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Reviews of Essence Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Piazza della Indipendenza, 19, 50129 Florence, Italy

#38 of 384 hotels in Florence

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 235 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free Wifi

    9.6

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  • Reviewed: August 15, 2025

    9.0
    The Essence is an absolutely fantastic place to stay. Great location, quieter but still central. Incredibly pleasant sta
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The Television only has YouTube and cable. We would have liked access to other streaming apps and chrome cast.

    The room was gorgeous, the location was fantastic and it felt very secure with the security steps to get inside.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 11, 2025

    9.0
    Excellent room and would definitely recommend booking!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel room was lovely, the best we have stayed in in Italy, however (not the hotels fault) the small park outside attracts a lot of homeless people. This made me uneasy coming to and from the hotel. Some steps to get into property - difficult with heavy luggage.

    The room was excellent and very spacious. Very nice bathroom. Aircon was quite quiet and worked very well. Comfy bed. Small fridge and kettle in room. Had a small outdoor space that was accessible however this was very small and was blocked in by aircon unit. The lady on reception was very helpful and gave us lots of recommendations in Florence. Overall a great room!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 9, 2025

    10
    If you want to feel like you’re in a movie about Florence, you must stay in this room. We were welcomed very warmly, the
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Family Room with View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All was perfect

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 5, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good location and definitely clean

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2025

    10
    Great experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This hotel is FANTASTIC! It is extremely clean and the air conditioning is great. The location is also wonderful. Everyone there is so friendly and helpful! We will definitely stay here again.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The door to the bedroom was faulty and didn't close properly every time. Had to open and close multiple times until I could get it to click and shut properly.

    Hotel location was good, staff was great, room was comfortable. Check-in process not the easiest as they're not available 24hs, so it requires a little planification and communication with them. We didn't have trouble as they provided a solution that worked.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 31, 2025

    10
    Beautiful Florence and amazing hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing. There is a cute old lift. This was amazing for luggage.

    The view was amazing. The bed was very comfortable and the shower was unbelievable. The staff were really friendly and helpful. The tram stop is 400 meters away and this goes to the airport for 1 euro 70. It also takes you to train station so don’t get a cab.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 31, 2025

    9.0
    Cozy, Clean, Boutique Hotel vibe centrally located with beautiful views!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nice central location, near the train station and a nice park. Clean room with lovely room. Loved the cozy boutique hotel feel, very similar to an Airbnb. Quiet, no complaints.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 28, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I got the superior room. But I got two single beds put together and on the hard wood floors they would slip apart during the night

    It was close to everything. And the lady at the front desk was very helpful in terms of basic amenities and what to do and see in Florence

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 27, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean, perfect location

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 26, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Family Room with View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Convenient, close to many sites

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: July 22, 2025

    9.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great, easy location with supportive staff. Good value for money. lovely view from room!!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 20, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    During check in, our receptionist was very helpful in giving me a lay of the land on what sights we could accomplish in the half day we had there. However, when our family (who were staying elsewhere) came by to use our restroom, the receptionist very rudely and abruptly told us that only hotel guests may enter our room. While this is a fair point, she was very loud about it, where other hotel guests could easily hear her, and our family members felt quite embarrassed.

    The room was centrally located within a beautiful, historic building. The hotel was a short walk from the magnificent Duomo and Central Market, both of which are must sees. Our room even had a beautiful view of the neighbouring park and the top of the Duomo. The room was spotless, well stocked, with just enough space for two people.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 20, 2025

    8.0
    Nice clean and quiet hotel in Florence
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nice location not in the center of the old city but reasonable walking distance to Mercato Centrale and Sant Lorenzo Church. The person at the reception provided us with the room cards, showed us the room and provided us a city map with some recommendation for restaurants , gelato and important city land marks

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 19, 2025

    9.0
    A very good hotel with a helpful staff, the receptionist Rafaella is so nice and helpful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double or Twin Room with View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lift is small

    Very central and handy to all attractions. A quiet place.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 18, 2025

    10
    Comfortable and super convenient!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The elevator was old and outdated but still works. However, if it is not closed properly, it won't operate.

    Breathe of fresh air from all the places we stayed at in Italy. Everything is new and nice, spacious and super comfortable.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 16, 2025

    10
    Like a room view very much, and very good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room with View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There is no makeup mirror, little bit not convince.

    The room view was so beautiful, and very good location.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 16, 2025

    9.0
    It was a very nice stay, enjoyed the view from our window and the staff was kind to upgrade our room .
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Customers would forget to close the elevatore gate and the elevatore would not move. Foreign customer should learn how the vintage elevators operate even though there were notices on the gate. This was a traveler problem not a hotel issue !

    It was new and minimalist .

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: July 14, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Acoustics arent that flash. Can hear everything at night happening from the lift door opening, to people talking in their rooms.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 6, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast ate could be upgraded

    Very friendly staff !

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: July 6, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Elevator is very old and slow. Walls are very thin and I could hear everyone outside/next room.

    Staff was nice, room was clean and looked new.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 5, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room with View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Stunning apartment for the price of it. Great location and very helpful staff! Definitely recommend

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 5, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A bit noisy with some building work nearby but that didn’t bother us too much

    Bright, airy and spacious room and excellent service. Highly recommend when staying in Florence :)

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: July 2, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Car parking. Can be arranged but at €35.00 for 24hrs.

    All round good value offering.

    Stayed in July 2025

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