Soggiorno Casa di Barbano

I called this B&B a day before arrival and was told all was ready; we had two rooms for two nights. On arrival we were advised that they had "overbooked, but hey! It's all good, because I have you another place very near by, where my father stays when he comes to visit me!" This was a hotel rather than a B&B, and it was totally unacceptable if for no other reason than the room temperature. While our room was marginally acceptable, the other was an oven, and we ended up with that couple on the floor in our room with us. When we called the desk they did nothing but say they would deal with it the next day. About that time I started to wonder what the hotel cost, as opposed to the B&B and found out it was substantially cheaper. Then I wondered why anybody with a B&B would send their father elsewhere to stay. Also, the location of the hotel was further from the places we wanted to visit, and at the edge of a residential area, so there were no really convenient restaurants or taverns. To go anywhere you had to cross a major street with traffic & trains to dodge. After one night I could not deal with the hotel another so I booked a new hotel and spent even more money to be able to sleep the second night. I ended up paying for 4 room-nights to get two in a lesser place. I honestly feel that the original B&B owes me money and I would like to hear from anybody else who had a similar experience. It felt like a pure bait-and-switch and it offended and angered me.

Really nice B&B located just a 5-10 minute walk from Train Station. Room was very nicely decorated and clean. Really nice dining area, which opened into a courtyard where you could eat as well (as long as it's not mosquito season). Hostess was very informative and accommodating, but a bit condescending. Breakfast consisted of a warm croissant, sometimes a yogurt, pre-packaged bread/biscuits, coffee and juice. Not exactly what I had expected from a place calling itself a Bed & Breakfast, but the atmosphere was nice. Wi-fi did not work in my room, so I had to sit in the hallway or breakfast area to get service. Make sure you are not allergic to cats or have problems with pet hair as my clothing was full of cat hair from sitting in the hallway seats. It was very close to the historic areas of Florence and made for a nice home base from which to view the city. Lots of common areas in the B&B as well.

Loved my stay. Owner was so accommodating! Room was quiet and comfy. Loved the common areas. Convenient to the train station. Nice breakfast.

The place was quite homey. It’s close to the train station which was very convenient. The breakfast was typically Italian. It’s enough to get you by till lunch time. The rooms are quite nice and cozy. The pictures are pretty accurate. There only about three rooms which works well since you can expect the full attention and care of the hostess. I would consider this place again if ever I visit Firenze again.

Murak was a wonderful host. The room was bright and comfortable and the continental breakfest in the shaded courtyard was just right..