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Reviews of Hotel Desirèe 3 stars

Via Fiume 20, Santa Maria Novella, 50123 Florence, Italy

#271 of 381 hotels in Florence

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Review score

Based on 303 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: 5 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hair dryers not work, less clean some area, no distil water for guest

    The location, large room

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2024

    9.0
    Great location, extremely helpful staff well maintained.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (5 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Everything was great except the fact there there are a few stairs that you need to climb before reaching the lift. There is no alternative ramp or any other feature which makes it difficult to carry bags. The lift of the building is quite old and not as efficient.

    The station is only 350 m from the Firenze Santa Maria Novella Station. Extremely easy to locate and close to many central attractions and fast - food joints. The rooms were very clean, and all the facilities were well maintained. The hotel is on the second floor of a building with other hotels being on other floors. We were very pleased with the stay and the staff are extremely polite and sweet. The reception is open 24/7. Breakfast is simple but filling.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We booked a room with 5 people it was too small including our suitcases!

    The location was good! We were greeted by a friendly person! Breakfast was ok! The young lady that was working was always smiling and friendly! Breakfast was ok.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2024

    7.0
    You get what you pay for really. For 1 or 2 night stay this place is ideal as you don’t really be in the hotel much apar
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn’t expect a lot from the hotel considering the price really.

    The hotel was approx 5min walk from the train station which brilliant. Rooms are very basic but they are clean and the breakfast was good. Staff are brilliant and very helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2024

    9.0
    Excellent value for money with very helpful onsite staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The air-conditioning for the triple room should be upgraded for the size of the room. It took a long while to cool it down and it was not the most efficient.

    Excellent Location, close to the station as we had desired as we had a lot of early trains to catch. We arrived a bit late as our flight was delayed but, the onsite check in staff was excellent and very helpful. He even helped with our room a/c needs. The breakfast had a lot of options and it was well stocked during hours of service and the staff was mindful of cleanliness. Having an elevator was a plus.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2024

    9.0
    Friendly with old-school charm, near station
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (5 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hard pillows, TV not working but not an issue for a very short stay

    Really friendly staff - great recommendations for places to eat, easy to leave bags. Big high ceiling old school dorm style family room. Pretty breakfast room.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2024

    7.0
    Convenient and clean. Friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    No instructions for the hotel floor in the booking email or that is was a boutique hotel with others. No hotel floor details in the lobby and the intercom did not work on the outside.

    Quaint vintage vibe in the hotel area with the old cage lift in the building. It's a boutique hotel in a large building with others. Close to the train station and 10mins walk to the market area and 15-20mins to all the attractions. Old town area and feel with character.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2024

    8.0
    Good hotel for us. Room good size. Air conditioned as well.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No comment

    Warm welcome on arrival. Great little breakfast area in the mornings. Just a good value hotel with a great location just 5 minutes from the railway station. Plenty of places to eat lunch or dinner

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2024

    7.0
    Very convenient hotel and location and excellent breakfast!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (5 Adults)
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The beds were not very comfortable. I also felt a bit scared at night walking toward the hotel since it was near the train station, it wasn't the best area in the evening alone.

    AC worked well. Breakfast was very nice!!!! Staff was helpful. Location was great - very convenient to walk from the train station and to walk downtown in Florence.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2024

    8.0
    I would go back because of the staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was hard and pillows way too cheap and poor quality.

    Very friendly helpful staff who were there to help. Nice breakfast. Close to train station.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2024

    8.0
    We enjoyed the breakfast whit beautiful view
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean and the staff very lovely

    Very centric

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2024

    9.0
    Excellent hôtel in an old stylish building
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No parking but help was given to find a free parking lot at just across Arau river on the Tramway line going from rail station to Constansa.. A good deal

    Good location, good size room, pleasant breakfast room with great breakfast. Elevator to 2nd floor

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2024

    9.0
    Great place to stay for our Florence adventure. We had the larger room and it was great. Comfy bed and great it had a sa
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Proximity to the train station and then to everything we explored. Nice size room and Very friendly staff. Breakfast was included and this was a great start to each day.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2024

    9.0
    Great location and staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location, very clean, easy check-in and out.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Situated close between the railway station and the historic centre. Very good breakfast and friendly and helpful staff

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    8.0
    Great room but arrival was bad
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Check in after hours was awful. The outside buzzer doesn’t work. You had to wait awhile in a not so safe area for someone to happen to exit.

    Room was huge

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    9.0
    Great hotel to stay if it’s your first time visiting Florence, 5 min away from the train station. Close by all nearest m
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great Location Friendly staff Cozy room

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Like the staff service, cleaness, and the convenient location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    9.0
    Good location, walking distance to all attractions, and the train station. Nice Breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We stayed in the May, there were mosquitoes , please close your windows during the evening.

    Good location, walking distance to all attractions, and the train station. Breakfast was nice with eggs, ham, cheese, cake, breads, fruits , coffee and so on. Nice 24 hours desk and staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Never advised about the excessive cost of the street parking, paid 72 euros for 2 days. Room was arranged but supplies not replaced.

    Location, friendly staff. Excellent breakfast

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location and breakfast! Great staff, very helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    8.0
    Perfectly fine.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Hotel rooms in Florence are ridiculously expensive - you have to adjust value for price expectations.

    The hotel is very close to the train station so you don't have to lug your baggage very far. The room was basic, but clean and big - when you go to Florence you don't really want to hang out in your room anyway. All sites are within walking distance. The breakfast has all the staples of European breakfast buffets - different kinds of coffee drinks, juice, pastry, cereal, yogurt, cheeses, etc. The staff is extremely friendly and speaks English.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    9.0
    I was very happy to stay in Desiree hotel it covered all my expectations
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Perfect location near city center and railway station, personnel very friendly and ready to assist you, good breakfast and clean room

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    7.0
    Great option for a mid-level stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room and the bed felt dated Quadruple windows felt weird (never thought I'd write such words - but here we are)

    Good location near the train station Wonderful staff Great breakfast

    Stayed in May 2024

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