Hotel Mario's - Florence, Italy

Address: Via Faenza 89, Florence, 50123 (show map)

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Hotel Mario's is 3 star hotel with 16 rooms and the facilities of Non-Smoking Rooms and Bar. Hotel Mario's has 4.40 mark for overall hotel rating at TripTake. (4.30 for Location, 4.10 for Rooms, 4.30 for Service, 4.70 for Value). The hotel is recommended for Family with children. This is a budget hotel with the rates from 69 USD. Hotel Mario's is one of the recommended hotels under 100 USD near Palazzo Vecchio, it is also not far from Santa Maria Novella Train Station and Pallazzo Pitti.

Hotel Mario's details: Housed in a 16th century building, Hotel Mario’s is located just down the road from the conference centre and fairground, and a few minutes from Santa Maria Novella train station.

With all of Florence’s spectacular tourist attractions just a few minutes’ walk away, this friendly hotel is located on a quiet street, ensuring you a relaxing stay. Make the most of Hotel Mario's 24 hour reception and bar, where staff are always on hand to help you, whether you need tourist advice, directions or simply a refreshing cocktail after a day in the city.

Rooms in this great value hotel are decorated in typical Florentine style, with exposed beams, terracotta floors and charming wooden furniture. They come with all modern amenities and the hotel also offers a rich and varied buffet breakfast.

Boasting an interesting history, the building in which the hotel is housed was restored for use as ministerial offices in the years when Florence was the capital of Italy.

You can arrive at any time of day or night, as the reception is open 24 hours.

If you want to keep in touch with those back home, there is an internet point in the hotel lobby.

Location

Mercato Centrale (100 metres) – this iron and glass covered market was built in the 19th century, and now offers fruit and vegetable stands of every kind amid a bustling atmosphere of colour.

Borgo San Lorenzo (300 metres) – a typical Florentine atmosphere can be experience here, home to the Basilica and numerous Renaissance paintings and sculptures by the likes of Brunelleschi and Michelangelo. Next door is the Biblioteca Medicea, designed by Michelangelo to accommodate many precious papyrus and manuscripts.

Train station ( 300 metres) – just two blocks far from the Central Train Station, Santa Maria Novella. 3 minutes walking distance.

Duomo (600 metres) – this beautiful structure is crowned by the famous Cupola, a revolutionary Renaissance work by Brunnelleschi. Standing alongside is the 12th century Campanile by Giotto and the Battistero in the Piazza San Giovanni.

Fortezza da Basso (100 metres) – we are located in the street, via Faenza, which leads into the Fortezza da Basso, where the most important fairs of the city take place.

Palazzo dei Congressi (100 metres) – 2 minutes walking from the Congress Palace of Piazza Adua.

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Rooms

The 16 en suite rooms (3 singles, 2 triples and 11 doubles which can also be made into twins) come complete with facilities.
The furnishings are in harmony with the typical Florentine style of the building, with exposed beams, terracotta floors, wrought-iron beds, and wooden tables and wardrobes.

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Dining

Included in the price is a rich continental buffet breakfast, served daily from 07:15 to 10:00 in the breakfast room with solid wood furniture that is typical of Tuscany. Choose from seasonal fruits, ham, cheese, yoghurt, bread, croissants, various flavours of seasonal jam, honey, cappuccino, espresso, tea, coffee and hot chocolate.

The hotel bar is also open 24 hours a day, meaning that you can get a drink, aperitif, coffee or glass of wine from the cellar whenever you want.

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Hotel policies

Check-In

14:00

Check-Out

11:00

Cancellation

There is no cancellation charge if you cancel at least 48 hours before midnight on the arrival day. For all cancellations received after such time a 1 night late cancellation charge will be debited to your credit card and for booking with more then 3

Children

All children are welcome.
All children under 6 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
All older children or adults are charged EUR 30.00 per night and person for extra beds.
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Pre-pay

No deposit will be charged.

Extra charges

10 % VAT is included.
Service charge is not applicable.
City/tourist tax is included.

Parking

Private parking is possible on site and costs EUR 20.00 per day.
Public parking is possible at a location nearby and costs EUR 18.00 per day.

Dining

Buffet breakfast is included in the room rate.

Internet

Wired internet is available in the business centre and costs EUR 5.00 per hour.
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and costs EUR 10.00 per 24 hours.

Pets

Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

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What Travellers Like

Good location and we loved this Hotel. Moreover the staff was very nice and the bathrooms were also very clean. The breakfast included was a great way to start the day. . Read review
Posted: Mar 26, 2011
Basically a little gem in such a beautiful city and relaxed atmosphere. Friendly staff, convenient accommodation and the breakfast was very good. . Read review
Posted: Mar 26, 2011
Mario's has great staff, excellent breakfasts, and very stylish decor.. Read review
Posted: Jun 14, 2006
Great location and original design of the hotel: old. The staff was lovely, the room was really comfortable and the breakfast was good. . Read review
Posted: Mar 26, 2011
Reception area was very nice -- woody and they made sure our stay was comfortable. The staff was wonderful, the room was very clean and quiet, the continental breakfast was pretty decent. . Read review
Posted: Mar 26, 2011

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Travel information

By Air:
From Florence Amerigo Vespucci Airport take the shuttle to Santa Maria Novella train station. Turn left onto Piazza Adua. After about 60 metres take Via Bernardo Cennini and continue until you come to Via Faenza, where Hotel Mario’s is located at number 89.

By Train:
The hotel is just 3 minutes walk from Florence Santa Maria Novella station. Follow the above directions.

By Car:
From the north:
- Coming from Pisa, the A1 (Bologna-Milan) or A11 (Lucca-Genoa) take the Firenze Nord exit.
- Follow the signs to the city centre (centro), then to Stazione – Fortezza da Basso.
- When you reach the underpass by Fortezza da Basso, take Viale Spartaco Lavagnini.
- Turn right at the first traffic lights onto Via Santa Caterina d'Alessandria.
- Continue straight up to Santa Maria Novella station.
- Turn right at the lights and after 100 metres turn right again onto Piazza Adua.
- Take Via Cennini on the other side of the square.
- Turn right at the end of this road and after 20 metres you will find Hotel Mario's at number 89.

From the south:
- Coming from Siena (SS22) or the A1 (Rome-Naples) take the Firenze Sud exit.
- Follow the signs to the city centre (centro), then to Stazione – Fortezza da Basso.
- When you reach Piazza della Libertà turn left at the first traffic lights (as if you were circling the square).
- After the second lights take Viale Lorenzo il Magnifico, which is opposite and a little to the right.
- At the next traffic lights turn left into Via Poliziano.
- At the next traffic lights cross over and keep right, taking Via Santa Caterina d'Alessandria.
- From here follow the above directions.

Parking:
A garage is available approximately 400 metres from the hotel (open from 07:00-00:00). The rate for guests, per day, is either EUR 23 (standard size cars) or EUR 28 (larger vehicles). The hotel staff will take your car to and from the garage, as and when you require it.

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Posted: Sat, Mar 26 2011

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Location good for sightseeing and nice enough place. Friendly staff, comfortable rooms and mario also recommended a fantastic restaurant.

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Posted: Sat, Mar 26 2011

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4Value:

The location to the train station is great and the staff in the hotel are excellent. Moreover the rooms are nice.

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4.5
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Posted: Sat, Mar 26 2011

Rooms:

4Value:

In addition to having a good location, the hotel staff were friendly and helpful, the breakfast room was spacious.

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4.7
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Posted: Sat, Mar 26 2011

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5Service:

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Breakfast area is nice for sitting and the hotel's location is very convenient to all the major attractions. In addition the staff is very pleasant and the rooms are very spacious.

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4.7
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Posted: Sat, Mar 26 2011

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5Service:

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Reception area was very nice -- woody, this hotel was very beautiful and charming, the staff were all extremely friendly. The bathroom was spotless and breakfast was fresh and decent.

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