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3.8 out of 5

"great room, lousy view, not very friendly staff, but that's Italy for you...... " More

By a verified traveller on Thu 31 Aug 2017

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
£259* Per night/room 22 Apr - 23 Apr

Superior Triple Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Junior Suite

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, City View

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Family Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Hotel Description

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Hotel Balestri. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Uffizi Gallery. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar and a coffee shop/cafe. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.

  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the helpful staff
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Uffizi Gallery and 11 minutes on foot from Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
  • Pets welcome free of charge (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls

Hotel Balestri ratings based on 4 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.8 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 3.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Hotel Balestri

Everyone (3) Couples (1)
3 out of 5

Large room, bad view

Location: Great location
great room, lousy view, not very friendly staff, but that's Italy for you......

Posted by on 31 Aug 2017

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4 out of 5

Nice hotel with great views of florence

We stayed at hotel balestri for 3 nights. The hotel is in the heart of florence. Walking distance from all the main sights in florence. We have a comfortable stay at this hotel. Would stay here again.

Posted by on 29 Jul 2017

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5 out of 5

Excellent

Pros: Situation idéale, personnel très professionnel, chambre agréable
Excellent séjour dans un cadre très bien situé A proximité des lieux incontournables de Florence permettent une découverte des sites à tout instant

Posted by on 17 Aug 2016

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3 out of 5

Renovation hoffentlich noch ausstehend...

Leicht in die Jahre gekommen aber ganz OK. Da gibt es noch richtige Roehren-TVs! Wir hatten das Glueck, dass die WC-Spuelung defekt war und wurden ins "Penthouse" verlegt. Dieses Zimmer mit Dachterasse war einiges moderner und schoener. WC mit Marmor :-) Das Personal machte einen abweisenden und unfreundlichen Eindruck mit Ausnahme eines Herrn, der uns sehr behilflich war bei der Automiete. Seine Kollegin hat ihm aber zurechtgewiesen; wir sollen gefaelligst selber die Autovermietagentur anrufen und dabei gedacht, wir verstehen kein Italienisch. Amuesant.

Posted by on 6 Aug 2013

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Property Features

There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A rooftop terrace, tour or ticket assistance, and multilingual staff are also featured at Hotel Balestri. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. This 4-star Florence hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 51 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 1888
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Valet parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Train station: Florence (FIR-Firenze Campo di Marte Rail Station) (2.6 km / 1.6 mi)
  • Parking: Valet parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Hotel Balestri offers 51 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, slippers, bidets and complimentary toiletries. This Florence hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • LED television
  • Digital channels
  • Electric kettle
  • Luxury bedding
  • Combined shower/bath
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Bidet
  • Telephone
  • Desk
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Climate control
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lb per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. Contactless check-out is available.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets allowed (no fees)
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Online penalty collection
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 7.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Valet parking fee: EUR 45.00 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Balestri
  • Balestri Florence
  • Hotel Balestri
  • Hotel Balestri Florence
  • Balestri Hotel Florence
  • Hotel Balestri Hotel
  • Hotel Balestri Florence
  • Hotel Balestri Hotel Florence

You should know

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.
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