an old fashioned Italian hotel with great character and wonderful atmosphere

Stayed in May 2023

The room was unique with an upstairs lounge area. We also enjoyed the shaded garden area to eat our lunch that we purchased down the street at a food truck. From Florence center it is approximately a one mile walk. It was a nice stroll and well lit even after dark. The staff was very friendly and helpful for calling taxi, etc.

Stayed in April 2023

The only bad thing for me was my allergies to the beautiful flowers/scents. If you have allergies to flowers or feather pillows you will need your allergy medication

The building is beautiful. The staff are so friendly and helpful, nothing is too much. The location is stunning. You are surrounded by beautiful old large homes, beautiful gardens and the scent of flowers. We walked into and out of the city and there is something to see all the way. You are in a more local area too so things are slightly cheaper. It reminds me a lot of the Garden District in New Orleans. It felt completely safe even for a lone female to walk at night. There is a taxi rank at the end of the street, 1 minute walk. There is a bus stop 1 street over, also 1 minute walk. Breakfast is plentiful, cereal, pastries, bread, jams, yogurts, fruit, juice, tea/coffee. There are even some individually wrapped pastries to take with you which is handy if you are sightseeing/on tours

Stayed in April 2023

Some of the furnishings are slightly dated, but it is an old villa so you can't expect flashy and modern.

The staff were very helpful. The lady and gentleman who man the desk are wonderful. The cleaning lady was charming and did a great job. They make me want to go back.

Stayed in April 2023

Humidity in the room as we walked in, two separate beds put together making a hole while sleeping in it (and we had a baby sleeping between us!) and most importantly we could not turn on the heating by ourselves yet we had to ask gentlemen who works there to do that manually and we had a baby with us! Breakfast is another level of terrible, no bananas, eggs or plain yoghurt, only apples, kiwi, toast, ham and some salami, butter and little jams. Plus some cereal and fruit yoghurts. Oh and since thay have to have a bide in toilet (which I dont know who uses these days anymore), they had to put sliding bath doors since they dont have enough room for shower and a bide. I hated that shower and I recommend getting that bide out and getting a normal shower glass that doesn't move like harmonica.

Staff was amazing! Two (Indian) guys at the reception were kind, charming, at the service, and both speaking very good English. Lady at the reception with a lot of fake tan doesn't speak English. Hard to communicate with. Wonderful outside of the house (for coffee, smoking, playing), parking space, old furniture, location in a quiet green street near the city center, has a lot of potential!

Stayed in April 2023

For the price we paid, the breakfast was disappointing to say the least. No variety, cheap local supermarket food, and served in a room in the underground level.

Stayed in April 2023

The room I had had no blind on the velux which made it a little difficult to get a lie in with the natural light

Breakfast was perfect for what I needed - plenty of breads, juice, coffee etc. The area of Porto Romana had lots of coffee shops, restaurants etc

Stayed in April 2023

great villa to stay in Florence. the hotel is not in the Center of Florence but don’t let this fool you it’s actually a great thing for Florence because it is extremely busy with tourists. 3 min walk to the gates and then you are in the streets of old town which you are gonna walk anyway. I was traveling with a car so the private parking on the property was top. interior could you use a bit of update but who cares i was there only to sleep. Sam was great, made me coffee every morning and help with everything. overall great place. American and Canada 2-3 star or an ok Airbnb, but again don’t let this fool you the property is great to stay in.

Stayed in March 2023

The hotel is next to a park, just outside city gates, 20 min pleasant stroll to the very centre of Florence. We had a car and I was happy to leave it at the hotel and not drive. The property was excellent - everything worked. Room size and bathroom were great. Staff was extremely helpful. I forgot my glasses in the bathroom and the hotel posted them to me to the UK! Communication was easy and breakfast was plentiful. Next time we come to Florence, I know exactly where to stay.

Stayed in December 2022

Though hotel is "classic" it could do with a bit of renovation. It seems to be stuck in the 90s or earlier. Pillows were super soft and needed more

Great location and the staff were very pleasant! Adequate for 0ne night honestly just to rest and relax and continue on a road trip. Breakfast was small but also adequate. Hotel offers electric car charging for 35 euros, Tesla and others. A bit expensive for it but you take what you can get 😉. Rooms was huge and so was bathroom.

Stayed in December 2022

Nothing really

Staff were all very friendly and helpful. The location is fantastic: walking distance to Ponte Vecchio, bus stop so close to the hotel as well as lovely restaurants and stores. Great dog friendly hotel. Very well priced. Our family loved the stay. Super convenient free parking!

Stayed in November 2022

The beds are comfortable, breakfast is good. The staff is excellent. They are very helpful and kind people. Thanks for this great stay.

Stayed in November 2022

Room needs more airing to get rid of dampness.

Location was nice. Clean bathroom.

Stayed in November 2022

What makes a hotel comfortable? Locatation, furniture, facilities? No! People is the only thing that makes a difference. If staff is will to help you, doing their best to make your staying unforgettable then this is the real hotel. But Classic hotel is not the case. When I came to the hotel it turned out I mixed a month. My booking was one month ahead. They said we didn't care about. It's your problem. We won't return your money. So, if you do not want to face that kind of attitude please avoid this place.

Nothing

Stayed in October 2022

staff are brilliant and location is excellent

Stayed in October 2022

the breakfast was disgusting unfortunately, everything is bought in supermarket, for this price I was excepting a breakfast hand made or at least the hotel could do something with a bakery close to them

I like that the property was very close to the center town, the parking is free which is very good for this city, the property itself is beautiful if you like classic old style

Stayed in October 2022

Old fourniture in the bedroom and the worst : lots of mosquitoes :( Had to keep putting repellent on during the night because of allergies to mosquitoes.

The breakfast : plenty of choices.

Stayed in October 2022

Although the room was described as standard with garden view, we.ve been accomodated in an atic with no windows but a ceiling one. If we would open the ceiling window for fresh air, a horible smell was invading the room. Next day they changed the room for us but we.ve stayed only 2 nights, so half of our stay was in a small atic with no view at all

The Garden / breakfast place

Stayed in October 2022

The staff, the location, the included parking

Stayed in October 2022

The staff was excellent really really so kind.

Stayed in October 2022

Can't think of anything, it was ideal for what we needed.

Located on one of the best streets in Florence. A bit noisy if your room is facing the road but we asked for a room facing the garden and it was perfect. Free parking, and the staff was super friendly. The centre of Florence is within walking distance, easily. The breakfast was on the terrace outside, surrounded by trees and plants.

Stayed in September 2022

nothing.

friendly staff, the room was very clean and comfortable. breakfast was not bad for being free. good quality/price ratio

Stayed in September 2022

breakfast in the garden

Stayed in September 2022

Accomodation old, should be a three star hotel ... but no fridge and no kettle for a tea or coffee in the room. The first day I could not wake up in time for the breakfast, I asked for a cup of coffee, and I have to pay for it....

Breakfast in the garden

Stayed in August 2022