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About the Hotel

Via Ricasoli 28-30, Florence, Italy, 50122

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Double or Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

17 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Heating

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Quadruple Room

Max:

4 persons

22 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

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Triple Room

Max:

3 persons

20 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Getting around

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City Centre

Florence400 m

Airports

Peretola (FLR) 9.7 km

Galileo Galilei (PSA) 84.6 km

Train

Florence Santa Maria Novella Railway Station800 m

Bus

Bus stop200 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spectacular Views!

“The room provided an outstanding view of the D'Uomo that took my breath away every morning.” view full review

Artful Ambiance

“The internal walls were adorned with beautiful paintings, making the room feel luxurious and culturally rich.” view full review

Comfortable Stay

“I was pleasantly surprised when I received a spacious double room with a lovely view, making my stay even more enjoyable.” view full review

Impressive Design

“The bathroom was well-appointed and elegantly designed, adding to the overall charm of the accommodation.” view full review

General

Non-smoking rooms
Paid Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Security
Lift
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers

Services

Valet parking
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Children

Cots

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Terrace
Garden furniture

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV

Location

Via Ricasoli 28-30, Florence, Italy, 50122

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Via Ricasoli 28-30, Florence, Italy, 50122

City landmarks

Museum

Gallerie Degli Uffizi

920 m

Bridge

Ponte Vecchio

850 m

Square

Piazzale Michelangelo

2.2 km

Square

Piazza della Signoria

750 m

Museum

Palazzo Vecchio

760 m

Museum

Pitti Palace

1.4 km

Church

Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence

1.2 km

Church

Basilica of Santa Maria Novella

850 m

Museum

Bargello National Museum

660 m

Museum

Strozzi Palace

860 m

Market

Mercato Centrale

930 m

Museum

Museo Galileo

990 m

Church

Church and Museum of Orsanmichele

630 m

Piazza della Signoria

Loggia dei Lanzi

780 m

Church

Ognissanti Church

1.3 km

Piazza Dei Pitti 1

The Boboli Gardens

1.9 km

Church

Basilica of San Lorenzo

1.2 km

Nearby

Square

Piazza del Duomo

290 m

Church

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

320 m

Museum

Galleria dell'Accademia

270 m

Landmark

Campanile di Giotto

390 m

Museum

San Marco Museum

360 m

Museum

Riccardi Medici Palace

200 m

Museum

Museum of Opera of Saint Maria of Fiore

410 m

Church

Battistero di San Giovanni

380 m

Square

Piazza della Repubblica

590 m

Church

Brunelleschi's Dome

310 m

Museum

Medici Chapel

510 m

Museum

Leonardo da Vinci Interactive Museum

370 m

Restaurants

Oliandolino Pizzicheria Fiorentina

290 m

Via Ricasoli 36/R

56 Rosso

210 m

Via Ricasoli 56/R

La Menagere

340 m

Via de' Ginori 8r

Gelatarium

290 m

Via Camillo Cavour 12r

Godi Fiorenza Food Court

270 m

Via Cavour 26-28

Gelateria Brio

290 m

Via Camillo Cavour 26/R

Il Desco Bistro

240 m

Via Camillo Cavour 27

Il Nutino

330 m

Borgo San Lorenzo 39 rosso

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

66%

liked the hotel and would stay again

friendly staff

great location

small rooms

limited breakfast variety

6.6/10

Nice

Rooms

6.2

Location

8.8

Service

7.4

Dining

5.2

3.5/5 based on 699 reviews

#283 of 428 hotels in Florence based on Tripadvisor

Joseph

United States, May 2024

7.4/10

The hotel has a unique charm with its old castle interior design, high ceilings, and authentic feel. However, the rooms were a bit cold and distant, with twisting stairways and corridors. The location is perfect for exploring Florence but comes at a slightly high price, considering additional charges for parking. The dining options were decent but limited, and the facilities were practical for a stay.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were spacious and functional but a bit cold.

Service

8.0

The staff was very accommodating and provided helpful information about the area.

Location

9.0

The hotel's prime location is ideal for visiting Florence, near the city center and the Duomo, but slightly overpriced.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was average, offering a nice selection but lacking variety.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offers practical facilities suitable for a comfortable stay.

Paul

United Kingdom, February 2024

7.6/10

The hotel had comfortable and clean rooms, with a few issues such as a small size for the price paid and some maintenance needed. The staff were friendly, and the breakfast was enjoyable. However, the noise level from the sauna and outside was a downside during the stay.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms, though comfortable and clean, were small for the price paid and needed some maintenance. The issue with water overflowing during showers was a minor inconvenience.

Service

8.0

The staff was pleasant and welcoming, offering good recommendations for local restaurants and staying attentive to guest needs.

Location

9.0

The hotel is situated in a very central and quiet area, offering easy access to key attractions in the historical center of Florence.

Dining

7.0

The breakfast, while not extensive, was a decent start to the day. Some improvements could be made to enhance variety.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offers standard facilities, with a sauna available on the second floor. Opening windows could lead to noise disturbances from the surroundings.

friendly staff

small rooms

David

United Kingdom, January 2024

6.4/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms were very clean with plenty of towels and toiletries, but quite expensive for what they offered. I initially had a small room that needed some DIY fixes, was very dark, and had an old TV that didn't work, making it impossible to stay.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms were clean with plenty of towels and toiletries but quite expensive. My initial room was very small for the price paid, needed DIY fixes, was very dark, and had an old TV that didn't work. Thankfully, after bringing this up to reception, I was relocated to a better room.

Service

7.0

The service was a mix. While checking in, the staff was very friendly and helpful. However, during my stay, there was an instance of unfriendly and rude behavior. Overall, the staff were friendly and helpful.

Location

8.0

The hotel is conveniently located near everything you'd want to see or do in Florence, making it very convenient. However, with the high nightly rate, plus taxes and extra costs like parking, it felt overpriced.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was subpar. Although the breakfast was only adequate for those seeking an excellent spread, it didn't affect me much since my breakfast preference is just a cappuccino. The quality of the food was disappointing, with stale rubbery scrambled eggs, croissants, and weak juice masquerading as cordial.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel's facilities were average. While there were some amenities available, the overall experience was not up to par with the price paid.

Carl

United States, January 2024

5.2/10

I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The location was very central, which was great, but the room had some issues like noise and poor Wi-Fi signal. The service was friendly but not overly attentive. The dining options were a letdown with extremely poor quality. Although the facilities were decent, overall value for the price was questionable.

Rooms

5.0

The room I stayed in was a bit disappointing. The noise and cigarette smoke levels from the external environment made it uncomfortable, and the poor Wi-Fi signal was frustrating. Additionally, having only 1 electrical socket in the whole room was inconvenient. The size of the room was too small for my liking, and the two single beds joined together weren't ideal.

Service

6.0

The staff was friendly, which was nice. However, I did have an issue with the thermostat that they attempted to fix but it didn't make a noticeable difference. The service was adequate but not exceptional.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was quiet and very central, which was convenient for exploring the area. It was close to a shopping center and perfect for visiting key attractions like Galleries Academia. The central location was a definite plus.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was extremely poor. The quality of the food, especially the coffee, was below expectations. It was one of the worst coffee experiences I've had. The hotel's dining options need significant improvement.

Facilities

The hotel's facilities were average. There was a sauna on the second floor, but nothing particularly outstanding. The overall value for money in terms of facilities was questionable.

Daniel

United States, December 2023

7.6/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of ups and downs. The room I initially got was small, dark, and had some maintenance issues, but after requesting a change, I got a white, big, modern room with a great view. However, the WiFi signal was poor. The service was excellent, except for one unfriendly staff member, who was rude. The location was fantastic, between two famous landmarks, but the pricing seemed a bit over the top, especially with additional charges. The dining experience was not my favorite due to the poor quality of some items, yet they offered a good variety of choices.

Rooms

7.0

The first room I received was not the best - small, dark, and in need of maintenance. However, after requesting a change, I was moved to a white, big, modern room with a view.

Service

8.0

Overall, the service was amazing, except for one rude and unfriendly staff member.

Location

9.0

The location of the hotel was fantastic, strategically situated between two iconic landmarks, making it very convenient to explore the area.

Dining

6.0

The dining options had a decent variety, however, the quality of some items was below par.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel has a design reminiscent of an old castle, with high ceilings and old paintings, giving it a super authentic interior.