B&B La Casa dei Tintori

Loved the location, the friendly and helpful staff and how we could come and go as we please.

Nothing.

My wife and two teen granddaughters had a wonderful three night stay at the end of May. It was a great experience and we can highly recommend it. I first have to say I am not a fan of B&Bs or Florence for that matter but this visit changed my mind. Location: Perfect. Five minutes walk to the Arno, ten minutes to the Ponte Vecchio, Ufizi and Piazza della Signoria. Fifteen minutes to Duomo and twenty to the Academia. If you are coming from the train or bus station I would suggest a taxi. Host. Ricardo is a remarkable young man and host. He is always around and ready to help. He even prepares a simple but tasty breakfast. He is from Florence and his enthusiasm is evident. The building has a nice eclectic atmosphere. Decades ago, someone had covered up the old bricks. Ricardo uncovered the original arches and features hidden for years. So the room does have a lived in look which works very well here. Cleaning was very important during our stay. It is a very high priority. The B&B front door is on the side walk. You ring the doorbell and Ricardo lets you in. After that first time you have a key. On the left side is a car garage. On the right is a nice leather shop. ( we received a decent discount on a nice belt because we were “neighbors”. ) Thirty feet away is a wonderful restaurant. (Suggested by Ricardo). We ate there all three nights enjoying a good deal of their menu. After walking through the doors you are faced with steps. There is no lift. If stairs are an issue, it is something to consider. Ricardo being ever helpful did assist us with our luggage. Our two rooms met our needs very well. We had the yellow room. The beds were comfortable. The bathrooms and showers functioned as a they should which is not always the norm in older buildings. The air conditioner was needed and performed well. The room our two teens occupied, the blue room, had the beds in a row, not side by side. So it did afford them some needed private space.

Nothing, but the stairs my be an issue for some others.

Perfect location just far enough away to get a quiet nights sleep but still very close to everything

Nothing, everything was great

Family owned by proud Florentines, the hotel is cozy and has the personal touch. I think Ricardo is there all the time and loves his work. We talked a lot and I felt well cared for as a single, elderly woman traveler. He recommended several restaurants and even a particular dish.