I stayed here several nights because of the convenient location. It is within walking distance to…read morethe train station, congress center, museums, good restaurants, good gelaterias, etc. The only place it's far from is perhaps the Piazzale Michelangelo. The hotel is traditional and old-school. It is an old building, so some flooring may be uneven. I think I saw a paper ledger being used at the reception. The bed mattress is firm and comfortable. There is a desk and a mini-fridge. The bathroom is quite small, with a shower that is only about 2' X 2'. I am a petite person and felt cramped in the shower (1 star off). Even with its central location, the hotel is relatively protected from street noise. You can specifically request a quiet room too. I had good rest here. ZZZ.

What a quaint little hotel!…read more The hotel is decorated old world Tuscan style with lots of reds, golds and wrought iron. We stayed in a economy room on the second floor (3rd floor rooms are much larger per trip advisor reviews) our room itself is a tight spot, there's only enough space for a full size bed and not enough square footage overall. I think they did this so you can have more breathing space in the bathroom, the heated towel rack is a nice touch, but the toiletries didn't smell good. We also had access to a cute balcony from our bedroom. Breakfast was a plentiful spread of fresh fruit, cereal, hard boiled eggs and pastries. The coffee is really good too. Being a family run hotel, the staff here are nice. You have to leave your key with them every time you go out, which is a hassle sometimes. Convenient location to Santa Maria Novella station (250 meters, less than 10 minute walk), 10 minutes to Piazza Duomo and main shopping area. We'd definitely stay here again.

I've had a very pleasant experience here. Booked for 12 days and took advantage of the euro to…read moredollar parity in August 2022. They have been extremely courteous, helpful in every detail and the amenities are really superb for a place I booked online. The SPA is very refreshing and budget options are available. The restaurant is great for breakfast and coffee, part of the nightly rate. Fresh fruits, juice, yogurt, breads, salads, meats, pastries, espresso, cappuccino - quite a value. Then there is an excellen t restaurant with a jazz club next door, and amazing coop grocery down an ally immediately adjacent and several bookshops and artisan villas in immediate proximity. Bus to town center and train to Rome is quick and easy. Walk to the river and the many bistros and bars thereabout.

Great location. Amazing staff, especially in the breakfast area. Truly a pleasure to have stayed at…read morethis hotel. Highly recommend and very close to the train station

Lovely hotel with a lovely staff…read more I had a wonderful time staying here. I found my room to be clean, modern, and a good size. The front desk staff was very helpful and you can even text them on WhatsApp with questions. Breakfast was light but all I needed. The hotel is easy to find and about a 15 minute walk from the train station. They also have lemon water at the front desk which I appreciated. Overall for the price I thought this was a great find.

If you are heading to Florence I highly recommend staying at the Hotel Santa Maria Novella. We…read morestayed in three hotels in Italy during our trip and all of them were great but this one stood out as the best! Beautiful views, wonderful staff, clean rooms, lovely breakfast, a restaurant and bar with ambiance and charm and a gorgeous rooftop patio. Planning to stay here again when we return! Our room had a coffee set up, hair dryer, toiletries, bathrobes, slippers and a safe. *we stayed in one of their largest suites that included breakfast, worth every penny! The views were amazing and the rooftop at night was stunning, and no one else was ever up there when we went so we had it all to ourselves

A delightful, gracious hotel right on the square at Santa Novella. Respectful and helpful staff, a…read morevery good breakfast with some hot food as well as usual Italian typical items. Room was immaculately clean and well maintained. Nice touches. When we checked out for an early flight we were offered a "breakfast" box to take with us without any extra charge Great location with walkability to all the iconic places, plus lots of local restaurants of great quality and style. A great week here. Will consider booking again if we return

Finishing up my stay as I write this review. My girlfriend and I wanted something close to the…read moretrain station. This place is literally a 5 minute walk or less from the Santa Maria Novella station. The staff here are friendly and greet you each time you walk in. They left us a hand written card and some biscotti cookies on the door for our last night. (If you're reading this, keep it up. It's little personal touches like that leave an impression.) The room is a typical European style hotel room. It's small but it has everything you need. The room was clean and modern. The outlets had USB plug-ins in case you forgot your adapter. The bed was comfy and there wasn't any noise that I could hear coming from outside the door or windows. I'm a light sleeper so I would know. The shower is a little tight but like I said it's European style. It's bigger than the shower of fellow travelers that we talked to. They said their showers were about 2ft by 2ft and ours was maybe 3.5ft by 2ft. Not a big deal unless you're trying to get freaky in the shower or drop the soap. Speaking of soap/shampoo, theirs smelled amazing. I think we spent about 200 euros per night. I would book directly through their site because for me it was cheaper than using a booking company like booking(dot)com, although it is how I found the hotel. For those that care about breakfast. They have your basics like bacon, scrambled eggs, pancakes, ham, cheese, bread, cereals, yogurt, pastries (croissants, donuts) , fresh juices (pineapple, apple, orange) and fresh fruits (grapefruit, kiwi, cantaloupe, orange). I'm guessing the fruits are seasonal because they were all sweet and perfectly ripe. I'm a little bit of a fruit snob. I only had the bacon, fruit and juices and it was all good. Location is a 5. Room was a 5. Staff was a 5. I would definitely stay here again if I wanted to be close to everything in the heart of Florence. All of the big attractions like the duomo and Michelangelo where less than 1 mile from the hotel. You can walk or take the scooters or e-bikes that are located all over the city. The Bird scooter was 8 euros to ride all day and the Ridemovi e-bike was 15 euros to ride all day. Both are good for a full 24 hours from time of purchase. We got tired of walking after being in Venice so we rode the e-bikes everywhere. Hope this helps. Ciao!

Very friendly staff at front desk and at check in. Room was clean with modern, simple decor, and ac…read moreworked great. We especially appreciated the large bathroom with full shower. It's located on a busier street but noise was not an issue. We loved how close and within walking distance it is to everything. I will note that it is a very firm bed, if you like firm you'll love it. I prefer a bit softer so found it to be hard. Overall, very comfortable and clean hotel!

Phenomenally gorgeous place to stay! The service is top notch! The included breakfast is…read morewonderful offering stuffed omelettes, pancakes, and an array of cakes and pastries. We stayed in the studio, but peaked at some of the suites that are awe inspiring. Would highly recommend. Stayed here with my daughter and plan to take husband here next year when we return to Florence.

Extraordinary stay for our time in Florence!…read more I'm sooooo glad I stumbled upon this place on the internet. This was a dream come true. Husband and I cannot imagine finding a place better. First, the ambiance is Magnificent. 10 rooms located in a 16th century mansion w/the original frescoes. When we were led into our "room" it felt like stepping into a museum. BUT, it has modern amenities. For example, our room had a huge jacuzzi tub and the shower had strong water pressure. Further, there's a minibar which is included. Second, customer service is exceptional. All staff was friendly and went above and beyond. Husband kept saying he felt like he as in Downton Abbey. Here are just some of the ways: -Arranged car transport whenever needed -Coffee or tea morning or afternoon, its always brought with other snacks (cookies, biscotti, etc.) on a tray -Arranged restaurant reservations whenever needed -Prosecco or wine in the early evening (again, with snacks on a tray) Its a bed & breakfast, so the breakfast in the dining room was excellent (cheese & meats from local farms; eggs & bacon, pastries, fresh orange juice, fresh yogurt, etc.) There's a gorgeous outside patio, but it was a little rainy & cold so we were unable to enjoy dining outside. Its located in a fashionable part of town, near all the high end retailers (Prada, Gucci, etc.) This has been our favorite stay in Italy and in our top 10 of the world. Fantastico!

We stayed at this beautiful hotel while recently visiting Florence. One of the best things about…read morestaying here is its location, it's near everywhere you'd like to go. Florence is a great walking city and from this hotel, we walked to all the main sites. Our room was large with a comfortable bed and a large screen TV. Everything was very clean. We received full breakfasts which were excellent with lots of choices on the buffet. Great stay and definitely recommend if you're visiting Florence!

This review is for their restaurant. I guess Italy is the only place where I LOVED a meal at a…read morehotel. And the funny thing is we really just stumbled upon this amazing place. We were starving, it was rainy and just got off the train from Rome so we even had our luggage. The service was impeccable, they took care of our coats and luggage right away and seated us. The restaurant was peaceful and gorgeous. I still remember thinking "oh awkward we are underdressed for this!" I usually don't get impressed by decors of restaurants but the color and the elements and the layout of the restaurant somehow just gave me the relaxation I needed. We loved our entire experience but the highlight was the food. Every single dish was beautifully prepared and so so delicious. We fell in love with truffle here. And don't think we have had truffle that blew our mind elsewhere after (including Michelin two and three stars). I can taste the chefs mastery of the ingredients. No dish was overly complicated but each ingredient and sauce just complemented each other perfectly. You feel like you are in the forest where the food comes from. It's one of the meals I remember the most vividly, even after 4 years. Even on our culinary journey throughout Italy, this was a clear highlight. My only regret is we didn't purchase the truffle products here. I highly recommend this restaurant!

Our stay at Hotel David was truly exceptional from beginning to end. I wanted to specifically call…read moreout Marcella, our breakfast host, she was OUTSTANDING, thank you for the hospitality. The breakfast each morning was incredibly fresh, delicious, and plentiful, with a wonderful variety that made starting the day such a pleasure. The complimentary happy hour was equally impressive--they certainly did not skimp! Everything was generous, thoughtfully presented, and of excellent quality. Hotel David, we are grateful for the care and attention of the entire hotel staff. You could genuinely tell that everyone took pride in making sure every detail was just right and that guests felt welcomed and well cared for. The level of hospitality felt warm, personal, and sincere. Our room was absolutely breathtaking--we will be back to celebrate our special family milestones.

Hotel David is absolutely amazing and worth it ! The free parking, the happy hour, the delicious…read morebreakfast buffet, the ever helpful staff and cozy, cute rooms made our experience in Florence even better. If you needed anything, the staff is able to help. We will definitely be back.