Santa Croce Hotels

This is a great place to stay very reasonably especially if you want to explore Florence on foot. I stayed here 6 nights in mid-February. The rooms are comfortable but you won't want to stay in when you have Florence to see. I was traveling alone and felt very safe walking from here to the Piazza della Signoria to watch all the action take place at night and stand amongst the statues. Mario was patient and answered all my questions about where to go, how to get there, and helped to book a tour and investigate going to the opera. The breakfast was good - cappuccino, croissants, yogurt, juices, cereal, etc. There is a safe in the room to store your valuables. I was on the 3rd floor and had to walk up but am always looking for exercise while traveling to burn off the gelato and chianti!

We stayed at the Hotel Bologna for four nights recently. This hotel may not be in the centre of Florence but it is comfortably within walking distance. The staff are very helpful and always ready to recommend restaurants,arrange trips and phone for taxis amongst other things. The breakfast is delicious (chocolate croissants!!) and there is plenty of choice including meats, eggs, tomatoes etc. as well as the usual juices, yoghourts, cereals, breads and spreads. In our room the beds were very comfortable and we slept well apart from the odd time that other guests made noise going past. The bathroom is quite small but everything works and is more than adequate. All in all a delightful stay in a very beautiful city

Very helpful and courteous staff; a little standoffish at first, but quickly demonstrated typical Italian hospitality. Hotel is very clean, very comfortable, and within walking distance of most attractions and restaurants in Florence. We plan on returning to Florence for a longer stay, and would definitely stay at this hotel.

We had an excellent stay at the Plaza Hotel Lucchesi over Valentines weekend. The room was very comfortable. We had a room with a balcony with fantastic views over the Arno. The breakfast was very comprehensive with lots of variety. All of the staff were really friendly and extremely helpful. I would recommend this hotel.

We stayed in November. In the night, outside of cottage area was entirely dark. I think it had better to put some lump.

Lovely hotel in a great location. beautiful decor, incredibly friendly and knowledgable staff (all spoke english). Very comfy beds, amazing shower! Would definitely stay again and recommend!

We stayed at the hotel for a 3 night city break in October 2013. The hotel staff were extremely helpful and provided good tips for places to go to eat/visit etc. The room was clean and comfortable and the breakfast wasn't bad. A good location to base yourself if you want to go and see all the sights. We would stay there again if we were to visit Florence in the future.

I chose this Best Western because by daughter was studying abroad in Florence. I was also traveling alone since my husband was unable to make the trip and everything was perfect. The staff was so helpful and I always felt safe. The entire staff , no matter what time of day or night, went out of there way to assist me when needed and was very professional. The location was in walking distance to all the major sites. I enjoyed the breakfast buffet and the variety of options available was yummy! I would absolutely stay at the BW Hotel River again.

The Hotel is good, Its on a third floor and it could use a better sign. The location is great, very well located in the heart of Florence, easy walking distance to all the mayor sights. The staff is only staff certain hours of the day, and does not have services of larger hotels. However if you're looking for something simple, and clean in Florence, its a good place. Its located on a third floor and rooms are very limited. Just remember this is a B&B