Conveniently located in the center of historic Florence, Hotel Restaurant La Scaletta is within easy walking distance of many landmarks, such as the Ponte Vecchio, which is just a two-minute walk away. The three-pearl property has 36 guest rooms and suites that were renovated in 2014 and feature either classic or modern decor, outfitted with amenities like flat-screen TVs, minibars, and tea/coffee facilities. The hotel also offers a seasonal rooftop restaurant with stunning panoramic views. But travelers should be aware that there are many steps throughout the property, which might pose a challenge for some (La Scaletta translates to "stairs"). Alternatively, there's a tiny ancient elevator, but it only fits two people. For a hotel that offers free breakfast, travelers might want to check out the Palazzo Ruspoli or Albergo Firenze.
Conveniently located in the center of historic Florence, Hotel Restaurant La Scaletta is within easy walking distance of many landmarks, such as the Ponte Vecchio, which is just a two-minute walk away. The three-pearl property has 36 guest rooms and suites that were renovated in 2014 and feature either classic or modern decor, outfitted with amenities like flat-screen TVs, minibars, and tea/coffee facilities. The hotel also offers a seasonal rooftop restaurant with stunning panoramic views. But travelers should be aware that there are many steps throughout the property, which might pose a challenge for some (La Scaletta translates to "stairs"). Alternatively, there's a tiny ancient elevator, but it only fits two people. For a hotel that offers free breakfast, travelers might want to check out the Palazzo Ruspoli or Albergo Firenze.
The Paris Hotel occupies a magnificent 17th-century palace with stunning period details, like elaborate frescoed ceilings, stained glass windows, and stone fountains. Centrally located a few blocks from Florence's Duomo, it's within walking distance of many top sights. With its opulent decor and Old World charm, it’s surprising that this isn't a luxury property, but an affordable mid-range hotel. This grand palace is showing its age though, and some of the furniture and decor is dated. Its 67 rooms vary in size and ambiance, from the widely lavish Presidential Room, to the bare-bones Basic Room. Amenities are limited, though the hotel does provide a free buffet breakfast served in a gorgeous dining room as well as free Wi-Fi. Travelers might also want to consider the Relais Villa Antea, another historic property located in a quiet neighborhood that offers slightly lower rates.
The Paris Hotel occupies a magnificent 17th-century palace with stunning period details, like elaborate frescoed ceilings, stained glass windows, and stone fountains. Centrally located a few blocks from Florence's Duomo, it's within walking distance of many top sights. With its opulent decor and Old World charm, it’s surprising that this isn't a luxury property, but an affordable mid-range hotel. This grand palace is showing its age though, and some of the furniture and decor is dated. Its 67 rooms vary in size and ambiance, from the widely lavish Presidential Room, to the bare-bones Basic Room. Amenities are limited, though the hotel does provide a free buffet breakfast served in a gorgeous dining room as well as free Wi-Fi. Travelers might also want to consider the Relais Villa Antea, another historic property located in a quiet neighborhood that offers slightly lower rates.
The 25-room Hotel Porta Faenza is a mid-range property with a dash of Old World charm. Rooms are tasteful, with classic decor that includes variegated-wood floors, wood furniture, and beamed ceilings. Amenities are a step-up from those at many other three-pearl properties, and include well-stocked minibars, flat-screen TVs with PlayStations, and free Wi-Fi. The lobby lounge has free coffee and drinks on-hand, and a breakfast buffet is included in the room rate. The hotel is about a five-minute walk from the Santa Maria Novella train station and a nine-minute walk from the Dumo, while the Ponte Vecchio is about 15 minutes away on foot. Travelers might want to compare rates with the similar Hotel Azzi.
The 25-room Hotel Porta Faenza is a mid-range property with a dash of Old World charm. Rooms are tasteful, with classic decor that includes variegated-wood floors, wood furniture, and beamed ceilings. Amenities are a step-up from those at many other three-pearl properties, and include well-stocked minibars, flat-screen TVs with PlayStations, and free Wi-Fi. The lobby lounge has free coffee and drinks on-hand, and a breakfast buffet is included in the room rate. The hotel is about a five-minute walk from the Santa Maria Novella train station and a nine-minute walk from the Dumo, while the Ponte Vecchio is about 15 minutes away on foot. Travelers might want to compare rates with the similar Hotel Azzi.
Grand Hotel Villa Medici is a refined, deluxe property set in an elegant 18th-century villa on the edge of Florence, an eight-minute stroll from the main train station and walking distance to most sights. Spa facilities are good and a walled garden with pool is a rarity for a hotel this central. While the renovated, modern rooms are chic and stylish, traditionally styled rooms can feel a little old-fashioned, even dowdy -- though some feature superb rooftop vistas. Those who want a more central location might prefer the Golden Tower Hotel & Spa, which is also luxurious and has a spa.
Grand Hotel Villa Medici is a refined, deluxe property set in an elegant 18th-century villa on the edge of Florence, an eight-minute stroll from the main train station and walking distance to most sights. Spa facilities are good and a walled garden with pool is a rarity for a hotel this central. While the renovated, modern rooms are chic and stylish, traditionally styled rooms can feel a little old-fashioned, even dowdy -- though some feature superb rooftop vistas. Those who want a more central location might prefer the Golden Tower Hotel & Spa, which is also luxurious and has a spa.
Part of a local chain of hotels, the mid-range Rosso 23 is a charming property full of character and beautiful interiors that occupies a prime location in Florence's Piazza Santa Maria Novella. The 43 rooms are modern and elegantly decorated, and range from compact spaces that can be a bit dark, to spacious and airy units offering stellar views of the piazza and Duomo. The hotel offers a free breakfast buffet and there's also a small bar, but parking is quite expensive. Nevertheless, this is one of the best hotels in the city in its mid-range category, though travelers might want to compare rates with other properties in the area, including its sister hotel Garibaldi Blu.
Part of a local chain of hotels, the mid-range Rosso 23 is a charming property full of character and beautiful interiors that occupies a prime location in Florence's Piazza Santa Maria Novella. The 43 rooms are modern and elegantly decorated, and range from compact spaces that can be a bit dark, to spacious and airy units offering stellar views of the piazza and Duomo. The hotel offers a free breakfast buffet and there's also a small bar, but parking is quite expensive. Nevertheless, this is one of the best hotels in the city in its mid-range category, though travelers might want to compare rates with other properties in the area, including its sister hotel Garibaldi Blu.
The 13-room Hotel Rosary Garden is an affordable mid-range property in a residential area about 20 minutes outside of Florence's center. Interiors are compact and inspired by English country homes. The hotel serves a generous free breakfast that includes eggs and pastries, and there's also a free afternoon tea service. Rose-inspired rooms feature variable accents like exposed wooden beams, floral textiles, frescoes, and balconies. A bus downtown stops a few minutes' walk from the property, but guests wanting to be closer to the sights may prefer the Hotel California, a mid-range boutique property within five minutes' walk of the Duomo, though rooms are more plain.
The 13-room Hotel Rosary Garden is an affordable mid-range property in a residential area about 20 minutes outside of Florence's center. Interiors are compact and inspired by English country homes. The hotel serves a generous free breakfast that includes eggs and pastries, and there's also a free afternoon tea service. Rose-inspired rooms feature variable accents like exposed wooden beams, floral textiles, frescoes, and balconies. A bus downtown stops a few minutes' walk from the property, but guests wanting to be closer to the sights may prefer the Hotel California, a mid-range boutique property within five minutes' walk of the Duomo, though rooms are more plain.
The Hotel Cosimo de' Medici is a modern, mid-range property with charming original brick ceilings and stained glass, a well-maintained breakfast room, and a computer corner. The 27 rooms are simple and pleasant, with minibars and safes; some also have balconies. However, they do get some external noise from corridors. The hotel suits travelers seeking a convenient location near the train station, the Duomo, and other major sights, but the area can be noisy and congested at times.
The Hotel Cosimo de' Medici is a modern, mid-range property with charming original brick ceilings and stained glass, a well-maintained breakfast room, and a computer corner. The 27 rooms are simple and pleasant, with minibars and safes; some also have balconies. However, they do get some external noise from corridors. The hotel suits travelers seeking a convenient location near the train station, the Duomo, and other major sights, but the area can be noisy and congested at times.
The 19-room Hotel Giglio is a mid-range hotel with a cozy bed and breakfast feel. Guests climb into a tiny wood elevator to the reach this first floor property, set in a centuries' old former palace, within walking distance from the Duomo, Uffizi Museum, Ponte Vecchio, and other historic attractions. The Giglio is family-run, and the lobby feels like a relaxed living room, with a bar, TV, and huge DVD stash. There are few common spaces, but the rooms are simple, clean, and spacious.
The 19-room Hotel Giglio is a mid-range hotel with a cozy bed and breakfast feel. Guests climb into a tiny wood elevator to the reach this first floor property, set in a centuries' old former palace, within walking distance from the Duomo, Uffizi Museum, Ponte Vecchio, and other historic attractions. The Giglio is family-run, and the lobby feels like a relaxed living room, with a bar, TV, and huge DVD stash. There are few common spaces, but the rooms are simple, clean, and spacious.
In a convenient location near Santa Maria Novella Station, the mid-range Hotel Alba Palace is a mid-range hotel is walking distance to several of Florence’s top attractions. The 24 guest rooms, with pale yellow walls and blue floral curtains, have a certain Tuscan charm. But they do contain modern touches, like minibars and PlayStations. There’s no restaurant on-site, but the hotel serves a tasty breakfast buffet in a beautiful solarium, and there’s a bar with free tea and snacks all day. Guests appreciate the helpful staff, but some complain the mattresses are on the hard side. All in all, the hotel offers a good value and convenient location for the rate.
In a convenient location near Santa Maria Novella Station, the mid-range Hotel Alba Palace is a mid-range hotel is walking distance to several of Florence’s top attractions. The 24 guest rooms, with pale yellow walls and blue floral curtains, have a certain Tuscan charm. But they do contain modern touches, like minibars and PlayStations. There’s no restaurant on-site, but the hotel serves a tasty breakfast buffet in a beautiful solarium, and there’s a bar with free tea and snacks all day. Guests appreciate the helpful staff, but some complain the mattresses are on the hard side. All in all, the hotel offers a good value and convenient location for the rate.
The five-pearl J.K. Place Firenze offers a superb central location in the Santa Maria Novella Square and near the city's major attractions. The intimate 20-room property feels more like an ultra-posh guest house than a hotel, with coffered ceilings and artwork draping the hallways. Its elegant guest rooms are equally sophisticated, though some run small, but they're outfitted with modern amenities and marble bathrooms, and some have terraces and views of the square. There's no spa or gym on-site, but a chic lounge serves lunch and dinner and a rooftop terrace provides lovely city views. And little luxurious touches like free minibar snacks, fruit bowls, and free delivery of breakfast to rooms add to the atmosphere. For a larger alternative with more amenities, the historic and opulent St. Regis Florence has both a spa and business center.
The five-pearl J.K. Place Firenze offers a superb central location in the Santa Maria Novella Square and near the city's major attractions. The intimate 20-room property feels more like an ultra-posh guest house than a hotel, with coffered ceilings and artwork draping the hallways. Its elegant guest rooms are equally sophisticated, though some run small, but they're outfitted with modern amenities and marble bathrooms, and some have terraces and views of the square. There's no spa or gym on-site, but a chic lounge serves lunch and dinner and a rooftop terrace provides lovely city views. And little luxurious touches like free minibar snacks, fruit bowls, and free delivery of breakfast to rooms add to the atmosphere. For a larger alternative with more amenities, the historic and opulent St. Regis Florence has both a spa and business center.