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Apartment Florence Holiday |
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Palazzo Torrigiani - Orchestra |
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Dating back to the 15th century, this Florence holiday apartment within a palazzo overlooks the Arno river with views of the Uffizi, Duomo, and Palazzo Vecchio. Elegant wood floors, painted wardrobes, and comfortable furniture combine to make this elegant accommodation in Florence an integral, memorable part of your Italian holiday.
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The palazzo housing this Florence apartment is situated on the south side of the Arno River in the Oltrarno district of Florence. On one side, the accommodation in Florence overlooks the Arno and the Uffizi Gallery, and on the other side, the via de'Bardi. In the neighborhood you'll find food shops, clothing stores, and restaurants.
Pisa: 98 km
Siena: 70.4 km
Ponte Vecchio: within walking distance
Palazzo Pitti: within walking distance
Uffizi Gallery: within walking distance
Piazzale Michelangelo: within walking distance
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This palazzo dates back to the 15th century, when the banks of the Arno River were flanked by palazzi (palaces) belonging to patrician families such as the Bardis. The edifice was modified over the centuries until the mid-19th century, when a famous architect, Enrico Poggi, endeavored to transform Florence into a capital city. He modeled the palazzo after the Lungarno Torrigiani area in order to maintain the classical renaissance color palette of cream plaster and gray “pietra serena” stone, which is visible in so many buildings throughout the city.
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(133 m2) Fifth floor (with lift): This spacious, top floor apartment offers spectacular views. On one side of the apartment, the dining/living room and two double bedrooms all share the same beautiful view of the Arno and the Uffizi Gallery. The dining/living room has a table, chairs, and a sofa bed comfortable for one, and the master bedroom has a 160 cm queen size bed, which can be made into two twin beds on request. The second bedroom also has a queen-size bed. On the other side of the apartment, overlooking via de'Bardi and the red tiled roofs of the city, is a spacious kitchen, a bathroom (with sink, toilet, and tub with handheld showerhead), and a third bedroom with two twin beds and an en suite bathroom (with sink, toilet, and shower).
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Available Amenities: Elevator, daytime doorman, dishwasher, electric oven, cook top with four gas burners, washing machine, satellite TV, telephone, air conditioning (living room and master bedroom), central heating (building), alarm clock, American coffee maker, toaster, iron and ironing board
Beginning July 1, internet access will be available through an ADSL line.
Extra Services: Upon request: microwave, VCR, answering machine, hairdryer, stereo, fan, baby bed. Kitchen towels, bath towels (two sets per person), and bed linens (two sets per bed) are provided for the duration of the visit. Maid Service can be arranged for an additional cost (includes cleaning supplies).
Please Note: Parking is difficult to find in Florence, so a car is not recommended.
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| Date Range | | Monthly | | Two Weeks | | Weekly | | | | | | Min
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Jan-01-2007
Jul-01-2007
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$7,000
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$5,625
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$4,125
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1 wk
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Jul-01-2007
Dec-31-2007
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$7,000
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$5,625
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$4,625
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1 wk
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For exact pricing and conditions, click the View Availability button and then click View Pricing and Conditions. |
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Please note: Official Arrival Times:
Mon
1:30 PM
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5:30 PM
Tue
1:30 PM
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5:30 PM
Wed
1:30 PM
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5:30 PM
Thu
1:30 PM
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5:30 PM
Fri
1:30 PM
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5:30 PM
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Security Deposit
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Upon arrival at the property you are required to pay to the property representative a security deposit payable in cash. The security deposit will be returned to you prior to your departure minus any extra charges or accidental damages to the property. The listed security deposit is: 500 EUR |
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Additional Expenses
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If used heating will be charged at the flat rate of: 70 EUR |
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All utilities charged according to consumption |
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Minimum final cleaning charge: 180 EUR |
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If available, telephone is extra and charged according to consumption. |
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If you arrive after 6:00 pm or on a Saturday or Sunday the following amount will be withheld from the security deposit: 55 EUR |
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If you arrive on a holiday such as Christmas, New Year's, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, May 1, or August 15, the following amount will be withheld from the security deposit: 100 EUR |
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Other Notes
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Extra maid service is usually available upon request and is paid locally |
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Baby beds may be available upon request and are paid locally |
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If available, heating is allowed by Italian law only from November 1 to April 1 with exceptions made for extreme weather |
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CLIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO GIVE A PHOTOCOPY OF THEIR PASSPORT TO THE LOCAL MANAGER WHEN THEY ARRIVE AT THE APARTMENT. |
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* These prices and conditions may change based on your arrival date and length of stay. For exact conditions, please click on the View Availability button, enter your dates, and then click on View Pricing and Conditions.
View General Rental Agreement
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Receive free advice from your own personal Travel Advisor.
Call us: 1-800-726-6702
Outside the US: +1-805-641-1650
Mon-Fri 7:00-5:30
Sat 10:30-2:30 Pacific Time
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Based on 4 Reviews |
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Overall
Peace and Quiet
View
Outside Area
Living Room
Kitchen
Bedrooms
Bathrooms
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Show All 4 Reviews |
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Enjoyed Most:
Location! Location! Location!
The property is so close to the Ponte Vecchio, the Pitti Palace, the Uffizi and central Florence. The property contact, Maria, and our doorman, Mauro, were very friendly and helpful.
Unpleasant Surprises:
The biggest challenge, as expected, was poor water pressure and wild variations of temperature with the showers.
Surrounding Area:
There are good basic shops within easy walking distance of the property, making it easy to get supplies with a minimum of effort. A couple of the small electric bus routes are very close by, as is the stop for the sightseeing bus that tours Florence.
Nearby Events or Locales:
The property is in the historic center of Florence, so all the major sites are within easy walking distance. Exploring Florence on foot is by far the best way to go.
Tips or Restaurants:
I'd highly recommend Trattoria 4 Leoni, which is maybe 5 minutes walk from the apartment. If you're willing to go a little further afield, try Ristorante Giglio Rosso.
Take mosquito repellant with you for the warmer months, as recommended by Rentvillas.
Directions:
When giving a taxi driver the address, if they need any further assistance mentioning "vicino a Ponte Vecchio" helps.
September, 2006
Show All 4 Reviews
Overall:
Appreciated the nice bed linens, large bath towels, and quality dishes in the kitchen. Overall, a fantastic experience.
Enjoyed Most:
The view was totally awesome, the property was very comfortable, spacious, and immaculate. All the shops, restaurants, and fun things to do were well within an easy walk. This side of the river was nice because if offered a little more quiet than the north side, but, at the same time, was extremely close to all the sites. The doorman was also very friendly and accommodating. It was nice, too, to receive a nice bottle of wine upon our arrival. We would definitely stay in this property again.
Unpleasant Surprises:
There wasn't anything terribly bad about this property; occasionally the hot water would give out, but this was only temporary.
Surrounding Area:
Everything! The museums, churches, restaurants and shops were all interesting, fun, and accessible.
Tips or Restaurants:
We loved Mamma Gina great, reasonable food and personable waiter, also unbelievable Tiramisu!. Osteria Belledonne was also great - communal type tables, tiny, casual and the best pesto I have ever had! Trattoria Sostanza also wonderful - fantastic beef Steak Fiorentina. Vivoli's gelato a little out of the way was the best!
Check In Out:
We were asked to leave early on our last day due to another party checking in that afternoon. Had originally been told we could stay all afternoon. However, the office was very accommodating and allowed us to use another apartment in the building until we departed for the airport around 6:00PM.
June, 2006
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Overall:
This was our second stay in this apartment and the first time I saw it, it was beyond what I expected. I can recommend the apartment because any small inconvenience is outweighed by it's beauty and convenience. The view is truly spectacular.
Enjoyed Most:
The apartment had a terrific view of Florence. It is located close to grocery shops and restaurants. All of the museums are within walking distance or you could use the bus conveniently. It is furnished very nicely.
Unpleasant Surprises:
At times the water pressure was insufficient to take a shower. You had to choose the right time of day.
Surrounding Area:
The surrounding area was pleasant to take walks along the Arno river and to explore the small streets and stores.
Nearby Events or Locales:
The nearest small town of interest was Fiesole a bus ride of half hour. The restaurant, Aruora was very good with a view of Florence. The Roman ruins and museum are worth a visit.
Tips or Restaurants:
Future renters should bring any Kitchen items that they are able to, for example spices, peanut butter, and favorite snacks.
Directions:
We took a taxi so we really did not need directions. The check in time is a little rigid considering a flight from the U.S. Flights do get delayed.
May, 2006
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