Casa Howard

Arty boutique B&B in heart of Florence

B&B is far too pedestrian a term to describe this 12-room extravaganza in an old palazzo just yards from Piazza Santa Maria Novella. Original and imaginatively themed rooms have all the warmth of a private home.

Know It All

Hit the Spot
Yards from Piazza Santa Maria Novella.

Come here for... 
● Plush little B&B for those in the know. ● Eclectic interiors filled with quirky pieces, art and collectibles. ● The owner's personal guide to Florence's hidden gems.

Amenities
There's an honesty bar and a lounge with books and magazines. A concierge service is on hand to help with food, art and shopping recommendations. 

Good to know
This is a private house, not a hotel – so don't expect full-service frills.

Bedtime...

Bedrooms 
12 rooms and suites

Special features
Plush (and very different) rooms come with wi-fi, designer toiletries and bold colours. Expect interesting prints, retro lamps and rich fabrics.

Pillow Talk
Top choices include the Garden room, with its exclusive use of the hammam, the Hidden room, while its capitonne bedhead and sunken bath, and the Game room, with its private terrace.

Eat & Drink

Dining in
Only breakfast is served (not included in room rate), but it's brought to your room so no need to stir.

Breakfast
Continental breakfast is brought to your room until 10am for a supplement of €15.

Room service
There is no room service as such at Casa Howard. instead, you'll be cared for by the resident housekeepers, whether you need a babysitter or wish to book a massage. They will also bring breakfast to your room.

Activities

See & Do
Florence was the birthplace of the Renaissance, so this is a city heaving with wonderful churches, art and history. Start your cultural odyssey at the Uffizi (it's a good idea to book a ticket in advance – queues can be horrendous) or the impressive Museo Nazionale del Bargello, bursting sculptures by the likes of Donatello and Verrocchio.

Spa
Turn up the heat in Casa Howard's Turkish Hammam. It's big enough for five and comes free of charge if you stay in the Garden room.

Diary Dates
January
See in the new year at the Sfilata dei Canottieri, when medieval rowing boats parade on the River Arno.

Early February
Dress up and don a mask for Tuscany's version of Venice's famous festival in the Carnevale di Viareggio.

June
Enjoy a feast of Italian opera at the Puccini Festival at nearby Torre del Lago.

A complimentary bottle of Tuscan olive oil, plus a bottle of wine or Prosecco.

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