5 minute walk from the train station, very convenient. Constantine, the owner is a legend. Really friendly, and with some great tips for Dinner, Gelateries etc. He offered to pre-book the Uffizi and Accadamia for us, to avoid the 3 hour queues there (thankfully, our faithful Rick Steves' guide had alerted us to this, and we had already done it, about a month earlier - why would anyone choose to waste up to 6 hours af a 1 or 2 day break in Florence standing in avoidable queues??).
Like 99% of hotels in Florence, this is 3 -star, and sits in the middle floors of a 5 or 6 floor building. You catch a charming old fashioned art -deco style lift up (my wife felt like she was on the Breakfast at Tiffanys film set!).
The rooms are clean and comfortable - don't expect 5 star luxury. The mini-bar is reasonably priced. If, like us, you don't live in a city at home, with open windows you will probably find the noise at night too much.....simple solution...just close the window and turn on the Air Con in the room.
Breakfast was more than adequate continental style ....enough to see us through to dinner at one of Constantine's recommended nearby restaurants...with the help of an ice-cream or 2, and a coffee and cake during our day's sightseeing in Florence.
To sum up, for a short 1 or 2 night stay, the Beatrice (named after Dante's Mistress) offers a friendly, convenient, functional base.
- Beatrice Hotel Florence
