My husband and I have stayed at this bed and breakfast a few times while overseeing renovation of…read moreour apartment in Castiglion Fiorentino (CF). Viziottavo is a stylish and clean b&b that's in a renovated ancient palazzo. It is in the historic city center of CF, which is a great home base for traveling virtually anywhere in Tuscany. It is on the main rail line, so hop on a train, and you're an hour from Florence and two hours from Rome. Highly recommend this b&b and Castiglion Fiorentino!

I needed a place to stay in Florence (Firenze) on January 24, 2024, when I was arriving on a train…read morefrom Marseille. Along the way, my train had to stop for two hours, while an accident on the tracks ahead was investigated. I stayed in touch with the people at La Contessina, as I learned more about how much of a delay this was going to cause. The people I texted with at La Contessina were polite, and as flexible as they could be. When I was able to arrive, at around midnight, I was overjoyed that there was somebody there who was able to help me get into my room. Also delighted that the room was beautiful! The bed was comfortable, and the ambiance of the room was extraordinary. My only regret was that I had to leave early in the morning, so I didn't have the opportunity to fully experience this venue. I highly recommend Residence La Contessina. I am grateful to those who worked with me to make my experience work.

We arrived in Florence after a ferry ride from Venice that took us to a long train ride to…read moreFlorence. So we were ready to settle in and call it an evening. Unfortunately the place we previously booked was AWFUL, we walked in and it smelled musty, then moldy and sure enough black mold in our room! We ran and THANK THE HEAVENS there was an available apartment at La Contessina! The gentleman at the front desk at the Residence La Contessina was charming and helpful. He showed us the apartment and I was beyond happy. A BEAUTIFUL patio, the apartment is spacious, clean, full kitchen, bathroom, dining, and upstairs loft! I LOVE IT HERE!! Annnddd there is an amazing restaurant connected to the Residence. La Sosta delle Contesse is DELICIOUS! Florence is looking very good now

No joke this place is a 16th century palace that has been converted into residences and hotel…read morerooms. We had no idea when we booked it as we booked last minute on the way to Siena on hotels.com. It was less than $100 for the night and the hotel room was an entire apartment located right in the center of town. It even had a laundry room that saved us! We were able to wash our clothes from our 10+ day trip so far and it was a godsend. Everything here is OLD. And I don't mean like kinda old, this is the oldest most historic place we have ever visited even over museums etc. it was crazy to think how many people must've lived and stayed here before us. If you don't care about it being traditional decor etc. this place is a must stay in Siena. More about this palace/hotel: "Today Palazzo Coli Bizzarrini stands as one of the most representative works of the XVI century architectural style, converted into a hospitality structure offering impeccable services. The history of this residence is intertwined with the city's treasures. In fact, the Museo del Palazzo Pubblico of Siena safeguards the medal with the effigies of Francesconi and the date on which the first stone was laid: 1520. Owing to its particular characteristics, the residence is subject to restrictions stipulated by Law no. 1089 of 01/06/1939 for "the protection of artifacts of artistic and historic interest", an official acknowledgement of the exclusive nature of this residence. Today, Palazzo Coli Bizzarrini stands as one of the most florid examples of the Renaissance period, just a few metres away from the great masterpieces of Siena."

Accommodations are lovely. Traditional heavy curtains and classic furnishings in brightly lit…read morerooms. Baths and water pressure and ac are great. Breakfast was perfetto. Location wonderful. The host Elisa is warm and welcoming.

This Small and intimate hotel is a gem under the owner/manager Elisa. She is a delightful young…read morelady who is extremely helpful in all ways. She serves a very nice breakfast buffet in the morning and provides a very comfortable accommodation. The building is from the 14th century and has been in her family for the last 200 years. It is full of History, is elegant, and definitely from a bygone era. The room was very comfortable and the bathrooms have been modernized over the last many years. It's very quiet. In the afternoon, tea and biscotti are offered. Elisa goes out of her way to help us in any way she can. We're here during a train strike and she did the research to ensure that we would be able to easily get on to our next destination without difficulty. The hotel is an incredible value and great location in the medieval section of town, very close to Palazzo Publico and many other sites.

Absolutely magnificent "hotel"!!! Is hard to even call it a hotel, as you more so feel like royalty…read morespending the night in a historic mansion (4 bedrooms total) inside the walls of Siena. Rooms were beautiful, service was very helpful and friendly, views were *superb*, and the location was perfect! MUST.STAY.HERE!!! The owner of the residence texted me several hours before to welcome us and check what our arrival time would be (they usually aren't there from 11 am-3 pm), as well as to inform us to drive straight to a private parking garage "Leonardo" nearby. Once at the garage, the attendant drove us to Palazzo Borghesi and then drove himself back to the garage to park our car- super easy!! And much to our surprise, we were able to check in a few hours early!! The residence was built in the 15th century by the Borghesi family and given to the grandson and current owner, Paolo, in 1950. In 2016 he decided to rent out the rooms so that tourists could see what living in Siena was really like. Everything inside is original- including the frescos on the ceilings and walls. Two huge wooden doors (that you will use an actual metal key to open) welcome you into the residence- there is a communal living room, dining room and patio, in addition to your own room, bathroom, and terrace. We stayed in the "verde" or green room- which was gorgeous!!! The paint and the decor in the room, down to every fine detail, were so elaborate and beautiful. The view from the room was breath-taking and the panoramic terrace gave you a view of the entire city of Siena. There was no need to climb the cathedral, the Duomo; nothing beat the view from our room!! The residence was right in the heart of Siena- lots of restaurants and (meat and fruit) markets up and down the nearby streets. Our stay included 2 vouchers for breakfast at the cafe right outside the residence, called Bar 4 Cantoni. To our surprise, we were each allowed to pick ANY sandwich or party and any drink in the store that we wanted. Both the cappuccino and the mozzarella and prosciutto sandwich (on freshly toasted bread) was THE best I've ever had. At the end of our stay, the hosts thanked us graciously and even gave us a hand painted Christmas ornament as a "thank you". It was the sweetest gesture, totally unexpected but very much appreciated. We 100% will stay here on our next trip to Siena, this experience (not just a hotel room) blew us away. Very very happy with it.

We booked a room here in late August. The pictures look great but the room was way smaller than…read morethe pictures showed and did not have twin beds. The management was independent and not accomadating at all. The place was very tired and we left after one night. They charged us for two nights even though we told them it was not a room for two women traveling together. Although they agreed they would rent a an additional room for more money!! Breakfast was the worst we had in three weeks of travel in Itlay. Personally I would not reccomend this hotel.

Had the BEST experience at this guesthouse these past few days and would definitely come back…read more We arrived on Sunday around 5pm and took a taxi from the airport (€22). The staff at the guesthouse was waiting for us and had arranged the time of arrival. We were greeted and helped with luggage to the third floor residence. The guesthouse has around 10 rooms and a nice common area. The rooms are great- clean, nice shower and bathroom, air conditioning, good wifi, safe in the closet and good amount of space for a Florence hotel. The staff is there during the week but you get a key to freely enter and leave without having to buzz them. Both Paolo and Andrew were amazing hosts and really made it a great experience for us. The location is also a bonus as you are right across from the Pitti Palace and 2 minutes from the Ponte Vecchio. Don't be alarmed by staying on the opposite side of the Arno, you can easily get to the main spots at most, 20 minute walk. Overall, great stay for the price and would highly recommend. When I travel back to Florence I will certainly be staying here!!!'

I normally never give a place a five star rating but every once in awhile it is very deserved…read more Palazzo Belfiore is a gem in the city of Florence. A 14th century palazzo with several apartments available for rent for vacation stays. Besides the fact that it is extremely representative of the city. Each apartment has a kitchen angle, free wifi and a unique layout. Lots of antique furniture and interesting pieces. Plus the service is what makes them stand out. They go out of their way for guests and even do a little special something for those celebrating a birthday or anniversary. They also can help with artisan tours, and other various local suggestions on where to eat and what to visit. the price range is great and the surrounding neighborhood is one of the best in the city. Highly recommend for those looking for a unique stay in Florence to feel 'like a local'

Traveling with my family this was truly the perfect place to stay in the beautiful city of…read moreFlorence. The apartment style residences were spacious and had an authentic feel that made our stay very enjoyable. The apartment was fully stocked with amenities and very clean. The location of the residence was ideal in that all major attractions in the city were within a 15 minute walk but the nearby surrounding area was quiet with good restaurants and cafés. The best part of our stay however was the staff. Above and beyond help and assistance with any questions or concerns we had. The head of staff Federico truly cared about our stay and made sure out stay was enjoyable. Highly recommend this place if staying in Florence!

I had a most pleasant stay with my wife and 3 children, aged 7 to 17, on the night of June 26,…read more2015. Our suite, consisting of a living room/bedroom with a kitchenette and an additional bedroom, was able to accommodate all 5 of us comfortably. The location is ideal especially if you are traveling by train or by car, as Le Corniole is just steps away from Arezzo's train station and parking on the premises is free. Best yet, the residence is on the outside perimeter of Arezzo's city center, meaning that it is easily accessible by car (the city center is restricted to car traffic); however, all of Arezzo's attractions (e.g., San Francesco's church, the cathedral, etc.) are within walking distance. Room rates are quite reasonable; the host, Signor Giovanni, will go the extra mile to make sure that guests are happy. He even gave us a bottle of Chianti before we left.

From the owner: L'Hotel Residence le Corniole si trova a Arezzo, a 250 metri dal centro storico e dalla stazione…read more E' a pochi passi dalla clinica San Giuseppe, dalla clinica poggio del sole, dalla Clinica Chirurgica Toscana e dall'ospedale San Donato (e siamo lieti di offrire un prezzo in convenzione per i familiari dei degenti) Ha un parcheggio privato sorvegliato gratuito. E' composto da monolocali con bagno con doccia da 1 a 3 persone e bilocali con bagno con vasca che possono ospitare fino a 5 persone. Tutti gli appartamenti sono dotati di cucina attrezzata, riscaldamento/condizionamento autonomo, TV lcd con digitale terrestre e wi-fi free. Tutte le tariffe includono il kit della prima colazione. Adiacente al residence un rinomato ristorante aretino

One of the best hotels I have ever been to. Romantic,…read moreamazing views, spotless, perfect to the detail, amazing staff, best breakfast ever. Arrive early enough so that you won't miss their "aperitivo" and "dopo cena". We even had a bread receipe from their pastry chef. Make this hotel a destination of your trip in Tuscany

This is one of the nicest hotels I've ever stayed in. The place is so beautiful, the location and…read moreview is literally breathtaking (and that's not hyperbole), the attention to detail is minute, the room is comfortable, spotless and charming, the breakfasts are the best I've ever had in any hotel, and to top it all off, everyone who works here is incredibly friendly, welcoming and helpful. They go far out of their way to do everything they can to improve your stay in one of the world's most idyllic towns.