Hotel Basilea - Florence, Italy 

"Good value in an ideal location."
Posted: Mon, Nov 23 2009
I stayed here in August 06 and this was probably the best value for money Hotel that I?ve stayed in, in Italy. The staff were extremely helpful, the location couldn?t have been any better, you could see the Duomo from the bedroom window and could walk almost anywhere. The room was large, the shower / toilet was clean and adequate. The beds / towels are changed daily, the air-conditioning although slightly noisy did what it was meant to do and kept the room at the temperature at which it was set. The breakfast was ideal, with a never-ending supply of fresh orange, tea, coffee etc. The hotel is down a side street just off a busy main road but even with the windows open, you would have to struggle to hear any noise from it. The lift could take four people (of UK size). The computer in the reception area did have a slightly sticky keyboard, but hey it?s for holiday use and it?s free 24 / 7. I arrived by plane so I didn?t have any trouble parking. There is a good selection or caf?s / restaurants near by (although I would advise that you avoid the Fish Bar). I disagree with most of the other reviews. This is a good quality three-star hotel, which I would certainly return to.

AM
Posted: Sun, Apr 26 2009
Hotel is to recommend very much. Quietness can only be quoted for rooms to the backside garden (it's a quiet dream for a city like Florence), only little noise from nighbour room and staircase Service and breakfast are very good in relation to other Italien hotels. Shower cabin is very small and uncomfortable for big persons.

PS
Posted: Wed, Jan 21 2009
very nice little hotel in center of florence.

MB
Posted: Wed, Dec 10 2008
The hotel is old and not well conserved. The employees are helpful but not very nice. The room was quite clean. The breakfast was horrible, with artificial orange juice and industrial pastries. The location is fine, and it is a cheap place to stay, but we would not stay there again.

SB
Posted: Mon, Dec 08 2008
Tell the Hotel when you arrive, so that the room is ready... our wasn't!