Hotel Victoria - Florence
Via Nazionale 102/R - 50123 Florence
Double room from
€ 70 (Tax included)- Cleanliness of rooms
- Quietness of rooms
- Spaciousness of rooms
- Quality of service provided
- Hotel surroundings
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‹‹ Hotel Victoria is literally 5 minutes walking distance from the train/bus station. It really was in such a convenient area- we walked to all of the sights in...››
11 Aug 2005 read hotel reviewsHOTEL OVERVIEW
exterior - entrance
The Victoria hotel boasts an enviable position in the heart of Florence's historic centre, only 200 metres away from the Santa Maria Novella railway station and from the Fortezza da Basso convention and exposition centre.
A short walk from the major tourist sights and attractions, the church of San Lorenzo with the Medici Chapels, the Duomo, the Uffizi Gallery and Palazzo Vecchio, the property is easily reachable by car and guests can drive right up to the hotel door.
The property stands out for its friendly atmosphere and helpful staff, at guests' disposal to ensure a pleasant and comfortable stay. Offering modern services and facilities combined with a relaxing setting, the hotel is an ideal destination when travelling to Florence.
The hotel features a TV room, a bar and a private garage.
LOCATION
City Area:San Lorenzo
Position of the zone in the city
General map
GUEST ROOMS
double room
The hotel offers spacious and pleasantly furnished single, double and triple rooms.
All of the rooms feature a private bathroom, with either shower or bathtub, individually controlled air-conditioning, heating, colour TV, mini bar, direct dial telephone and writing desk.
Some bathrooms are equipped with hairdryer. Safety box facility is available free of charge at the front desk. Baby cots are available free of charge on request.
Soundproofed rooms, non-smoking rooms and rooms with private terrace are available upon request.
Small pets are allowed free of charge.
- Colour TV
- Cot available upon request
- Direct dial phone
- Hairdryer in room
- Heating
- Individually controlled air conditioning
- Mini bar
- Non-smoking rooms available upon request
- Room terrace
- Safe
- Soundproof rooms
- Writing desk
BREAKFAST
breakfast room
The continental breakfast buffet is served every morning from 7 a.m until 9.30 a.m. in the breakfast room.
HOTEL FACILITIES
- Credit card accepted
- Dogs allowed
- Laundry service
- Lift/elevator
- Room service - limited hour
- City maps
- City tour
- Front desk - 24 hour
- Front desk - fax service
- Front desk - safety deposit box
- Luggage room
- Tourist information
- Garage
- TV Room
- Bar
- Cafeteria
HOTEL REVIEWS
Group
USA, Jul 2008
Hotel Victoria is in a great location. In walking distance to the city center and only a few blocks from the train station. Nice, basic hotel at a decent price. Just don't use the hairdryer while the AC is on, you will blow a fuse:)
Young couple
Colombia, Jun 2008
Es un hotel cercano a la estacion de Tren pero es un hotel viejo, la decoracion es bastante vieja, el cuarto estaba grande, limpio y el baño remodelado. Este hotel incluia el desayuno pero nunca lo tomamos por tiempo, sin embargo era el mismo sistema de la mayoria self service con muy pocas opciones
Family with young children
USA, May 2007
This hotel is dirty, from top to bottom, even by European standards. Staff was friendly and helpful, location is central but quite noisy. Breakfast was fine for a value-oriented property.
Group
Spain, Apr 2008
Market nextdoor and 10 minutes walking from the Duomo. 5 minutes walking from the train station!
Not Specified
Canada, Oct 2007
L'hôtel Victoria est un hôtel pas vraiment de luxe, mais pour le prix 105 euro pas nuit à Florence c'était très bien le personnel est courtois les chambres sont spacieuses et propre. le déjeuner excéllent avec variétée d'aliments. À part l'agitation près de l'hotel excelent choix qualité prix.
Young couple
Namibia, Oct 2007
We stayed with friends. Victoria Hotel's location is extremely convenient.
Group
Brazil, Sep 2007
We were travelling in group (couple and brother), for the first time in Italy. The hotel is very well located. Unfortunately it doesn't have a parking, and the one nearby is really expensive. It's an excellent hotel, very confortable.
Family with young children
Greece, Jul 2007
Dirty, Poor Service, Very Poor Breakfast, Miserable Appearance, Very High Prices..We felt loosers and we have remorses for our choice. It was the worse accomodation we had in a 20 days tour in 5 european countries.
France, Aug 2007
Chambre propre à première vue mais bac de douche completement bouché ce qui laisse à penser la manière dont le ménage à été fait. Débouché aussitot la reclamation faite. Hotel bien situé, proche du centre et de la gare.
adult family members
USA, May 2007
I have never been to a hotel in Italy where you had to push a button on a machine in order to get a cup of coffee. There was an expresso machine there but we were told that we could not have that coffee because "it was to strong". Finally on our last day there we spoke with the man at the desk and were able to get a decent cup of coffee. My bathroom was ok but my travel companions had the bathrooms from hell. Small and when you took a shower, water everywhere. The rooms in the front were noisy. I won't be staying here again.
Friends
France, Apr 2007
A little bit noisy; the noise was coming from inside the hotel (groups of young people in other rooms). Very close to every places to visit.
Family with young children
USA, Mar 2007
Floerence - This hotel received a low rating because we did not get much sleep. The hotel caters to youth groups and they run the halls all night. We stayed two nights and went through two different groups of young teens. Very frustating that the hotel did not do more to quiet them for the benefit of the other guests. Location is good for sightseeing and train station. Price is fair. Breakfast is ok. Next time would probably find a different hotel.
Family with older children
Netherlands, Feb 2007
Overall a very nice hotel near the city center!! Just two things: - 2nd night was very rumourous (group of 40 children in the other rooms) and the hot water failed in the morning. - Missed some cheese or ham for breakfast, only sweet food available.
Group
Italy, Jul 2006
You get what you pay for here. Perfectly adequate hotel in Florence close to the station and main sites. The rooms are well used but they are clean and the staff is nice. Breakfast is good. The only problem I had was that they kept turning the AC off when we were out of the room. I know they want to save money and I can appreciate that but it was Florence in July and it was hot. I would stay here again.
Family with older children
Italy, Dec 2006
una struttura vicina al centro ed ai principali monumenti da visitare, personale molto cordiale che ha saputo consigliare.
Young couple
Australia, Jul 2006
our stay at victoria hotel was reasonable. we happened to be there at the same time as girls only school excursion. so the girls made it very noisy. the room was great but the bathroom could do with a bit of work. the surroudning area is a bit fishy. if i was alone i would be uncomfortable walking there by myself at night. however its very close to train station and only 10 minute walk to the duomo. one piece of advice be careful when eating in restaurants they charge service and cover charge apprx. 2-3 euros each per person. thats the cost of one meal.
Young couple
USA, Oct 2006
Very clean room. The room was a bit small and the street noise was pretty loud all night. Other than that, it was a pleasant stay. Breakfast was included as well.
Young couple
USA, Oct 2006
Great hotel located walking distance from rail station. All major attractions within walking distance. Quiet and spacious! No complaints.
Young couple
Canada, Oct 2006
Hotel location was GREAT. Room was spacious and clean. However, room was on a noisy street and they had a school group, so there was lots of voices, as the doors are pretty thin and the voices carry. Also bathroom has no curtain and water pressure is weak. Overall, though, a good stay.
Family with young children
United Kingdom, Sep 2006
It is close to the major attractions of Florence, but unless you enjoy waking up with 'mite' bites on your body (as my son and I did), don't stay here. It was pretty dingey and not very nice. Airconditioning was good, but that was all.
Young couple
Canada, Sep 2006
Very Good staff. efficient and helpful. the room was very quiet even though we we're right downtown. We had a nice stay.
Young couple
Italy, Sep 2006
Le camere sono pulite ed ordinate proprio come da foto. Per il resto non mi sento di elogiare oltre questo hotel che, complice la bassa professionalità dello staff, non mi ha entusiasmato per niente. Al di là di tutto, scrivo questo commento solo per mettere in guardia gli eventuali prossimi clienti che leggeranno qui. Se avete una macchina a cui tenete tanto, datemi retta, migrate verso altri lidi. Potrete decidere di parcheggiare o al parcheggio della stazione (3 euro l'ora, se lasciate la macchina lì per la notte tornate col blocchetto degli assegni...) oppure prendere un pargheggio a pagamento in città a prezzi piu' bassi, ma con il vincolo della chiusura. Chiudono tutti alle dodici. Se volete tornare alle due di notte, non potrete farlo e dovrete comunque, giustamente per carità, pagare la tariffa giornaliera. L'hotel dispone di un "Garage interno" si. Non viene spiegato però che, complice l'immenso traffico che si sviluppa giornalmente nei dintorni, se mettete la macchina dentro non è detto che possiate tirarla fuori quando volete!! La serranda d'ingresso al garage infatti è situata in una stretta via dove solitamente la gente usa parcheggiare con due ruote sul marciapiede antistante. Questo inibisce la possibilità di fare manovra e uscire con la macchina dal parcheggio che state comunque pagando! Avete due possibilità allora: Fate i turisti, prendete l'ombrello a andate a visitare i MAGNIFICI uffizi. Oppure chiamate il carro attrezzi, che dato il traffico che ci sarà, verrà dopo un ora , un ora e mezza. Fate i vostri conti. Sembra un dettaglio, diventerà un incubo.
Family with older children
USA, Jul 2006
Well located, very good attention. Breakfast ok, including only bread, butter and jelly. The first day the offered also ham and cheese. Room was clean and spacious. No view at all.
Family with older children
Norway, Jul 2006
We had a great time in Florence, among others due to the nice stay at Victoria Hotel. We were advised where to go and what to see by professional and friendly staff. The breakfast was served by nice staff, and we enjoyed our stay very much. I will not hesitate to recommend hotel Victoria to friends going to Florence, and I will definitely chose the Victoria next time I visit Florence!
Family with young children
USA, Jul 2006
The location was great. The price was great also. We liked there very much.
Young couple
Canada, Jul 2006
Very basic. Shower was too small to turn around in! However, the location was good and the room was clean so I have no major complaints. I would probably return but may try another in the same price range.
Mature couple
France, Jul 2006
Hôtel très bien situé dans la ville à 5 min du centre historique. Très bon accueil. Chambre très spacieuse et propre. Petit déj très bon. Une très bonne adresse.
Single traveller
United Kingdom, Jun 2006
Very poor for the money. Air conditioning did not work
Not Specified
USA, May 2006
worst hotel I've stayed in my life. I'm not wasting my time explaining why, since you won't post my comments anyway.
Not Specified
France, May 2006
poor welcoming
Heterosexual Couple
Norway, May 2006
We changed to another hotel after three nights.The plentiful ventilation fans in the back yard almost drove us crazy. I had asked for a quiet room away from traffic! For 130Eur a night, we had expected some kind of hotel-feeling, at least a public area to read a newspaper and have something to drink. This was a Bead and Breakfast hotel for young backpackers. Classification *** is definately wrong, as the prices were. Our 4 last nights we spent in a beautiful and quiet *** hotel in the neighbourhood. That made our stay in Florence a very good one.
Family Group
USA, Mar 2006
Everything about the hotel made our stay enjoyable, with the only exception being that our room faced a busy street with some street noise. The rooms, staff, breakfast and location were all excellent. Good value.
Family Group
Canada, Mar 2006
The staff were especially friendly and helpful.
Family Group
Italy, Mar 2006
Tipico albergo da zona stazione in una zona fortemente degradata dalla presenza di mercatini extracomunitari e non. Durante il mio soggiorno sono arrivate scolaresche in gita particolarmente rumorose. Unico pregio è la vicinanza alla stazione ed al centro storico. Prima colazione frettolosa in ambiente angusto. Non ci ritornerò.
Heterosexual Couple
United Kingdom, Feb 2006
Florence is beautiful. the hotel is very well located. We found it clean and spacious. only complant was the breakfast was too early although we like our sleep in's on holidays. I would definatly recommend this hotel. We read others comments on venere and do not regret it.
Heterosexual Couple
Switzerland, Sep 2005
The hotel was well located. The employees were friendly.The room was rather clean, but not the fitted carpet. During our first collation there remained almost nothing any more to eat.
Group
Italy, Nov 2005
Good quality vs price, but only by using venere.com.
Not Specified
Israel, Oct 2005
Overall, Victoria hotel is a pretty good hotel, in a good location. The breakfast is very good: cornflakes, juices, hot beverages (including chocolate), an assortment of pastries, biscuits and desserts. Unfortunately there were no eggs or vegetables. Unlike the street side, the back side is quiet, however one can not open the window due to the smell from a nearby pizzeria chimney. The air-conditioning is not individually controlled since the hotel decides when to switch from cold air to heating regardless of the actual weather. The bathroom is modern and spacious but the bathtubs (unlike the showers) have no curtain to prevent from the water from splashing the surroundings. The splashed water then oozes to the bedroom which is lower.
Not Specified
Venezuela, Oct 2005
very spacios room, may be the biggest of all my stay in Europe. i hardly recommend this hotel.
Family Group
Chile, Oct 2005
Reasonable hotel, but parking sucks...
Heterosexual Couple
Canada, Oct 2005
The location of the hotel was tricky to find. Be prepared to pack lightly an take a LOT of stairs. Once we arrived, it was an incredible location. Not quite in town, but a relatively easy walk. The staff were friendly and helpful. The rooms were spacious but fairly minimal in decore. Since the hotel is quite inexpensive, I would recommend requesting a deluxe suit instead of a standard room to guarantee an amazing view...it is well worth it! And bring your earplugs... the roosters strike up early. The beach access is easy and the hotel has a far superior private beach compared to the one in town. The restaurants are good, but the included breakfast is minimal. overall, the place far exceeded our expectations, as we didn't expect much for the price. A great travel find!
Heterosexual Couple
Argentina, Oct 2005
Near train station and few minutes walking from the city centre. I think the price is a litle bit high according to the quality of the service offered.
Heterosexual Couple
Canada, Sep 2005
Very good location, walkable to everything. Very helpful staff, with great recommendations Very pleased with our stay and would stay here again. Breakfast was excellent
Heterosexual Couple
United Kingdom, Aug 2005
Fairly well located. Good for the train station and only about 15 minutes walk to the sights. Breakfast non-descript and for some reason we were not allowed to sit where we wanted to in the breakfast room. Probably wouldn't stay here again.
Heterosexual Couple
Hungary, Jul 2005
The hotel was easy to find by car, but be prepared to have a very good map and an excellent driver:). The garage indicated on the webpage is just next to the hotel, very conveniently located but also very pricely (20 EUR a day while we were there). Alltogether the hotel is well worth the price we paid for even with the extra charges. A szalloda konnyen megkozelitheto kocsival, csak egy jo terkep kell es persze egy kivalo sofor:) A honlapon emlitett garazs a szallo mellett van kozvetlenul, de kicsit draganak talaltuk (20 EUR egy napra amikor ott voltunk). Mindent egybevetve nagyon araranyosnak talaltuk a szallast a plusz koltsegek ellenere is.
Heterosexual Couple
USA, Jul 2005
Hotel Victoria is literally 5 minutes walking distance from the train/bus station. It really was in such a convenient area- we walked to all of the sights in Florence from there. The flea market is around the corner. Restaraunts are open late in the square- all of them were great! We were there in the beginning of July it was so nice to be able to walk to everything! We loved it! The rooms are clean, no shower curtain in the bathroom- but all we cared about was having our bathroom w/shower ! A refrigerator, airconditioning and TV (nothing in English) but it server it's purpose. The staff was very friendly and informative. Not one complaint!
Group of friends
Canada, Jul 2005
This hotel is an excellent location - very close to the train station, but more importantly, very close to the best market we went to in all of Italy! San Lorenzo. The people were quite nice, the area quite safe - lots close by.
Couple with children
Sweden, Jul 2005
The location makes it definitely worth the price. The pictures howevere lie a bit when it comes to the standard of the rooms, and the walls felt extremely thin when people walked and talked in the corridor.
Couple with children
USA, Jul 2005
plumbing doesn't always work, not at all how it is presented on the site, pictures are old and hotel is not in as good repair as the pictures indicate
Heterosexual Couple
France, Jul 2005
this hotel is very well located but if you have a room on the street it is really impossible to sleep in summer. The air conditionning was out of order and it was necessary to keep the windows open!!!!
HOW TO REACH THE HOTEL
By car
The hotel is easily reachable by car. From the A1 highway or from the airport, follow the indications to Firenze centro and take via Piantanida, which then becomes via Baracca. Follow the street to piazza Puccini and then take via Ponte alle Mosse, until you reach Porta al Prato. Follow viale Fratelli Rosselli towards the Fortezza da Basso. Go round the walls of the Fortezza da Basso and then take viale Lavagnini. At the crossroad with via S. Caterina d'Alessandria, make a right turn. Keep the right and go through piazza Indipendenza. The street then becomes via Nazionale, where at number 102/r the hotel is located.
By train
The Santa Maria Novella railway station is only 200 metres away from the hotel. It is a 5 minutes' walk: take the left exit of the station and walk down via Nazionale until you reach number 102/r, where the hotel is located.
By airplane
The Florence Amerigo Vespucci airport is approximately 8 km away. You can reach the hotel by taxi or by the Airport Shuttle bus which connects the airport with the Santa Maria Novella railway station. From the station follow the above-said indications.
TRANSPORT SERVICES
- Garage
Five parking spaces are available at an extra charge in the hotel garage; advance bookings required.
Taxi service from and to the airport is available upon request and subject to charge.
HOTEL
exterior - entrance
ROOMS
double room
HOTEL FACILITIES
breakfast room
The continental breakfast buffet is served every morning from 7 a.m until 9.30 a.m. in the breakfast room.
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HOTEL POLICIES
METHODS OF PAYMENT
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CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT
Check-in: the rooms are available at any time after 1 p.m.
Check-out: it is necessary to leave the rooms not later than 11 a.m.
INCLUDED/NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Garage parking is not included in the price and costs €20,00 overnight.
Taxi service is not included in the price and costs about €20,00 per car (max. 4 persons). The price may vary.
Baby cots are included in the price.
Front desk safety box facility is included in the price.
The stay of small pets is included.
Breakfast is included in the price.
CANCELLATION POLICY
In case of no show or late cancellation, the first night
will be charged.
PREPAID NOT REFUNDABLE: YOUR CREDIT CARD WILL BE
CHARGED FOR THE TOTAL COST OF YOUR BOOKING THE AMOUNT CHARGED IS NOT REFUNDABLE.
You may cancel your reservation without penalty up until 2 days before your arrival date, by accessing the Your Reservations page. It is not possible to cancel your reservation if you selected and booked a room indicated as "PREPAID/NOT REFUNDABLE".
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