Il Marzocco Boutique B&B

Superb little bed and breakfast, with great attention to detail and a very hospitable feel. The tone of the place is somewhat like lodgings for the gentleman traveller, and I felt like starting a journal at the leather-topped desk. In fact, I did start one, but that is another story. The place is extremely well organised and runs like a well-oiled machine. Check-in after 6pm is self-service, but easy. The owner / manager is available seemingly all the time by Whatsapp or phone. The bed was absolutely enormous and very comfortable. The bathroom was well-equipped and immaculately clean. The shower was not always hot, but I reported it on departure and suspect it was not generally an issue. Breakfast was basic but everything was of excellent quality and plentiful. It's well-located for the train station, but check that the situation will work for you because it's a little out of the centre. If you want to keep popping back from the city centre take your walking shoes! I will unquestionably stay here again when I next visit Florence. It is well priced and extremely comfortable - very much the sort of place to tempt one back for a spontaneous few days away.

I would definitely choose this place again if I ever traveled to Florence. Sam is godsend! Makes you feel right at home. Thank you Sam for your kindness.

Beautiful place in a charming old building, well-maintained. The host is very knowledgeable, helpful, and accommodating.

I've visited Milano, Venezia, Citta di San Marino in the Republic of San Marino, Ercolano, Napoli, and now Firenze since September 5, and all but one of my lodging selections were 9s or 10s in my estimation. Il Marzocco Boutique has easily bested all the others. Why? The owner and staff are warm and welcoming, eager to assist and make guests' stays in Florence as effortless and memorable as can be, providing much-appreciated directions on a map to locations and recommendations for meals if interested. The B&B has precise and gorgeous decorative appointments, like wall-mounted shelves with novels and travel guides. The bedroom and bathroom design and fixtures are clearly chosen by someone who intends to evoke in guests a very specific reaction of . . . pleasure, comfort, relaxation. Breakfast is vast and delicious. The beds and pillows are firm and very comfortable. The Wifi is fantastic. Finally, a great location: a straightforward 5-minute walk from Santa Maria Novella makes it easy to locate upon arrival. There is a tram stop around the corner. Depending on your walking route, Il Marzocco is a 20-minute walk to Piazza del Duomo, Duomo di Santa Maria del Fiore, Battistero di San Giovanni, and Campanile di Giotto; to Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, and Loggia dei Lanzi; to Ponte Vecchio (frankly, a very unattractive bridge, despite its well-deserved veneration as a survivor of destruction); and a 40-minute walk across the Arno and up the “Rampe di San Niccolò” stairs and paths to Piazalle Michelangelo with its jaw-dropping vistas over Florence and the surrounding hills.

One of the most comfortable places i have ever been, very quiet, very clean, located in the town centrer and with a very friendly and kind stuff with the best recommendations about the places you must visit in the town. I highly recommend.

We booked a standard double room for two nights. Right when we arrived, we were welcomed by Sam (the owner), who promptly gave us a brief overview and introduction to the city. I must say that Sam was very kind and attentive during all our stay! To our surprise, we found out that our room was upgraded to a deluxe one, which was lovely! The room is clean and the shower and bathroom are great. The hotel is a 15 minute walk from the historical center of Florence.

Greta and Sam are amazing. They make you feel at home.