Casa Howard, An Intimate Guesthouse in Florence

Eclectic, eccentric and excellent. An intimate, modern guesthouse owned by Massimiliano Leonardi and his wife, Jenifer Howard (who also own two similarly styled Casa Howard guesthouses in Rome), this boutique has a coveted location in Florence with 14 themed rooms filled with antiques, art and contemporary pieces, as well as TV, DVD, and WiFi.

Bookworms will enjoy the Library room full of books and fashionable belongings from the owner's parents, while pets will lap up the doggy bed available in the Terrace Room, a space intended for guests traveling with their furry companions. Families should check into the room with Disney DVD library and climbing wall—perfect for keeping little monkeys occupied while you explore the Turkish Hammam in the spa. I've been told breakfast in bed is worth not getting up for—warm, freshly baked cake, homemade jam & honey from the Casa Howard farm, and hot cornetti or croissants. Florence—fabulous!

Room rates from €100.