Florence hotels in Gavinana-Galluzzo

Cons: Small space and small shower but to be expected. We didn't spend much time there so it was fine. It was our first time in Florence so we would have liked to be closer to the center of the city. But after our original B&B fell through we were very happy to find this hotel.

Cons: We have to use our car to go to the city centre, around 10 minutes....

Cons: Bed are the most uncomfortable we have ever slept on (or tried to sleep) Some of the rooms are located on a narrow street that looks quaint, however, it is becomes a very noisy road with cars and motor cycles, early in the mornings, and then from 5pm all the way to 10pm and after that throughout the night when noisy Vespas go by. Hotel stuff is very nice but very inefficient. Shuttle hours are not very convenient but it is not far to drive from hotel and pay for parking in the city.

Cons: The interior in the public spaces could use some serious attention! It feels cheap and not on the level of a genuine 5 star hotel. Overall needs tasteful direction and overhaul. Restaurant bill for 2 was almost 90 euros for 2 glasses of wine, 2 pastas, and 1 dessert. Each glass of house wine they offered me was 16 euros each. I have dined at many restaurants in Italy ranging from michelin star to amazing local family restaurants therefore I am quite confident to say this was expensive for what is was. The food was standard for what you can expect in any decent Italian kitchen however you can head down the road to find many nicer restaurants that will be over half the price for the same thing. Moreover the interior of the restaurant feels like a cheap Chinese restaurant with an interior inspired by Versace in the 90's.

Cons: There isn't really much negative things to say here, however I would improve the shuttle service to different locations, ex the Terminal. Also, TV has to have more English channels , that helps relax after a long day of walking.

Cons: The hotel is all on one A/C & Heating system, that it’s either every room has heat, or every room has A/C. We did not know this going in, and it ended up being a warmer Spring, however still not warm enough for them to convert all the rooms over to A/C. So we had to open windows, which have no screens, therefore the flying bugs came to stay in our room as well (without paying mind you) and needless to say, we slept with insect repellent every night. Which is not an aphrodisiac. The rooms are closest related to say a Ramada Inn or an older Holiday Inn in the States. Finally, some of the reviews we read said that downtown Florence was walking distance...it is not walking distance, it would take a solid 45min or so to just get into the town walking, then you walk everywhere in the town all ready. My wife and I are in great shape and don’t mind walking, but we rented a car to drive into Florence, then parked and walked from there. Even if you like walking it would be a big time vacuum from being able to enjoy the town. Again, though, it’s Italy! The beauty and romance of the city can tend to distract from the little consciences one might be used to coming from America. So if you’re on a budget, but want to be closer to downtown Florence, then this is a decent choice. As long as you know it’s a solid 2.5-3 star hotel and nothing more, and go during a time that the hotel offers A/C, then you’ll prob enjoy it more than we did.