Independent, Florence hotels

"Five star service Giorgio!!! Concierge was amazing and very helpful. Downstairs bartender was great. Hotel is a little far out from the center but totally walkable to almost anywhere. The hotel rooftop view was magical. They had a live band during sunset to make it an unforgettable evening. Our room was spacious. The bed could use some work very hard and not to comfortable. The aesthetics in the room were true luxurious. I loved it and will stay again this October."

"An amazing stay at the The Ruby Bea Everyone was so nice and could not do enough for us A special thank you to Chiara, Margaux and Miks for making our stay perfect! Unbelievable staff so kind and friendly To be honest we didn’t want to leave as everything was amazing Thank you Ruby Bea we will be back hopefully soon "

"It was very nice and pleasant the staff was so kind Melissa was one of them and I am happy ."

"So close to Florence, yet a world away! Peaceful respite from the city. Beautiful gardens, especially enjoyed watching the sunset overlooking Florence with a glass of wine. The staff were very helpful, and we took advantage of the shuttle service multiple times. Slept wonderful here after a long flight. Definitely will stay again in the future!"

"I had a fantastic stay at Hotel Calimala in Florence—everything about it exceeded expectations. The hotel itself is beautifully designed, blending historic charm with modern touches, and the location is perfect for exploring the city--walking distance to everything including Santa Maria Novella train station. What truly made the experience memorable was the incredibly friendly and attentive staff, who went out of their way to make us feel welcome and cared for. From helpful recommendations to warm greetings each day, their hospitality really stood out. I would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Florence."

"We loved everything about this hotel!!! Superior staff with expertise in many areas. Five stars plus to the staff, especially the bar tender who was was so lovely, and kept us supplied with ice. Don’t consider any where else. This place is, hands down, a five star plus winners. The charm, elegance, beauty and convenience can not be beat!!!! Bravo!!!"

"Everyone is so helpful and kind. Wonderful hotel with wonderful people!"

"It was close to all the visiting sites and convenient. Staff members were very kind. "

"First I read the reviews so l came expecting a slightly older hotel with a nice staff. So I based my ratings on that criteria. I was not disappointed. The hotel was a pretty short walk from the train station a little over 1/2 block from a main street. The first time it took 15 minutes. We were early but they accommodated our bags. The staff was very friendly. The location was great. We were not far from anything we wanted to do. We were about a 15/20 minute walk from the main bridge. I "