About Palazzo Gamba Apartments al Duomo
Palazzo Gamba Apartments al Duomo offers air-conditioned Florentine-style serviced apartments located in the Duomo Piazza, across the historic Florence Cathedral.
Each apartment features a bedroom, separate living area and a kitchenette with a fridge, oven, microwave and dishwasher. A flat screen satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, direct dial telephone, hair dryer and safe are standard, and all apartments have private bathrooms.
Palazzo Gamba Apartments al Duomo provides all guests with access to a wellness centre with a gym, sauna, Jacuzzi and hammam. Rent-a-car and tour assistance is also provided, and a wide selection of international newspapers are available daily.
The on-site Da Vinci Gourmet Restaurant offers an Italian inspired menu, and guests have the option of an en-suite chef to prepare an exquisite dinner. All apartments are setup for self-catering, and the surrounding neighborhood is ripe with fine restaurants, coffee shops and bars.
Ponte Vecchio, San Lorenzo Church and Uffizi Museum are located conveniently close to the property.
Positive Reviews
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Stunning location and views
Several guests say that the property offers stunning views of the historic Brunelleschi’s Dome, a miraculous structure from the Renaissance, and love that the Galleria dell'Accademia, home of Michelangelo's famous sculpture of David, is conveniently close by. Others love the views of the Baptistery and other historic buildings, and appreciate that excursions to nearby landmarks are easily arranged from the property.
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Beautiful and comfortable apartments
Many guests say that the apartments have an impressive layout, with high ceilings and comfortable beds, and note that there is ample space for hosting a large gathering. Others add that the large private terraces, Tuscan style furniture and Jacuzzis in the bathrooms give the apartment an air of opulence, and say that the wide windows allow ample sunlight and fresh air inside.
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Professional staff
Several guests appreciate staff members helpful advice, and note that tour assistance is always provided in a professional manner. Others add that staff is knowledgeable about the local area, and are eager to secure special discounts for guests on group excursion packages, restaurant reservations and transport.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Ineffective air-conditioning in common areas
Some guests comment that the air-conditioning near the lobby and in the lounge is not effective, and note that the ventilation in the wellness centre is poor too. Others add that it can get quite stuffy in the lounge during the summer months.
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Noisy atmosphere
A handful of guests note that the lounge and restaurant are quite crowded during the summer holiday season, and say that the atmosphere in the common areas is noisy. Others add that the surrounding streets are bustling with tourists and traffic, and dislike that the ambient noise is audible in the apartments.
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Patchy mobile reception
Some guests mention that certain areas in the apartment are dead zones for mobile reception.