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3.0 of 5
Piazza Santa Maria Novella 20, 50123 Florence, Italy
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Ranked #210 of 473 hotels in Florence
3.5 of 5 stars 168 Reviews
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Sherwood, Oregon
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“Excellent Location and Value”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

This hotel is very easily accessed from the main train and bus station in Florence. My husband and I took the train from the Rome Airport so we were very happy that the hotel was so close to the train station. The hotel is also right next to the Santa Maria Novella, which is a very beautiful Church in Florence and one I'd definitely recommend seeing. My husband and I enjoyed 6 great nights in the hotel. We enjoyed the great breakfast spread every morning which consisted of fruit, meats, cheese and some delicious pastries. It was easy 10 minute walk to the Duomo and the Uffizzi Gallery. The Ponte Vecchio was about a 30 minute walk from this hotel. The staff was very helpful and the room was clean and comfortable. I would recommend this hotel, it's not luxurious, but for the money it was an excellent value.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Seoul, South Korea
2 reviews
“kind of staff and clean”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2011

the staff was very kind.
because we needs keep my bagage and recharging my iphone.
they chrage my iphone and i feel they are kind.

the room is some small but clean and modern design is good.
and breakfast is normal.

the location is best.
it's a good trip.

Room Tip: just leftside there is a restarunt / bar. don't eat there anything. very expensive and not taste...
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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Mansfield, Texas
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Great Breakfast and Good Accomodations!!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2011

We stayed in the Quad room for 4 nights. I stayed there with 3 other friends. The room was very large and we had plenty of space for all of our luggage. The bathroom was large as well. However, there was only one. The breakfast was great. They had croissants and ham with some delicious yogurt and jams. The location was perfect for us, since we arrived by train. It was literally a five minute walk from the train station. It was also very close to the duomo and other sightseeing attractions. Florence is beautiful!

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Glasgow, Scotland
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Great location and very good value for money”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 November 2011

This hotel is in an excellent position looking onto the Santa maria Novella. It is especially handy if you arrive by train or bus as the hotel is just round from the station. The hotel is decorated in a very a modern monochrome style which was quite interesting. Our room was very clean and the maid service was efficient. Our room was a very large superior room facing the square but it was a little dimly lit. Reception and breakfast staff were friendly and efficient. Breakfast was good and plentiful. Overall this hotel could not have been better situated right in the heart of Florence and represents excellent value for what we paid. It was a little noisy outside in the square at night but this is no different from any other city and one should not be surprised by this.Inside the hotel we didn't hear a sound from other rooms or other guests.

Stayed October 2011, travelled with friends
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Durban, South Africa
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
“Dark and dingy”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2011

In this price range, this hotel rates as the worst hotel I ever stayed in. The highlights are the location (super), the service at reception (nice and friendly), and breakfast (resonable), but that’s about it. The room we were given was so dark that literally we used a torch to find stuff in our bags. No idea if it ever was cleaned, one simply cannot see. It smelt of “stuff”, the door did not lock from inside, and a 2" hole in the door filled with toilette paper for privacy,the bed was of poor quality, but we had a small flat screen TV and a small fridge. The bathroom was tiny but it had new fittings and everything worked as it should in there.
If you like dark and dingy hotels with black as the main décor color, this is for you.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled with friends
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Address: Piazza Santa Maria Novella 20, 50123 Florence, Italy
Price range (per night):* INR5,127 - 11,703

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