5/5 ECSC2 S. 2 years ago on Google
Location
Location
Location.........
I
recently
had
the
opportunity
to
stay
at
Toscanelli
Residenza
d'Epoca,
Florence,
Italy
in
March
2022.
The
Location:
Very
convenient
location,
opposite
the
famous
Pitti
Palace,
steps
from
the
Ponti
Vecchio
Bridge,
cafes,
bakeries,
restaurants,
supermarket,
piazzas,
etc.
The
area
appeared
safe
and
walkable.
If
you
feel
energetic
and
have
limited
luggage
you
could
easily
walk
from
the
Firenze
Central
Station
to
the
residence
using
the
google
map.
Keep
in
mind
the
streets
and
side-walks
in
Firenze
are
narrow
and
cobbled,
so
caution
and
sensible
shoes
are
advised.
Alternatively,
take
a
taxi
to
/
from
the
Central
Station
to
the
Residence
for
approx
euros
15
to
17
depending
on
traffic,
of
course.
The
Residence:
Located
on
the
3rd
floor
of
a
heritage
building.
Keep
in
mind
that
the
building
is
ancient
or
at
least
historical
and
does
not
meet
modern
standards.
This
adds
to
the
charm,
experience
and
adventure
of
foreign
travel.
The
elevator
can
accommodate
a
maximum
of
2
persons
(with
difficulty)
and
is
super
slow
&
sensitive.
Alternatively,
use
the
stairway
going
down
and
the
elevators
going
up
(at
the
end
of
a
tiring
day
out).
Andrew,
the
host
is
helpful
with
luggage.
The
rooms
and
washrooms
are
compact
and
tastfully
furnished.
The
bed
was
a
definite
plus.
Comfortable
bed
that
afforded
a
relaxing
nights'
sleep.
However,
I
found
the
pillows
too
flat
&
thin.
A
firmer
head
pillow
or
a
choice
of
pillows
would
have
been
nice.
Cleanliness
at
the
Residenza
is
exceptional.
The
View:
Each
of
the
6
rooms
have
different
views
of
the
rustic
roofs
of
Florence,
the
dome
&
bell
tower.
The
Hosts:
Paola
and
Andrew
are
helpful
&
hospitable
hosts.
I
found
them
patient,
professional,
calm,
knowledgeable
&
courteous.
They
were
prompt
in
responding
to
all
my
emails
and
answering
my
questions
in
a
professional
manner.
I
found
Paola
and
Andrew
dedicated
to
their
work
and
customer
service
oriented,
as
well.
Thank
you,
Andrew
and
Paola
for
enriching
my
Firenze
experience.
I
recommend
Toscanelli
Residenza
d'Epoca
as
your
base
and
home
away
from
home
while
in
Firenze/Florence,
and
will
stay
here
when
I
visit
Fabulous
Florence
again.
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