The Hotel Alessandra is an absolute gem. Location. Location. Location. You can't ask for a better place to stay in Florence - tucked into a gorgeous, ancient street one block from the Ponte Vecchio. At the Hotel Alessandra, you are within easy walking distance of all the major sights - the Uffizi, Duomo, Santa Croce, Boboli Gardens, Palazzo Vecchio, Santa Maria Novella, etc. While you are close to everything, the street itself is quiet and peaceful - hidden away from the crowds & hustle and bustle. The staff at the Hotel Alessandra is wonderful. Andrea, Monti, and the rest of the Alessandra team helped with every aspect of our stay. They had excellent recommendations for us, called to make dinner reservations, helped with our itinerary, and welcomed us with great service and friendliness every time we were near the front desk or in the breakfast room. Thank you to Andrea and his family who have been running the Alessandra for decades. Monti is a joy - he exudes warmth, fun, and humor 24/7. He deserves his own sitcom. And so does the world's tiniest elevator. The rooms are very clean, spacious, and have picturesque views of Borgo SS Apostoli or the Arno. Many of the rooms have been updated, expanded, and are terrific. Beds are new and very comfortable. The Alessandra is also a very good value. Having stayed at the Tournabouni Beacci, Torre Guelfa, and Hotel La Scaletta, the Hotel Alessandra is our favorite home away from home. I love the Hotel Alessandra and will be bringing my family back again. And again. And again.