Via Panzani 8, Santa Maria Novella, 50123 Florence, Italy
#323 of 372 hotels in Florence
Guests' ChoiceBased on 706 hotel reviews
7.5Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.8
Location
9.6
Facilities
7.3
Staff
8.7
Value for money
7.5
Free WiFi
8.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 25 April 2024
Mark
United KingdomBathroom door was difficult to open. The bathroom was very dimly lit. The shower over the bath leaked quite badly on to the bathroom floor.
Location of hotel. Breakfast room
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Darrell
CanadaPillows too hard and no other options. I asked. Room floor was dirty. I wore some white slip on hotel slippers- from a previous location and the soles were caked with what I can only describe as ground in dust. Too bad except for these two things it would otherwise be perfect.
Location and staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Maureen
United KingdomLoved it all.
Lovely historical building. Typical Italian design with many original features. Close to station and many restaurants and shops. It is an old building so be ready for a few faults that come with age. Very comfortable and staff were very accommodating. Waiter in breakfast was super friendly and helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Guy
United KingdomWonderful impressive decor of hotel. Great variety of breakfast. Good location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Paul
United KingdomMy wife and I ended up covered in bites, at least 5 each anyway. Mosquitos or bed bugs we don't know.....???
Great location, breakfast good, staff very polite and helpful 👌
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Milen
United KingdomThere is a lot of mosquitoes coming in our room from somewhere even the windows were closed? We were horrible bitten multiple times. The air condition is ancient and very noisy. There isn’t soap & shampoo holder inside shower cabin. The breakfast is very poor ! Dry bread and croissants, no toaster . Hard to imagine worst breakfast than this for the money we have paid?!
Location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Alicia
BelgiumThe Hotel is perfect for visiting Florence, well located and the staff is really friendly! The Breakfast met my expectations a mix of sweet and salty options.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Kathleen
CanadaSewer smell in room was not good
Clean and central
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Maria
United KingdomClose to train station. Clean and comfortable bed
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Amit
United Arab Emirates2 lifts to change 1 lift is super small Not serving hot breakfast, chilled eggs were there...only cold snacks as breakfast. Went out 2 out of 3 days to have personal breakfast with family. Bathroom is small Shower fitting is very low quality
Big and most beautiful room. It literally felt like living In a Palace. Vintage property Very close to station and best location in Florence Value of money Super friendly staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Stephanie
United StatesOutdated
The location can’t be beat, but that about the only thing going for it. This property is run down and out of date and not in a charming old world way.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Lizzie
United KingdomLovely room- natural light and plenty of space. Comfortable bed and decent breakfast.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Lea
United StatesBed and pillows were not great. I was there over a holiday weekend, so rates were high for value.
Location was close to train station and easy to get to. Staff agreed to change my room to one that was not on the main road ( too noisy). Bathroom was very small but updated. Breakfast was good.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Eduardo
PortugalThe breakfast was a bit barebones, as you only had some basic cold cuts, cheese, bread & croissants, yogurt, milk, cereal and canned fruit to go along. Some cakes too and juices too. Don't go expecting a great breakfast for the price. The coffee was freshly made though. Also, the staff asks for guests to return the keys every time you go out - a very old practice by Hotel Standards - but this is to be expected because we're talking about real keys (no keycards).
The Hotel is very well located. It is an old palace converted into an Hotel, so you can expect a going through a lot of corridors and about 2 lifts just to get to your room. But the rooms are comfortable and the bathroom was spotless! The staff was really nice and helpful! The hotel is beautiful. If you're visiting Florence for its history as it makes you feel part of it as breakfast takes place in a stately room.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Bradford
United KingdomEverything wsa fine.
Everything worked fine. Staff was helpful.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Aija
United KingdomN/A
Location.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Alessandra
BrazilThe location is perfect, because is very near the train station. Our room is very big and soft, besides it's very quiet room, the bed is comfortable and wide. But the breakfast exceeded the expectations... lots of options and all very good.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Theresa
United KingdomSorry don't like blankets. Some bathrooms are old, tiny and awkward BUT worth that for having a bidet
Location, breakfast, so lovely to have fruit! When I changed the room to a quieter one, was very happy. Avoid rooms at the front.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 January 2024
Tess
PhilippinesNone that I can remember
The hotel is only a few meters from the Santa Maria Novella train station and within walking distance to all the main attractions we visited. There were lots of restaurants, leather shops, boutiques and supermarkets within the area. The staff were helpful and accommodating. Breakfast was good.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 11 January 2024
Rajiv
IndiaOLD BUILDING
LOCATION WAS VERY CENTRAL
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 3 January 2024
Laura
FinlandThe use of too high heating. Everywhere inside the hotel the heating was at the top, thinking also about the impact on the environment and how it effects a good sleeping and the air we breathe (dryness) - we think the temperature should be kept at 18-20* maximum, thanks.
Superfriendly staff and excellent breakfast
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 28 December 2023
Giuliana
PortugalUnfortunately there was mold in the shower and the hair dryer was not working
The staff was very available and took into account my personal requests. Moreover, the bed was very comfy
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 23 December 2023
Angelia
United StatesClose to many things and a public parking close by. The interior needs a makeover but it’s a nice property l. The breakfast is wonderful. Unfortunately every time you leave, you have to leave the key with the front desk. It’s inconvenient at times.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 18 December 2023
Pauline
Australiabathroom too small rabbit warren to navigate, to your room what we thought was a double bed was actually two singles pushed together. One side was missing slats, which made it totally uncomfortable to sleep.
Great location
Stayed in December 2023
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