We, a family of 4 from Seattle, had just a short 24 hour stay in Florence. We worked it in between multi-day stays in Rome and Venice. Glad we did it, v.s. doing Rome-to-Venice train and an extra day in one or the other.
Staying in this hotel's Presidential suite really added to the experience. The photos don't do it justice. It was like staying in a palace. Super high fresco ceilings. Kids got a completely separate bedroom off to the side.
Overall, a great boutique hotel:
* 10 min walk from the train station. We wheeled our suitcases both ways. Despite some cobblestone, and narrow sidewalks, it was very doable.
* Super friendly and very professional staff.
* Easy walk to all the main Florence sites. Yet, far enough away, where it was way quieter at night.
* One block away from the waterfront, which is a perfect place to go for a jog.
* Plenty of convenience stores, restaurants, and shops right in the neighborhood.
* Don't miss the Ferris wheel in the opposite direction from core Florence, also a quick walk from this hotel.
* Free full breakfast.
It felt like a splurge to get the Presidential suite, but so worth it!