Hotel Ferretti

“Good hotel but some minor improvements needed”

The hotel is in a great location just a 5 min walk from the train station and within walking distance of all the main sights of Florence. I had the room with city view and private bathroom and it was ok, comfy bed and good size. The only thing I would say in the room is that the electrics seeme... more

The hotel is in a great location just a 5 min walk from the train station and within walking distance of all the main sights of Florence. I had the room with city view and private bathroom and it was ok, comfy bed and good size. The only thing I would say in the room is that the electrics seemed a bit old and worn which was a bit disconcerting. There is a ceiling fan to cool the room and when this was on the switch was making a buzzy noise and the plug sockets wouldn;t take my EU travel adapter so i had to charge my phone in the bathroom. Plug sockets were falling out too. The ceiling fan itself makes a lot of noise, so the only other option to cool the room is to open the window and let noise from outside get in. Not a problem for me but I would imagine this would be very uncomfortable during hotter summer months. Another issue is that the reception was only staffed between 9 - 5 and I didn;t see any staff at all outside those hours which would have been a problem should I have needed assistance. That said, the woman on reception between these hours was extremely friendly and helpful. Despite this, I found this a very good hotel to stay in while exploring Florence and would recommend to anyone looking for a simple place to stay while exploring Florence!

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“A great place to stay, but be prepared.”

Hotel Ferretti might be one of the best deals for staying in central Florence. The location is unbeatable: easy walk from the train or tram stops, the River, and the Duomo. BUT, as clearly stated, this is a basic one star hotel, with no lift, and no AC. If you are mobility challenged, sensitive t... more

Hotel Ferretti might be one of the best deals for staying in central Florence. The location is unbeatable: easy walk from the train or tram stops, the River, and the Duomo. BUT, as clearly stated, this is a basic one star hotel, with no lift, and no AC. If you are mobility challenged, sensitive to humidity, or have mountains of luggage, this is not the place for you. The entry way is dark & grim, with reception up two flights of stairs. But once inside, the premses is clean and staff generally helpful & friendly. We paid a bit more for a 'Superior' room with own bath and we were delighted. Spacious, clean, comfy king bed, minifridge, and kettle in the room. With temps in mid to high 80's and very humid, the ceiling fan kept us comfortable. Double pane windows effectively cancelled the very loud street noise. Note: There is NO breakfast - their website falsely advertises breakfast service. I have made a complaint to booking.com. Also, they have free wifi, but it never reached our room. We were able to log on by going to the sitting room area. In short, highly recommended, if it fits your traveling style.

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