3 star hotel with a 5* service in Florence

The Hotel Colomba sits at position number 23/500+ in the TripAdvisor ratings. That’s pretty high up for a 3 star hotel, so they must be doing something right.

The TripAdvisor reviewers have some great words for the Colomba

• Just back from 4 days in Florence and found a wonderful hotel Had a fanatic stay – rooms large – staff very friendly – and location was first class – everything right on the doorstep.
• My husband and I, my elderly parents, and another couple booked rooms at the Hotel Colomba for five nights in October, 2008. I stayed there with my daughter two years ago and knew I would go back if I ever had the chance to travel in Italy again. The hotel is close to the Medici-Riccardi Palace, the Duomo, the Accademia.
• The wonderful and attentive Rossi family took such good care of us. The rooms were immaculate and nicely appointed. Comfortable beds, great breakfasts and………………the caffe !!!
• We had a wonderful 5 day stay in Florence. The hotel has an excellent location and facilities were great. Room was large and clean. Breakfast was great. Rosanna was very helpful and made our stay a pleasure.

Clean and uncluttered

The Hotel Colomba seeks to mix modern comforts with traditional Tuscan style. As a small hotel of just 14 rooms , guests clearly get a very high level of service from Rosanna, and the hotel’s recent renovation mean that the fittings are fresh and up to date. The Hotel Colomba has spacious rooms which are over and above the standard room sizes in Europe ,as the photos attest. Each room has an en-suite bathroom with shower. Guests can expect to find telephone, satellite tv, air-conditioning and a mini-bar as standard in every room. Being in the centre of town can mean noise, not so much from the traffic, but at night when the city livens up in the summer months and people are letting their hair down and enjoying the city. Rooms at the Colomba are all double-glazed so you can sleep at night, or during the afternoon if you take a “riposino” (like the Spanish siesta). Seven of the rooms give views over the city of Florence while the other seven look over an internal courtyard. There are two rooms which are provided for easy access for disabled persons.

Hotel Colomba is situated in the centre of Florence in an elegant Tuscan building that dates back to the seventeen-hundreds. The location of the hotel is perfect for visiting all of the major attractions and artistic highlights that this city has to offer such as Piazza del Duomo, the Uffizi Gallery, Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio. The convenient location also allows for easy access for travelers arriving by car or train.

Simple, clean and inviting rooms

Rooms
The rooms, new and very spacious, are finely furnished and equipped with all of the modern comforts; you will be overwhelmed by our pleasantly relaxing atmosphere. Here, you will receive all the benefits of traditional Tuscan hospitality that is provided by our staff, able to speak many different languages. Hotel Colomba also offers its guests a series of special services such as Free Internet Access and Bar Lounge open 24 hours a day.

Location
Like the Hotel Casci, Hotel Perseo, and Hotel Axial, the Hotel Colomba is in a fabulous location, right in the centre of town. You can walk to the steps of the Duomo in the time it will take you to count to ten. It’s that close. This makes it a great hotel for holiday makers that are looking to visit the sights of Florence during their visit. It’s very easy to reach from the main train station, and a cab ride will take no more than 4 minutes to bring you to the door of the hotel. If you’re arriving by car, then you should expect to pay between 18 & 30 euro’s per day to keep your car nearby, and the Hotel Colomba can take care of all the arrangements.

Promotions

There are two promotions running on the Hotel Colomba’s website which can be accessed via the online booking engine.

• Promotion 1: If you make a Direct Booking you will receive a 5% discount on the official rate.
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• Promotion 2: Make a reservation of 4 nights or more, to receive a 10% discount on the cost of your booking.
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The Hotel Colomba is a comfortable and well positioned 3 star hotel in the centre of Florence within easy access of the main monuments. With large rooms and a friendly staff it clear that past guests have really enjoyed their stay at this hotel. For more information, please visit their website.

Immerse yourself in Florence’s History

The Hotel Axial forms part of a tris of hotels (see also the Hotel Casci, and Hotel Perseo) right in the centre of Florence. Arguably though the Axial’s position is the better of the three simply because it is found in the wholly pedestrianized area of the historic centre, in Via dei Calzaiuoli, that runs from the Duomo to Piazza della Signoria. Your location puts you in the perfect position to reach all the main historic sites with complete ease.

TripAdvisor’s places the hotel in position 37 of all the hotels in Florence, while previous guests have commented….

• “Best value for money and excellent service, highly recommended”
• “Great service, clean hotel and in an excellent locations!!!”
• “Loved the location and the people working at the hotel were very friendly. Rooms were very clean as well. Would definitely stay at Hotel Axial if we travel to Florence again.”
• “This is one of the most central and quiet places you can find in Florence, close to everything (2mn from Duomo, 4mn from Palazzo Vecchio). This means that you can actually drop by again and again, if you want to rest, use the bathroom, drop you latest shopping item….”

Bedrooom at the Hotel Axial

Rooms
The rooms in the Hotel Axial have been recently refurbished in a classical style. The floors are have a typical Tuscan, style finish while furnitures are modern and elegant. Seasoned three star travelers will take this decor for granted and part and parcel of hotels in this category. A three star hotel gives you a good relationship between quality, price and comfort. In the Hotel Axial’s case, you also get a room in location that some of the 5 star hotel’s can’t even offer! Despite being in a pedestrianized part of town, there are still things that can disrupt your sleep, for example when the rubbish collectors come in the morning, but not at the Axial, where all the windows are double glazed, for added restful sleeps. Satellite TV, free wifi, an electronic safe and en-suite bathrooms are all standard at the Hotel Axial too.

Breakfast Room at the Hotel Axial

Guest services
Guests can expect to find a buffet style breakfast every morning greeting them from the hours of 0730 through to 1000. For those planning to hit the town, the hotel also offers a booking service for restaurants and museums as well as guided tours in and outside of Florence. As the day heats up, there’s refuge at the hotel which has recently had it’s air-conditioning completely updated, so whether you’re in your room or one of the common areas, you’ll find fresh air always to nearby. An internal courtyard also provides a place where guests can enjoy a drink in the early evening or spread out the maps and have the staff help in the planning process. Other guest services include: free city maps, a wakeup service, late checkout, electronic safe, bar, international newspapers and baggage storage. As mentioned before, all the things you expect to find at a three star hotel, and the reason why the three star is one of the popular hotel categories for the price conscious.

Reading room at the Hotel Axial

Location
The hotel is located on Via Calzaiuoli in Florence, the street (pedestrianized) that runs from Piazza del Duomo to Piazza della Signoria. From the main train station, Santa Maria Novella, it will take 10 minutes to walk, but if it’s late June, July or August, consider the taxi option which will take just as long, but you’ll be shielded from the Florentine humidity and heat. The centre of Florence has some pretty heavy restrictions for access. So, if you are arriving by car you need to make sure that as soon as you arrive at the hotel, you provide your car registration details so they can be filed with the local council. The hotel has an arrangement with a local car park in the centre of town and it will cost between €25 and €30 a day (24-hours). Generally, as most recommend, if you’re coming to Florence, you don’t need a car for the centre of town as you can reach all the monuments by foot. As the Hotel Axial is in such a great position, you can even stop in for coffee, or drop off a bag and go back out shopping.  Now that is convenient! View the location on Google maps

Promotions

• Book directly through the hotel website for a 5% discount.
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• Stay more than 5 nights and you’ll get a 10% discount.
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• All other promotions.
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So, if you’re looking for a hotel right in the centre of town, in an amazing location and perfect for exploring the main tourist sites, the Hotel Axial could be the right choice for you. For more information, please visit their website.