3 Star Hotel

Hotel Desiree

Via Fiume 20, Florence, Italy View Map

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Hotel Desirèe is in the center of Florence, just 325 ft from Santa Maria Novella Station and a 1-minute walk from Palazzo dei Congressi. It features air-conditioned rooms, a continental buffet breakfast, and a 24-hour front desk. Including free Wi-Fi, classic-style rooms at the Desirèe come with a satellite flat-screen TV and safe. The private bathroom is complete with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some rooms have a balcony. A bar is also available. Florence’s Duomo cathedral is half a mile from the Desirèe Hotel, and the Fortezza da Basso exhibition center is 320 yards away.

278 Reviews

8.2Very Good
Cleanliness
8.4
Staff
9.4
Location
9.4

What Guests Say

  • “The location was a five minute walk from the train”
  • “The hotel is a 5 minute walk from the train station and walkable to all attractions in Florence. This was one of the few hotels that had…”
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Top Amenities

  • Free Internet Access
  • Pets Allowed
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Economy Double or Twin Room1/4

Economy Double or Twin Room

151 sqft • 1 Double, 2 Single

  • Air conditioning
  • Baby Cot
  • Bath or Shower
  • Bathrobe(s)
Double or Twin Room with Balcony1/4

Double or Twin Room with Balcony

216 sqft • 1 Double, 2 Single

  • Air conditioning
  • Baby Cot
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
Single Room1/4

Single Room

130 sqft • 1 Single

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Baby Cot
  • Bath or Shower
Double or Twin Room1/4

Double or Twin Room

216 sqft • 1 Double, 2 Single

  • Air conditioning
  • Baby Cot
  • Bath or Shower
  • Closet
Triple Room1/4

Triple Room

270 sqft • 1 Double, 1 Single, 3 Single

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Baby Cot
  • Bath or Shower
Family Room 4 Pax1/4

Family Room 4 Pax

237 sqft • 1 Double, 2 Single, 4 Single

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Baby Cot
  • Bath or Shower

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    What Guests Loved

    8.2
    Very Good

    Based on 278 reviews

    Location

    9.4

    Cleanliness

    8.4

    Staff

    9.4

    Overall Quality

    8.2

    Pros +

    • The location was a five minute walk from the train
    • The hotel is a 5 minute walk from the train station and walkable to all attractions in Florence. This was one of the few hotels that had beds for a family of 4 available which was really nice. The AC worked very well (40C heat wave).
    • Staff was very friendly and breakfast was wonderful

    Cons -

    • The air condditioning did not work at first and when we asked about it the desk clerk told us that noone had complained all summer about it. he was able to get it running for us but it did not work well
    • Hallway smells a bit like mothballs but the room did not smell. Breakfast was nice. Price was quite high.
    • Pillows were flat and mosquitoes in the room
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    4Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 10-21-2023

    The location was a five minute walk from the train

    The air condditioning did not work at first and when we asked about it the desk clerk told us that noone had complained all summer about it. he was able to get it running for us but it did not work well

    8Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 7-14-2023

    The hotel is a 5 minute walk from the train station and walkable to all attractions in Florence. This was one of the few hotels that had beds for a family of 4 available which was really nice. The AC worked very well (40C heat wave).

    Hallway smells a bit like mothballs but the room did not smell. Breakfast was nice. Price was quite high.

    8TerryPosted on: 5-23-2018

    Staff was very friendly and breakfast was wonderful

    Pillows were flat and mosquitoes in the room

    4NormaPosted on: 10-27-2015

    Conveniente locación walking distance to most places.nice friendly Staff . Nice and clean breadfast área . Perfect For the 2 night .

    The room Was to dark and cold

    9Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 5-21-2015

    Staffs are really helpful. location is perfect for us, close to train station and walking distance to everywhere.

    Bed are not comfortable, too creaking to sleep. I cannot move. but everything else is perfect.

    4Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 8-9-2016

    The wireless internet didn't work during our stay. This was a major inconvenience, as when you travel abroad without cell service you are dependent on wireless respites to look up directions, stay in touch with home, etc. I wouldn't have stayed here.

    7Alexander_1959Posted on: 2-11-2026

    Location, friendly personal, good breakfast

    Street noise, thin partitions between rooms, bathroom equipment in need of repair, heating in the room does not always work

    9HPosted on: 1-20-2026

    Very friendly staffs, especially the young lady that's attending to the guests during breakfast ! Great breakfast ! The front desk guy even let us checked in early after a long trip ! Thank you so much.

    Cleaning solution is a little too strong.

    10DulăuPosted on: 1-19-2026

    The accommodation is very high-quality and well maintained. The reception staff are helpful and kind, and the rooms are cleaned daily. Everything meets all needs perfectly, and it is very close to the train station, restaurants, and major attractions. I can only recommend it!

    What was disturbing, although it was not the hotel’s fault, was that the neighbors on the upper floor were noisy in the evening, but this does not detract from the hotel’s high-quality services.

    8CindyPosted on: 1-15-2026

    The entrance and area were iffy but the staff and breakfast made up for it. Great location for the train! Staff recommended a great restaurant for dinner and tour options.

    10SuzanaPosted on: 1-3-2026

    We had family room with 1 big and 2 separate bads for family of 4 (kids 17 and 13 y.o.)Liked a lot the location, the spaciousness of the room, clean facility, clean sheets, clean toilet/shower, staff hospitality, good basic breakfast, felt safe and very welcome even with our dogs ❤️They are really trying to make you feel well cared for!

    Beds are not the latest trend but we slept really well! The only reccomendation for change is for the blankets (if you see them by chance ;-)

    7GeorgiPosted on: 12-30-2025

    Good location and breakfast. The room was decent size and had a nice old-timey feeling.

    The bed was a bit uncomfortable - two singles tied together. The room was cold when we got into so we had to wait for the heating to settle down. The shower could use some pressure and hotter water.

    7RosalvaPosted on: 12-27-2025

    The hotel is near train station which was great. The room was clean and bathroom was nice. Heater worked well. They let us keep our bags after checkout

    The room setup was awkward, one room inside the other. The beds were small and not very comfortable and the bedding was not very warm. They forced us to pay in cash for the city tax, which meant we had to take out cash from ATM and pay lots of fees for a small payment during our final days in Europe.

    8EmrePosted on: 12-25-2025

    Great variety of food to choose from for breakfast and very friendly staff. The rooms are spacious annd the hotel stay true to the old history and antiques from Florence.

    Nothing particular that we did not like. Only suggestion would be to maybe re upholster the chairs in the corridor to make it feel clean and welcoming to sit o

    8NinoPosted on: 12-19-2025

    The location of the hotel is very comfortable and acceptable for me. The staff is the best, friendly, warm. Smiling and attentive, the morning breakfast was very tasty and they had everything fresh. The room was clean and tidy as possible. The room had everything needed for a guest. I will definitely visit this hotel again and will always recommend it.

    The only thing I didn't like was that there were no sockets for the phone next to the bed in the triple room. The double bed had one only on one side and the single bed somewhere towards the feet which was a bit inconvenient. However, this is insignificant in light of the other monk's good.

    7AlanPosted on: 12-19-2025

    The location was superb.

    Noise travels between rooms easily. A rubber door stop or similar where the toilet seat and lid hits the wall xould help a lot i think, and cost hardly anything.

    5AntoniaPosted on: 12-11-2025

    Nice staff, very welcoming and polite. Room was clean.

    The hotel is old, the corridor smalls of moisture strongly. The floor above was doing reparations so there was a loud banging noise from 8 am. Breakfast was limited to coffee, corneto and toast.

    5NanadiegoPosted on: 12-10-2025

    staff are so nice and friendly

    the mattress in the room was worn-out which caused backache and poor sleep. the hotel management needs to check the beds and replace the old mattresses

    10MaryPosted on: 12-3-2025

    Everything was fabulous! Great location, excellent value, warm room (on a rainy day), comfortable beds, filling breakfast…couldn’t have been happier or more satisfied.

    Nothing- everything exceeded expectations

    10SoutherPosted on: 11-13-2025

    Everything went well staying here! particularly the staff were wonderful. Location is perfect for seeing Florence by walking everywhere. Breakfast was unbelievable and the room beautiful. Highly recommend.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • Pets Allowed
    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 2:30 PM
    Check-outBefore 11:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 2 stay free with cot.
    PetsPets are allowed upon request. Charges may apply.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Location

    Hotel Desiree

    Via Fiume 20, Florence

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