Ricasoli Firenze Luxury Apartments | Una Esperienze

#JanuaryGoodPlaces2025 Address: Via Ricasoli, 48, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy Facilities: Elevator, washing machine, dryer, double bathroom, kitchen, oven, dishwasher, refrigerator, sofa, study, large massage bathtub Features: Online check-in, on-site introduction and check-in, public reception room on the first floor, close to Florence Cathedral and Accademia Gallery Price: 200 EUR/night Rating: This is the rental apartment we chose for our first visit to Florence. 200 euros a night is not cheap. When we booked the room, we saw the polarized reviews and were a little worried because the cost was not low. This worry was gone until we checked in. We were filled with surprises, the accommodation was very comfortable, the location was good and the transportation was convenient. Next, I will share my experience of staying here in order. Transportation Guide: After exiting the train station, walk across the road and take bus No. 6 or 14 to reach the T2 tram. Get off at Piazza San Marco and walk for four minutes. Online check-in: At first, the booking website did not mention a dedicated counter but did not mention online check-in. It is recommended to contact the booking website or email the apartment agent three days before check-in and join the official WhatsApp. Go through the online registration procedure, the procedure is actually very simple, just take a photo of your ID and upload it. You will be given a link later for paying the city tax. On the day of check-in, the agent will give you the door password and a dedicated person will be available to check in at the time. If you arrive early, you can open the door and enter a small room in the reception room on the first floor to store your luggage. Just come back at the agreed check-in time. Room facilities: The room is an independent whole-floor unit for rent, so the usable space is very large. The agent will send someone to introduce the accommodation facilities. The elevator is not big and the floors are not high. Most of us choose to take the stairs because they are also very beautiful. The traditional key security door has three locks, and it takes three turns to completely lock it. Since the door will automatically lock when it is put on, most people just put it on so that it is less troublesome to use the key to open the door. There is a long corridor at the entrance, and on the left side there is a bathroom with two washbasins. Walk to the end and you will see the kitchen on your left and the living room on your right. There is a small space next to the living room which should be a study. Behind the kitchen is the master bedroom. The kitchen is open and has an induction cooker without open flames. There is a dishwasher underneath. There is a small room opposite the kitchen that is filled with bowls, plates, cutlery and kitchen utensils. The refrigerator and oven are both under the center island. It is very convenient to use. You can go to the nearby supermarket to buy some light meals and cook breakfast or midnight snacks. The sofa in the living room is very comfortable and the overall decoration style is very classical. Of course, the style can be called retro, but it is actually an old-fashioned luxurious decoration. The TV is just average. I personally don’t turn it on in this space because it’s not important. There is a Bluetooth audio device next to it, which is very good, and the speakers are connected to the master bedroom. I personally suggest that if you upgrade your TV to a smart TV, you can connect it to play music MVs and pair it with the original audio equipment. A simple upgrade would be more perfect. The study is mostly used to store our luggage. We can open two 30-inch suitcases completely and take out all the clothes with plenty of space. Of course there is also a comfortable sofa here. The master bedroom is very large, the bed is comfortable and soft, and it is very quiet to sleep at night. There is a large super massage bathtub in it, and it takes 10-15 minutes just to fill it with water. Be sure to bring a bath ball when you come here. We took a bath and it was very comfortable for us during our three night stay. There is plenty of room for two adults to run together. There is also a separate toilet space with double basins. The washing machine is in the public area on the first floor, with the washing machine below and the dryer above. Overall: I personally think that 200 euros for the entire apartment is great value for a short-term rental. Although it is an old-fashioned luxurious decoration, you can still see the sense of age, and there are even some leaks when using the large bathtub upstairs. But the overall style is very suitable for this Renaissance capital. Turn left when you exit the door, pass by the delicious ice cream shop La Strega Nocciola Gelateria Artigianale - Firenze Duomo, and you will see the Duomo di Firenze. In fact, you can see the Duomo di Firenze at the end of the alley from a distance as soon as you exit the door. Turn right and you will find the Gakuen Art Museum which is very close right next door. In the past, in addition to being convenient for transportation, there were also some attractions to explore nearby Piazza San Marco. If you want to go to the Central Market, it is recommended to turn right at the entrance, turn left at the intersection in front of the Academy Art Museum, go straight to Mamabar and then turn left. It is about eight minutes away. Entering from the north gate of the market allows you to perfectly avoid the crowds at the Duomo and the salesmen on leather goods street.