Advantages: clean, comfortable, good value, well located hotel
Disadvantages: breakfast could be improved, no bath in some if not all rooms

...We recently stayed at the athenaeum during our visit to Florence in March 2007. having booked a flight and hotel deal through expedia for £140pp for 2 nights, we were surprised at the bargain price for a 4 star rated hotel. on expedia.co.uk, it says that the hotel is well located, within walking distance of all the major attractions of florence. On first entering the hotel, the first thing you notice is the lovely sheek modern interior, then you're greeted by the very friendly staff. First impressions were good. They were knowledgable about the local attractions and also well equipped with information about location transport links The room we were given was a standard double, although the bed provided was a combination of 2 singles put together, the combined size was equivalent to a uk "king size" so not too many complaints... Read review

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Advantages: Clean, comfy, good breakfast
Disadvantages: May not be worth paying full price for

...I went to Italy to visit my boyfriend, who is on exchange there for a while. On our way to Siena (where we spent most of our time) we decided to spend a night in Florence to see some of the sights. We didn't really put all that much thought into accommodation, we just needed somewhere to stay for a night, and we ended up at the Hotel Alamanni. OVERVIEW: The Hotel Alamanni is a three-star hotel located very near to Florence's main train station and about a 15 minute walk from the major tourist attractions. The hotel has 17 guest rooms and 2 suites. There are no business or sporting facilities, but breakfast is provided in the lounge area. LOCATION: The hotel is located on the Via Alamanni, a road that runs along the side of the main train station- Santa Maria Novella. The road itself is easy enough to find... Read review

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Advantages: Central, quiet, unusual charm
Disadvantages: no lift

...I like to stay in hotels with a difference. Hotel Morandi alla Crocetta in its pervious life was a former convent dating back to 1511. Today it is a three star hotel owned by an English lady with 11 air-conditioned rooms each of which are different. The feel of the former convent is still evident in the restored frescos and arches dating back to the 16th Century. One of the rooms being a former prayer room - I don’t know whether I would like to stay in that room as I would have to be feeling very saintly and on my own. Situated in a very quiet back street near the Accademia and the centre of Florence there is little to tell from the outside of the building that a hotel lies behind it’s facade except for a clue in the small brass plaque on the wall. Once inside the building, a sign directs you up a flight of red... Read review

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Advantages: Pleasant staff, good size room, cheap, quiet
Disadvantages: breakfast

...I stayed in the Hotel centro when i went to Florence towards the end of 2006. It is located in a superb spot within walking distance from the station which was a first advantage. The hotel itself is based upstairs over a supermarket which closes at around 10 at night and is down a quieter back street therefore it is a reasonably quiet street, meaning you get a good nights sleep. On arrival you have to buzz in, so a receptionist, who are on 24 hours, can let you into the building. You go upstairs to the small reception desk. The 3 different receptionists that were on were all very pleasant and spoke both Italien and English which made checking in a very easy process. This took a couple of minutes and then i was directed to my room. The room was a large room, with very high ceilings and 2 single beds. The room came with a tv... Read review

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Advantages: Well laid out city, absolutely tons to see, incredible art, great shops, GELATO!
Disadvantages: One day is nowhere near enough

...) and wine. For eating, Florence offers everything from all you can eat Chinese buffets to typical Tuscan fare. The tourist-menus in lots of places offer incredible value – usually a 2 course meal and a drink for about 10 Euros. When should you go? Florence is never quiet. In summer I imagine it’s hell, but it was busy enough when I was there last week. The weather in autumn and spring is probably the most pleasant for trekking around the city, but if you can only get away in summer, don’t let that put you off. I only had a day there but it’s already become one of my favourite cities. I had a couple of guide books with me, my favourite of which is the DK Eyewitness Guide to Florence and Tuscany. ISBN is 0 7513 00 357 and the rrp is 12.99 I stayed in Pisa, but for hotels in Florence look at www.web-florence-hotels... Read review

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