Borgo Santi Apostoli 17, Florence, Italy | (251) 219-4428
Classic hotel housed in a 16th-century building
Good location in the city center, close to Ponte Vecchio
Free breakfast with decent selection in sunny breakfast room
Spacious and clean rooms, most with modern bathrooms
Small terrace with a peek at the River Arno
Particularly friendly staff and helpful concierge
Single rooms are available
Lots of stairs to climb might be a hindrance to some guests
Rooms have somewhat bland decor
Some single rooms don’t have attached bathrooms
The old-fashioned, family-run, 27-room Hotel Alessandra has a great location on a pedestrian-only street a short walk from Ponte Vecchio and the Uffizi Gallery. A friendly staff and helpful concierge contribute to the warm atmosphere and are happy to make reservations for sites and tours. There’s a large staircase and tiny lift up to the reception area, which the hotel staff freely admits is a drawback for some, but overall the Hotel Alessandra provides a good value for fit travelers in a prime location.
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Scene
Simple, historic, family-run hotel
The Hotel Alessandra has an old-school vibe, with decor that includes an old phonograph and a small reception area reached by a few flights of stairs and a small, cage-like lift -- the downside of a hotel housed in an ancient building. The breakfast room is painted a sunny yellow with unique stonework on the bottom of the walls. There’s a small outdoor terrace with a few cafe tables and chairs, a few of the city’s red roofs, and a small glimpse of the river.
Location
In the center of the city, steps from Ponte Vecchio
The hotel is located on a quiet, pedestrian-only street in Borgo Santi Apostoli. It’s a central location just a few minutes’ walk from Ponte Vecchio and the Uffizi Gallery and close to many shops and restaurants.
Rooms
Spacious, clean rooms with basic classic decor
The Hotel Alessandra has 27 air-conditioned rooms, including singles, triples, quads, and suites. Some of the single rooms don’t have attached bathrooms, but instead have private bathrooms nearby. The rooms have a classic style, with nice hardwood floors, slightly hodgepodge antique-style furniture, oriental rugs (in some cases), and old-fashioned patterned comforters; the overall effect is charming, but fairly basic. Some of the rooms have a slightly musty smell, but they’re clean overall. A few of the suites have a sliver of a view of the River Arno. Bathrooms are large and vary in color, all with curtained shower/tub combos. There are flat-screen TVs, minibars with soft drinks, and hair dryers.
Features
Free breakfast and small terrace
A free breakfast with a decent selection, including hardboiled eggs, is served in the sunny breakfast room. There’s a small area with a computer and a terrace with tables, chairs, and some pretty views.
