Malaspina Castle

The staff are friendly , breakfast is good. The only thing is the bathroom shower area is so tight in a corner n water supply is quite low.we wished we had a window that can be open. But overall its not too bad

This hotel space is a recent renovation of an old building. It was very convenient to access anything in old Florence. The room is as spacious and the bed comfortable, however we had to request a room change as the street noise was not blocked by the window at all. We figured that insulation around the window was non-existent. Also, the doors and walls were thin and we could hear any noises in the hallway and adjacent rooms. Our second room was more quiet, looking out over a central open area, used mainly for piping and maintenance equipment. The bathrooms were a good size with a dimly lit shower area. Breakfast was limited but the food was fresh (cereals, hard boiled eggs, cheese, croissants, cakes and decent coffee). Overall, we were satisfied with the room but wished we had spent more for a stay at a higher rates property.

It's always risky to choose a hotel in a foreign country from your computer, but I really lucked out on this choice. Hotel degli Orafi is a class operation in a perfect location. Right next to the Ponte Vecchio and Uffizi Museum, blocks from the Duomo and a seemingly endless choice of restaurants. I stayed for one night in a really cute little room. Small, but so well appointed. I left for Tuscany for a week and returned for 2 nights. They upgraded me to a suite which was a real surprise but much appreciated. This room was more Nordic in feel - very modern and clean but not as warm and cozy as my first room. The staff were all very helpful and professional during my stay and the breakfast buffet was very large and delicious.