Peruzzi Residences. If you can, stay here. It’s wonderful. What’s to like? So much. It has all the typical draws. The location is simply superb. It is within a 5-10 minute walk of almost all the major attractions (5 minutes to the Uffizi, 8 to the Duomo, 7 to get across the Arno, 7-8 to the Ponte Vecchio). The rooms are (very) large, super comfortable, quiet, clean and with good AC. Breakfast is very good and delivered in the atmospheric kitchen/breakfast and living area. Beds are comfortable. Storage superb. They provide new bottled water (still and sparkling) each day. There are fruit baskets out throughout the day. It's just a very nice place to stay. But then there are the things that make it special. The hotel itself is within an 11th century (yes, that’s right, 11th century) tower, owned originally by the Peruzzi family. The rooms have wonderful high ceilings, and the décor is gorgeous. It really does look like the photos. If you want to feel like a pampered Florentine, then definitely stay here. Also, Roberta, who is the main caretaker and concierge, is simply wonderful. Do talk to her about things to see and do – even if you think you’ve got it all sussed. She asked us what kinds of things we liked, and then whipped out a map and described neighbourhoods, the relative vibe of each neighbourhood, why places were special, and pointed out other smaller special places as well. On subsequent days, remembering what we liked, she would have additional gems for us to check out. She helped each evening with restaurant reservations, and her recommendations were never off (we are vegetarian). Do the wine tasting one night. Roberta hosts it with glee. It does take maybe an hour, but you get to try some of the wine produced by the owners of the residence and hear more about the history of the building. Roberta used to be a librarian for a local arts college, so she is an absolute treasure trove of information – if you want it. She’s never intrusive. In short, a great place to stay – highly recommend it! Thank you Roberta and Peruzzi residence staff!
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