Viale Michelangiolo, 1, Florence, Italy | (888) 962-8097
Homey, informal atmosphere
Evening happy hour
Free Wi-Fi
Minibar is refilled each day
Free buffet breakfast
Free parking
Located outside the center of the city
Rooms in the front can be noisy
This 29-room, family-owned hotel is a mid-range property with a homey, bed-and-breakfast vibe. Rooms vary in decor, but all have charming touches that range from beautiful sconces to wrought iron headboards. Hotel David offers a solid value with freebies that include a nightly happy hour, breakfast buffet, and snacks and drinks in the rooms. Its location in a residential area south of the Arno River means the property is secluded from the tourist crowds, but also a bit of a walk from most of the city’s attractions.
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Scene
Homey and informal
The house, once named Villa Drina, was converted into a hotel in the 1950s. The atmosphere is very homey and informal, with lovely, unique details throughout. The lobby looks more like a living room, with cozy floral couches and armchairs surrounding a decorative fireplace. This charming vibe carries through to the rest of the common spaces and the guest rooms, which feature a mix of antique furnishings, elegant sconces, and framed landscapes on the walls.
Location
In a residential area just outside central Florence
The Hotel David is on a busy main street in a residential area about a mile from the center of Florence. It is easily reachable by car and the hotel offers free parking. It’s about a 20-minute walk along the Arno from the hotel to the Ponte Vecchio and Uffizi Gallery and 25 minutes by foot to the Duomo.
Rooms
Clean, simple, and filled with antiques
The 29 air-conditioned rooms are simple and basic, but have a charming feel to them, though some guests find the soundproofing inadequate. They feature hardwood floors, floral bedspreads, and antique furnishings. All rooms have flat-screen TVs, free minibars that are restocked daily, safes, and hairdryers. Bathrooms have colorful tiles, bowl sinks, and stall showers. Top-floor rooms have beamed ceilings and balconies (some covered) that offer beautiful views of Florence.
Features
Solid freebies include happy hour and breakfast buffet
The hotel offers a number of freebies, including a buffet breakfast full of fresh fruit and cakes and a nightly happy hour offering beer and wine. Free snacks and drinks are also available in the rooms, whose minibars are restocked daily. Other freebies include parking and Wi-Fi. There are also two computers located in the lobby area for guest use. And a small, pretty garden is open in the summer.
