1865 Residenza D'epoca

Location: Via Luigi Carlo Farini 12, Florence, FI, 50121, Florence, IT

Star Rating: 9.8 Stars

Property Type: Residences

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Instructions: To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Amenities & Facilities

• Free breakfast
• Free WiFi
• Luggage storage
• Elevator
• Golfing nearby
• Bicycle rentals nearby
• Scooter/moped rentals nearby
• Library
• Free breakfast
• Safe-deposit box at front desk
• Multilingual staff
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Smoke-free property
• Golf lessons available nearby
• Tours/ticket assistance
• Free full breakfast

Rooms Available

• Deluxe Double Room

  1 King Bed

  269 sq feet

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

  Food & Drink - Free bottled water

  Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, and blackout drapes/curtains

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead

  Practical - Clothes dryer, safe, and laptop workspace

  Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating

  Need to Know - Bed sheets not available

  Non-Smoking

  Room is accessed via exterior corridors

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Bidet
  • Bottle of water
  • Shampoo
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designer toiletries
  • Premium bedding
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Dryer
  • Soap
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Bed sheets not available

• Junior Suite

  1 King Bed

  484 sq feet

  
  

  Layout - Bedroom

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

  Food & Drink - Free bottled water

  Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, and blackout drapes/curtains

  Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, bathrobes, and a separate bathtub and shower with a rainfall showerhead

  Practical - Clothes dryer, safe, and laptop workspace

  Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating

  Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible

  Need to Know - Bed sheets not available

  Non-Smoking

  Room is accessed via exterior corridors

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Bidet
  • Bottle of water
  • Shampoo
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designer toiletries
  • Premium bedding
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Dryer
  • Soap
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Bed sheets not available

Guest Reviews

• Georgina (10/5): - What can’t we say about this place. Michel and cinzia are just the perfect hosts. Nothing is too much trouble and they keep at a discreet distance - there just when you need them.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Excellent property and service. Couldn’t fault it, location also good. Owners really go out of their way to make your stay enjoyable.
• Tim (10/5): A jewel! - This was by far our favorite stay in Italy. A gorgeous room and lovely breakfast each morning were appreciated. Cappuccino machine with round the clock access! Super location. Michel, his son Matthew and Leo were warm and charming and insured the service was stellar. Loved our stay!
• NatIreland (10/5): - This boutique B&B is beautifully decorated and very comfortable, with a great bed, air con and modern bathroom. Michel was a lovely host, offering a map on arrival, useful information and great restaurant recommendations. Lovely breakfast with quality produce and excellent coffee. The availability of drinks in the communal area at all times was a real bonus. Ideally located in a quiet part of Florence but easy walking distance to all main sites.
• Benjamin (10/5): - Exceptional experience. Perfect location. Wonderful host and a spectacularly renovated beautiful property. Looking forward to our next visit.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - The place is very charming with fantastic breakfast and is located in a nice area of Florence
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Stunning interiors. A real experience of living in a traditional Florentine house.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Great host and beautiful rooms
• TARA (10/5): Perfetto. - My husband and I had a wonderful stay. The hotel is beautiful and very well situated - slightly away from the hustle and bustle of tourist areas but also easily within reach of them. We were made to feel extremely welcome (by 'Matthew') and the fantastic advice about places to go and things to see, and the overall service was second to none. Staying here feels like a truly unique experience and one that will stand out from many others for years to come!
• Jonathan (10/5): Excellent stay! - We stayed here for our honeymoon and it was so perfect! The location is incredible, on a quiet street and walking distance to everything we wanted to do while in Florence. The owner is incredibly friendly and helpful, and the room was so comfortable!
• Renzo (10/5): - This B&B is absolutely phenomenal. Nothing more need be said. Five star accommodations for a 3 star price.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Struttura elegante e dalle stanze affrescate. Cortesia massima alla ricezione degli ospiti colazione buona e ottima pulizia delle stanze. CONSIGLIATO!!!
• Cambia (4/5): Big disappointments - Our room was disappointing. The impression was all the rooms have murals on the ceiling. Ours did not. The pics also show light airy rooms, ours was dark brown and a little depressing and cramped. The lighting inside was terrible. You couldn't see to unpack and the lighting in the bathroom was even worse. It had heat lamps only which when putting on makeup made you swear and had a horrible glare. I told my husband i hoped it looked good because I had no way of knowing for sure. With no other mirrors in the room. The worst hotel lighting ever experienced. Pillows were so,bad we had to ask for extra for any support and there wasnt a top sheet on the bed only a comforter. This made for a very hot night as the air conditioner did not work or was preset that we couldn't lower at all. Breakfast Selections were minimal and due to the same options every day we chose to eat elsewhere on day 3. I was beyond disappointed. The reviews were so good but this stay fell way short. I would not return or recommend.
• Jeonghyun (10/5): Favulous experience in Florence - Highly recommandable! You would experience such a great 19 century’s moment in rooms and dining plce (even the elevator!)
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Completely unique property but homely hotel with red crushed velvet walls, antique mirror and fresco ceiling in living/breakfast room. Access to tea, coffee and fruit whenever. Bedroom was large, clean and ensuite was a glorious marble affair. Breakfast was made freshly by the owner Michel and was divine
• Klaus (10/5): - war alles perfekt, sehr persönlich, netter Empfang. Sehr schönes Zimmer
• Pamela (10/5): - Charming historic family apartment in Florence within walking distance of all the major sites and an excellent restaurant. The hosts are welcoming and very helpful. Beautiful fresh fruit, coffee and tea are available at any time. Rooms are enormous with great frescoes on the ceilings.
• Verified traveler (10/5): Great location and great people! - This is amazing place to stay only a 5 minute walk from all the best tourist sites! It’s family owned and they are all so welcoming and helpful! We got lots of great tips on things to do and places to eat from them! I would come back to stay here in a heartbeat... the place is spotless and like a home away from home!
• Steve (10/5): - A beautiful place to stay in a quiet part of town, but just a few blocks from the city attractions. Owners were very inviting and helpful with the parking of our car for a few days. We would definitely recommend 1865 Residenza D'epoca to anyone visiting Florence!
• elly (10/5): An oasis in frenetic Florence - A beautifully restored place in a quiet part of town, but still within easy walking distance to all attractions and to the train station.
• Bruce (10/5): Boutique hotel with spectacular rooms and service - This 5 room boutique hotel is located a short distance (5 minute walk) outside the manic Florence 'tourist zone'. Filling the entire 4th floor of a historic building, every area has been redone and decorated by one of Florence's finest architects. Rooms are large, both modern and historic ( wake up to a ceiling fresco), and artfully decorated. The breakfast room/common area is also impeccable, with 24 hour Illy espresso and wonderful dessert wine plus biscotti. The breakfast is prepared fresh each morning by the fantastic family who runs the hotel. They were great hosts and helped immensely with recommendations on what to see, where to eat, side trips, and any arrangements we needed. If you want an impersonal, tourist hotel experience then please look elsewhere. But if you value true hospitality and design this is a great little spot.
• Lucas (10/5): Chic and Elegant stay in Florence - We stayed for two nights and really enjoyed the room, which was tastefully decorated and the bathroom was elegantly luxurious! We were welcomed very warmly at check-in and Michel and his son were keen to share local tips and recommendations with us. It really felt like we were given privileged access to Florence outside of the tourist attractions, so we had a chance at tasting a sample of authentic Florence.
• Ray (10/5): Beautiful B&B Ideally located in Florence - After a long flight and taxi ride to 1865 Residenza, we were warmly greeted by Michel, who was so accommodating and gracious. The room was perfect; overlooking the garden, in a beautiful setting. The breakfast/common area was beautiful as well, with everything a visitor could want. The facility was quiet, very clean, beautifully decorated, extremely modern, and ideally located in Florence. Cinzia was marvelous in her hospitality; make sure to ask her the history of the B&B, it is fascinating!
• Verified traveler (10/5): Dreams came true - It was even better than I had expected after reading revues and the article in "Guardian". I would anvise this place who is looking for a special place to stay in Florence.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Stayed for two night in Feb and got lucky with not just the weather but also our hotel choice. On arrival we were given a great welcome and some ideas on both where to eat and also some ideas for our visit. The hotel is around 10 minute walk from most major attractions, so really well located, breakfast is good with all fresh food from the local markets. Would highly recommend and we will definitely be back.
• Ayal (10/5): Great place at central Florence - It was a great pleasure to stay at 1865 Residenza D'epoca. Cinzia & Michel are warm hosts who took care of all our needs. The rooms are clean, spacious, convenient and have a special atmosphere, the location is central, and I would highly recommend staying here!
• michael (10/5): A hidden gem - I cannot think of a better place to stay in Florence. Central and very friendly. A home from Home.
• maurizio (10/5): Hotel Smart - Hotel in zona comoda al centro in un palazzo di tre piani ( l’hotel occupa il secondo) le camere sono curate e pulite, il proprietario molto gentile e disponibile. Vicino ci sono delle ottime trattorie. Consigliato
• MONIA (10/5): Your dream vacation starts there - Superb, refine, exquisite. Fresco on ceilings. Close to downton and quiet place. Hosts like family. Highly recommended.
• Verified traveler (10/5): a delightful stay! - We spent 3 nights at this marvelous boutique-style home away from home. The location is fantastic! Quiet, safe and near all. We walked to all major attractions, which are 10 min away. When we arrived to Florence, the owner Michel was proactive in communicating with us to make sure we easily get there. When we arrived, we were greeted with personal sincere attention, tips about what to see, eat and a customized map that was made by his talented daughter. Michel made a point to say that we may use the facility like home; beautiful faded classical music and comforting atmosphere in the common area, complimentary water, fruits, sweet dessert wine, espresso machine and more was at our disposal. Michel gave us a little history lesson about Florence and his beautiful place, which made us appreciate even more our choice of stay! To top it off, a pleasant surprise awaited us - THE HENRY ROOM :) Michel was so generous to offer us the beautiful, large suite with lots of space, walk-in closet, large shower and a beautiful elegant freestanding bathtub. Room and entire place is designed very tastefully, high-tech, extremely clean and inviting. We had delicious breakfasts, rich in selection and delicious scrambled eggs. FYI... it is next door to the beautiful synagogue of Florence, which for us was so special to pass by every day :) We will certainly come back to Florence and specifically to 1865 Residenza d'epoca. Thank you Michel for an unforgettable stay :)
• Eileen (10/5): - Brilliant! Fab decor, excellent hosts - a gem of a find, making our stay in Florence even more special. (If I had to find any fault - better quality pillows needed!)
• Kaan (10/5): - It was an amazing stay. Rooms with high ceilings and with historical frescos. Nice breakfast and drinks/snacks during the day.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Great location. The owners are super friendly and helpful. We really liked all of their food recommendations. Rooms are spacious and comfortable while breakfast was yummy. We have already recommended this location to our friends for their upcoming Italy trip, and we look forward to returning if we go back to Florence.
• TUCK MENG (10/5): GEM WAITING TO BE UNCOVERED - This Michelin B&B is tastefully developed & run by the Sabatini family . We enjoyed the privacy , personal service & ambience of Tuscan living . For those who wants something different & non-touristy , this is it .
• Isabel (10/5): Lugar especial - Fomos muito bem recebidos pelo proprietário Michel que nos deu várias orientações, dicas de restaurantes, opções de passeios e um mapa da cidade. O lugar é lindo, muito bem decorado e conservado. O quarto é bastante confortável e silencioso. A localização é excelente, fizemos todos os passeios à pé. Adoramos a nossa estadia no 1865 residenza d'época, ele foi uma indicação de meus pais que já haviam se hospedado lá e certamente indicaremos a nossos amigos.
• Verified traveler (10/5): Beautiful B&B in Florence Italy - We enjoyed our three nights here. Very comfortable and unique facility. Michel and Cinzia are perfect host and we would like to visit again.
• Verified traveler (10/5): Meget service vennlig personale - Sentralt hotell ca 10 min gange fra sentrum. Bygg fra 1865. Meget vennlig og service orientert. Parkeringsmulighet rett ved i bemannet phus.
• Matthias (8/5): - Tolle und zentrale Unterkunft, nur das Zimmer ist sehr klein. Parken in einer nahe gelegenen Parkgarage kostet 20€ pro Tag.
• Deborah (10/5): Elegant b&b - The hotel and the owners were both charming . The frescos on the ceiling added to the ambience. It was modern yet with old world elegance and character. It was more like a b&b and we enjoyed getting to know other guests at their elegant sit down breakfast . The breakfast was great and offered many choices even with made to order eggs.
• Florida (8/5): Nice hotel centrally located - This hotel is centrally located, within walking distance to most historical sites. Rooms are clean and comfortable, full breakfast was delicious with options for all. Restaurant and bar on the rooftop have a lovely view. Food was good but a little overpriced for the quality. Service was excellent.
• gio (10/5): Posto incantevole - Ottimo soggiorno. Accoglienza gentile, colazione perfetta, location super
• Verified traveler (8/5): Very upscale hotel - Very nice boutique hotel. This hotel is pretty far off from most things even though its still not more than 20-25 minutes walk to downtown. Definitely not close to the train station. Seemed very high class and well put together but not as warm, service wise, as I would have liked.
• Claudio (10/5): Squisita ospitalita' - Ottimo soggiorno nella residenza di charme dei signori Cinzia e Michel , molto ospitali , che hanno dotato la residenza di ogni comfort desiderabile .
• Dianna (10/5): Comfortable, luxurious B&B! - Beautiful bed and breakfast! Friendly owners and staff! 100% luxurious! Quiet neighborhood within walking distance to most sights! Worth every dollar! The best hotel experience in all of Italy!!!
• Patrick and Sta (10/5): Fantastic Bed and Breakfast - Cynzia and Michael are the owners, only 5 or 6 rooms, beautiful remodleing of propery. Rooms VERY spacious, extremely nice. Michael cooks a fantastic breakfast each morning, as well as coffee, light foods out. Are as interactive (or not) as you would like them to be, not pushy. Cynzia was an excellent guide/resource for sites, walking routes, things to do. An awesome place especially for first time visitors to Florence as we were. Great location for being able to walk everywhere and not need a car. Would recommend without any reservations whatsoever, look forward to returning.
• BB (10/5): The perfect B&B in Florence - The B&B is perfectly located on a quiet street away from the madding crowds but a short walk to all the sites. You are made to treat the well appointed rooms as your own home and the hosts could not be more welcoming and helpful.
• Jim (10/5): True Gem in a Quiet Corner of Florence - We stayed at the Residenza for our anniversary trip to Florence. Can't say enough good things about the hotel and its owners, Michele and his lovely wife. Situated in a venerable old palazzo on a quiet side street between Santa Croce and the Accademia, everything about the Residenza is first-rate from the comfort of the modern rooms, newer bathrooms with walk-in showers, and excellent new beds. The breakfast buffet is tops, served in a beautiful common area with lovely furniture and a frescoed ceiling. Michelle will cook eggs to order if you like--delizioso! Illy caffe, espresso, port wine and snacks are available 24/7 on a complimentary basis. We will definitely return!
• Stephen (10/5): Amazing property and hospitality - Michel and Cynthia were both extremely welcoming and hospitable. Michel helped to answer any and all questions we had and did everything to make our stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. The provided breakfast spreads were delicious and the additional amenities were a great touch (coffee machine, fruits, etc). He gave us restaurant and site recommendations and even looked up different train times for possible day-trips nearby. The room was gorgeous - extremely clean and spacious. It was probably the best hotel or B&B experience we've ever had. Even the bed was the most comfortable of our entire Italy trip. The entire complex was very charming; old-world feel with modern technology (we loved the elevator). Location was perfect because it was in a quiet area, but still within easy walking distance to all the must-see sites. Thank you Michel & Cynthia!
• Laura (10/5): Great hotel for couples. - Our only regret with staying here was that we only stayed for one night. Michel was very welcoming from the time we walked into the door and helpful with mapping out the must-see sights of Florence. The bed and breakfast is located on a quiet street about a 20 minute walk from the train station. The guestrooms and bathrooms were spacious, and the beds were very comfy. The breakfast was one of the best we had during our trip. If given the opportunity, we would definitely stay here again.
• Myra (10/5): Best hotel in Florence - I read great reviews on this B&B style hotel on Hotels.com. I’m a bit of a skeptic on web reviews but we decided to book 1865 at Hotels.com. We simply could not have been more pleased with our stay. Wonderful hotel owners that made us feel like home from the minute we arrived. Rooms are very comfortable and clean. We visited Venice and Rome but hands down the 1865 in Florence was the best hotel experience on our visit.

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