Hotel Relais Il Cestello - Florence, Italy 

PS
Posted: Fri, Jun 12 2009
Hotel Relais il Cestello is a clean, decent place to stay in an un-touristy neighborhood of Florence, away from the crowds yet near enough to walk to the main attractions. You get what you pay for, and this place is totally fine for someone who wants a clean room and comfortable bed and who doesn't want to pay for amenities, spaciousness, etc. The lobby is a little frumpy, if that matters to you. A good deal for the money in an expensive city.

NM
Posted: Thu, Aug 21 2008
Looking for a quiet, reasonably priced hotel in Florence that was away from the normal tourist areas, we were very pleased with the relais. Whilst fulfilling these needs, it was still close enough for easy pedestrian access to all the places we wished to visit whichever side of the river they were on. We were kindly received, being offered a choice of rooms on arrival even though this was several hours ahead of the published time for rooms to be available. The history of the building added to its charm. We would stay here again. It should, however, be noted that despite a stair lift, access for the disabled is not ideal.

JC
Posted: Wed, Apr 16 2008
only disadvantge is the set up = rooms are along a corridor off the lobby where breakfast is served. Consequently I was woken at 7 every morning by the noise from breakfast. The single room is small and noise travels from bathroom of room next door........... Great location. L'unico svantaggio e' che si sente facilemente il rumore dalla sala collazione (alle 7 di matt). Camera singola piccola e si sente il rumore dal bagno della camera accanto. Ben ubicato l'albergo.

DL
Posted: Sat, Dec 15 2007
I think this hotel is a great deal for anyone who's looking to stay in a less touristy part of Florence. It's not more than a 15-20 minute walk to the train station/Central Market area or to Santo Spirito, and 20-25 minutes to the Uffizi. I lived for a year in this neighborhood-- it's one of the last in the city center that still feels residential!

Mark Menere
Posted: Mon, Sep 10 2007
Yet another business trip to Florence, but the first time on this side of the river. So much more peaceful here Florence is small enough that you can walk everywhere so staying on the "residential" side of the river is better than the full on tourist side. Thankyou to the hotel and staff