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A beautiful return trip to Florence

Review of Porta Faenza
5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 4 weeks agovia mobile
This was our second visit to Hotel Porta Faenza, and it was even better than our first visit in 2019.

All of the staff were welcoming, and all of the nice touches were still there; water and snacks in the reception, courtesy umbrellas if needed, lots of very helpful advice and guidance regarding the area.

We had a beautiful room, very spacious and quiet for our 7 night stay.

We booked a couple of tours with early starts, and a packed breakfast was delivered to our room with some items such as kilner jars of fresh fruit stored in the fridge.

The breakfast room staff are lovely and attentive.
Breakfast is plentiful, and all iems regularly restocked. There is a good choice of meats, cheeses, fruit, cereals, yoghurt, cakes, pastries, the most delicious scrambled eggs, and of course coffees, also a wide selection of teas.

The hotel is perfectly situated for central Florence. Nowhere is far, which is why we returned and we would return again.

There's an excellent choice of reasonably priced trattorias nearby, too. It's an absolute winner of a place. We loved it.

Date of stay: September 2024
Room Tip: A few toiletries are provided to start you off; shower gel, shampoo, soap, shower caps. The room...
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Dear L9997KSsharonb,

thank you so much for your review. Your comment and your feedback about our services is very important for us.
We always try to make your stay as pleasant as possible for our customers!

We really hope to can welcome you again in our hotel in the future.

Best Regards
Hotel Porta Faenza *** - Florence

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Reviewed 4 September 2024

What a lovely and charming hotel. The rooms were clean and spacious. The decor and art were beautiful and unique. It was close walking distance to the heart of Florence making it a convenient place to stay. We absolutely enjoyed our stay, and we would definitely come back.

Date of stay: August 2024
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Management response:Responded 9 September 2024

Dear bethanyml6619MN
Thank you very much for your kind feedback
We’re so happy to see that you enjoyed your stay with us!
We hope to have you back as our welcome guest.

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Reviewed 16 August 2024 via mobile

We had a rental car so we’re limited in places we could stay. We parked our auto around the corner in a garage, so easy to get to hotel from there.

Via Faenza smells like a sewer. Not sure if something recently happened in the area, but this was a real turn off. Our room was small, but enough for the two nights we stayed there. Roomy bathroom with European style shower. Coffee maker only offered instant coffee.

We had the hotel breakfast at $8EU/person and offered quite a large selection. I was surprised to learn at the hotel (not while making our reservation) of the $6EU/night per person room fee. The room was $148EU and was supposed to include everything, so this additional fee surprised me.

Well located. Only a few blocks from the markets and the Duomo, with lots of restaurant options. Also walking distance to Santa Maria Novella train station.

Our room was on the first floor which you can access by stairs or an elevator. I didn’t like that we were awakened every morning by clanking dishes and loud chatter from the kitchen. It seemed our room was right above the kitchen. Perhaps the staff should be told to be more quiet in the morning hours. I like to sleep in, especially on vacation. Not sure if I’d stay here again.

Room tip: Stay away from room 109 due to morning noise.
Date of stay: August 2024
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Management response:Responded 19 August 2024

Dear Yayemama,

we thank you for your kind feedback, we are happy to see that you appreciated our location.
We would like to inform you that our staff is available 24 hours, if you had informed us about this matter, we would have been glad to change your room. The tourist city tax of 6,00 € per person, per night is established by the Municipality of the city and if you have a look on your reservation or in our messages you will see that it's always specified.

We are at your disposal the next time you decide to stay in Florence.

Best Regards
Hotel Porta Faenza *** - Florence

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Reviewed 15 June 2024

Absolutely amazing stay here - rooms were cozy, always spotlessly clean, the receptionists were always very friendly, the hotel had a very nice feel to it, the breakfast was delicious and the location was perfect. We would 100% come back here if we were to return to Florence.

Date of stay: June 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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Management response:Responded 18 June 2024

Dear PaulMakk,

thank you for your kind feedback! We are pleased knowing that yours was a nice stay!
We are at your disposal the next time you decide to stay in Florence!

Best Regards
Hotel Porta Faenza *** - Florence

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Reviewed 15 June 2024

What a lovely hotel, situated in such a convenient and quaint location. Nearby restaurants and ice cream parlours galore, you can easily walk to the centre of Florence and the Duomo within 7-8 minutes. Beatrice was a very accommodating receptionist here and the staff were generally friendly (bar one slightly rude!). The rooms were very comfortable and the breakfast was delicious. We would highly recommend!

Date of stay: June 2024
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Management response:Responded 18 June 2024

Dear 256ollie,

thank you so much for your review.
Your comment and your feedback about our services is very important for us.
We really hope to can welcome you again in our hotel in the future.

Best Regards
Hotel Porta Faenza *** - Florence

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Reviewed 18 April 2024 via mobile

First time in Florence. Chose this hotel for our 4 night stay as we wanted an authentic Italian feel & location looked good. We certainly weren't disappointed. Location is great, 5 minutes walk from the train station & about a 10 minute walk to the Duomo. Very friendly staff on the reception desk & at breakfast. Breakfast was absolutely worth it, plenty of choice both hot & cold. Room was lovely, nice big comfortable bed, large tv, large shower which was powerful & great temperature. Kettle & tea & coffee facilities provided. Fridge in room & large wardrobe. Maid service was excellent, nice clean fresh towels & bed made up. Toiletries were provided. Fresh water & snacks provided in reception area was a nice touch. We were floor 2 & a lift is available if required. Would 100% recommend this hotel, we debated between this one & a more modern one but we are so pleased we went with the authentic choice. Sad to leave but we've had a fabulous time.

Date of stay: April 2024
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Management response:Responded 22 April 2024

Dear N5620hCsamanthac

thank you for choosing us for your trip in Florence

We always try to make your stay as pleasant as possible for our customers!
We are very happy that you appreciate our staff, location and breakfast!!

We look forward to welcome you once again to our hotel!

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