Tuscany Apartment in Florence
Palazzo Torrigiani - Vecchio Fiume
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AboutTheExperience
This Tuscany apartment in Florence sits on the south side of the river Arno, with views of the Uffizi. Enjoy the comfortable and characteristic decor of your Florence accommodation, or go out into your local neighborhood to shop and dine to your hearts' content. Of course you'll also be spending a great deal of time just on the opposite side of the river, in the heart of historic central Florence, when staying at this Tuscany holiday apartment.
LocationDescription
The palazzo housing this Florence apartment is situated on the south side of the Arno River in the Oltrarno district of Florence. On one side, the accommodation in Florence overlooks the Arno and the Uffizi Gallery, and on the other side, the via de'Bardi. In the neighborhood you'll find food shops, clothing stores, and restaurants.
Pisa: 98 km
Siena: 70.4 km
Ponte Vecchio: within walking distance
Palazzo Pitti: within walking distance
Uffizi Gallery: within walking distance
Piazzale Michelangelo: within walking distance
ExteriorDescription
This palazzo dates back to the 15th century, when the banks of the Arno River were flanked by palazzi (palaces) belonging to patrician families such as the Bardis. The edifice was modified over the centuries until the mid-19th century, when a famous architect, Enrico Poggi, endeavored to transform Florence into a capital city. He modeled the palazzo after the Lungarno Torrigiani area in order to maintain the classical renaissance color palette of cream plaster and gray “pietra serena” stone, which is visible in so many buildings throughout the city.
InteriorDescription
(77 m2) First floor: There is an entrance hall furnished with a round wooden table and cabinet. The door of the linen closet is decorated with a painting of a vase of plants. The entry hall opens into the living room which is furnished with a small sofa, comfortable armchair, bookcase, satellite TV, telephone, and table. From the living room, one enters the master bedroom with double bed, en suite bathroom with shower, and walk-in closet. Both the living room and the master bedroom offer spectacular views of the Arno river. On the other side of the entry hall and overlooking the via de'Bardi, is a second bedroom with 2 single beds, and a small closet; a bathroom with tub and hand-held shower; and the kitchen with 4 ring stove, oven, sink, dishwasher, small table and chairs. At one end of the long kitchen is a laundry area with a washing machine and a small broom closet. A dryer is situated in a corner at the other end of the kitchen near the window overlooking the via de' Bardi.
FeaturesDescription
Available amenities: Air conditioning, Washing machine and dryer, stove, oven, dishwasher, Satellite TV, telephone, and high-speed DSL internet access.
Please Note:
This apartment is not suitable for students.Utilities and final cleaning are included in the weekly rental price, but are additional charges for stays longer than one week. Telephone usage is always an extra cost.
Arrival Times
Please note: Official Arrival Times:
- Mon
1:30 PM
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5:30 PM
- Tue
1:30 PM
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5:30 PM
- Wed
1:30 PM
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5:30 PM
- Thu
1:30 PM
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5:30 PM
- Fri
1:30 PM
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5:30 PM
Conditions *
Security Deposit
- Upon arrival at the property you are required to pay to the property representative a security deposit payable in cash. The security deposit will be returned to you prior to your departure minus any extra charges or accidental damages to the property. The listed security deposit is: 500 EUR
Additional Expenses
- If used heating will be charged at the flat rate of: 75 EUR
- All utilities are charged according to consumption in addition to the two week, three week, or monthly fixed utility charges.
- Minimum final cleaning charge: 160 EUR
- If available, telephone is extra and charged according to consumption.
- If you arrive after 6:00 pm or on a Saturday or Sunday the following amount will be withheld from the security deposit: 55 EUR
- If you arrive on a holiday such as Christmas, New Year's, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, May 1, or August 15, the following amount will be withheld from the security deposit: 100 EUR
Other Notes
- Extra maid service is usually available upon request and is paid locally
- Baby beds may be available upon request and are paid locally
- If available, heating is allowed by Italian law only from November 1 to April 30 with exceptions made for extreme weather
- CLIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO GIVE A PHOTOCOPY OF THEIR PASSPORT TO THE LOCAL MANAGER WHEN THEY ARRIVE AT THE APARTMENT.
* These prices and conditions may change based on your arrival date and length of stay. For exact conditions, please click on the View Availability button, enter your dates, and then click on View Pricing and Conditions.
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Based on 4 Reviews
Customer Reviews
Enjoyed Most:
The location and cleanliness of the apartment were fantastico!
Unpleasant Surprises:
Nothing. It was great.
Surrounding Area:
Removed enough to be quiet but close enough to be convenient.
Nearby Events or Locales:
Walking distance to Florence city center.
Tips or Restaurants:
The property book had all the information we needed.
Elizabeth, March, 2008
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Overall:
We had a fantastic time in Florence and the apartment was excellent. The house book provided all the information we needed to make our stay perfect. Our only regret was that we could not stay longer!
Enjoyed Most:
We loved the location and the view. The Ponte Vecchio and the heart of Florence was only a short walk.
Unpleasant Surprises:
Traffic noise at night, but with ear plugs everyone slept fine.
Surrounding Area:
Nothing like having the Pitti Palace in your back yard and the Uffizi and all the beautiful historic building in your front yard. There were many excellent restaurants an easy walk from the apartment. We tried a different one every day.
Tips or Restaurants:
Future renters should be aware they are in the busy part of Florence and will have the associated noise. Ear plugs are necessary for light sleepers.
The only way to get around the center of town is on foot, so bring good walking shoes.
Check In Out:
The staff was very accommodating and flexible about the check out process. We had scheduled a tour on their last working day of our stay and they kindly came at a time convenient to us.
Ralph, June, 2007
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Overall:
The property is in a fantastic location. Very easy to get around.
Management team was very helpful.
Enjoyed Most:
The view! Also, the size of the place.
Unpleasant Surprises:
The noise on the back street. The property manager should leave a note about the dryer. It will not run if the canister is full of water....
Surrounding Area:
Every single thing! Florence is awesome!!! Well worth the trip! Scenery, museums, markets, churches the best, nothing can compare!
Check In Out:
Very simple!
Jim, June, 2006
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