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1865 Residenza d'epoca

Via Farini, 12 | Firenze, 50121 Florence, Italy
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Boston, MA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

Residenza d'epoca is a quiet and peaceful sanctuary to which to return after a busy day of shopping, sight seeing and museum going in Firenze. The rooms are immaculately maintained with soothing color schemes and high ceilings with original frescoes. The bedding and bathrooms are both high quality. The room we stayed in had a lovely view of a private... More

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Studio City
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

This B & B should not be missed. In a lovely, quiet neighborhood in Florence. The owners are delightful and very helpful. The rooms are beautiful and the morning breakfast is delicious and a wonderful way to start your day. Staying at 1865 made my trip even that more fabulous!!! I would most definitly return.

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West Palm Beach, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

1865 Residenza d'epoca is a gem in Florence. Wonderful personnel service from Michael and Cynthia. Rooms were beautiful and spotless. Bathrooms with spacious and clean. Restaurant recommendations were fantastic authentic local Italian cuisine. Could not have had a better stay. Wish it could have been longer. Thank you Michael and Cynthia for a great experience.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

We spent 4 nights at Residenza d'Epoca 1865 and were very pleased. The rooms occupy the second floor of a building constructed around the time that Florence was Italy's capital, and the house has been lovingly restored. Our room was large and well appointed; the bathroom and toilet area were spacious and of high standard. There is a lovely lounge... More

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

We recently spent 5 nights at Residenza 1865. This fabulous B&B offers a great location, updated amenities and is everything you look for in a relaxing, enjoyable and safe place to stay while visiting Florence. The building is in a historic part of the city and the street it is located on is unusually quiet when compared to other parts... More

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Los Angeles
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013 via mobile

Residenza 1865 is a very elegant, B&B. located in s quiet residential section of Florence.We stayed in the Henry James suite and enjoyed the spaciousness, the fine linens and most comfortable bed! It was quiet and we slept very well. Location is convenient to walk to all major sites yet in a quiet residential setting away from the touristy parts... More

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San Francisco, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

1865 Residenza d'epoca richly deserves it's number one ranking on TripAdvisor. Review after review fittingly mentions the beautiful rooms and the impeccable attention to details that make it the gem it is. It is chic and decadent, modern and luxurious. However it is the warm welcome and genuine hospitality that is the true star of this beautiful establishment. Michel and... More

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Delray Beach, FL
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013 via mobile

Our stay at 1865 was absolutely wonderful. From the moment we arrived, The owner sat down and gave us a full rundown of the city by map since it was our first time in Florence. She gave one fantastic restaurant recommendation which we loved and went to twice. The room itself was spacious, contemporary and impeccably clean. The guesthouse is... More

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Beijing, China
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

Elegant,artistic and extraordinary comfortable room, better than most of 5-star hotels I have lived in the world. Fantastic and noble feeling starts from your entering into this building.The boss is very hospitality and helpful, his recommendation to the sightseeing and restaurant can not be missed! I am travel alone, but feel quite warm and safe in 1865. More than imagination,... More

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ottawa
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2013

My daughter and I spent a wonderful 5 days in this beautiful bed and breakfast.Our room was very spacious and we so enjoyed staring at the amazing fresco ceiling.It is situated in a quiet residential area,which is appreciated after a busy day exploring the wonderful city of Florence.The breakfast are delicious and my daughter and I slept in on several... More

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Address: Via Farini, 12 | Firenze, 50121 Florence, Italy
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Region: Italy > Tuscany > Province of Florence > Florence
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Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Suites
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Ranked #1 of 453 B&Bs / Inns in Florence
Price Range: $$$
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
An exclusive new guesthouse, 1865, with 5 luxurious bedrooms, has just opened in a historic building in a residential part of central Florence. Precious design elements combined with period features create an atmosphere of great charm and elegance.Each room is individually designed and furnished, and has a luxurious travertine bathroom, LCD television, air conditioning, free wi-fi. The mattresses, bed linen, bathrobes, and personal toiletries are of first quality, and all made locally in Tuscany. ... more   less 
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