On Via di Mezzo in Florence’s Sant’Ambrogio quarter, The James Suite Hotel Firenze 1564 occupies a historic building within walking distance of Santa Croce and the Duomo. Suites pair Renaissance proportions and high ceilings with contemporary Italian furniture, pale fabrics and carefully selected artwork. Public spaces include a lounge, bar and restaurant, creating a compact residential setting rather than a grand city hotel. Stone details, internal courtyards and the quiet street address give the property a more local rhythm within Florence’s dense historic centre.