Meridiana - Florence, Italy     

We stayed here as part of the Cosmos Splendors of Italy tour. The hotels are average, probably 3-4 star European Ratig, probably a 2-3 start American Rating. we checked into the Meridiana, which was a nice hotel located about a 45 minute walk from the main attractions of Florence. Since we were tired, we decided to eat in the hotel that night, we had a casual dinner and went to bed really early. Dinner was just average. The hotel had a larger shower, allowing me to finally shave my legs and a full size bed. The room was again warm, and we had to sleep with the windows open. Since this hotel is located right on a main street, we had the opportunity to hear many fans cheering for a big soccer game that was going on. It was a little loud and our next door neighbor liked to sing very loudly out his window.

went to MERIDIANE a little apprehensive after reading reviews but was pleasantly surprised. Hotel was clean and tidy, front staff were excellent especially the guy who was on in the evening (sorry never remembered his name). Bedrooms were big enough and warm, bathroom was spotless but a little small but that was not a problem would certainly go again, a little out of the tourist area,but an ample bus service made the Attractions feel quite local. excellent value for money