Hotel delle Camelie

A modest hotel, just ten rooms, but well run and in an excellent location. Reasonably priced (around 60 euros a night including breakfast). The room are a reasonable size with big windows, flat screen TV, WiFi that works, reasonable shower. Breakfast is more than adequate, a good continental breakfast with coffee, juice, yoghurt, bread, croissant, cheese and butter. The host is excellent.

We arrived unaware are ready for adventure. Antonio's map was simple and exact. I had also googled each street, but you are welcome to take a taxi six blocks. He greets you by name because he asks of your arrival. He is delightful host and caretaker and the breakfast was actually better than one we had paid much more for. He operates a little bar and is more than a congenial bartender. Lemoncello is a must and you go to bed smiling.

We only paid 41€ for a double room per night. Amazing value for a hotel that's accessible by bus from Firenze SMN or by a 10 minutes walk from the station. Breakfast was Italian-style, which consists of pastries (with spreads), juice and a cup of coffee. It was good enough to start off our day. You'll also be served by Antonio, the owner of the hotel.

The hotel is located in a quiet area just 7 minutes walking distance from train station and 13 minutes walking distance from Duomo. My room was clean and spacious and bathroom was very clean too. Antonio, the owner of the hotel, was always helpfull to suggest restaurants and museums for my visit in Florence. I would say the only disadvantage of the hotel is the breakfast, was poor with limited choices. I would rate five to five stars for this nice hotel if breakfast was rich, for that reason I give four stars. However, I strongly recommend this hotel for a nice stay in Florence.

Although only designated as a 2-star hotel, this 10-room hotel was absolutely perfect for my week long stay in Florence. The hotel is well located in a nice quiet street just a 10-minute walk from the main railway station. The facilities are simple and basic, the room was clean and there was ample space for a single room. There was a couple of minor points, the mattress was a bit too soft for my liking (the hotel was in the process of replacing mattresses during my stay) and the shower cubicle is very narrow and would be awkward for a larger framed person. The breakfast which is included in the price is very simple, coffee, juice, bread rolls, cheese and preserves but filled me up for the day ahead. Undoubtedly the outstanding factor at the hotel is the customer care provided primarily by Antonio. He welcomed me by my name and was engaging, friendly, helpful and informative throughout my stay. My return flight home was cancelled due to weather, a quick call from the airport to Antonio and I was fixed up for another night, this time in a larger double room. I would have no hesitation in recommending this hotel for anyone visiting Florence looking for a simple hotel which I have no doubt would be enjoyed by any guest. I certainly would stay there again.