HOTEL PALAZZO NICCOLINI AL DUOMO

The breakfast in the morning was excellent as well as the service . Everyone was extremely accommodating. They own the restaurant on the ground floor which is good for lunch or dinner. It was perfect!

Walking into the Palazzo Niccolini, I was taken aback by the lush beauty of the rooms and ceilings. It is so much to take in, and makes breakfast in the sitting room a treat. Art and history lovers will feel like they have arrived at their homes each day after taking in the sights of Florence. We had a great experience with the very attentive and professional staff, special thanks go to Maura and Serena for all their help planning our days out. Being so close to the Duomo, I was concerned about noise, but there was no noise at all in the evenings. We cannot wait to return!

My wife and I have spent 4 nights in this charming hotel, very close to the legendary dome of Brunelleschi. The house itself has an extraordinary history, because the present owner is of the same family than the founder ! There are only 12 rooms (it means that you have to book very early before your arrival), and in our case the very kind manager, Mrs Francesca Agostini, offered us a suite instead of our standard room and without any supplement. Nice beginning ! From the hotel, you will be in the heart of the city and you can reach all what you need to visit and discover by foot very easily. Even if many streets are pedestrian, the taxis are allowed to circulate. As they are electric powered, they are thus silent so you won't ear them if you don't care. Firenze is a very pleasant old city with very kind inhabitants, and you surely spent a marvelous stay there. Don't miss trying the ice-creams with italian style (5 Euros / cup), and the harder will be to choose 4 flavours through many :-)

We spent 6 nights in Florence and could not have picked a better place. Located adjacent to the Duomo, this place has spacious and very clean rooms. However what stood out the most was the exceptional service. Staff are extremely helpful and special shout out to Eduardo & Serena. They were always willing to either make a reservation at a restaurant, call a cab or make recommendations with a smile!

PATRICIAN GUEST CARING We arrived at night, by car, through the pedestrian alleys of Florence, without realizing that the Palazzo Niccolini al Duomo sits across from the Duomo. Just a few yards. Once in the suite, we appreciated that almost every window, including the bathroom, is facing the bulky Duomo. Sleeping here with all the frescos on the walls, the roofs, the doors' tromp d’oeil is a very unique and intense experience. We have been emotionally touched. Excuse me, is Donatello living next door' Next morning, I slowly shaved watching the first rays of the rising sun caressing the roof of Duomo, just outside the window. Flabbergasted, I was simultaneously taking photos. Down stair, Countess Ginevra Niccolini welcomed us, as if we were her special guests and had breakfast served in the elegant dining room whose windows are also facing the Duomo. Bea and the underwriter had the temptation to hang in the antique sofas and chairs of the lounge areas, but a busy day was ahead of us. Vis-à-vis a 5 stars chain hotel, this is an amazing choice, for the position, the personal caring of the owner and personnel, the spacious and uniquely decorated rooms, the roomy bathroom. Visiting Florence is still an event and being guest at Palazzo Niccolini al Duomo is an event in the event. Thank you countess, we will come back soon. Bea and Gianni Novelli, Geneva, Switzerland.