"Though it rather modestly styles itself a bed and breakfast, Corte Calzaiuoli, situated in a palazzo built by Florence’s De’ Macci family, offers uncommon luxury in its eight lavishly restored rooms and suites. It’s surrounded by the incomparable Renaissance architecture of the city center, in the central restricted-traffic zone between the Piazza del Duomo and the Piazza della Signoria, which means an extra measure of quiet. Even the substantial foot traffic, brought to Via Calzaiuoli for the endless blocks of brand-name shopping, is no issue; the Corte’s rooms are soundproofed." - Tablet Hotels