We stayed at the Panorama Aparthotel in Figline Valdarno for three nights in June. The hotel was one block from the train station which was convenient to get to and from Florence (20 minute trip). My wife and I travel with our children and we were all VERY pleased with how clean and comfortable our apartment was and after staying in several midget size hotel rooms at other stops on this trip, all the room was appreciated. The manager was very knowledgeable about the area as well as getting around Florence. If you want a truly Tuscan experience we would highly recommend the Panorama.

We found the Hotel Residence Panorama to be a good, comfortable value for traveling with a family. It is not in Florence but is VERY close to the train station in Figline Valdarno with trains running frequently to the city with a 20-minute ride. While some typical hotel amenities are missing (such as a blow dryer and food service) the apartment was large and comfortable and our host, Augusto, was marvelous at advising us on how to get the information we needed for tickets to the major attractions and museums in Florence. He was also very helpful in pointing out points of interest to us in the Tuscan region. This a very good location for visiting many points in the Chianti region with a car.