Grand Hotel Baglioni

I highly recommend this hotel. Our room was very spacious, with a huge bed which had a comfortable mattress. The bathroom was big, lovely towels and excellent heating all around. Breakfast was fantastic, fresh fruit, hot and cold buffet. It was served on the top floor which had an amazing view of the Duomo. The location was perfect with cafes and restaurants just around the corner and the Duomo just under 10 minutes by foot. There is also a supermarket 5 minutes away. The main railway station is just a 3 minute walk away.

Hotel Baglioni is in a great location. Just a stone's throw away from S. Maria Novella train station and five minutes walk from the Cathedral square and Giotto's bell tower. The city center with all its wonders is all walking distance The hotel has a great breakfast room on the top floor with large window panels from which you overlook the city skyline. I have stayed here a few times and breakfast never ceased to amaze me.

The location is excellent - very close to the train station and can be connected via an underground passage. The hotel is also very close to the main attraction eg the Duomo Cathedral and other attractions are not far eg a short distance to walk. The Hotel has a nice feel with dark wood and historical passages. We liked the room (not enormous but fine) and the housekeeping was excellent. Our bedding was changed every day, There is a free mini bar containing cold drinks. We did not have breakfast here but we had a drink on the terrace of the piano bar which has superb views over Florence and was very peaceful. The staff were friendly. There are lots of comments re the hardness of the beds. Our mattresses were firm but for us this was perfect and the pillows are firm and soft. The bathroom had constant hot water and plenty of toiletries. It is quite pricey but Florence is expensive and I guess this is the going rate.

The hotel location was great! Close to shopping and restaurants. We took Taxis most everywhere as one of our travelers walks with a cane, however the taxi cost to most attractions was only $5-7 Euros. The hotel is within walking distance if we had been able. The room accommodations were excellent, clean and comfortable. The bed was a little hard however that is common in most European hotels. The breakfast buffet was amazing and the staff was very accommodating. The highlight of the hotel is the rooftop bar that gives you an incredible view of the Duomo and the city rooftops.

Perfect location and beautifully presented. You are right near the heart of everything. The complimentary mini bar is a nice touch as is the the device to assist with planning your stay.