Hotel Brunelleschi - Florence, Italy 

Florence is my favourite city in Europe !!! This hotel was recommended by friends. I owe them one !!! The location was perfect.... very central and walking distance to sights, shops, great restaurants, etc. I never tired of coming into the little courtyard and finding the hotel. Room was stylish and very nice with a large very comfortable bed. The marble bathroom was very spacious. The view from the terrace of the Duomo was spectacular. Breakfast was good - hot and cold buffet and sensible hours !!! The staff were very friendly and accommodating, especially the housekeepers. Can't wait to re-visit Florence and will definitely stay here again.

Great location within centre of main area. Hotel has charm, is comfortable, clean and we found staff to be helpful. However, the standard rate rooms were very small. Initially we were on a lower floor with the window opening on to a very small courtyard between the buildings so that, combined with the small size of the room, it was dark and claustrophobic. Reception arranged for us to move after the first night to the top floor but directly above former room so no difference in size. But now we were above the neighbouring roof line and so much lighter and could lay in bed and see the top of the Duomo. This made it perfectly acceptable but had we stayed in first room all break we would have been less pleased with the hotel.