Great location--close to everything and you feel like you are immersed in Florence. Asumi and Alessio were wonderful hosts for our 4 night stay. Simple but elegant lodgings. There is no internet, but available around the corner at a cafe. The modern bathroom met our needs, but we were prepared with out own toiletries and washcloths. More

This is the city we fell in love with and we have Asumi and Alessio to thank. From the moment we arrived, the two were wonderful - as a jogger I wanted to know where I could run and Alessio was quick to show me routes on the map. He clearly loves the city and gave us tips for food,... More

We stayed in a 3 bed room of epic proportions and all the furniture is old (antique and original) and in style with the place. It was clean and very comfortable. There is a smell at the entrance of the building but I would say the sewers in Florence is not so modern and it's not too bad. The location... More

We had a lovely stay at the Hotel Cestelli. It's a small hotel located in an old palace. The rooms are spacious with high ceilings and large windows. The owners are extremely helpful and friendly. Alessio and Asumi put a lot of heart and soul into the hotel. Alessio loved sharing his recommendations of the city with us, from beautiful... More

The price was right and it had been listed in the Lonely Planet book. However there were nothing but negatives here. It started with the odd odor in the first floor foyer, the old conditions of the furnishings, and some bizarre rules of the house. I felt like Gulliver in the Land of the Lilliputians, since the bed and chair... More

I regret not writing this review right when we returned from our Italy holiday back in May. It now seems so long ago and was reminded that I had forgotten when I saw how many people read my reviews of the places we stayed in Positano and Rome. I will have to say out of the 3 places we stayed... More

If your looking to stay in a 12th c. palazzo in easy walking distance of the Duomo, the Ponte Vecchio, and the Uffizi, look no further. Alessio and Asumi are wonderful hosts, eager to share their love for their city (and tips on where to do laundry or where to kick around the soccer ball!). We stayed in the Suite,... More

The other reviews, I think, did the place justice, but I have to emphasize that the place is really basic. If all you need is a clean bed and a wardrobe to hang clothes in, then you will definitely get it here. But that's it. Nothing else. Not even pictures on walls (at least in my room) and, of course,... More

This is a small charming hotel,centrally located, 10 minutes walk from the train station. Gawk along the way at all the designer clothes. 5 minute walk to the Uffizi, 2 minutes to Ponte Vecchio.Don't miss walking to Santa Trinita bridge to view the sunset. Hosts Alessio and Asumi both speak English well since they spent several years in the States.They... More