We enjoyed a fantastic stay at this property. Alessandro at the front desk was so incredibly helpful by providing information regarding the (very close) location of the tram and which stop to get off at (San Marco Square) to visit all of historic Florence by foot. He also made superb restaurant recommendations and shared the location for the best gelato in Italy! Alessandro clearly enjoys his job and takes guest experience personally. Carmen is the lovely manager of the property, and when we asked if it was possible to switch to a quieter room (away from the street), she immediately offered not only a quieter room but also arranged for a sweet upgrade to a room on the top floor with a more modern bathroom, balcony and a refrigerator. Levy, who manages the dining room, puts out a beautiful breakfast buffet and Manuele was very helpful at checkout. We chose this property for its free and (gated) secure parking but got so, so much more via the care and attention we received from the team there. The tram into Florence city center is only one block from the hotel and costs less than four euros. There is also a clean and easy to use self-service laundromat less than a half block away. We were genuinely impressed with the property and especially with the people. We are very happy with our choice to stay (3 nights) at this hotel in Florence.