Mon 25 Aug 2008
In the past I got this email from a customer:
What is the most wonderful, beautiful but cheap hotel in Florence, Italy?
By cheap I mean on a rating of four stars (four being the most expensive) two or one star. I’m looking for quaint and Italian/renaissance-like, not americanized. I don’t care if it’s small or noisy just charming
My answers was:
For pure charm I would go again to Donatello b&b which is located where real Florentines live and work and where you can feel like a local. Plenty of small local shops where tourists rarely go.
Donatello Bed and Breakfast in Florence is located in the heart of the city in the most prestigious residential area of Florence and sets itself apart from the other receptive structures due to its sober decor and dedicated approach to our Guests’ needs.
Also, you have the use of the kitchen!
There are really only two places in historic Florence where you get to meet real Florentines and that are not tourist traps: One is the Santa Croce area with its daily market for fruit, vegetables and other goods; and the other is Oltrarno in the Santo Spirito area where the B&B is located.
More B&Bs and hotels here: http://www.lodging-tuscany.net/
