Brunelleschi Hotel - A Summit Hotel - Florence

The position of the hotel is so special that one can overlook the fact that it is rather run down. Very good deal on the price so we have no grumbles but had we paid the full price we would have been very unhappy.

This was a wonderful hotel! Can't beat the location. Duomo a couple hundred feet away! Wonderful view from our window. good size room/bathroom for european boutique hotel. Staff was very friendly and helpful. very clean! would absolutely stay here again on a trip to florence and I do have high standards for hotels!

I have stayed at the Brunelleschi a few years ago, and it seems that the hotel has not been kept in the greatest condition. Our shower leaked and both the bathroom and bedroom felt old and a worn down. Overall it was fine, but I think you can get a better hotel for the price. No longer worthy of the four star rating.

The hotel is exquisite and the service excellent. It was fascinating to discover that the building was a mediaeval tower dating from the 13th century. There is a museum in the basement that any history lover should take time to see. (You have to ask to see it, but it is well worth it.) The other secret tip is to go up onto the roof terrace to enjoy the breathtaking views of the duomo. Again, this is not signposted, but worth tracking down. Breakfast was delicious, varied and abundant. Last, but not least, we would like to mention Sergio, on reception. Whose patience, charm and good humour made our stay twice as enjoyable. We hope his employers recognise what a gem they have in him!

We were traveling in Europe (Greece, Italy, and France) for one month. This was by far the worst hotel that we stayed in. We were expecting a 4 star hotel. Instead this hotel, in its present condition, barely rates 2 stars. It has not been renovated in 20 years. We were told that 90% of the hotel will be closed in November for a much needed facelift. It will not be ready until March at which time the prices will probably reflect the cost of the makeover! We were supposedly upgraded to a "superior" room. I would hate to have seen a regular room. The paint in the room was peeling, the desk was scratched and had legs that looked as though a dog had been using it as a chew toy! The bathroom fixtures were old and worn. Overall a very depressing room. We booked the hotel because it is located in a private little courtyard but we were given a room overlooking the main street and could hear all outside noise throughout the night. All in all, a most disappointing experience. When we informed reception of our displeasure, we were assured that things would improve after March and as proof, we were shown one of the newly refurbished upgraded rooms that remained unoccupied while we were given maid's quarters! It was like adding insult to injury! Definitely a place to avoid, at least until March 2010!

Booked as a trip for myself and my mum, we were looking for comfort and location. The Brunelleschi has both. Can't fault the location, easy to nip back when your feet ache or heat is too much! Original tower is beautiful, as the many tour guides that pass it tell you. Staff were efficient and polite, but did not go 'the extra mile' That said, we had no complaints and all questions were answered. Breakfast was lovely and very civilised times-until10am,which seemed negotiable. Room was lovely,and considering the location in the heart of Florence, you couldn;t hear a thing with the windows shut. Would def return and recommend.

great location. right by the main piazza. Service was okay but the room was very small. big bathroom but that is pretty standard in europe. overall satisfied.

Felt like I was the looked down on during my entire stay. Asking saff to do anything for us was treated as a chore. We felt taken advantage of whe we asked about reservations for the Academia museum and were told they were necessary if we wated to get into the museum quickly, thiking this was a hotel service we agreed. When we found out this service would cost us 8 Euro each we canceled only to find we could wak right into the museum with no wait at all (though w did go early). The hotel was very demeaning to us and I felt veryunwelcomed in general. terthan poor treatment, the hotel was cleanand close to the sights, still wold rather stayelsewhre and be trated better

recently stayed at the Brunelleschi. Right in the center of florence. very helpful staff.. very clean hotel. a bit difficult to get to, not the fault of the hotel, but rather the fact that it is in the center of florence and driving on narrow steets with pedistrians and scooters everywhere is not easy. Hotel is slated to undergo renovations which would make it even better. I strongly recommend this property.

Hotel in great location. However, the room was very small and not updated in a long time. Hotel staff was very rude and unfriendly.

The staff was efficient and helpful. The hotel's location is excellent--we walked everywhere. The public spaces are beautiful and the breakfast is great. The guest rooms are not as nice as the rest of the hotel, but are clean and acceptable. The first room we were shown was very small and on a busy street, but on request we were moved to a larger room in a quieter location. The bathrooms in both rooms were large and up-to-date.

We liked the hotel, but the desk service was hit and miss. One concierge sent us to a wonderful restaurant that fit exactly with our requirements. Another was rude and unhelpful when they could not find our rental car in the garage when we were trying to get to a wedding (it turned out they had given the car to the wrong guests). Good location. The rooms are small but adequate if you need it just for sleeping and showering.

The room faced a major street with a lot of noise at night that kept us awake on Saturday night. The lobby was not attractive at all. The bathroom was unattractive. The room was spacious and comfortable. The breakfast was good. The staff was friendly and helpful, however, we speak fluent Italian. The location is ideal.

Great price for a room this close to the Duomo and center of town. Rooms and bathrooms were spacious. Great roof top terrace for sunsets and enjoying the views of the city.

the staff at this hotel could teach us a lot about the hospitality industry the food and service were first class and the hotel itself was clean,comfortable and well run. The location was superb,everything we needed to see was withn walking distance. Iwould happily stay there again

I was traveling for 10 days throughout Italy. I stayed in The Brunelleschi Hotel for three nights and I almost cried when I left. I loved it soo Much. The hotel is located in the heart of Florence. It is within walking distance to all monuments. I loved having the windows open and being able to hear the people enjoying themselves outside. At night it was quiet. I had great nights rest. The bathroom was fantastic compared to other hotels I stayed in. When I go back to florence I will absolultely stay here again. It was worth every penny I paid.

Located only 5 minutes from either the Duomo or Ufizzi, this hotel is well situated. The only downside is the noise from the street if you are not on the courtyard side. The murmur of the masses begins at 8am but the church bells have already gone off at 7 and 0730 so who care?

Arriving at the rail station, the taxi driver knew exactly the hotel as I began reading the address, stating this as one of the finest hotels in the city. Indeed when we saw the entrance we could tell we were in for a great experience. Our room looked directly out to the Duomo and the fourth floor rooftop terrace offers stunning 360• views of the whole city. Service was top notch: the friendly concierge saved us three hours of waiting in line by arranging reserved tickets to the Uffizi museum. The breakfast buffet offered all kinds of fresh fruits, juices, cheeses, breads and meats. Guided tours even stop in front of the hotel to describe the historical significance of the building itself! Highest recommendation.

Very helpful. When I needed to contact local Rotary International Clubs, they were very helpful in establishing the first contact call. The breakfast servers were more than accomodating in fulfilling andy request.

nice and clean helpfull and right in the centre which was great for the shopping and not far to carry bags back

Great location, central to Florence. And the staff at the reception could not have been more cordial and helpful.

This hotel is pretty clean, perfectly located in the center of everything...the staff were slightly inept, but all in all a good place to stay when visiting Florence.

hotel is really nice, great location but again as last year in Roma we were given the cheapest room in the hotel - single, next to elevator even though we booked double. We changed it the following day for bigger one, but it was smoking room. We know that next time we will change it straight to away and not wait for the following day. Staff very helpfull otherwise. We would go back!!

Great location, excellent service, very comfortable.

Recently stayed here 4 nights on our honeymoon in Florence. This hotel has a great central location, 15 minute walk to all the major tourist spots and only 50 yards from the Duomo. We went in mid-November so there weren't any lines at the touristy hot-spots. The staff were well versed in English and we very accomodating. The rooms are great for the price, plus who needs to spend all night in a hotel room on Florence. We took the hotel's recommendation for eating at the fixed price restaurant on site; not recommended by us!!! The food was over-priced and definitely not as tasty as the street food. The hotel itself is charming, old world meets new world. Don't miss the view of the Duomo from the roof!!

If you want a really central hotel then you can't go much better than the Brunelleschi, it is a mere 2 minutes from either the Duomo or the Uffizi. The photos of the hotel look great on the web however when you get there it is a bit jaded with old bathrooms and average bedrooms. It was clean and comfortable and you would choose it for its location.

I was pleased with the Brunelleschi. I spent most of my time in the lobby area though. My room was somewhat comfortable but it had a weird smell to it. It wasn't too bad and didn't make the pillows or my clothes smell so that was good. I would still recommend this hotel if you find a good price on hotels.com.

I stayed at this hotel 15 years ago. Since then, the hotel has been completely remodeled. My single room was small (what I expected in Europe) but clean. The bathroom was HUGE and spotlessly clean. The location was great, right near the Duomo. My bedroom overlooked a major pedestrian area, so I needed to keep the windows closed at night due to the noise. I would recommend asking for a room overlooking the front of the hotel next time. The location is perfect and within walking distance to everything. I will definitely stay here again.

I stayed at the Brunelleschi Hotel in November, the rate was very low for a hotel that was very charming, comfortable and clean. Most of the hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. The location was outstanding - one caveat is if you plan to stay over a Saturday night/Sunday morning, be aware of partyers in the street below into the wee hours, and the bells of the Duomo going off repeatedly in the morning. Otherwise, a highly recommended hotel.

The rooms and hallways are a bit dated but the common areas and the location are first rate. Great breakfast and within easy walk to everything in Florence. Tough to find for the first time, but once you find it, you are all set.

this hotel combines a great location ( 2 min walk from the Duomo, right in the center of everything), extremely well maintained and clean rooms, large barthrooms, very pleasant staff and very quick service. I would recommend it in a heart beat. However the continental breakfast which is included in the price is not that tasty.

Hotel is located in central Florence right in the middle of everything. Great price, clean rooms, exceptional service. Only complaint was the noisey water pipes when guest in the rooms above us flushed the toliets.

This hotel was clearly in the best location in all of Florence. It was tucked away from the busy streets but only seconds to all the main sites. The Duomo was literally next door. The views from the roof top deck were amazing. The construction of the hotel was really interesting. The old Roman tower was integrated into the rest of the hotel which made for a series of very charming rooms (resturant, bar, lounge, etc). The guest rooms were clean but not new. The bathroom was a decent size for european standards but the bedroom area was a little small. The bedroom size was managable as long as you don't like to hang out in the room and watch tv. Lots of great resturants right around the corner so we never ate in the same place twice. We're recommending this hotel to our friends traveling to Florence next year.

Pictures of the rooms online were deceiving. Hotel is like a cheesy Vegas hotel that needed a remodel years ago. Carpet and drapes were filthy, furniture old (not charming old, just old) and falling apart. Great location, but not worth the money.

some of the staff was rude and unfriendly.

Having returned to the hotel after an abscence of over 7 years i can only say that it did not disappoint! The location is perfect and having traveled extensively thru Europe on this vacation the food in the hotel was the best i had! The service from the waiter was superb! Don't waste your time trying to find somewhere else to eat.....it's simply brilliant!

Room was very small and scruffy with almost no daylight. At breakfast staff did not keep tables cleared and clean. Sat at a dirty table and ordered coffee that never came. Location of hotel was excellent though.

The hotel is right in the center of Florence. The staff was extremely friendly, and attentive to all of our needs. The rooms were a little dated. The carpet was nasty, but the views from the balcony were amazing.

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The hotel exceeded expectations. The room was very comfortable and spacious. The spaciousness was a delightful surprise for an European hotel. The concierge service before we arrived was excellent. They were helpful in securing tickets to sought after sights and answering any and all questions. However, once we were on site the concierge services was quite unhelpful and rude. In the end, I would stay at the hotel again and again and recommend it to others. It is in a great location and has a great breakfast buffet.

We stayed there one night, it is very central to all the highlights. The room was large and comfortable. The breakfast was good. It's a bit expensive but on our trip there was very little that wasn't. It cost a lot to live in the cities. I'd give it a 4, out of 5.

This hotel is perfectly located right near the Duomo. When we first got there our double room was tiny and old. However, we asked for a bigger room and they gave us a beautiful room right on the walking street so we had wonderful views of the pentacost procession at night (50 days after easter) and we were even serrenaded by a man and his dog! It was a nice hotel and charming. The breakfast was very good also. I went with my mom and she cannot walk too much so this was perfect for her.

Location was excellent--near to the Duomo and main streets. It was in walking distance from all major sights. Our room was beautiful and comfy. I would definitely recommend this hotel for a wonderful stay in Firenze.

The Hotel was very pretty but the staff behind the desk were very rude, like we were really putting them out. The bell hop and the restaurant staff were very pleasant. It was so dissatisfying that there was no internet hook ups in the room and if you wanted to get on their internet and computer you were charged by the minute! The location of the Hotel was fantastic!

The hotel was very centrally located with a beautiful rooftop view of the Duomo. The rooms are quite large - each had a separate sitting room with chaise lounge, desk and TV. The bathroom was also very nice. The beds were rock hard so if you have a hard time sleeping on firm beds, this isn't the place. The breakfast was very good and the hotel staff helpful.

The view of Il Duomo from our room was breath taking (not to mention the roof top terrace as well), the staff was very helpful and kind, the breakfast was wonderful, and the location does not get any better! The design and architecture was amazing as it was a Roman tower! In fact, it is a stop on some tour guides and it has its own archaeological museum in the basement!

This hotel is in a great location and worked well for us as first time visitors to Rome. After we got to know the city a bit, and the types of hotels it offers, we suggest looking into a smaller, well priced and well reviewed hotel. This hotel definitely has classic styling, but, again, the price exceeds the benefits of an elegant lobby and a mediocre breakfast. The rooms offered nothing special and in fact were less comfortable than we expected.

The hotel is very close to all of the tourist attractions in Florence and quite because it is slightly off a main street. It is only about one block off a main shopping street and you can see the Duomo from the hotel. The common areas are very nice but the rooms are the standard European small and need a make over. For business travelers there is no internet in the room but internet in the lobby.

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