Via Ventisette Aprile 3, Florence, Italy | (618) 248-8274
Within walking distance of top attractions and the main train station
Intimate boutique hotel with trendy interiors throughout
Modern, stylish rooms with flat-screen TVs and minibars
Small bar with a hip design and a diverse menu of drinks
Free basic breakfast buffet served every morning
Public computer available for guest use in the lobby
Valet parking with private garage
Free Wi-Fi throughout
No on-site restaurant or gym
Not all rooms have coffee- and tea-making facilities
Some complaints of street noise and music from the bar
Many rooms have unattractive views
Guests don't have control over air-conditioning
This three-and-a-half-pearl modern boutique hotel -- part of the fashionable Room Mate chain -- features bold color and dizzying patterns throughout its interiors. Its 53 trendy guest rooms have flat-screen TVs and minibars, though they don't offer full control of air-conditioning and some can get street noise. While there's no restaurant on-site, the hotel does offers a free breakfast buffet as well as a small lobby bar and plenty of lounges to gather in. Still, travelers looking for more on-site features could compare rates with the nearby Palazzo Castri 1874, which offers a pool, spa, and gym.
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Scene
Stylish boutique hotel with a fun, colorful design
Room Mate Luca, part of a Spanish chain of hotels, is a boutique property occupying an elegant stone neoclassical palace. Compared to the exterior architecture, interiors are vibrant and modern. At the entrance, guests cross through a foyer with gray-and-white checkered floors and regal columns. Past that, the reception and lobby area is done up in a splashy green, navy, and black color scheme, which continues through the lounge areas. Striped chairs, Greek-key trim, and wallpaper with little salamanders are just some of the ornate embellishments here. It's an eye-catching and upbeat atmosphere, but it might feel a bit overwhelming to some. The breakfast room is just as flamboyant, with walls covered in overlapping blue polka dots offset by emerald-green banquettes. Each floor here is color coded, its hallways and guest rooms adorned with varying hues. Though families are welcome, most visitors to Room Mate Luca are couples on a romantic getaway.
Location
City center location near attractions, the train station, and dining options
Room Mate Luca has an excellent location halfway between the city's center and the train station, making it a great spot for tourists looking to stroll around sightseeing. There are plenty of restaurants and shops on surrounding streets. The Duomo takes 10 minutes to reach on foot, while Palazzo Vecchio is a 15-minute walk away. Most major attractions can be reached in about 10 to 15 minutes on foot, and it’s an 11-minute walk to the city's main train station, Firenze Santa Maria Novella. For those who would rather get a lift, there’s a bus stop across the street from the property. It’s a 20-minute drive to Florence's Peretola Airport, or about 40 minutes via public transportation.
Rooms
Splashy guest rooms with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi
Continuing the boisterous, busily patterned look of public spaces, guest rooms at Room Mate Luca embrace patterned wallpaper, colorful decor, and printed bedspreads, pillows, and curtains. It's a stylish, fun mix, though it doesn't feel particularly restful. Some guests have complained that rooms run small, though they're rather standard in size for Florence, and all have wardrobes for storage. Rooms also include flat-screen TVs, minibars, free Wi-Fi, safes, air-conditioning, and small desks. Deluxe Rooms come with the added benefit of electric kettles. Simple white-tile bathrooms have bidets, showers or shower/tub combos, toiletries, and hairdryers. On the downside, air-conditioning can’t be controlled in rooms, and noise can be an issue -- whether from the street or from the hotel bar. Another disappointment is the views, which are typically unattractive; some are even limited to a view of an opposite wall.
Features
Free breakfast buffet, small lobby bar, free Wi-Fi, and valet parking
A handful of on-site features give this petite property an extra level of comfort and character. Though the hotel lacks a restaurant or gym, there’s a free breakfast buffet that’s offered every morning in a colorful dining room. Guests can also take advantage of the small bar in the lobby and linger with their drinks in one of the lounge areas. The lobby has a public computer that guests can use, and free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. There’s valet parking for those that arrive by car.
