Via Taddea 8, Florence, Italy | (251) 219-4428
Convenient location within a short walk to train station and the Duomo
Historic building full of Florence character and architectural details
Beautiful shaded terrace with flowering planters and bistro tables
Free breakfast with
cheeses, cold cuts, hardboiled eggs, and baked goods
Small bar serving wine and
cocktails
Parking available for a
fee
Friendly, helpful staff
Free Wi-Fi (only in public areas)
Smallish, basic rooms with unstylish decor
No Wi-Fi in guest rooms
Some rooms get outside
noise
Furniture in common areas can feel fussy and dated
Located on a charming stone street, the 34-room Botticelli Hotel is housed in a historic building with vaulted ceilings and terra-cotta floors. A short walk from the train station and the Duomo, this mid-range property is set squarely in a bustling tourist area. Unfortunately, that means street noise can be heard. (Request a room at the back of the hotel for a quieter stay.) A beautiful shaded terrace lined with blooming planters gives the guests a lovely place to linger. There's also a dining room, where the free breakfast is served, and small bar. Basic guest rooms are tight on space and are outfitted with minibars and small flat-screen TVs, but no Wi-Fi. Guests looking for more stylish accommodations may prefer the nearby three-pearl Rapallo Hotel.
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Scene
Set in a historic building full of beautiful architectural details
An arched stone doorway, wrought-iron window grates, and picturesque shutters on the Botticelli Hotel's beautiful facade point to its history. Built in the
16th century and recognized by the Supervision of
Architectural Heritage, the building has gorgeous interior features, including vaulted ceilings and a kneeling window with a stone ledge and iron grating. The
lobby is incredibly ornate, with floral and cherub ceiling motifs. But its marred by the overstuffed, grandmotherly floral couches. The yellow and navy dining room decor has the feel of a conference room, but it's also set under beautiful, vaulted ceilings. One of the hotel's best features is its attractive terrace, lined with flowers and vines and outfitted with charming bistro tables and chairs. Overall, this property has charming bones, but it lacks sophistication.
Location
In a lively tourist area within walking distance to major attractions
The Botticelli Hotel is located in a lively area with shops
and restaurants. It's a short walk to the San Lorenzo market, and the Duomo is
under a five-minute walk away. The Santa Maria Novella train station can be reached in under 10 minutes on foot. And the airport is less than a half hour away by car or
public transportation. Note: This is a popular tourist area; some rooms get street noise at various times throughout the day (and night).
Rooms
Plain, smallish rooms, some with street noise
Alas, rooms at the Botticelli Hotel don't live up to the architectural flourishes found in the common spaces. Standard rooms have plain white walls, and hardwood floors or greenish wall-to-wall carpeting. Mint green bedspreads add some color to
the space, but little else adorns the rooms. Wooden bureaus and desks, small flat-screen TVs, and
minibars furnish the rooms. Blue-and-white tiled bathrooms have shower/tub combos, hairdryers, and little shelf space. Superior Rooms include couches. Guests
recommend requesting rooms in the back of the building to avoid street noise. And those looking for Wi-Fi will only find it in the common spaces (for a fee).
Features
Friendly staff, free breakfast, and beautiful terrace
On-site amenities include a small bar and a breakfast room where a free breakfast of hardboiled eggs, baked goods, cheeses, cold cuts, and juice is served. A beautiful, blooming terrace with terra-cotta floors, bistro tables and chairs, and flowering planters is arguably the hotel's star feature. There’s
free Wi-Fi in public areas, and the hotel has a work station with one
computer. Parking is available for a fee. Guests have noted the particularly friendly and helpful staff at this hotel, another compelling pro.
