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Reviews of B&B Santa Maria del Fiore

B&B Santa Maria del Fiore
Via Scialoia 4, Florence

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Anna Marie

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Deisy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The only thing about I complain is that they don’t tell you that u have to ho to the hotel To go get the keys for ur B&B and they only give you one key so once you leave the room r r gets shout down and the Ac takes a while to cool but besides that the room is tiny but clean bed is comfy shower is cute no shower door but it’s ok .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
This b&b is bare bones, but perfectly situated at the end of a pedestrian street leading to downtown Florence. The “hi-speed wifi” was extremely slow and cut out multiple times. To access the internet, we had to hotspot. Our room was excruciatingly hot and the air conditioner didn’t work. Set to the lowest 18 degrees, the room stayed around 29 degrees. Situated across from community garbage drop off, opening the windows to get some air resulted in super loud garbage bin noises all night long. However, it’s conveniently close to laundromats, high end shopping, late night bars and the downtown core is a 25 minute walk away, down said pedestrian street full of charming shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Liz

check in a nightmare, do not recommend
the check in process was SO FRUSTRATING. We arrived to the physical address of the room (B&B Santa Maria del Fiore, Via Antonio Scialoja) - then we realized we had to park and walk around the block to get to the front desk and get our key card. We then walked back to the apartment and used the key card to check in. The front desk is in the building of FORTE16 Apartments. The bathroom door was stuck when we arrived. We called the front desk and they had someone come to fix it. The room was small- we hardly had any space on either side of the king size bed to unpack our suitcases. Bathroom was small and had a pocket door- so the fact that the door didn't close was a problem, because the toilet was only a few feet from the bed! There were no hooks to hang up towels in the bathroom. There wasn't even a soap dish to put the bar of soap in- there was very little room to even put our toothbrushes on. The reason we booked this hotel was because it looked clean and simple and that there would be a concierge there to help us park the car and give us advice on things to do in Florence. This turned into a DIY stay which was really frustrating. We had planned to use the hotel valet, but We managed to find street parking and pay using the app easy park. The hotel staff were friendly and helpful- but it was so frustrating that they were 1.5 blocks away from our actual room. FORTE16 Apartments looked quite nice- i wish we stayed there! No breakfast included. Do not recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Gerrit, San Antoniot

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really not a bed-and-breakfast since breakfast is not included. Even though they advertise that it is. Poor check in directions in Orbitz. Once you do check in you have to walk around the block and try to find the building where they supposedly bed-and-breakfast exist. It is a 3 x 5 sign not clearly marked. No elevator so you’re carrying your luggage upstairs. Once in the room, the room was wonderful. The area around once you got used to it was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ursala

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
This is a good option. Nice clean, pleasant space in a quiet area near cafes and shopping, close to city center. Only thing missing was coffee or coffee maker in the room. Otherwise, nice linens and bedding etc.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wangui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Luxury on a budget
We stayed here on a quick stopover in Florence. The room was lovely and large with good amenities. The location was perfect allowing us to walk to all the well known site seeing areas in Florence.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nelia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Get a proper feel of Florence! Such a lovely cosy b&b, with a great variety of food for breakfast and close to travel links. Only a 15-20 minute walk into the centre. Really helpful and friendly owner, would definitely recommend and stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Justyna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

n, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great B&B
PIetro our host was excellent! Breakfast was great rooms were clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ru1oert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and helpful staff
Made our trip to Florence that much more special. A lovely place to stay. Will stay there again if we return to the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel
Good spaces and people attending
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice B and B in a good location.
Very friendly and helpful staff. Small, 5 room B and B on the second floor of an apartment building. No dedicated entrance. The stairs going up to the B and B were dark and the staircase railing was loose.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

4/10 Poor

Jonatas, Calgary, AB

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappoint experience
We booked this hotel based on the ratings but it was rather disappointing. The room we got was not the one we paid for. There's no one there to check you in. You have to call, but since our Canadian phone was not working and the taxi driver wouldn't call, we had to ask someone on the street. Breakfast was poor of options and the room too tight. I wanted to complain but there's no one there until the next day. We stayed at other B&Bs in Florence, even cheaper, and they were far better (like Florence Old Bridge B&B). Maybe that's why we are so disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Havendeen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice place, could be better
hotel was pretty good, nice staff, room was nice in size and clean. did have to carry luggage upstairs to get to the room however plus the area of the hotel didnt have many good places to see without a bus trip, room could be a little noisy in the morning when breakfast was on or people are at reception talking. also the breakfast buffet didnt have alot of options for those who arent very excited by a european breakfast. also there was an issue with bugs in the room, wasnt sure how they were getting in there but they would not stop coming.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and easy walking to main sites.
The proprieters were both extremely helpful and gave us good advice e.g. places to eat. We were also advised to buy a ticket which gave access to a good number of sites, including some that were timed. The room was wonderfully cool as it had excellent air conditioning. We loved having our breakfast outside which was a real treat.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

reed, tennessee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a lovely time staying here. Great place to reach the entire city. Hotel and staff were accommodating and very friendly.

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a wonderful place to stay. Picked my daughter up when she finished school. Centrally located to shopping, restaurants etc. if I come back to Florence would definitely stay here

10/10 Excellent

C & G, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fab accommodation 10 minutes walk from city centre
We spend a lovely weekend in Florence. Accommodation was great, gentleman running the B&B was very helpful and make bookings at the museum so no hassle or queuing. Would definitely go back.

10/10 Excellent

mimi , toronto, ontario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean hotel
We are very happy with the cleanliness, size and space of this hotel. Only issue was the room was a bit cold even with heater on as we went mid January, and walls are thin so we heard the conversations that were happening in the breakfast room, our room was also next to breakfast room and front desk.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and beautiful rooms
From the day we arrived, we were in love with the property! Rooms are beautifully decorated with contemporary design and above all very clean. Mossimo, the owner was extremely helpful in guiding us where to go for sightseeing and how to get there. Free breakfast was delicious. The Duomo was walking distance. However this place is located away from the hustle and bustle of tourist crowds, more in a high end local neighborhood. There were places to eat right nearby and also a small convenience store to pick up those late night snacks. Very safe neighborhood. Note however that since it's a B&B, the front desk does not have anyone after certain time but that was never a problem for us. If we had questions, we would just call Mossimo and ask or catch them in morning before we left sightseeing for the day. Great rooms! Glad we stayed here.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

mark, manchester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden gem
Lovely spacious room, beautiful decor, exterior of building does not do this lovely charming place justice!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

AndreasX, cyprus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location - friendly and helpful owners
Nice spacious clean room, convenient location (next to train station campo di mardi and entrance to old city).

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value and very well located
It's a great place and the owners give a very personal taste and excellent customer service. I highly recommend it.

10/10 Excellent

MING-CHENG, Taiwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Modern interior design style and comfort living space are amazing. Breakfasts provided are delicious. The location of this B&b is near by certain attractions,however it isn't that near the city down as we expected.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Quaint B&B in great location with canal views
Communication with B&B Santa Maria del Fiore was excellent from the beginning. Other reviews mentioned how difficult it was to find the B&B so we e-mailed in advance and the instructions provided allowed us to find it with ease. The B&B is located very close to a Vaporetto stop, allowing us easy access from the train station and to the airport. Our room had a view of the quaint canals and in the day time one can easily hear the gondoliers singing. The breakfast is a standard continental breakfast (croissants, cereal, yogurt, ham cheese) but it does the job. The accommodations are basic but the bathroom is updated (a plus) and the room is large. Would stay again largely for the value and great location. Not too far from restaurants, shopping or San Marco square - all within walking distance.

10/10 Excellent

Georgia, Utah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel in quiet area.
The room was lovely. Clean, tastefully decorated. Comfortable beds, very nice bathroom. Pietro and Massimo were very kind and helpful. Breakfast was good and served in a lovely breakfast room with a pretty terrace with flowers. They gave our daughter gluten free crackers daily, since she couldn't eat the croissants, etc. made with wheat.

10/10 Excellent

Bledi Edward, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect hotel in Florence
Outstanding accommodation and staff were very welcoming!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
FANTASTIC.
EVERYTHING WAS VERY WELL.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute little B&B within minutes of city center
This lovely B&B was a pleasure to stay at! It is located within walking distance to practically every main spot in Florence and yet away from the typical crowded touristy streets. The staff was prompt to check with us in advance for arrival time and gave us a call for directions the moment our train arrived in Florence. Room and bathroom were very well maintained and clean. Breakfast was nice too. We were offered a map with all major attractions and recommended areas for good local food. I would say our experience matched some of the starred hotels we have stayed in before. Definitely recommend!

8/10 Good

Nicola, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely boutique B&B
My friend and I recently stayed in this B&B for a 2 day stay in Florence. It's conveniently located close to the centre, with all the sights within walking distance. The room was very nicely decorated, and clean, making it a nice environment to relax in after a long day enjoying the beautiful city of Florence. The staff were friendly and helpful, and breakfast was perfectly adequate.

10/10 Excellent

Destiny, Atlanta, Ga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel!
I had an excellent experience at this hotel. The two owners were both very accommodating and helpful. They made my experience for my week in Italy excellent. I was a solo traveler and I recommend this hotel for women travelers. Walking distance from the Duomo area which was a plus for me. Also very stylish and contemporary rooms compared to most rooms in Florence. Definitely plan to stay here again when I visit Florence again.

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Silvia

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kübra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

H.

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benoît

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hôtel superbe
Séjour très agréable dans cette superbe chambre avec une grande salle de bain. Proche de toute commodités, resto, balade...
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

María

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ningún fallo a buen precio
Todo lo básico de un buen hotel a un precio de B&B: Habitación amplia. Cama cómoda y grande. Buen baño (renovado) con buena presión del agua. Entorno tranquilo y buenas ventanas. Dispone ademas de un hervidor y una neverita pequeña. Es un primer piso al que hay que subir andando, eso sí, con unas 5 habitaciones en un edificio de 3-4 pisos. No tuvimos ningún problema de ruidos con vecinos o con otros inquilinos. A 10 minutos andando (cómodamente) de Sta. María de Croce y unos 20 de la galeria Uffizi. A 5 min hay sitios para desayunar o comer y supermercado. Recomendamos el Caffe Lorenzo (Muy rico el capuccino y los dulces). El checkin lo haces en un apartahotel que está muy cerca (menos de 5 min) donde fueron muy amables, sobre todo teniendo en cuenta la amabilidad en general en Florencia, que es un poco escasa. Pudimos dejar alli la maleta tras el checkout, ya que teniamos el vuelo tarde.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Hector Enrique

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Me gustó la ubicación y la limpieza, así como la atención en el hotel en que le entregan las llaves, siempre fueron muy atentos, y con un problema de electicidad que tuvimos, llegaron de inmediato a solucionárnoslo. No me gustó, que el aire acondicionado no servía y la regadera del baño tenía fuga que yo tuve que tratar de solucionar con una bolsa, porque se inundaba el baño, y que al hacer la limpieza no dejaban suficiente jabón ni papel higiénico y solo un día nos dejaron aguas puras, nunca más; además, creo que por lo menos deberían entregar algún snack
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bien
Très bien.propre et accessible. Bon restaurant.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Giulia, Giugliano in Campania

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Accoglienza e suggerimenti ambedue molto positivi.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Davide

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La stanza è come in foto. Pulita, nuova e molto carina. Peccato faccia un po’ freddo e ci si metta molto per farla scaldare con la sola pompa di calore.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Estela, Quito

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Camera e bagno non adeguati per due persone,tra le altre cose mancava il sapone importantissimo in questo periodo.La struttura è in un luogo tranquillo a 20 min a piedi dal centro.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We kwamen vroeg aan in de morgen en de kamer was al gereed. Ruime schone kamer met authentieke raam blinden, goed isolerend en heerlijk geslapen,want we moesten 's ochtend om 06.30 al weg. Pietri is een goed gastheer, aan alles was gedacht.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019