FANTASTIC HOTEL IN THE HEART...
Pros: This hotel, in my opinion, is one of the best hotels in Florence. Located in the heart of city, within walking distance to all the major attractions in Florence and walking distance to just about everything else. Cleanliness was superb! The rooms are beautifully decorated, modern and new. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. The breakfasts each morning in the Breakfast Room were also outstanding. Many different items to choose from (eggs. bacon, sausage, croissants, oatmeal, cereal, fresh fruit, Italian sweets, juices, etc.) There is something to eat for everyone! I requested in my reservation a room on a higher floor, a room with a walk-in shower in the bathroom (no bathtub due to a knee issue I have) and, if possible, a room with views of The Duomo. They gave me EVERYTHING I requested. Our room was absolutely FABULOUS in every aspect! They are VERY meticulous in their daily cleaning, 2 times per day they come to clean your room, change out the towels to fresh towels, empty the garbages, etc. They also give you each evening 2 bottles of water, free of charge. Each evening, they come back to your room around 8pm to turn down the beds for you, leave you cozy slippers to wear and some delicious chocolates on your pillow. I really LOVED & ENJOYED this hotel. I would not hesitate to book this hotel again should I ever return to Florence, Italy for another vacation. The Front Desk Staff is extremely gracious and warm in welcoming you to their hotel and assisting you in any way that they can. If you are looking for a 4/5 star hotel in Florence, don't look any further. Book Hotel Calzaiuoli. You will not be disappointed.
Cons: On occasion, the bathroom would have what appeared to be a "sewer" odor. Nothing extreme. But, from time to time, when you would go inside to use the bathroom, you would get a whiff of a "sewer' odor. But, honestly, the odor was not there all the time, just on occasion you could smell it. But, nothing that would put a damper on the hotel room itself.