Piazza Antinori - Coppelia  

Description from the manager

Overlooking the facade of San Gaetano church on the Piazza Antinori, this is one of our most elegant apartment accommodations in Florence. Enjoying a fantastically central location and helpful staff, your time in Florence will be wonderful whether you're inside your Florence holiday accommodation or out.

Throughout the centuries the palazzo was remodeled extensively, acquiring its present form in the mid-18th century. In the shops nearby one can find a baker, butcher, green grocer, coffee and pastry shops, hairdresser, dry cleaner, and a plethora of excellent restaurants.

[130 m2] 2nd floor [with lift]: This apartment has a spacio...us sitting room overlooking the façade of the church of San Gaetano. At night the church is beautifully floodlit, and the large, white marble Medici crest [from which the apartment takes its name] is visible directly opposite the sitting room, creating a stunning effect. The apartment features wood floors, high ceilings and lovely paintings of different types of birds. One step from the landing leads into a large rectangular hall, painted in a soft peach tone. The antique furniture and carpets and the ornamental brass wall lamps all contribute to an air of quiet elegance and luxury. To the right of the entrance is the first bedroom with twin beds [can be made into queen bed on request]. The room is decorated in soft ocher and terracotta, with delightful prints on the walls and a pretty and spacious painted wardrobe in one corner. Opposite the entrance is a large blue-tiled bathroom with tub and hand-held shower. The hallway leads to the very large sitting room, with its impressive view over the Church of San Gaetano. The color palette is a mixture of soft greens, spicy reds, and rusts. Two sofas and two large arm chairs create a cozy corner, with side tables and beautifully painted chinoiserie panels. Beautiful period prints of Medici Villas adorn the walls. Off of the living room is the small but fully equipped kitchen; leading into the kitchen is a small antechamber with a balcony window looking out onto the church. Behind the sitting room is the double bedroom [queen bed or two twin beds on request] decorated in mint green. The room has an elegant en suite bathroom in cream tiles and a tub and hand held shower.

This short term apartment in Florence is located in a palazzo on the elegant Piazza Antinori in the Duomo district. The palazzo dates back to the 14th Century, a time when the city was just beginning to expand beyond the Roman central nucleus. At that time, Via Tornabuoni and Piazza Antinori were side streets leading towards the Florence city limits. It was only in the mid-15th Century that the location around this apartment rental in Florence became the address for wealthy Florentines who bought and refurbished palaces to turn them into stately homes.

Pisa: 98 km

Siena: 70.4 km

Ponte Vecchio: within walking distance

Duomo: within walking distance

Piazza Santa Maria Novella: within walking distance

Available amenities: a dishwasher, washing machine, Satellite TV, telephone, high-speed DSL internet access, air conditioning, independent central heating, hair dryer [both bathrooms], alarm clock, American coffee maker, toaster, iron and ironing board, daytime doorman, and elevator.

Amenities upon request: microwave, VCR, answering machine, stereo, fan, and baby bed. Kitchen towels, bath towels [two sets per person], and bed linens [two sets per bed] are provided. Clients are responsible for washing and changing linens.

Extra Services: Maid Service can be arranged for 12 Euros per hour [includes cleaning supplies].

Please Note: This apartment is not suitable for students.

Minimum Stay: 7

Check-In: 1:30pm - 5:30pm

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What Past Guests Are Saying

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• Lou
  

  Lou's review of Piazza Antinori - Coppelia

  Left on 07/31/2008 for a stay in July 2008
  
  

  It was better than we expected -- clean, quiet, large, well-appointed, great location.
  
  The location, layout, and size of the apartment.
  
  Water temperature issues in the shower and sink. The lack of a dryer.
  
  ALL OF IT great, including the restaurants nearby.

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• Tita
  

  Tita's review of Piazza Antinori - Coppelia

  Left on 07/31/2005 for a stay in July 2005
  
  

  Location.
  
  The water pressure in the bathrooms and the sporadic hot water.
  
  Everything! We love the shopping and the restaurants.

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• Stephen
  

  Stephen's review of Piazza Antinori - Coppelia

  Left on 06/30/2005 for a stay in June 2005
  
  

  Wonderfully helpful staff who work on the premises. Good availability in emergencies by phone. Excellent security.
  
  Location was excellent for getting around on foot or by bus. The old Palazzo feel and grandness of the property was delightful. The place was neat and clean. Kitchen, though a bit small, was well appointed and adequate for our needs. Beds were comfortable. Enough room for a party.
  
  Location in the heart of the old district was noisy. The interior bedroom was quiet, but the street-side rooms experienced an urban symphony of buses, scooters, street sweepers and cabs. You had to close all windows to drown out the street sounds. Most older places use tankless hot water systems. They take a while to get cooking, and don't expect long showers.
  
  600 years of history, the Uffizzi Gallery, the Duomo, exquisite hill towns, the Medici Chapels, the Central Market, the Straw Market, the food, the wine..........This is Florence, Italy, what's not to like!!

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• Shirley And Richard
  

  Shirley And Richard's review of Piazza Antinori - Coppelia

  Left on 06/30/2005 for a stay in June 2005
  
  

  Location. Also, the local representatives were very helpful.
  
  Traffic noise.
  
  Easy access to shopping, restaurants, and toirist sights

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• Tita
  

  Tita's review of Piazza Antinori - Coppelia

  Left on 07/31/2004 for a stay in July 2004
  
  

  It is great! Try not to go in the summer because it is very hot!!!
  
  The location.
  
  Nothing
  
  The scenery, shopping, restaurants and the beautiful church across the street.

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• Sherry
  

  Sherry's review of Piazza Antinori - Coppelia

  Left on 06/30/2004 for a stay in June 2004
  
  

  We were so pleased with this apartment. I really had hoped for a view but I found that our view of the crest lit at night was just as dramatic. The high ceilings and large open windows add to the elegance of the property and the street noise that is mentioned in other reviews was just part of having an apartment in a city.
  
  The very best surprise was that this apartment was MORE than I expected! How often does that happen? It was MORE spacious, MORE comfortable, quieter and cleaner than I expected, based on the reviews I had read. It is a beautiful apartment located on the most prestigious street in town and within walking distance of all city sights. Shhh! Don't tell too many people!
  
  Lack of clothes dryer. I could live without washing clothes but since there is a washer there should probably be a dryer. Also, shower curtains.
  
  We enjoyed everything the surrounding area had to offer, including historical sights, restaurants, the Arno and of course, the most spectacular shopping in the city. We loved the sounds of the horse-drawn carriages below our window and the busy feel of the street....both in the morning when people were going to work and also later in the evening.

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• Sandra
  

  Sandra's review of Piazza Antinori - Coppelia

  Left on 04/30/2003 for a stay in April 2003
  
  

  The staff's response to issues was excellent. They are wonderful to work with and very friendly.
  
  Loved the location as well as the apartment's ambiance as well as it's size.
  
  The pillows were hard. We noticed a sewer gas smell in the smaller bedroom off the living room. Also, the floors needed a cleaning - probably from the car and bus exhaust when the windows are open.
  
  Very much. Fabulous neighborhood.

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• Tita
  

  Tita's review of Piazza Antinori - Coppelia

  Left on 07/31/2002 for a stay in July 2002
  
  

  The air conditioners were not working when we arrived and it was unbearably hot.
  
  Location!
  
  Once the air conditioner was fixed, it leaked water.
  
  The shopping and sightseeing.

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• Jeanne
  

  Jeanne's review of Piazza Antinori - Coppelia

  Left on 03/31/2002 for a stay in March 2002
  
  

  This is a fabulous apartment with lovely furnishings and the best location in Florence. We travel to Florence a great deal and this was our best trip.
  
  The spaciousness of the Crest was an added luxury and the convenience of the location made everything easy.
  
  The kitchen is very small. Just the two of us stayed in the apartment. I imagine the kitchen would be hard for anyone that was a serious cook or for two couples. Also, it is impossible to turn off the heat. You can turn off the auxillary heat, but not the system that heats the entire building. Sometimes it would be stuffy.
  
  All of the shops - Ferragamo, Hermes, Tods, Prada and then the little boutiques. Restaurants and cafes abound.

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• Patricia
  

  Patricia's review of Piazza Antinori - Coppelia

  Left on 10/31/2001 for a stay in October 2001
  
  

  It was in a lovely area and extremely convenient to everything. It was large and nicely furnished.
  
  The convenience to all the major attractions and railway and bus terminals.
  
  The kitchen had all new appliances but was too small, and when you had the windows open, it could be very noisy.
  
  The beautiful shops and also the shops nearbye where we could purchase all the necessities for the apartment.

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• Patricia
  

  Patricia's review of Piazza Antinori - Coppelia

  Left on 10/31/2001 for a stay in October 2001
  
  

  It was in a lovely area and extremely convenient to everything. It was large and nicely furnished.
  
  The convenience to all the major attractions and railway and bus terminals.
  
  The kitchen had all new appliances but was too small, and when you had the windows open, it could be very noisy.
  
  The beautiful shops and also the shops nearby where we could purchase all the necessities for the apartment.

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• James
  

  James's review of Piazza Antinori - Coppelia

  Left on 03/31/2001 for a stay in March 2001
  
  

  This was an elegant and comfortable accomodation. It was just delightful. The local staff was very helpful. We had one minor porblem and they were very responsive.
  
  THE LOCATION!!! The apartment is beautifully decorated and very spacious. The high ceilings and the doors that opened onto the street created an ambiance of a house not an apartment.
  
  Not being able to stay longer.....
  
  We were right on the Via Tornabuoni-we could and did walk everywhere! You certainly don't want to drive in Florence. The Via Tornabuoni is the finest shopping street in Florence. There is a fantastic winebar/restaurant practically next door.

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• Gale
  

  Gale's review of Piazza Antinori - Coppelia

  Left on 03/31/2001 for a stay in March 2001
  
  

  We loved the apartment! We were two couples - there was plenty of privacy, a large living room for lounging, and we all appreciated the location and the way the apartment was decorated. "When can we go back?" is the real question!
  
  Location and space. The photos looked great, but it was better in person - more luxurious!
  
  Nothing!
  
  We came to sightsee and shop. We were close to the train station and all the shops!

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