Bed & Breakfast Residenza Dei Pucci - Florence

Average rating:  4.6

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Jan 2008

The b&b is not at all what is shown on the website (not just venere, but their own site). The room that we had, although the hotel was empty, was by far much worse than all the photos. Furniture is minimal, old and dated. Public areas are unkept (carpeting on the stairway was almost too filthy to walk on, and below you could see the bare cement stairs-not a pretty sight). Location is ok, as mentioned, not too difficult to find and really in the heart of Florence. It was the only thing that saved our stay-hotel not worth staying if there are better choices. They really need to do some renovations, everything is, besides very minimal, downright dirty in the common areas (carpet in the room was not better, either). Breakfast is non-existant for non-italians, although the staff very kindly left it out for us later than the specified time-we had to go out each day to have a good breakfast, so not much use for including it into the price. I felt the property was definitely not worth the 80 Euro/night that we paid, especially in low season. We were there only for two nights but I don't think I could have resisted a third.

Guest name: OB, Romania

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Jan 2008

We had a very great stay. Exellent location in Florence just 50 meter to the Duomo and the main monuments. The staff very nice understands the needs of travelers and take great care to provide useful information and recommendations. The room was large with nice furniture, clean and cozy and double pane windows make the room silent. Breakfast served in a small area is full of choises: caffe, tea, milch, butter, confiture, nutella, honey, bread, delicius cake, creakers, orange and ace juices. On this table we meet other peoples and we shared impression and comments about our travel. Stair also were not a probleme for us. We highly recommend Residenza dei Pucci!

Guest name: Maria Lopez, Spain

Average rating:  9.1

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Dec 2007

Our stay was fairly quiet, but there weren't many guests during the time we were there. It was evident that with the full occupancy, the noise would be much higher. Other than noise, not other issues.

Guest name: MI, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.6

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Oct 2006

I shall not hesitate to recommend this hotel to any one who would like to enjoy his stay in Florence, living in the City Centre and expecting good rest in the evening. Patrice

Guest name: Patrice De Saint André, France

Average rating:  7.8

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Sep 2006

Florence is a beautiful city and the B&B is in an ideal location. We were expecting something a little less stark in decor, hoping more quaint and lovely, but it was ok. The odor from the bathroom was awful and since it rained a couple of days, it became worse! We were celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary and there was NO mention or recognition. The clerk who was supposed to make our dinner reservation at Il Cibreo never called, so we had a few mishaps but nothing to hamper our great time in Florence. She recommended another fantastic locals restaurant and we loved it. Breakfast was the worst we had in Italy, sorry. I would return if I had a better room with an odorless bathroom.

Guest name: Cathy Isabelle Marshall, USA

Average rating:  8.0

Guest type: Family with young children

stayed in Aug 2006

Nous avons passés 3 jours agréables dans cet hotel avec notre bébé d'un an. Notre chambre était spacieuse et le lit à baldaquin de 2*2m très confortable.

Guest name: Sébastien Lozach, France

Average rating:  8.4

Guest type: Gay Couple

stayed in Jun 2006

Location and staff was great, short distance to Duomo and Academia, the area become reasonably quiet after 8 PM. You have your own key to front door, since front desk hour only between 9AM-9PM. There is cafe with Internet access across the street. Breakfast was basic, juice, coffee, toast, etc.

Guest name: Riky Sarwana, USA

Average rating:  8.1

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in May 2006

We stayed in the room with the balcony and it was very spacious and clean. It was very close to the duomo so we were very centrally located. The quality of service from the front desk was average.

Guest name: LP, USA

Average rating:  6.0

Guest type: Group of friends

stayed in May 2006

The pictures on the website were not accurate of the foyer area. There was no lift. Rooms are on the second and third floor. The furnishings were not as antique as shown in pictures and our room was very small. The staff were very helpful. Their english was much better then my nonexistant Italian. THE BATHROOM WAS EXCELLENT, THE BEST SHOWER I HAD IN TWO WEEKS. There was a small kitchen area where breckfest could be put on a tray and taken to your room. The food was fine. Orange and pineapple juice, coffee, tea, yogurt, cereals and two baked items, plus apples, pears and cheese. No dining room so very little contact with other people. Our room smelled a little funny as if something was being covered up.(Old house smell and smoke) I chose this place because of the location and thought it would be more charming. Paying more money for those reasons were not worth it.

Guest name: Patrice Stratmann, USA

Average rating:  8.5

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Oct 2003

The location was convenient to the duomo, but it was difficult to find upon arrival. Just a simple brass plate beside the door with the name engraved. Not a negative, you just need to be aware. Luckily the street was short and the people friendly and willing to go above and beyond the basic directions. Room was large, lovely and as pictured. The stairs can get tiresome so should be considered. Breakfast is very basic and could perhaps be improved upon a bit. No actual negatives, you can be very comfortable here, just be sure to know what you can expect.

Guest name: Loren Huss, USA

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Group of friends

stayed in Sep 2005

Beautiful place,nice furnished with a lot of space.Good location.One thing is there is no lift ,so don't bring huge luggage with you.Enjoy your stay!

Guest name: Dao Nana, Thailand

Average rating:  9.5

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in Dec 2005

Tout était absolument parfait, et c'est une adresse à recommander à Florence. La localisation proche de tous les centres d'intérêt, le calme, la gentillesse de l'accueil.....et même le petit déjeuner que, contrairement aux clients anglo-saxons ou américains, nous avons trouvé très bon, suffisant et agréable à prendre dans sa chambre !

Guest name: Louise FORESTIER, France

Average rating:  9.0

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Dec 2005

Bellissima struttura, molto carina, ben ristrutturata e molto curata. Ideale sia per la disponibilità del personale, la posizione ed il rapporto qualità/prezzo.

Guest name: FC, Italy

Average rating:  8.8

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Dec 2005

Hotel très bien situé en plein coeur de florence. Chambres spécieuses, confortables et décorés avec goût (conformes aux photos présentées sur le site). Très silencieux grace au double vitrage. Un seul reproche à déplorer: L'odeur nauséabonde d'égout qui se dégageait des canalisations de la salle de bains et qui se répandait jusque dans la chambre. Heureusement que nous étions venu pour visiter Florence! Espérons qu'il ne s'agissait que d'un problème momentanné. Un lieu à conseiller pour son excellent rapport qualité prix.

Guest name: Eric Saporta, France

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Group of friends

stayed in Oct 2005

We had a wonderful stay. Location was fantastic. Definately will return!

Guest name: Gail Thody, USA

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Jul 2005

Fantastic place to stay. Very near to Dumo and room very big and well appointed. Air conditioning excellent and this allowed us to sleep with the windows closed so no noise. Breakfast self service - the basics of good coffee and cake. You take it to your room and this allows an early start. Staff very efficient.

Guest name: Joe Boyd, United Kingdom

Average rating:  6.2

Guest type: Gay Couple

stayed in May 2005

This review is for the Pucci Suites because the Residenza dei Pucci pulled the old "switcheroo" with us. They overbooked the Residenza so that they could get you in the door. Once you're there, they tell you they're sold out but will put you up for the same rate at their sister hotel. This also happened to at least 1 other couple the same time we were there. Luckily the Pucci Suites was quite nice (no elevator) and spacious. We liked the Alt'Arno side of Firenze, but it would have been nice to make that decision on our own without the hotel forcing us. They offered to let us find another hotel, but when you have all your luggage and you're tired, no ones wants to waste time. Just be forewarned that when you book a room here, you may or may not get it.

Guest name: JK, USA

Average rating:  8.3

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Jul 2005

Very kind and welcoming staff, were very friendly and helpful with our stay and needs to check out. Thank you so much and would reccommend to anyone.

Guest name: Matthew Delamater, USA

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Group of friends

stayed in Apr 2005

It was wonderful!!!! I would highly recommend you hotel. Everything was great.

Guest name: Ellen Rosenstein, USA

Average rating:  9.7

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Feb 2005

We were pleasantly surprised when we arrived at the Residenza Dei Pucci as it was much better than we had expected. It's always hard to tell what a place will be like from a tiny thumbnail picture on a website, but when we opened our door we found a gorgeous, huge bedroom and lovely en-suite bathroom. If we looked out of the window to the right we could see the Duomo - we were that close - literally round the block, which meant it was the perfect place to be to explore Florence from. It was just under a ten minute walk from the main train station too. We didn't get to see any of the other rooms, but if they were all like ours, we'd stay in any of them again. When we asked for a restaurant recommendation, the one they recommended we try was lovely too - it was just a few doors down the road in the basement of an old palace, and the food was like the best Italian home cooking. From the other reviews we were prepared not expect much for a breakfast, and that did live up to these expectations - but we found our favourite coffee bar 2 minutes away which did the best capuccinos ever, so it gave us an excuse to go out for breakfast. I would heartily recommend this B&B to anyone and everyone and we will definately be going back there when we return to Florence. It was great value for money.

Guest name: Corinne West, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.2

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Jan 2005

My wife and I enjoyed our stay. The breakfast was adequate, the employees very helpful and the location was great. Albert Weber

Guest name: ALBERT WEBER, USA

Average rating:  8.0

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Jan 2005

Poor breakfast, many complain on the internet, but it does'nt improve, a pitty, italian arrogance?

Guest name: JS, Netherlands

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Nov 2004

We had a wonderful stay! Very nice, clean, large room in a great location. We could walk everywhere. We will definitely return!

Guest name: KB, USA

Average rating:  9.5

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in Nov 2004

This location is ideal for travellers interested in easy access to all the sights of Florence. The single room was larger than I anticipated and it was nicely decorated and spotless! The breakfast items leva much to be desired and the breakfast area is much too cramped. Otherwise this is a lovely property and a terrific value. I'd stay here again.

Guest name: Mary Ehret, USA

Average rating:  9.8

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Apr 2004

Excellent location within Florence. The staff were very helpful and nice. This place is a gem for the money. We would stay here again.

Guest name: David Ozog, USA

Average rating:  8.7

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in May 2004

A Great stay. Rooms are spacious and nicely decorated. The location is central to shopping and the Duomo. One inconvenience for us travelling as a group, splitting up to several hotels is that incoming phone calls are available only when the front desk is opened (8AM-8PM).

Guest name: MN, USA

Average rating:  9.2

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Mar 2004

Your Web site could offer better directions to the hotels including maps and verbal instruction.

Guest name: PC, USA

Average rating:  8.7

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Sep 2003

Excellent room and service, especially welcoming when arriving hot and tired after a long train journey. Two minor issues, the carpet is quite hard to walk on without shoes, very rough and the breakfast wasn't the most appealing. I would definitely go back, excellent location, good price and spotless rooms.

Guest name: Nicola Faulkner, Ireland

Average rating:  8.7

Guest type: Group of friends

stayed in Sep 2003

We found the staff very helpful and friendly, the rooms spacious, perfectly decorated and very comfortable (apart from the carpet which is a killer on the feet!) and the location ideal. We throughly enjoyed our stay and would not hesitate in going back there. The fact that a proper breakfast is not served was not a problem although it would have been nice to have had cold milk to go with the cereal and perhaps some cream cheese to go with the dry crackers.

Guest name: Hannah Mallalieu, France

Average rating:  8.2

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Sep 2003

We enjoyed being in the heart of Firenze, so close to everything. The staff at Dei Pucci, especially Leonardo, were friendly, savvy and helpful. We stayed there on both ends of our trip to Italy. Our only complaint was lack of hot water for the bathtub in the first room, and some broken fixtures and burned out light bulbs. The subsequent room had a great shower with plenty of hot water and plenty of light. Go figure!

Guest name: RL, USA

Average rating:  7.8

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Aug 2003

Really well presented room, quiet and clean. Dissapointing breakfast but made up by the friendly staff.

Guest name: Tamsin Walls, United Kingdom

Average rating:  6.8

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Jun 2003

Good value for the location! My only gripe is that there was no elevator and no mention of the fact that the rooms are up two steep set of stairs. If you're visiting in the summer as I was, this means you'll be sweating buckets by the time you get your luggage to the room. One other thing, breakfast was a disappointment. We ended up eating out!

Guest name: FRED BROWNLEE, USA

Average rating:  9.7

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in May 2003

The gentleman at the front desk was very helpful, my train arrived late and he stayed late to check me in, show the room to me and even recommend a nice restaurant. The room was very large and the bed was the most comfortable one on my week long trip through Italy.

Guest name: CH, USA

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in May 2003

If you're headed to Florence and want to spend the best $150/night you've EVER paid for a room, the Rezidenzia dei Pucci is it!!! Just 2 blocks from the Duomo; central to almost everything in "Firenze"; kings beds and bidets; great staff and AIR CONDITIONED. It truly rules. Get your supplies across the street from Michelle's corner market!! We loved it.

Guest name: Todd Johnson, USA

Average rating:  9.2

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Apr 2003

Great rooms and great location! Our traveler's checks were stolen while sightseeing; staff was very considerate re letting us use their phone, helping us locate Western Union, AmEx, etc. Breakfast (continental) is, very conveniently, left on a tray in your room. Our room faced the street; street noise made it difficult to sleep w/windows open. You might ask for a room on the back side of building. The only drawback is that there is no elevator.

Guest name: MM, USA

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in Apr 2003

Wonderful, friendly staff. The room was what we expected and better. You really cannot beat it for the price. We had a large group of friends spread over several different B&B's, and their experiences were not as good as ours. We will be back!

Guest name: Amy Dickie, USA

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in Mar 2003

Staying at the Residenza Puccini was absolutely wonderful. The room was beautiful and very clean. The room had a table with a tray of snacks for a light breakfast. The staff was very nice and helpful. The only word of caution is that the office has certain hours of operation so travelers need to make sure they arrive into Florence within those hours to get their keys. The location is also perfect. You are a block away from the duomo but on a side street so traffic noise is not a problem.

Guest name: MV, USA

Average rating:  8.4

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Feb 2003

Lovely room, very close to the centre but not at all noisy. We were there in a very cold week in February. The room was warm and comfortable. Breakfast is very basic - a tray in the room with cornflakes, juice etc. We got a good deal because it was out of season. The full price seems quite a lot.

Guest name: Jane Slowey, United Kingdom

Average rating:  7.7

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in Jan 2003

The first room that we stayed in at the top of the facility waaas lovely but impossibly noisy. We were moved the next day to two wonderful rooms and enjoyed the rest of our stay immensely. I do think that you should tell your guests ahead of time that there is no elevator to the third floor or staff to carry luggage. However that being said we would certainly stay there again but not on the third florr and will also recommend this to firends. it is a terrific find in Florence. Thanks

Guest name: SM, USA

Average rating:  9.8

Guest type: Couple with children

stayed in Dec 2002

Could not ask for a better place. Perfect location. Accomodating staff. Walking distance to everything in Florence. Wonderful stay. Highly recommended

Guest name: Scott Fairmont, USA

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Oct 2002

The staff were friendly and helpful. The location was wonderful...right in the hub of landmarks, we were able to walk everywhere. I would recommend this hotel and I would stay there again!

Guest name: Jeanne Bernier, USA

Average rating:  9.1

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Sep 2002

We would stay at Residenza Dei Pucci again. Great location, friendly staff, very clean modern rooms with great design and attention to details.

Guest name: Jennifer Bunnell, USA

Average rating:  6.9

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Jul 2002

Clean Spacious Rooms. Price may be a little high for the quality but Florence is expensive. Good Location

Guest name: SV, USA

Average rating:  9.4

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Jun 2002

We were very pleastly surprised by the quality of this residenza. It was an oasis of quiet calm during a very hot few days. Highly recommended.

Guest name: DM, Italy

Average rating:  9.1

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Mar 2002

Residenza Dei Pucci is a centrally located and beautiful hotel. I plan to stay there again the next time I am in Florence.

Guest name: HD, USA

Average rating:  7.0

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in May 2002

This is supposed to be a B&B. We were disappointed that there was no real coffee--only instant and only packaged rolls.

Guest name: Sally Brian, USA

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in May 2002

Our room was very elegant with all the comforts necessary for a wonderful stay in Florence. The 4-poster queen bed had the most comfortable mattress and linens possible! The location, a block from Il Duomo, is fabulous and within walking distance of every part of the city. The staff was very accomodating and friendly. Definitely recommended!

Guest name: John Taylor, USA

Average rating:  7.8

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Jul 2002

After 5 other stops in Italy, we were so surprised by the size of the room ... It seemed huge, and the furnishing were very nice! Very close to the Duomo and David and other "attractions" ... On the down side, we got up early the day we were leaving and came back to our rooms at 10am to find they had taken all our luggage out of the room before we even checked out ... Bad way to end an otherwise great stay ...

Guest name: CK, Germany

Average rating:  9.5

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Jun 2002

Residenza dei pucci is in a very old authentic building, it's very tastefully furnished and clean. The staff are friendly and laid back and you can come and go as you please. It's very well situated for all the sights, good value and I would reccomend it to everyone !

Guest name: Jamie Cross, United Kingdom