Hotel Cardinal of Florence is all about your expectations. If you're looking for a quiet and comfortable place to lay your head at night, in the middle of the city, convenient to good bars and restaurants, and with few amenities, you'll leave very happy. If instead you're looking for freebies in the bathroom, a home-cooked breakfast, top-to-bottom cleanings every day, and an elevator up the three flights of stairs, you'll be disappointed. I was looking for the former, mostly because it fits the price -- what I paid for four nights at this very pleasant hotel wouldn't have covered two nights at most other places in town. Plus, its location embeds you in the middle of a Florentine neighborhood just far enough from the tourist mobs that you can imagine that you can imagine you belong in this beautiful city. Just be aware of what you want - if you want budget quality, this is a solid choice. Really would appreciate an internet option, though.
- Hotel Cardinal Florence
