Alessio and Asumi are the friendliest hotel proprietors that we have ever come across. Gracious and kind, full of helpful suggestions and great restaurant recommendations that really helped us to get off the beaten tourist track a little, we couldn't thank them enough at the end of our four night stay over the Easter weekend. The hotel is very clean,... More

We stayed here for 3 nights during our trip to Italy. The hotel is in a great location, close to the historical heart of Florence but away from the busy and noisy area. Alessio and Asumi are gracious, kind and accomodating hosts, always willing to help. We stayed in a huge bedroom, with a shared bathroom. The bedroom was spacious.... More

I stayed by myself in this delightful small hotel, located between the Ponte Vecchio and Ponte Santa Trinita. The street it's on--Borgo S. Apostoli--is one which radiates from the Piazza Santa Trinita . . . a lovely, narrow, winding street lined with a variety of interesting shops and restaurants. The owners, Alessio and Asumi, speak fluent English and Japanese, and... More

I've been staying in this charming, wonderful hotel for 10 years. Owners, Alessio and Asumi, are fantastic. You will be treated just as if you were visiting familty. They speak English as well as Japanese. They can, if you want, give you suggestions of places to visit and local events. The entire hotel is sparkling clean. The beds are super... More

Stayed here for three nights in the height of summer. The couple who operate this hotel are incredibly helpful and polite, they cannot do enough to help you. The property itself is immaculately maintained and very clean. The rooms are gorgeous, we had the suite room overlooking the street with a small bathroom attached which is above the laneway that... More

We loved staying at this small, delightful hotel in the heart of Firenze. Our hosts were very welcoming and lovely and told us where to find the best gelato in town (which we promptly did). My room was light, charming and comfortable, though my friend's was a bit darker. We used a shared bathroom, which was kept meticulously clean and... More

My husband and I stayed at Hotel Cestelli in early November. Our stay there was one of the highlights of our trip. The owners/hosts, Alessio and Asumi, are delightful -- warm and welcoming, and such fun to talk with -- and also so helpful with our dinner decisions! The location is perfect, on a narrow street near the Ponte Vecchio,... More

This was a perfect Hotel to stay in for a visit to the old city. It was special to be treated super friendly and personally by the two owners who also run the place. They clearly are enthusiastic about their place and the city and gave us many good recommendation on the way. The location could hardly be better. Only... More

We are glad we weren't deterred by the dark, musty smelling entrance as a gem awaited us up three flights of stairs. Alessio, one of the owners of Hotel Cestelli welcomed us and couldn't have been more helpful helping us plan our time in Florence. With just eight rooms this hotel occupies one floor of the building it's in. We... More