This Time Tomorrow in Florence

Rooms

The apartments are spread out across the building from the lower ground floor to the attic. There’s a sleek brass lift to bring you up to the higher floors with ease, and each apartment boasts a private outdoor area, from courtyard gardens and juliette balconies to sunny rooftop terraces.

All of the residences have spacious living areas, full kitchens, kingsize beds, and ensuites with rainfall showers (some also have deep, freestanding bathtubs). They are cleverly named after different times of the day: Crepuscolo (dusk) on the lower ground floor, Mezzogiorno (midday) and Mezzanotte (midnight) on the ground floor, 1AM and 1PM on the first floor, 2AM and 2PM on the second floor and 3AM in the attic. The largest is Crepuscolo with three bedrooms sleeping six, the smallest is 3AM with one bedroom sleeping two, and the rest are all two-bedroom apartments sleeping four.

We stayed in 1AM and loved the giant 18th-century tapestry and all of the incredible artwork (including an original Dali) adorning the walls. Since the weather was nice, we spent most of our time out on our spacious private terrace looking out over the quiet backstreet below, which was in full sun throughout the afternoon. The layout is perfect for parents travelling with older or adult kids as there is one larger bedroom, but each have their own ensuite and access to the same terrace.

For couples travelling together, 2pm and 3pm have a great layout, with a large kitchen and two bedrooms around the same size on opposite sides of the apartment. And honeymooners would be very happy in 3AM, with one bedroom, plenty of sunlit space, and a private roof terrace.

Features include:

• Air conditioning
• Bathrobes
• Bathtub
• Bluetooth sound system
• Central heating
• Coffee / tea making
• Cots available
• Hairdryer
• Iron
• Mosquito net
• Radio
• Safe box
• Satellite TV
• Terrace/balcony
• Toiletries
• Tumble dryer
• Washing machine
• WiFi

Eating

This Time Tomorrow in Florence may not have a restaurant, but it's still heaven for epicureans. You arrive to a bountiful hamper of Tuscan treats like pasta, sauces, snacks, cheese, cured meat, jars of delicacies like truffle honey, a bottle of Chianti and a bottle of bubbly chilling in the fridge. Like everything else, it's all local and meticulously sourced. For anything else you need, the Le Cure neighborhood is full of grocers, butchers and bakeries.

For your complimentary breakfast, you can take your 'tokens' to either of two nearby pasticcerias, where the only challenge is choosing from the spread of golden pastries and savoury sandwiches glistening behind the glass. Trust us, there is nothing better than starting the day with a cappuccino and a pistachio brioche alongside the locals on the quiet streets of Le Cure.

Then there are the local restaurants, including Alfredo's just downstairs: real family joints full of Italians without a tourist in sight. Your local curator can recommend some excellent culinary experiences around the city, and pull strings to get you where you want to be, from upscale candlelit dinners to traditional Florentine fare.

If you are hoping to cook most of your meals, 2PM has the largest kitchen, while Mezzanotte’s kitchen opens out into the garden for al fresco meals from the comfort of home.

Features include:

• Breakfast
• Chef on request
• Coffee maker
• Dinner by arrangement
• Dishwasher
• Fridge
• Full kitchen
• Hob or stove
• Microwave
• Oven
• Restaurants nearby
• Self-catering
• Toaster
• Welcome hamper

Activities

One of the highlights of staying at This Time Tomorrow is that the resident curator creates a tailored suggested itinerary for you and your group based on what you love – whether it be art, food, off-menu experiences or undisciplined exploration. This could include:

• A short pilgrimage to the early Renaissance paintings of Fra Angelico in San Marco
• A day spent exploring the city, from the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo) to the Ponte Vecchio
• A day trip to Chianti for wine tastings at local vineyards and a traditional Tuscan meal
• A stroll down nearby Via San Gallo, a rambling road with antique shops, gelaterias and art galleries
• An evening of history and wine at the Palazzo Antinori
• A guided food tour through the streets of Florence for an authentic taste of the city
• A trip to the Botanical Garden, with its horticultural library and antique greenhouse, just a stones throw from the residences

Of course, you're welcome to go off script and make your own way around the city. There's plenty to see, eat, drink and experience – and your curator is there to give alternate suggestions or help make reservations wherever you need.

Activities on site or nearby include:

• Cooking classes
• Historical sites
• Museums / galleries
• Nightlife
• Spa treatments
• Theatre
• Wine tasting

Kids

All ages are welcome in any of the residences, and this is a great city stay for families with older children and teens. There are no twin beds, but most of the apartments have two bedrooms, and the first- and second-floor apartments can fit extra cots and some have sofa beds.

Best for:

All ages

Family friendly accommodation:

Crepuscolo is best for families travelling together or multi-gen trips, with three ensuite bedrooms with kingsize beds. Mezzogiorno has a master bedroom with a private terrace and an ensuite with a bath, ideal for tired parents travelling with children or teens. 1PM, 2AM and 2PM are all two-bedroom apartments that can fit an extra bed.

Cots Available

Distances:

• Airport: 25 min drive (Florence)
• Shop: 5 min walk (Esselunga)
• Hospital: 15 min drive (Santa Maria Nuova Hospital)

For more family-friendly places, see our Kids Collection

Location

This Time Tomorrow is in the residential Le Cure neighbourhood, away from the crowded city centre, but still a 20-minute walk from the Duomo. Full of butchers, markets, restaurants and cafes, you can live like a local within easy reach of all the sites.

By Train
If you'd prefer to travel overland from the UK, you can reach Florence and Tuscany quite easily from London. See the excellent Seat 61 for details. Santa Maria Novella central station is around a 10-minute drive from This Time Tomorrow and transfers can be arranged on request for an extra fee.

By Air
There are some flights to Florence Peretola airport. However, most people fly to Pisa Galileo and take the train or drive to Florence.

From the Airport
The journey from Florence Airport is around 20 minutes depending on traffic. The hotel can arrange transfers on request (prices vary depending on the type of car).

By Car
You won't need a car if this is just a city visit but if this is part of a wider tour of the region see our car rental recommendations. If you do have a car, there is no private parking at the hotel, but you’ll find a large covered public car park nearby.

Full directions will be provided when you book through i-escape.