Mr & Mrs Smith

Platinhome

Florence, Italy

Platinhome’s four stylish self-catering apartments, poised above the famous Café Gilli, put you right at the heart of Florence. The wood-decked terraces even come with telescopes, so guests can zoom in on the dazzling Duomo. This luxury property is designed with couples in mind: open-plan layout, with one bedroom, a petite kitchenette and a dining table for two. Sexy glass-encased ‘experience showers’ with rainbow-coloured lighting, cold mists and hot vapours are an unexpected central feature; additional flourishes of luxury come via velvet-embossed silks, glass-fronted fireplaces, dark wood and chrome kitchenettes, and lashings of leather.

Need to know

• Rates information Week from €1,890–€3,920. Daily rate is €270–€560.
• Ideal for Couples seeking seclusion and city sights.
• Sleeps 2 in each apartment with room for a baby.
• Property style Platinhome’s apartments are located in the top floor of the historic Palazzo Levi, one of Florence’s landmark buildings.
• Grounds Each suite has a terrace with an outdoor shower, seating and city views.
• Minimum hire A two-night minimum applies.
• Children Best for babies, as rooms don’t have the space for extra beds. A cot and cradle can be added and babysitting can be arranged (request in advance).
• Booking process Guests must sign a contract upon booking. A Smith deposit will be taken.
• Also Platinhome offers an array of on-request services, including breakfast delivery, private car (with or without a driver), babysitting, a personal trainer, personal shopper, newspaper delivery and butler service.

Floor plan

• Bedrooms

  Suite Duomo’s sleeping area is separated from the living area by a glass-encased ‘experience' shower. There’s a fully equipped kitchenette, a dining table for two and a comfortable sofa by the fireside with views of the Duomo.
  
  Suite Medicea is named for its terrace views: the Medici Chapel, the church of Santa Maria Novella, and the Duomo with its imposing Giotto bell tower. The sleeping area has a king-size bed and a spacious wardrobe. At the heart of the suite, there’s a Jacuzzi tub (no shower). There’s a chaise longue by the fireplace, a dining table for two, and a sleek kitchenette.
  
  Suite Palazzo Vecchio has stunning views, overlooking the Duomo. The sleeping area is separated from the living space by a glass-encased ‘experience' shower. The living room includes a well-stocked kitchenette, a dining table for two and a cosy sofa by the fire.

  Suite Strozzi has a bedroom separated from the living space by a glass-encased ‘experience' shower. There’s a fully-equipped kitchenette, a dining table for two and a comfy sofa by the modern fireplace.

• Kitchen Each apartment’s kitchenette has a dishwasher and a microwave oven with a grill.
• Living room The living area includes a modern glass-boxed fireplace, a sofa and an outdoor terrace with seating.
• Dining room There is a dining table for two in each apartment’s open-plan living area.
• Poolside No pool, but Suite Medicea has its own Jacuzzi tub in the middle of the apartment.
• Private parking Valet parking is from €45 a day (price depends on the type of car). Parking elsewhere will be tricky – this is central Florence after all, and the apartments are in a limited traffic zone.