had a very enjoyable time. Our room was huge, with two large beds in separate areas. We could walk wherever we wanted from this ideal location. We'd stay again.