Dear Sam, Many thanks for your nice review. Since the mentioned roaches were not in the room, we believe that they were not in the apartment. If by property you mean the common ground floor, you might be right because of the garden outside. We shall investigate about that and take action. I assure you that at the property upstairs ( 1st floor ) we use the best cleaning products in the rooms and in the common areas. Thanks again and have a nice Sunday. Luciano Michel, owner.

Dear Guest, Many thanks for your nice review and have a nice Sunday. Luciano Michel, owner

Dear Ali, We are thrilled to read your wonderful review and very sorry for the late feedback. I look forward to welcoming you all again and please say hello to the ladies :). Many thanks again, Luciano Michel

Dear Yuval, Many thanks for your kind review. Must specify that the Board of Arts had authorized a small elevator in the courtyard for not ruining the fifteenth century stairs. We finally managed to install it a couple of months ago. It is slow because for technical reasons ( oil system ) . Could carry max 300 kg and definitely not accessible by guests with a wheel chair. Thanks again, Luciano

Dear Shawn, We thank you so much for your review, which outlines both the positive and the negative aspects of your stay. As far as the negative aspects are concerned, I would like to clarify the following points: 1) The gate, the apartment door, the hallway door and the skeleton key opening the actual room all have the objective of ensuring our guests' safety, and that of their belongings. The way the keys work is pretty straightforward and, in our experience, guests are grateful for the added protection of locked doors behind them; 2) Being at a stone's throw from the Dome and all the main historic sights, the neighborhood is safe, with added protection ensured by police patrols. Our neighborhood of Firenze Santa Maria Novella square is one of the most renowned and respected in downtown Florence; 3) The Pitti Fashion week was in full swing during your stay, with parties galore all over Florence and all through the night. A close-by restaurant confirmed that the noise was coming from a party held in their premises and apologized profusely to us. We also apologize for any inconvenience caused by the party; 4) As detailed in every Expedia reservation, our offer is "room only" and we do not have a license to serve breakfast; as you point out, we do provide, however, free-of-charge packed croissants and muffins, a bottle of mineral water, a kettle with instant coffee and a selection of teas, an empty fridge and a free bottle of Chianti wine as a welcome drink. 5) We are sorry that you didn't agree with the rate. With my fondest regards and looking forward to welcoming you again in the future, Alessandro