The staff at this hotel were excellent across the board—from the front desk to housekeeping, breakfast service, and especially the doormen. The room was fine, though it could definitely use some updates, but I hope they keep its charm intact. Breakfast was a highlight with a wide variety of options. For the price, I’d say it was a good value, especially after staying at a few other hotels in the area. The surrounding neighborhood is just okay, and walking to the main part of Florence means passing by a large garbage collection area. However, the location is convenient for the train station and shopping.