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Pensione Sole's rather shabby entrance on a rather busy street off of Piazza Santa Maria Novella did not prepare us for the clean and cozy establishment found upstairs. A parable about a book and its cover might fit right about here.
Hotel owner Anna was clearly eager to show us around a place she tries to keep as homey as possible. In our opinion, she does a very good job. Her cluttered living room, which guests are encouraged to use, even has an exercise bike for working off those Tuscan pasta pig-outs.
The eight rooms vary in size, all of them are outfitted with an antique-inspired décor, with dark wood armoires, brass bed frames, fluffy floral bedding, and clean, white walls. Anna is always around, tidying up and chatting with her guests. Her activity lends a fresh and family feeling to the place. Bathrooms are small and tidy, and, as of our latest (spring 2007) visit, about half had recently been retiled, with new appliances also installed.
The pension is a simple, friendly place to come home to, a welcome, peaceful escape from the rather touristy rush below.
Note that Pensione Sole has a 1 a.m. curfew.
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