1 Bedroom Villa in Hotel de Charme, Florence

Some places just seem to hum with their own kind of life the minute you walk through the door. That is what happened the first time I stepped into this charming nineteen bedroom hotel at Hotel de Charme right in the heart of Florence, close to Piazza Santa Croce. You really feel the weight of old stories here, from the thick stone arches to the soft shuffle of guests moving around in the morning. I caught myself standing still near the entrance just listening to the soft sounds drifting in from the city outside—the bells, a laugh, a little bit of music. You get all of that mixed together and it just grounds you.

The hotel stretches across two classic buildings that manage to be grand without ever feeling stiff or closed off. There's more than ten thousand square feet here so there is room to breathe but it honestly never feels like too much. You will find four floors in the main building and a basement you can reach from outside. Super practical for luggage or deliveries, the little details make daily life here feel easy. Downstairs, the two guest rooms both spill straight onto a stone patio. In the mornings, I sat there just soaking up the sun with the scent of coffee in the air drifting over from the dining room. That patio is not just a cut through. Guests linger out there, talking quietly over breakfast or planning their day before heading into the streets of Florence. The dining area next door really does have more of a neighbourhood restaurant vibe than your usual hotel—it's inviting, never too formal, the sort of spot guests come back to even if they could eat anywhere in the city.

You will notice the bright, spacious lounge with those glass doors that open right up to the patio. The fireplace is usually going in the cooler months. Someone always seems to have music playing that fits the time of day and there is a small bar not far off. In the evenings you will often see people winding down with a glass of wine or just chatting with the staff about what to see while in Florence. If you need a bit more to do there is a recreation area too. Everyone just seems comfortable here. Sometimes you even forget your phone.

Upstairs, you get a whole new feel. Seven more bedrooms stretch over the first and second floors, each with old windows that grab the Florence sunlight in their own way. The light in the afternoons is something special. At the very top of the main building you will find a grand master suite. I have to say it feels almost like its own apartment—there is a cozy lounge, a fireplace, and a private terrace. For me, that spot on the terrace just looking over the rooftops with a coffee in the morning or a slow drink in the evening—that is where you really start to feel at home. It is real, gentle peace up there.

The second building keeps that same feeling going. It spreads over three floors and the setup works well for both privacy and comfort. Four bedrooms downstairs, another four upstairs, and right at the top, yet another bright suite. The details are really what you will remember: high vaulted ceilings, a few beautiful murals painted into the walls, rustic stone everywhere. The flooring feels like it has seen a lot of guests and stories but it is still just right underfoot. Plus, you have the benefit of modern touches like floor to ceiling glass doors, so nothing feels static or old fashioned. Florence is right there in every corner, but it always feels fresh.

Location really matters and here it just works. Step outside and you reach Piazza Santa Croce in a few minutes. You get some of the best coffee shops and galleries right on your doorstep. When the windows are open you actually catch bits of real Florence life drifting in—some chatter, street performances, that quiet buzz you only really understand once you are here. It does not feel like you are removed from the city. Instead, it draws you in.

This is more than just an investment or a classic villa in Florence. The Hotel de Charme is a living part of the city. You get all the charm and none of the tough bits. Maybe that is why people tend to linger here a little longer. If you want to know if it feels right for you, just come by and see it. Reach out if you want to walk through or if you have more questions. At LuxuryProperty.com, we are happy to help you settle into Florence at your own pace and really find your place here.