Hotel Principe - Florence

Average rating:  8.4

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Apr 2008

nice location, 10 min walk from Santamaria novella station. warm welcome and helpful english speaking staff. if you want to go to Ufizi museum, ask the hotel to make reservation for you when making reservation. shower room had nice bathtub, cleaned nicely everyday.

Guest name: MITO IKEMIZU, Japan

Average rating:  8.8

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Nov 2007

The staff were extremely competent, helpful and professional. The hotel is very classic so not ideal for people looking for very modern rooms. We had a fantastic time and will certainly go back. We would recommend this hotel to anyone.

Guest name: AN, Italy

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Nov 2007

I travel frequently to Florence and found the hotel especially lovely and charming. The location on the Arno is wonderful and convenient too for visiting the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio and The Uffizzi. It is also less than 10 minutes walk to the bus and rail stations. Ideal for those seeking somewhere with real character and an intimate atmosphere. The owner was extremely charming and told me about the history of the hotel. I was given a beautiful room which was huge and had antique furniture. I would stay there again.

Guest name: Sheran Ridge, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.2

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Oct 2007

This is a charming hotel and excellent value for money. The family and staff were very welcoming and helpful with excellent English. The rooms are quite spacious and the hotel is located within walking distance of the Florence atractions and the railway station. I stayed at this hotel on two occasions and enjyed the rooms looking over the Arno and the one looking over the garden. The hotel added greatly to my Florentine experience.

Guest name: Jennifer Hand, Australia

Average rating:  8.9

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Oct 2007

Hotel classicissimo, atmosfera da "Camera con Vista"! La posizione e' eccezionale: sul Lungarno a pochi metri da Ognissanti. Il personale e' cortesssimo ed in 'tinta' con l'atmosfera. Comodissimo anche per chi e' in viaggio d'affari. L'Hotel ha un comodo parcheggio interno ed un graziosissimo giardino.

Guest name: Alessandro Martin, Italy

Average rating:  8.4

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Sep 2007

The hotel is ina great location, looking over the Arno and walkable to most of Florence. We walked everywhere from this location. The hotel was beautiful but the publc areas all felt like a library, the breakfast room was very quiet and we felt like we had to whisper. Unlikely we would go back because we did not feel we could sit and relax in public areas.

Guest name: MJ, USA

Average rating:  8.5

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Sep 2007

Great room overlooking the River Arno. plenty of restaurants and easy to find being next to the river. 5 or 10 minutes walk to main visitor areas, nice and flat, but paving hard on feet and very busy, with tourists. Designer shops everywhere.

Guest name: William Dyer, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Family with young children

stayed in Apr 2007

The Bronzi family's hospitality was delightful. Their entire staff was friendly, courteous and very helpful from the service in the hotel to making reservations (restaurants, etc.) in town. I have stayed at many hotels in Florence over the years, but Principe is my choice in terms of location and price. Compare the rates during the low and high seasons---they will not stiff you. When we left just before Easter, they were finishing renovations so future travelers should find peace and quiet as well as a refreshing "new" look to this historical building. As our room faced the garden in the back, it was very quiet. Definitely try to book a room facing the Arno river and the rolling hills.

Guest name: LW, USA

Average rating:  8.0

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Nov 2006

only drawback the ambulance noise....Unavoidable because of the hotel location. If one wants very very quite assl for a room in the backyard (garden view), and forget the view on the Arno.

Guest name: EO, Italy

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Family with young children

stayed in Oct 2006

My family really enjoyed the Hotel. The room was very big, excellent service and location was very safe.

Guest name: Carlos Avalos, USA

Average rating:  9.2

Guest type: Family with older children

stayed in Mar 2006

like staying with family. Rooms cute. Breakfasts were fresh. Staff helpful with all requests. Only complaint, bathroom not up to par. Inexpensive shower curtain and shampoo in a cheap simgle use package. View nice and within walking distance of but not in main area. would go back.

Guest name: JP, USA

Average rating:  8.8

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Sep 2006

Très bien situé pour se rendre visiter les sites importants à Florence

Guest name: AL, Canada

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Aug 2006

Simply great. My best hotel ever in Firenze and one of the best I've stayed in.

Guest name: Miguel V. Antunes, Portugal

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in Apr 2006

The best hotel in the best city in Italy! The staff were awesome, the food terrific and the location perfect. This is the only hotel I will stay in while in Florence.

Guest name: Christopher Bailey, Canada

Average rating:  8.9

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Apr 2006

We enjoyed a room on the top floor having a beautiful small terrace and wonderful view of the Arno river. The ceiling height in this room was low, not as seen in the pictures online (for rooms on a lower floor.) The rooms furnishings were adequate, but not elegant and the small area rugs by the bed desperately needed replacing/cleaning (we pushed them under our bed for our stay.) The spectacular view and lovely terrace made up for the other details. The breakfast area, sitting rooms and garden on the main level were lovely, with beautiful painted murals on some of the ceilings. The friendliness, courtesy and quality of care by the staff were superb! The location of the hotel on the river was exceptional, though it takes a bit more walking to get to the main attractions. Overall, we would recommend this hotel to other travelers who wish to enjoy Florence at a reasonable price!

Guest name: Robert Bacon, USA

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Apr 2006

Room was spacious - of a suite than room - price was good and the staff always aimed to help.

Guest name: RF, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Apr 2006

The Principe offers a great location, clean, spacious rooms and very nice staff. We sill definitely stay here again!

Guest name: Karen Molinari, USA

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in Apr 2006

My traveling friend and I could not have been happier with this facility and would glady stay there again. The pictures do not do this beautiful place justice. The staff was helpful and courteous. Our room was palatial with its ultra-high ceiling, beautiful furniture and very large bathroom with heated, green marble floors. Oh, and there was the crystal chandelier...The room was cleaned well and throughly daily. My only complaint for lack of a better word is that if you must sleep with a window open, do not request an Arno River view. When shut, the windows block out ALL the noise, but when open, the motorcycles seem to run loud all night in the street below, certainly not the hotel's fault. It is just a matter of shutting the window or not. The garden shown in the pictures is lovelier than shown. I nice, quite little oasis. Having an Arno view room, the view was exquisite, especially in the early morning mist. I highly recommend this beautiful hotel. Regards, Laurie in Juneau, Alaska

Guest name: Laurie Eckhout, USA

Average rating:  5.6

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Mar 2006

Struttura non all'altezza delle quattro stelle attribuite. Dal punto di vista strutturale è gradevole ma anche li vi è poca cura in determinati dettagli. Non ci tornero'.

Guest name: FABIO MAGNI, IT

Average rating:  9.8

Guest type: Couple with children

stayed in Jan 2006

SOTTOLINEO LA GRANDE COMPETENZA E PROFESSIONALITA' DEL MANAGER-PROPRIETARIO SIG. GIULIANO NISI. QUANDO TORNERO' A FIRENZE LO ANDRO' SICURAMENTE A TROVARE. DISTINTI SALUTI

Guest name: IVAN GORETTI, IT

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Group of friends

stayed in Sep 2005

We enjoyed our stay at the Principe Hotel. The Proprietors were warm and greeted us every morning. A wonderful B&B in the heart of Florence. Thank you Veneere.com

Guest name: Anthony Cammarata, USA

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Sep 2005

Accomodations were great, the staff was greacous, we were greeted every morning by the owner very lovely elderly women. The history of the B&B was very interesting.

Guest name: Michael De Benedetto, USA

Average rating:  8.8

Guest type: Group of friends

stayed in Aug 2005

Small, but excellent hotel in its category (3 to 4 stars, to our taste). Correct breakfast mini-buffet. Facilities to park outside in front of the river (our choice), or even inside (in the garden; I assume with an extra charge). Located outside of the crazy center of Florence, in the lungarno in front of the river. There is a short 15 minutes walk to Santa Maria Novella, and the old-stone-main-axis of the city (S. Lorenzo-Duomo-Uffizzi-Ponte Vecchio-Pitti). Very quiet surroundings, with some (interesting and not very touristic) restaurants at 3-5 minutes walk in via Borgognisanti (back of the hotel). Convenient for a sightseeing visit to Florence, if you travel by car. Relatively easy to find (assuming that in AUG05 some public works were ongoing in the lungarno, and we had to drive through some (quite evident) detour to reach the hotel. Very much warm welcome (assuming we do speak italian). Old fashioned (and cosy) rooms and bathrooms, but all the required equipment was there (bath/shower, hairdryer, minibar,...). A wise choice, not cheap, but at a reasonable overall price.

Guest name: JOSE-MARIA BIGAS-ALBERTI, Spain

Average rating:  9.6

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Jun 2005

We loved this hotel it is full of charm and history, it was a home owned by the King of Italy. It was the best part of our visit to Florence. The hotel is quaint and one day will be completely remodeled but we like it the way it is, full of history and charm. and the staff are full of Italian history-knowledge, so try to engage in some Political talk. We would definetely stay here again. Ask for the Kings room.

Guest name: Sue Sherry, USA

Average rating:  8.6

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in May 2005

Our room at the Principe was very spacious and beautiful. It was easy walking distance to the main tourist attractions. The room was very quiet despite being on the road side of the hotel. The staff was very helpful in assisting us with restaurants.

Guest name: Kecia Rardin, USA

Average rating:  7.5

Guest type: Group

stayed in Mar 2005

view was nice.but,the beds&room was different from pictur.

Guest name: SO, Japan

Average rating:  9.1

Guest type: Single corporate traveller

stayed in Apr 2005

For the price, this is an excellent value in Florence. If you want a view and don't mind the street noise, ask for a room in the front. If the sound of scooters bother you, ask for a room facing the garden. If the sound of garbage picks ups and motor scooters bother you, stay out of Florence. This is a small convenient hotel with easy access and it is easy to find.

Guest name: FP, USA

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Mar 2005

We spent 3 weeks traveling around Italy and this was our favorite hotel. Historic and elegant yet not pretentious, the Principe was our base during 3 separate stays while on vacation. For us it captured the essence and charm of Florence. The location is great, right on the Arno River. It is within blocks of the major tourist destinations yet it is quiet enough for rest. Wonderful eateries for all meals are just a 2 minute walk around the corner. The staff was always courteous and helpful and attended to our every request. The rooms and private baths are large; 3 different rooms we stayed all had a bathtub which is a luxury in many European hotels. There is a lovely quiet garden behind the hotel where you can pleasantly pass the time. We just can't say enough good things about this hotel. The Principe is an excellent value in the off season which is when we stayed there but we plan on making it our Florence destination year round in the future.

Guest name: Tony Siciliani, USA

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Gay Couple

stayed in Mar 2005

A fantastic hotel for the price. Friendly, helpful staff. Beautiful common areas, perfectly maintained. Sleeping room was large and nicely appointed. Bathroom was extremely spacious and attractive. We were helped with a number of museum and restaurant reservations, directions in- and outside of the city. Excellent recommendations for dining. Easy to drive to and private parking in a gated lot. One of the best hotel experiences we've had in our frequent travels around Europe.

Guest name: DE, USA

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Mar 2005

This must be one of the best hotels we have stayed in. Ward reception and excellent service throughout our stay in this small, historic hotel. Quiet location by the river, yet close to the city centre. Spacious, clean room with a view over Florence. Excellent value for money, we will certainly stay here again and I can well recommend it to anyone visiting Florence.

Guest name: Alan Milligan, United Kingdom

Average rating:  7.5

Guest type: Group of friends

stayed in Feb 2005

Great location, within walking distance of attractions. Rooms comfortable but a little old fashioned considering the price. Friendly, prompt service staff.

Guest name: MH, Australia

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in Dec 2004

I enjoyed the stay in the hotel room with a river view, sufficient space and good bathroom facilities. I had a little bit difficulty of using the room key.

Guest name: YT, Japan

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in Sep 2004

The perfect place to stay in Florence. Convenient, but Quiet in this generally noisy town. Beautiful view overlooking both sunrise & sunst. Exceptionally helpful & professional staff ready, willing & able to help with museum reservations. Private parking in the garden.

Guest name: John Laskas, USA

Average rating:  9.8

Guest type: Group of friends

stayed in Oct 2004

This was a fabulous stay. The staff was more than accommodating in every way possible. The breakfast was fresh and wonderful, and the wait staff was also accommodating. The room was very clean and the bathroom well stocked. I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to anyone looking for a place in Florence.

Guest name: CR, USA

Average rating:  9.2

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in May 2004

This was a wonderful small, hotel on the Arno River. Our room was large and included a terrace overlooking the hotel's gardens. The staff was wonderful and most accomodating and fluent in English (even though we kept trying our Italian). I would definitely stay at the Principe again. Lynn O, Fairfield, CT

Guest name: LO, USA

Average rating:  9.2

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in May 2004

This was our first trip to Europe so we did not know what to expect. The hotel was excellent with a great location right on the river. The rooms were clean and comfortably furnished with real furniture, not the usual institutional hotel stuff. Although we did not spend a lot of time in the room, it added to the enjoyment of the trip. The only disappointment and it was a minor one, was the inability to use the terrace upstairs, so we couldn't enjoy the view. Otherwise, the staff was very helpful and their restaurant suggestions were excellent. We had a great stay.

Guest name: Ron Litt, USA

Average rating:  6.9

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in May 2004

Had the suite right on the river - nice views but the road noise is horrid - would not stay on the front of the hotel (river ride) again. I would stay at the hotel again just not the river side.

Guest name: MT, USA

Average rating:  6.5

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in Apr 2004

SOME OF YOUR ROOMS ARE TOO SMALL .FURNITURE IS POOR . BATHROOM WITHOUT CURTAIN.

Guest name: MUNIR ABDULGHANI, Saudi Arabia

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in Mar 2004

I am a frequent traveller to Italy and this hotel had the largest room and bath, by far, that I have seen. I also had the priviledge to see every room in the hotel, and each is indiviually appointed and charmingly decorated. I highly recommend this facility.

Guest name: Barbara Gross, USA

Average rating:  8.7

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Apr 2003

Room was spacious (bathroom was larger than many hotel rooms that I have stayed in). Staff was always helpful and knowledgeable.

Guest name: Fred Eckhaus, USA