De Rose Palace Hotel  

My girlfriend and I made this short trip to Italy mainly for shopping in Milan while trying to squeeze in a few days in Tuscany. After staying three nights in San Gimignano, we decided to stay one night in Florence as both of us had been there before years ago. For just one short night, we had to choose a hotel that is close to where the 'action' is - Duomo! After checking a few hotels online, we decided on De Rose Palace Hotel. First for its close proximity to the Duomo; second, the price is fairly reasonable compared to other similar class and location. Lastly, we found the decor of the hotel in the photos appealling. We were not disappointed. Though the hotel is small and lack some of the facilities or services of big hotels like bell-hop services, swimming pools etc, it was cosy and the staff at the Reception was very friendl, chatty and helpful. The twin room with two beds as requested was clean and of the size as expected of small boutique hotel, but comfortable enough. The price of the room came with breakfast; the spread of breakfast items was decent and sufficient to start the day. The best about the hotel is its walking distance to the Cathedral (Duomo), central shopping area and the famous Florence bridge! Also, it's quite near to the train station, if one has to catch a train to Milan or elsewhere. May/Singapore

Very nice old fashioned hotel. Large, clean and quiet room. Quiet area. Walking distance from city center. The receptionist at our arrival was very friendly and helpful.

Car parking service extremely expensive: 25 Euro. (We took the risk to stay outside and did not get a ticket ;-) --The service staff at breakfast was extremely unprofessional. Few tables, few guests, but the tables were not cleared in reasonable time, the buffet was not filled up in time, the tea and coffee was not served in reasonable time. -- The receptionist asked for payment of tax in cash at departure, but forgot to ask for credit card. This had to be solved by e-mail.

We liked free internet and reception staff.

The rubbish has not been discarded for threee days. There were no hot foot in the breakfasts.

friendly and helpfull staff

Un'ottima posizione in un quartiere residenziale molto silenzioso, a due passi dall'Arno e dal centro.

Un hotel di buon livello piacevole e comodo per visitare la città .

Las habitaciones cómodas, limpias, luminosas y tranquilas. El personal muy agradable.

Los desayunos no se ajustan a la calidad del hotel. Son deficientes

La position strategique en centre mais au calme ;le confort et le silence.

Pessimo rapporto qualità-prezzo. Camere piccole e buie, colazione non da quattro stelle

Very rude staff. The water from our shower was way too hot. We asked the receptionist to have a look. The guy was extremely impatient and rude and did not help at all. He is definitely the worst hotel staff we have ever met. By the way, the breakfast is terrible, too.

The location

The smell of the staircase area

Posizione tranquilla

La colazione era mal fornita

The hotel is located in a quiet, more residential, area of Florence, but within walking distance to the central city and all of the attractions and shopping it has to offer. The rooms, although small, were comfortable and clean. The hotel staff were professional, helpful and eager to please. The buffet breakfast included very fresh and basic selections of cereals, breads, cheese, meats and beverages.