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Travellers Reviews
Submitted by Lina Briede, Riga, Latvia
Very nice and pleasant ... The best place for such price! The best hotel in the city centre for young people! The hotel staff was very helpfull and nice! The best of all - the terasse!
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Submitted by Michel Chouinard, Montréal, Canada
We arrived before the check-in time and were allowed to let our luggages there. ... Except with the girl serving breakfast who was OK but not very smily and welcoming, everything was great. My girlfriend didn't see anything about the hotel and was stunned with the exceptinal location and the price. ... The possibility of having your own supper on a 6th floor terasse, just hundred meters from Il Duomo, the cathedral. ... We already gave the adress to four friends.
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Submitted by christian winding, København K, Denmark
An old, beautiful place. Don´t increase the quality. ... Very easy. ... Don´t ever change that hotel. It´s like being in an old movie.
... Atmosphere, Very italian. Perfect place.
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Submitted by Yuri Sakaguchi, Sendai, Japan
The elavetor was better than the discriptions. It worked quite well. Bath was just like the image from other's discription. The floor will be all wet. The view from the terace was terrific and we could spend some quiet time there. ... It took quite a long time to get our credit card informations and organize our checkout. But we still could use the card instead of cash. Someone had written that she couldn't use the card.
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Submitted by Sean Fitzpatrick, Dublin 3, Ireland
Excellwnt - they knew our names before we even spoke! Very helpful and striagh forward ... Great convenient location right in the centre of Town. The Roof Terrace was almost touching distance of Il Duomo. Just like it was promoted on the website ... Simple, effective, pleasant and no surprises. ... Absolutely central without being on a noisy street ... A basic 2 star hotel with great character and excellently located right in the centre of FLorence. Great value accomodation to experience the medieval city. Superp roof terrace to enjoy the atmosphere of the city with your own bottle of wine within touching distance of the magnificent Il Duomo
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Submitted by John Cudin, Los Angeles, United States
this is my third stay at Medici. The location and price can not be beat. The renovations upgraded the hotel. My only concern was the smell in elevator areas. I believe it was sewer gas which would be caused by a dry trap. I would still stay there again on my next visit to Florence. Put me down as a satisfied client. John
... I'll be back.
... location is very central. view of the duomo is unbelievable. price can not be beat. ... decent price, great view, perfect location.
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Submitted by Michael Humphries, Oxford, United Kingdom
I had a very pleasant stay ... Staightforward, clean, and very convenient.
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Submitted by Christina Santucci, Bronx, United States
The Hotel Medici is a fabulous hotel, with great staff, good rooms, and a splendid view. My one sidenote is that its rather noisy at night, since you have to sleep with the windows open, but its well worth it for this gem of a hotel. I refuse to stay anywhere else in Florence because Im sure that I will be disappointed.
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Submitted by Jay Stouffer, United States
WE had a room that we were not completely satisfied with the first night. The Hotel changed us to a larger room for one night. We had 4 to a room and needed more space. On our return to Florence, we stayed at the Medici and they gave us the same larger room for our final night in Florence!! ... Cute, quaint, all the charm of older Italy. Great location, easy to walk the city from this location. Helpful staff!!
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Submitted by Sara Smith, United Kingdom
We had requested a room on the top floor, with a view. This request had never been acknowledged in the reservation process, so it was not surprising that it wasn't met, but still slightly disappointing. ... The FlorenceBy website was very helpful, in that it meant that the hotel had exactly what we needed -- a clean, simple room, but very centrally located. The clearness of the site made it straightforward to find exactly what was needed. The only disappointment was the poor quality of breakfast offered at the hotel. ... The hotel is simple, with basic rooms furnished with old yet inviting furniture. The lack of televisions was a plus, helping to keep the quiet and simple hotel just that. ... Unbeatable location at a good price, with the basics required of a hotel, generally friendly and helpful staff, but rather awful breakfast (reheated coffee, cold tea, etc).
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Submitted by Charles Reynolds, Edmond, United States
Excellent location, good breakfast and useful staff. The view of the duomo was fantastic. Very good value for money. ... As stated above
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Submitted by Ellen Serfaty, Jerusalem, Israel
We asked for two beds, and got one. The recommendation to take a taxi cost twice as much as listed. ... The first room that we were offered was really not very good, very noisy next to a very noisy group of students. But the staff moved us to a great room on the top floor, with a view with no extra cost to compensate us, and were very accomodating. The location of the hotel is absolutely great, as well as the terrace and the view that it offers. ... although the hotel lets you leave luggage after check-out, the place where it is left is unprotected, and your things can easily be confused with groups that often stay there, so it may not be a safe option ... Although the lower floor rooms are warm enough, the top floor was very cold. ... Absolutely the best location, be prepared for hard beds and very bare rooms, bathrooms are clean and great, if you get a top floor room, or the weather is nice enough to be on the terrace, it is the most amazing view of the city.
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Submitted by Peter Cole, United States
The breakfast was disappointing, and, I had expected a telephone in the room, but, other than those two items, I was very pleased with our accomadations. ... A beautiful, spacious, generally quiet apartment right in the heart of Florence.
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Submitted by Signe Moeller, 8000 Aarhus, Denmark
Nice that we could check in so late - around midnight! ... They could have said that there was a lot of noise during the night at the 1. floor!
... A nice hotel right in the heart of Florence!!
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Submitted by Karen Hindle, Teddington, TW11 0JA, United Kingdom
Our first room was very noisy - right by the general area in the middle, and there was a group of students staying there who shouted and screamed to each other in the rooms. But we were moved the next night to a quieter room - much better. ... Very basic - no frills - but a perfect budget place to stay right in the middle of Florence. Where else can you wake up and see the Duomo from the rooftop for £20 a night?!
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Submitted by ADRIANE FULFORD, United States
They didn't really give us any other info. Did not tell us what time breakfast was served in the morning, nor offered any additional info about the hotel services. It would have been niced if they offered a map of the city and stated that if we had any questions, we could ask them. ... It was more dumpy than what I had imagined from the description on the web-site. IT is pretty run down and the hair dryer was broken in our room. However, it was decent and in an excellent location, so I would stay there again, cause it was a great location and great price. ... It's kind of dumpy, but decent and a great value for the location. It is definitely worth staying there if you want a reasonably priced hotel in a great location.
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Submitted by Mari Haug, Oslo, Norway
The hotel has also rooms in another building about 150 m away. I stayed there and my room was big and comfortable ... As a perfect place to stay when in Florence. Close to all places of interest.
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Submitted by PAULA ALVES, ORLEANS MA 02653, United States
Centrally located near Duomo and Piazza Republica. Clean rooms and good service. Recommend as a typically Italian hotel, not deluxe, but comfortable and quiet. Lovely terrace with great view of Firenze! Would stay again.
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Submitted by Pamela Romualdez, Muntinlupa City, Philippines
The evening staff on the first night were very aloof. I asked for an adapter for my mobile phone and they told me they didn't have one neither could they point me to a place that sold one. On the second night, thank god for meeting Nestor Gonzalez, the most wonderful front desk person I have ever met. He was so kind to me I actually gave him a gift. He gave me an adapter that was actually available at the hotel and was very helpful and went out of his way for our needs. Kudos to him. He deserves a raise or a good bonus or something! This man should own his own hotel he is so good at his job. ... The bathroom was a little small. The noise from the street on a Saturday night was horrible, I could not sleep (but not the fault of the hotel). Otherwise, this place is good value for it's price and has a wonderful view from both the room balcony and the terrace. The older staff could be more friendly. The breakfast could do some warm bread as well. ... For the location and the view, this place is a find. The lift is also very helpful. We stayed in a place in Rome that was more expensive with NO LIFT and NO BREAKFAST! Incomparable compared to Rome accommodations for value for money. ... You must add more photos. Also put that there is a balcony at every hotel room (at least I think so) and how it is conveniently situated at the center of everything.
You must also inform what kind of electrical outlets you have so that people who come from all over the world come prepared with an adapter for their electronics. ... I would say the rooms were a little old fashioned and dark, personally I like this. I would also say the bathroom shower is small, but good enough to do the job. I would also say that they must seek help during the morning crew at the front desk because they are much more helpful. I would also say to look for Nestor because he is the best guy who works there.
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Submitted by Diana Rosenbaum, Montreal, Canada
I had a problem finding the hotel after taking a bus from the airport to the downtown train station. Because I was told it was only 10 minutes away I tried walking it. Not a good idea in a strange city and having a language problem. A taxi would have been better, particularly with luggage. ... Bedroom appearances looked better on the website. Terrace at top of property is fine - however,I should add the view is special. My single room with ensuite bathroom was very, very small. Furniture is very minimal and needs updating. Towels are only changed every 3 days or so, and bed linen also every 3 days. Staff at front desk very helpful in making museum reservations, giving map directions and getting taxis. Also they spoke very good English. It is rated as a 2 star hotel and that is what it is. It's real value is location. ... I had no problems. ... It should be emphasized that this is a 2 star rated hotel - while it is listed as a bed and breakfast, it could also be listed as a small hotel as well. Rooms are very sparsely furnished, particularly single rooms. On the plus side I would emphasize it is only a 5 minutes walk to The Duomo, 10 minutes to The Uffizi Gallery and 15 minutes to the Pitti Palace. There is also the large Plaza nearby (its name escapes me at the moment) which is very nice to walk around in and people-watch. ... If you are only looking for a clean place to sleep and not for a place to lounge around in and helpful staff for assistance then you are fine here. If you require the fancy lobby, television, large dining room...forget it.
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Submitted by Stale Henden, N-4626 Kristiansand, Norway
Simple standard, but very close to everything. Beautiful wiew from the terrace.
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Submitted by Michael Berrie, Australia
I booked a 'single room' for 70 Euros (including breakfast) and requested that it be on one of the upper floors (as I had read elsewhere that there are only views from the 5th and 6th floors). I was given Room 6 on the 3rd floor. This room had a double bed. There was no television. The official room rate (on the back of the door) was 180.76 Euros for 2 people throughout the year. ... The room was large and clean but very 'basic'. The bathroom - built into one corner of the room - had a washbasin and wc with a shower outlet on the wall opposite the wc. There was no separate shower cubical, no shower curtain and no bathmat. Only one 'waffle' towel and a hand towel were provided each day. ... This 2-star hotel at 70 Euros a night was a bit of a comedown compared to the excellent 3-star Hotel Anastasia in Venice where I had stayed the previous night for only 80 Euros (which included a very good breakfast).
... The reception is actually on the 5th floor. ... The hotel is well located in the centre of Florence only one block from the Duomo. There are superb views over the city from the 6th floor terrace. However, the room, although clean, was quite Spartan without a television set. The bathroom was primitive with the shower outlet set on the wall over the wc. The continental breakfast was absolutely basic.
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Submitted by Jesse Martinez, Baton Rouge, United States
We had asked for two bedrooms, each with a private bath. However, we got one apartment with 2 BR/1 BA for one night, then got moved to our accomodations. Since we were only staying there two nights, it was an inconvenience to have to move rooms. Once we got our separate rooms, we were delighted with our space. ... The staff at the hotel had to sort out a few glitches when checking us out (for example, running our credit card through at least five times before it was accepted). ... There are two buildings that make up the hotel, both of which are very well located at just a few blocks from the Duomo. The quality of the rooms in each of the buildings seems to differ quite a bit (for example availability of A/C), so I would definitely inquire about the available amenities when booking a room. ... Hotel Medici is located just a few blocks from the main train station and Florence's Duomo. They have studio apartments avaiable, which would come in handy for a lengthy stay.
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Submitted by Koen Gullentops, Belgium
overall not a friendly staff ... very noisy room
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Submitted by maxine jones
Perfect location, halfway between Uffizi and Accademia. Great roof terrace and views of Duomo and Campanile. ... We were allowed to leave our bags in the office behind reception after checkout for several hours. ... Breakfast included in price in pleasant breakfast room. ... Amazing value and perfect location.
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Submitted by Michael Schwarting
We have stayed at the Medici many times with our student and the new renovation is great ... I would reccomend it for the location and views
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Submitted by Tracey Gonzalez
We were upgraded to a room with a private bath since the hotel appeared to be overbooked. Although this is not a 'luxury' property, it is in a fantastic location (right across from the much-more-expensive Hotel Savoy) and has a roof deck with a beautiful view of the Duomo. My only quibble is that there is no secure location or ticketing system for storage of luggage, (although a desk clerk does keep an eye on it), so that there is no way to confirm that guests take their own luggage and no one else's. Overall, though, we had a very pleasant stay here and would highly recommend this hotel for short stays in Florence. ... The check-out clerk told us it would take 'two minutes' for a cab to arrive to take us to the airport, but we allowed about 10 minutes just in case. As it turned out, the cab was already waiting for us by the time we arrived downstairs with our luggage---it really did take about two minutes! ... There is no reception desk when you first enter the hotel, which was a little surprising. Rather, you must take a very old-fashioned caged elevator to reception, which is on the fifth floor. If you are afraid of elevators, this is not the hotel for you. ... Great value for the money paid. For 80 EUR we got a nice-sized room with a small shared balcony, beautiful French doors with shutters, and an unbeatable location, smack between the Duomo and Piazza Republicca.
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Submitted by Nikolina Lazarevska
We did not see any signs for the reception on the 5th floor ... the sanitation in the common bathroom can be improved ... very clean and cheap and great location in the centre of the city.
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Submitted by Rodney Porto
The Hotel Medici is an outstanding budget hotel considering its location next to the Florence Duomo. While the rooms are not extravagent, they are more than adequate if if you plan on sight seeing most of the time (as you should in Florence). Compared to the many negative reviews I read about other hotels in Florence (and which costed more), the Hotel Medici is a great find.
This was my second stay there in 14 months and I would stay there again.
Rod Porto
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Submitted by jean-michel dessagne
a reception basin should be provided below the shower with an appropriate curtain to avoid water dispersion on the floor of the bathroom ... old building but a so convenient hotel for the location in the very center of the town
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Submitted by HANS HAARY VERVAT
Place to come back
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Submitted by oldrich zlamal
No, I think the web site was quite clear describing the place. ... Quite romantic - especially the terrace. Place is simple, yet clean, we missed TV or radio. View from the terrace is spectacular, we liked that very much.
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Submitted by Patrick Shackelford
Hotel Medici was suitable, with a great location. It represents a good value for seeing Florence and having a place to sleep. Breakfast was equally suitable. No bad marks, we got what we paid for with non extras. ... We were STRONGLY encouraged on checking out to pay cash. We did. ... It might be worth mentioning, unless I overlooked it, that reception is on the 5th floor. We were a little confused upon entering the door. A sign does indicate in Italian that something is on the 5th floor, we weren't sure what. I walked up a flight to the 1st floor and a maid told me to go to the 4th. ... For a short stay the location and price in Florence can not be beat.
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Submitted by Anders Frostrup
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Submitted by Manrique Quesada
very good location but noisy, you heard what is happpening outsite. Horrible lift :) very unconfortable and had to wait long to get it. Reception in 5th floor? never seen that before, do not know how they control who is checking out :) even they have cameras I think is hard to control. Beautiful terrase on the top of the building. High point for that!! ... small bathrooms
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Submitted by eric
great hotel! very clean and decorated nicely. just outside of the touristy city center. Close to metro and many fine restaurants that are truly Italian not tourist traps.
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Submitted by Bernard
In a agreable suite with vieuw on the 'Duomo'.
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Submitted by Barbara
Great terrace, beautiful view of the Duomo ... Two star hotel with a five star view on the terrace
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Submitted by Caroline
Central and very Florentine!
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Submitted by Erica
I'd booked a Quad room and was expecting to stay in the Hotel itself. But we were given comprehensive directions to a wonderful former palazzo a three minute stroll away where we had our own apartment. It was better than we anticipated. ... Superb roof terrace on top of the hotel. Public areas all very clean, comfortable and elegantly furnished. ... I'd definitely recommend this hotel. Its location is fabulous. ... The fact that some of the rooms are in a separate building entirely. ... You can't find a better location for a weekend break in Florence. The hotel was clean, comfortable and elegantly furnished. The views from the roof terrace were breathtaking. The staff were polite and helpful. And we experienced living in our own palazzo. It was the cherry on top.
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Submitted by Dana
No elevator pretty much the entire time we were there and our room was on the roof... lots of steps, carried heavy luggage and no one was around to help us carry it up. ... The room we were in on the roof-- SOOOO cool. You should mention that! ... Comfortable, bare bones but clean, efficient, good value for your money... best part is th location... it's pretty much the best spot in Florence!
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Submitted by barry
The hotel itself is in a wonderful position .Close to all major attractions as well as the market place. Breakfast was very good and staff was very good and helpful when required. ... Would have no hesitation in recomending theis hotel to any-one ... We had no problems what so ever in checking out. They arranged a taxi to the staion for us as we did not have the language and it was certainly no trouble for them. ... The markets of Florence are a must for any-one visiting, but this attration was not included in your resume. This market is situated only approx. 250 metres away. ... Clean, comfortable and very central to major attractions. We enjoyed our stay
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Submitted by Olivia
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Submitted by Robyn
Initially when I came in the door I wasn´t sure where to go. I saw the neon sign saying Medici and piano, but I didn´t understand that I was supposed to go up. So I went down through an open door that I saw, found a guy working in one of the rooms with electrical equipment in it, and he told me to go up to the fifth floor. ... This is a lovely hotel in a fantastic location. I would definitely stay there again and I recommend it to you.
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Submitted by greg
Superb location in the city centre; clean and spacious rooms; excellent standard of service
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Submitted by Anthony
Veiw of Duomo from roof top terrace is spectactular.
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Submitted by Donald
All was very pleasant except for two nights of noise created by a group of students who seemed to be unsupervised. ... Pleasant and affordable! ...and near the centre of things in Florence.
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Submitted by Ana Maria
The localizations is very good, close to the Duomo, restaurants, central station and Ponte Vecchio. is an old hotel but is quite clean, and the rooms are spacious and the price es falirly good.
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Submitted by Rosemary
As the main access is by a difficult and temperamental lift (excluding 6 flights of stairs) this is not an ideal hotel for the disabled. My companion cannot climb stairs and the fact that the lift was not always available made things very difficult for her.
The only other gripe was the en-suite shower, where the shower curtain was totally inadequate and the bathroom floor was always soaking wet - very dangerous for someone with walking problems. ... Fairly basic, but very clean and friendly, with wonderful views and at a very affordable price. There is no electricity point in the room, so cameras cannot be charged and no electrical goods can be used. Even charging your toothbrush was a real trial. However, the beds were comfortable, the food was good, though basic. You could not be nearer to the heart of Florence and all its sights and sounds.
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Submitted by sasha
The person handling our check in (a male) was exceptionally proficient and helpful. ... LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! The room was decent; you get what you pay for type. The shared bathroom however was slightly inconvinient. The shower head was broken and the toilet was in the same room as the shower, very annoying when someone else was showering!! The terrace view is FANTASTIC (of the duomo) One particular female staff member didnt speak english and refused to connect an international caller to our room becasue she didnt understand and hung up. All in all the experience was great... the location is FANTASTIC! (breakfast was shitty, but we heard the coffee was pretty good) ... On the voucher it stated that tax was NOT included.... Tax was included in the same price as stated on the voucher. ... Best possible location. Brilliant terrace view.
... Completly recommend it... predominatly becasue of location.
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Submitted by s
We had a great experience at Hotel Medici. The beds adn rooms were just fine - in frills - but the two exceptional things about the Medici are: Il Duomo is literally around the corner from the hotel and ALL the old city sights are within a few blocks. If possible, ask for the sixth floor where you have the best view of the city. From room 24, you have a full view of Il Duomo!
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Submitted by Maggie
Maggie has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 91% score, his arival experience with a 74% value and his check-out with a 89% rate. | |
Submitted by Connie
I had requested the 6th floor because of the balcony, and while the hotel couldn't commit to this at booking they said they would try. I was very pleased when we arrived and our room was on the sixth floor.
HOWEVER... The elevator was broken, and as this was the end of our trip, we had alot of luggage. The sixth floor (actually 7 flights up) was quite a struggle. It would have been nice if hotel staff had been available to help. ... Good value, beautiful terrace, great location, bad shower, make sure the elevator is working!
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Submitted by Jackeline
Excellent location for the money.
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Submitted by Luigi
I would highly recommend it!
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Submitted by Matt
We got lost (for around one hour) coming to the hotel from the Florence train station, we circled the hotel around three times but eventually found it. ... Excellent view from the terrace. ... No Additional Comments. ... The View from terrace and room was possibly the best view in all of Florence. ... We paid less at this property than we did for any other hotel during our trip to Italy and the view and room were totally worth the price paid. Perfect location, but a bit difficult to find for a Florence first-timer. If you stay anywhere else in Florence, you are making a mistake.
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Submitted by caterina
I lived in Medici as a student 30 years ago so I knew exactly what to expect! ... Clean, adequate. The staff were crabby and not helpful, but I know Florence and did not need any assistance re: restaurants, etc.
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Submitted by Tom
Tom has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 79% score, his arival experience with a 91% value and his check-out with a 66% rate. | |
Submitted by Adam
They required payment in cash for a stay of only one night. ... They required payment in cash for a stay of only one night. ... The price was great. The location was wonderful. The room was clean and comfortable. The only issue, the bathroom was not very clean. The shower curtain was covered in mold. I would stay there again, I would just ask for a new shower curtain. The staff was very nice.
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Submitted by Fred
Fred has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 91% score, his arival experience with a 66% value and his check-out with a 78% rate. | |
Submitted by Richard
Richard has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 70% score, his arival experience with a 100% value and his check-out with a 61% rate. | |
Submitted by Tessa
We were first put up in the nearby building in a kind of an appartement, very modern. After the first night we asked to be moved to the old hotel, because of its 'oldish setting' which we liked. This was settled immediately, very nice! ... We especially enjoyed the situation of the hotel in the centre of the town and its roof terrace (breakfast/ end of day) with a beautiful view on the city! In the second acc. we had, the shower was a bit difficult, being directed straight on the toiletpot. The bed, space, everything was fantastic! ... A hotel in de very centre of the old city, with a fantastic roof terrace to relax in the cool wind and enjoy a terrific view over the city while planning the next outing to one of Florence's inexhaustible treasures.
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Submitted by Donna
The disappointment was the breakfast. All of the other accommodation where we stayed in Italy gave you more that just bread, butter & jam. ... The showeres were EXTREMELY small and there was no shelf to put your shampoo or soap. The shower curtain was about 12 inches from the floor. So, every time you showered the floor got soaking wet. ... Close to everything. The price was good, the hotel was not fancy, but clean and the rooftop deck was great. We sat out there and had wine and cheese and the view was fantastic.
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Submitted by lisa
beautiful location, though the staff could have been more helpful. the breakfast dining area was amazing...with a view of the duomo. however, the breakfast consisted only on coffee/tea/hot chocolate, and some bread with jelly or butter.
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Submitted by Kelly
Kelly has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 70% score, his arival experience with a 83% value and his check-out with a 78% rate. | |
Submitted by Marisa
With a car it was difficult to find the location, lots of one ways not going the right way! Parked a few streets away, walked to hotel and got directions, not all of them in English - not really a problem with hotel just of the city. ... Perfect location in the centre of the city made it easy to come and go during the day and get home at night conveniently.
Some of the comments by previous guests are a bit unfair. Rooms are basic but clean as is usual for Italian hotels in older buildings. View from roof terrace is million dollar! Breakfast is as usual for Europe - bread rolls, butter and jam and coffee or tea. Happy that there was a lift and pick up and delivery service for car parking. ... Emphasise that the property has a lift - essential for luggage. Need a detailed map including one way streets for directions to hotel. No tea or coffee making facilities in the room. No TV in room. ... Quaint, adequate and great location for the money.
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Submitted by Jiri
Extraordinarily polite and helpful staff; a bit shabby rooms and especially small bathrooms (though probably corresponding to two-star evaluation of the hotel); extremely noisy environment (though I shoud've thought of it before - all centers of big cities are noisy throughout nights these days...)
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Submitted by Juan
The only problem that we got to arrive to the hotel was that driving in Florence streets is very confusing! ... We stayed at the apartment and it was great. Whenever i visit again Florence, i will stay again in the apartments of Medici Hotel. ... The apartment and the building are very comfortable, clean and safe.
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Submitted by AGNES
parking facilities (22€ for the night for a station wagon) organized by the hotel (car is picked up and returned in front of the hotel). ... The hotel is very convenient, located in the historical center of town,with a wonderful terrasse with great view over the city.
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Submitted by Pat
terrace garden overlooking duomo and bapistry is a real nice addtion and attractive view ... very centrally located and good value for the money...best to come without a car due to parking expense
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Submitted by bo
bo has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 53% score, his arival experience with a 91% value and his check-out with a 78% rate. | |
Submitted by Bernard
The heaters didn't really work so it was extremely cold in the room.
I would only recommend staying at this hotel during the warmer months. ... The heaters didn't really work so it was extremely cold in the room.
I would only recommend staying at this hotel during the warmer months.
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Submitted by Pajaree
A schoolgroup of 50 where checking in at the same time. The hotel seems popular for such groups. ... The breakfast was better than expected, a big bowl of bread for two. It can be noisy, depending on your neighbour as the walls are very thin. ... It takes some time because of the old fashion credit card system (calling up an operatior and checking). ... Simple but great location and value for the money.
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Submitted by susan
Our lecturer had stayed there before so I did know what to expect. My only real criticism was the noise from the teenage students in the corridor during the early hours of the morning.Excellent as a place to stay with friends - in my case went with fellow art history students but not for a romantic break with a partner! ... The view from the balcony of Florence ... Comfortable, basic hotel excellent value for money
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Submitted by heather
When I arrived I was told that My accomodation had been moved down the road to an appartment. As I was travelling alone this was not what I wanted, I also wanted the facilitis of the roof top balconey and did not want to be walking around some back streets I did complain the receptionist huffed and puffed but they moved me to the main hotel. ... they were very relutant to let me pay by visa card, but i knew that they had to accept it and they did eventually ... The reception is on the fifth floor, use the lift and not the stairs!! ... very italian! but an excellent location the breakfast is nothing to write home about
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Submitted by James
I dont think that the photo was totally describing the quality of the hotel, but that is to be expected i suspect given the price point of this and more expensive hotels? ... None ... Very basic, but clean.
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Submitted by Liv
I stayed in an apartment outside the hotel. The apportment was very nice, but very warm. ... Nice hotel in the center of the town.The terrace on the roof was very nice.
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Submitted by Benjamin
fantastic location right in the middle of florence. 2 blocks from the duomo and very simple to find. ... it was nice for what i paid. single room, shared bathroom. nothing extravagant, but that's not what i was expecting. seemed perhaps a little rundown, but i wasn't looking for a 4 star hotel, i was there to see florence, not stay in bed.
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Submitted by Rachel
The only thing is that I had to pay in cash, which I was not aware of. So I had to run to the bank before checkout. Fortunately, I always leave a lot of time before the train leaves! ... It was a bit of a hole, but the location WAS great. ... Just that you have to pay in cash. ... A bit of a dump, but it was a place to rest my head. Besides, who goes to Florence just to stay in the hotel room?
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Submitted by Margareta
Considering that the Hotel was located on the fifth floor it needs to be fitted with smoke detectors. The staff was not friendly and the breakfast was below average, particularly the coffee.
The roof terrace was the best aspect. ... Yes, that it rooms can be situated on the fifth floor. ... Try and find another hotel.
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Submitted by Laura
I was given a room right next to the roof terrace, which on the one hand was nice. On the other hand, it was very noisy from other visitors sitting there at night. In addition to this, there was a toilet right outside my room which seemed to be used as a roof terrace toilet. Of course I can't blame other visitors but I find staff should have asked me whether I minded a room next to the terrace. ... I was given a telephone bill for calls I didn't make. When I said I didn't make any calls from the hotel, the bill was withdrawn. ... x ... Decent place for reasonable price
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Submitted by bram
I don't know what the rooms on other floors look like, but my room on the 2-nd floor was very poor but clean(ish), something you couldn't say of the entrance. The location is perfect, the staff in the breakfastroom rude.
... Knowing that staying in the centre of Firenze is expensive the price was allright; but I'd rather pay more for a better quality. Why don't they accept a credit card for 1 night? ... - ... grotty
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Submitted by Luigi
A very good Breakfast ... A beautiful view of Florence from the terrace but the room was not so comfortable
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Submitted by nikki
Directions seemed to be out of date. there are road works everywhere and one way streets that are not signaled. It took 1h15mins after leaving the motorway and in the end I had to park and walk. ... Room/hotel very disappointing. can this really be a Two star hotel? very central agreed but certainly not very pleasant! ... staff were annoyed that we didn't want to pay cash. only one member could speak english enough to be understood. Had to wait 35 mins to get our car back. ... shower system basic and rather unpleasant! (standing on a drain 2 cm from the toilet and flooding the floor so that no one else can get into the toilet after...) ... central but not very nice.
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Submitted by Eric
Eric has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 41% score, his arival experience with a 66% value and his check-out with a 61% rate. | |
Submitted by Melissa
Poor breakfast Very tiny bathrooms
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Submitted by Esterina
The person at the reception did not know what to do with our bags after we checked out. We finally ended up putting them in a room with out people who had checked out with no supervsion. ... When we arrived at the hotel the first thing we noticed was that the elavator was not functioning. It did not work for the length of our stay and the hotel reception was on the 6th floor. It was 40 degrees when we arrived in Florence and the last thing we wanted to do was walk up 6 flights of stairs. The room we received was adequate with no air conditioning. It was my fault no verifying if the hotel had air conditioning. We did have a ceiling fan but with 40 degrees it did not provide much help. The bathroom in our room was quite small and stuffy with no ventilation. I tried to move to a room on the higher floors because they were much newer and much more pleasant but there was no availability until the next day. We were only there 2 nights therefore I did not pursue it. The positive point about this hotel is that it is right smack downtown in the center of it all. It is a little noisy in the evening and in the morning because there is much going on outside this hotel. The hotel also has a beautiful view of the city on the top floor where you can just go and sit and have a drink. It is nice and airy with a beautiful view of Florence. The breakfast was very plain without much variety. If I ever returned to Florence I would not stay there again just because the hotel is too run down which is unfortunate because it is perfectly situated. ... Great location but the romms are old and delapited. Try to find a better hotel.
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Submitted by Ee Ling
There was no porter to assist with the baggages. ... Except for the magnificent view of the Duomo from the huge shared balcony, staying there during that period when there was a large group of german students who made alot of noise especially on the balcony in front of our room and the lift of the hotel not functioning occasionally or being blocked by the students or cleaners hence never reaching our floor or the ground floor, staying there was cheap and good. Although if you want quiet and peace, that is not the right hotel to stay in. In Addition, most of the staff were not friendly. Civil yes but nothing more. ... A cheap convenient place to stay in if you are not bothered by noise and being in a student hostel ambient
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Submitted by Andre
The rooms were dirty and when I came back one day my door was left open by the maid. The breakfast was TERRIBLE! I understand that Italian breakfasts are simple but they gave us junk coffee and old bread. ... The location is great. If you're not staying in the hotel long its OK if you get a good price. Otherwise, it was not worth the price so don't go there
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Submitted by Zoltán
no TV, bath is very modest (although clean) ... lift was broken for 3 days, the hotel is on the 5th floor there was no info about parking in advance, it is not allowed in the old city just outside the central zone, it costs 20 Euro /day ... as per above(parking)
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Submitted by Joost
Joost has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 25% score, his arival experience with a 66% value and his check-out with a 11% rate. | |
Submitted by Eric
The check out was a desaster, it was a challenge to pay by visa card. ... We didn’t see the terrasse, and nobody in the staff proposed a touristic service like a tour.
... the waitress who served our breakfast did the chek out !!! and about the value... NOT GOOD. We had a lot better value for money in all the other cities we visited in our trip in Italie. We have only good comments for the other hotel reservations we made trought your website.
... Not recommanded.
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Submitted by Anonymous
The guest has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 100% score, his arival experience with a 100% value and his check-out with a 89% rate. | |
Submitted by Anonymous
The guest has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 91% score, his arival experience with a 100% value and his check-out with a 89% rate. | |
Submitted by Anonymous
Best desk clerks we came accross in Italy! Helped us work out travel arrangements and car rentals. Looked after our luggage for us also. We heard them being extremely helpful to others as well. ... Rooms were small but very clean. Fabulous roof top terrace - we spent all evening there with a bottle of wine. ... Highlight the rooftop terrace. Location is fabulous ... Not luxurious by any means, but nice rooms, very clean, great staff, wonderful location, great rooftop terrace.
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Submitted by Anonymous
The guest has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 79% score, his arival experience with a 100% value and his check-out with a 89% rate. | |
Submitted by Anonymous
The guest has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 79% score, his arival experience with a 100% value and his check-out with a 89% rate. | |
Submitted by Anonymous
We had to change the room after the second day; but the move was done by the hotel. ... The additional fee for parking garage ! ... Perfect place in Firenze to be very central , simple in a normal hotel.
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Submitted by Anonymous
The guest has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 87% score, his arival experience with a 91% value and his check-out with a 78% rate. | |
Submitted by Anonymous
The guest has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 79% score, his arival experience with a 91% value and his check-out with a 78% rate. | |
Submitted by Anonymous
The guest has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 91% score, his arival experience with a 91% value and his check-out with a 61% rate. | |
Submitted by Anonymous
The guest has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 62% score, his arival experience with a 100% value and his check-out with a 89% rate. | |
Submitted by Anonymous
the only thing negative would be the price, just a little to high for us, but all in all i would go back to the hotel. ... i would recommend this place to a friend
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Submitted by Anonymous
The guest has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 79% score, his arival experience with a 83% value and his check-out with a 78% rate. | |
Submitted by Anonymous
It was a surprise the reception was on the 5th floor and there was only a small lift so there was a delay as we came in a group. ... The rooms were cleaned very well each day and new towels provided. The bed was very comfortable. The shower and toilet area was small, but there was always hot water. The building was old a bit run down, but I accept it was a two star hotel. ... It took a few minutes to get credit card cleared, so I settled evening before leaving to save time on day of departure. ... as 5 above ... Very conveniently situated incentre of town.
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Submitted by Anonymous
The seond weekend,our room was not as good as the first weekend.They need to work on the shower facilities.Views from rooms on 5th and 6th floor were wonderful. ... They were very helpful,called us at $:30 and the requested taxi was downstairs waiting. ... There seems to be some sulphur odor in the hotel...is worse on the upper floors. ... Beautiful views...very friendly,helpful staff...could do more with the breakfasts.
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Submitted by Anonymous
I was expecting to stay in the hotel and not an apartment a few blocks away. When I asked for this to be changed the next day the hotel people accommodated my request. ... THe hotel is in a very good location and for that reason I would stay there again. Rooms were a good size - very basic but adequate.
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Submitted by Anonymous
The only issue we had was with the bathrooms/showers. I realize that American expectations and European reality are not the same, but when I am told I have a shower in a provate bath, I do not assume I will have to literally sit on the toilet to use it. Other than that, Hotel Medici was SUPERB! The location is fantastic, the breakfast and staff were great! ... Again, with the exception of the showers, Hotel Medici was a marvelous place to stay. The beds were comfortable, the room was spacious enough and the location and price were great! ... Exactly as I have above.
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Submitted by Anonymous
only comments are that breakfast was not of a very high standard (although adequate) and because of its location the hotel was quite noisy. But outweighed by location and roof terrace! ... Not cheap for a two star hotel but paying for excellent location ... ideal location for exploring the city. Rooms perhaps basic but clean and comfortable.
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Submitted by Anonymous
The guest has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 79% score, his arival experience with a 74% value and his check-out with a 78% rate. | |
Submitted by Anonymous
The guest has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 62% score, his arival experience with a 91% value and his check-out with a 78% rate. | |
Submitted by Anonymous
Only downside would be that it smalls. Room was smoe infested, and elevator smelled like sewage. Moved to a second room which was a little better, but the whole place just pretty much smelled bad. Other thna that, we enjoyed our stay and the employees were very accomadating.
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Submitted by Anonymous
I arrived late, 9:30pm, so it was understandable that there was no-one there directly. And the most confusing part was that the reception desk is on the 5th floor. Once I figured that out then check in went well. ... My room was not actually in the hotel, but in an apartment, maintained by the hotel, several blocks away. To me me that was great. I felt more like a resident than a toutist. The apartment was in an old building on an old street that made my Florence experience that much more enjoyable. I still went to the hotel for breakfast. ... About the reception desk being on the 5th floor.
I truely loved the room I stayed in, however it was a complete surprise and at first I was not so sure what I had gotten myself into. I don't know if this should be made known as a possiblity when booking a room there. If I ever go back though I do think I would like that room again. ... To me the true wonder of Florence is it's history, art and architecture. I think sometimes a luxury hotel can seperate you from that experience. The room I stayed in was part of the history. The open beamed ceiling had to be a good 500 years old?
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Submitted by Anonymous
We arrived by car and driving in Florence was very confusing. We decided to find a parking garage first and then walk to the hotel. ... One of the male desk clerks recommended a wonderful restaurant where they gave us complimentary wine because we said that Hotel Medici sent us. Very nice! ... On the website it states that at check out you could pay with a credit card, but the female desk clerk insisted on cash. ... The hotel was very nice. The rooftop terrace was a wonderful treat.
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Submitted by Anonymous
The place we were in did not have a proper window only a very small one, but it had a kitchen instead. It was a spacious room, everything was properly renovated. The thing is I was worried for this reservation because usually when you make one the staff of the hotel contacts you in any way and this time I only got the voucher you supplied me with. It was not till we got there that I was convinced the room was actually available. ... It was perfect for the money we spent, but the breakfast was bread and jam :)
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Submitted by Anonymous
my only real negative i have to offer was that although breakfast was included in the package the standard was well below what should be expected.( luke warm tap water used for tea/coffee and stale bread)i know that breakfast is not a major priority in italian motels but i have had better at cheaper establishments in italy. ... was in a good location in the heart of florence.rooms where clean and adequate.
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Submitted by Anonymous
The guest has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 70% score, his arival experience with a 83% value and his check-out with a 61% rate. | |
Submitted by Anonymous
Very poor breakfast - even compared to mediterranean standards. ... Modest, very central accomodation at a fair price.
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Submitted by Anonymous
the nice terrace on the upperfloor was really a surprice and nicer than on the webpage. ... but I hope the prices are staying the same because the rooms are really very small even the location in the city is really great. ... I would have loved to book one of the rooms going to the terasse. this was not specially marked on the website.
... directly behind the dome and not too expensive
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Submitted by Anonymous
The guest has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 53% score, his arival experience with a 83% value and his check-out with a 78% rate. | |
Submitted by Anonymous
Nice welcome as I was allowed to leave my luggages at the hotel for several hours before check in time. The only thing I wasn't happy about was when I arrived to check in. I got my keys to the room, got clear explanations on how to walk there, but when I entered my room it wasn't yet clean. I had to remind you and insist to clean it. When a customer checks in, please make sure the room is ready before giving him or her (or them if it's a couple) the keys. Nevertheless I was quite satisfied with my stay in the hotel, I had a pleasant time visiting Florence. ... Friendly staff but I was quite upset when one of your agents at check out didn't want to charge me the 75 Euros on my credit card, he wanted me to pay cash because it was less than 100 Euros. That wasn't fair. I had to negociate to be able to pay with my Visa Card as I didn't have 75 Euros in cash with me, he had to find somebody who could speak fairly good English. I knew I was able to pay with my Visa, he was wrong. Thanks anyway. ... Despite minor detais I was upset about (see my comments above) I would recomment this hotel to other people. It has a good quality/price ratio. Overall, I am satisfied with my stay in Florence.
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Submitted by Anonymous
The guest has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 58% score, his arival experience with a 83% value and his check-out with a 61% rate. | |
Submitted by Anonymous
Th location of the hotel is excellent in the heart of the city. The room was modest but came up to my expectations and the price.
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Submitted by Anonymous
Receptionist was rather impolite wgen he informed us we were to be lodged in an annex and not the main hotel. We just wanted to know the walking distance as we both were very tired at this point He was abrupt and not very helpful. However all the other reception staff on subsequent occasions were polite and helpful. ... Quality of breakfasts very poor, the cheapest of rolls possible and the worst coffee i have ever had in a hotel. The situation of the hotel is fantastic as is the view from the terrace. ... Budget hotel very well situated for all the sights of florence
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Submitted by Anonymous
Very central, good location, but basic facilities. It is slightly ran down and needs a good spring cleaning and basic maintenance.
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Submitted by Anonymous
Receptionist on 5th Floor. Strange experience. ... Under box 8 where we stated ' poor ' we only mean that during the time of our stay rooms were filled with a lot of young ( German ) students. Unfortunately, we did not notice any supervision from anybody. For the the rest the Hotel was good. ... Exclusive view and breakfast on the roof.
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Submitted by Anonymous
It's a step above a youth hostel, but what can you expect for 45 euros/night? The location is excellent.
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Submitted by Anonymous
The guest has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 87% score, his arival experience with a 75% value and his check-out with a 11% rate. | |
Submitted by Anonymous
The guest has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 79% score, his arival experience with a 41% value and his check-out with a 61% rate. | |
Submitted by Anonymous
we were not satisfied with the rooms available, but the staff was wonderful. they allowed us to look at several rooms, then gave us accomodation in an apartment a few blocks away that was quite nice. ... For #8 and 9 above, I rated the rooms in the hotel, itself. They were not nearly as nice as I expected based on the website (dark, cramped, dingy). But the roooms we stayed in (the apartments a few blocks away) were good or very good. ... For #13, if rating the apartment, would say 'good value for money'. ... rooms in hotel--dark, dingy apartment--nice (but needs a hairdryer)
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Submitted by Anonymous
We asked for two twin beds, and got a king size bed instead. ... Cramped, noisy room with no amenities, but safe and reasonably priced with a great location in the center of Florence. Location, and the view from the 6th floor terrace, are the ONLY reasons to stay at Hotel Medici.
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Submitted by Anonymous
The guest has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 41% score, his arival experience with a 83% value and his check-out with a 44% rate. | |
Submitted by Anonymous
nice room, but with worst lock on a door a hotel can have.
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Submitted by Anonymous
... Very small rooms and bathroom. ... Small rooms. Very central in the city - good. ... Good but not exclusive.
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Submitted by Anonymous
The guest has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 53% score, his arival experience with a 74% value and his check-out with a 28% rate. | |
Submitted by Anonymous
room was very tiny and had not expected have beds so close and have to climb over one another to get into the bed ... the location was as expected but very,very tiny room ... close.very cramped quarters, noisy
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Submitted by Anonymous
none ... guests were loud all night and they did nothing to quiet them. ... none ... top floor rooms have a great view of the duomo bell tower which is next to the hotel but it fails to mention that the bell tower chimes at 7am for 5 full minutes waking up anyone that is sleeping. ... not my first choice on a place to stay in florence
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Submitted by Anonymous
Front desk was on the 5th floor and the elevator was not working so dragging bags up the stairs was an inconvience.
What surprised me was that the elevator worked every day during the hours the cleaning crew was in but did not work in the evenings and night. ... The room was clean but plain as we expected. No seperate shower, just a shower head over the toilet but I guess that is common for europe so while it was a surprise, we understand.
The phone in the room didn't work, not even for a 800 number. The patio on the roof was great, the location was great, the breakfast was poor and the older lady working there was definitly having a bad day from how she treated the customers and the employees.
I would not stay there again but I would use your website service again. Your service was very convenient and our hotel in Pisa was very very nice. You get what you pay for. ... Checkout was fast and thankfully, the elevator was working.....it was the middle of the day and the cleaning staff was still in the building using it. ... bathroom/shower accomodations, info on not having a phone. I know we were a little surprised about the accomodations and from talking to several other visitors, they were even more surprised than us. ... an interesting story to tell about our arrival to Florence.....
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Submitted by Anonymous
We gor good directions from someone at the train station. The receptionist was barely polite and made no mention of breakfast service or that there was a terrace view abailable. The was definitely no concierge service available. We found breakfast the second day and waited a long time for service. ... They allowed us to store our luggage in the reception area but when we returned to get it the elevator was still not working and we carried them ourselves down five floors of stairs. ... The location was close to the train station and many major sights. I enjoyed hearing the bells of the Duomo and our room on the third floor had a lovely view of the Duomo rooftop. The elevator was seldom working and the staff was often heard yelling in an argumentative tone. ... As stated above and I would advise them to stay elsewhere.
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Submitted by Anonymous
The hotel is smaller than I thought and it doesn't look like a hotel at all from outside. ... Inside the room were poor (bad lighting, very old furnitures, very poor drainage, feel like have shower in a swimming pool) Totally different feelings than the reception, the reception looks very bright and new. ... Don't go, choose another one.
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Submitted by Anonymous
The staff was amenable at best. No one was particularly helpful or friendly but not horrible either. ... The room was fine but no air conditioning leads to open windows which led to no sleep....it was loud until at least 4:00 am. The bathrooms down the hall were tiny and musty, so don't plan on too much luxury. The location was great. ... The noise and lack of air flow (no fans either) is hard for sleeping. ... Decent rooms that did not live up to their potential, with a less than nice bathroom down the hall. Great location, however.
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Submitted by Anonymous
The location is great. The reception desk is on the 5th floor and it was hard to get them out of the back room, so it was difficult to get directions or restaurant suggestions. In the morning there was no one there, which made check out lengthy enough that I was worried about catching my train.
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Submitted by Anonymous
I had a rude shock when I discovered that the hotel is so old, especially with the ancient lift! We had communication problem with the old lady who was the receptionist for the day. She could not speak English and had trouble explaining to us that our accommodation is not in the same building but a few blocks down the road. I was however relieved that the accommodation given is way better above my expectation after seeing the old hotel. ... I had a wonderful stay at the apartment which is a few blocks away from Hotel Medici. Only thing I can lament about is the poor quality of the breakfast provided. I wish they gave more details on how they serve breakfast!
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Submitted by Anonymous
In my opinion, this was not a 2 star hotel - the shower leaked, which was important because the bathroom was very small, and the shower was right above the commode. The elevator frequently did not work. Since the desk is on the 5th floor, that was important, also. The shutters had pieces missing, so we couldn't open them well. There was no air conditioning, so we had to keep our windows open, and it was very noisy, because the streets were crowded until late and then the street sweepers came through. ... We had a slight problem checking out, in that the hotel did not want to take a credit card, was unhappy that we didn't pay in cash. ... I would probably not recommend that a friend stay at the Hotel Medici.
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Submitted by Anonymous
The guest has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 8% score, his arival experience with a 66% value and his check-out with a 44% rate. | |
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