Travellers Reviews
Submitted by Lina Briede, Riga, Latvia
Very nice and pleasant
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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.
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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.
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The possibility of having your own supper on a 6th floor terasse, just hundred meters from Il Duomo, the cathedral.
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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.
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Very easy.
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Don´t ever change that hotel. It´s like being
in an old movie.
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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.
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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
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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
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Simple, effective, pleasant and no surprises.
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Absolutely central without being on a noisy street
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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
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I'll be back.
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location is very central.
view of the duomo is unbelievable.
price can not be beat.
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decent price, great view, perfect location.
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Submitted by Michael Humphries, Oxford, United Kingdom
I had a very pleasant stay
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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!!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Although the lower floor rooms are warm enough, the top floor was very cold.
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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.
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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!
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They could have said that there was a lot of noise during the night at the 1. floor!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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I had no problems.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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The reception is actually on the 5th floor.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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
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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.
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We were allowed to leave our bags in the office behind reception after checkout for several hours.
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Breakfast included in price in pleasant breakfast room.
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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
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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
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the sanitation in the common bathroom can be improved
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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
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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.
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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.
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We were STRONGLY encouraged on checking out to pay cash. We did.
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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.
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For a short stay the location and price in Florence can not be beat.
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Submitted by Anders Frostrup
Anders has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 62% score, his arival experience with a 83% value and his check-out with a 61% rate. |
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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!!
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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
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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.
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Superb roof terrace on top of the hotel. Public areas all very clean, comfortable and elegantly furnished.
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I'd definitely recommend this hotel. Its location is fabulous.
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The fact that some of the rooms are in a separate building entirely.
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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.
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The room we were in on the roof-- SOOOO cool. You should mention that!
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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.
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Would have no hesitation in recomending theis hotel to any-one
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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.
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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.
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Clean, comfortable and very central to major attractions. We enjoyed our stay
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Submitted by Olivia
Olivia has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 87% score, his arival experience with a 100% value and his check-out with a 78% rate. |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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