Hotel Alessandra which is located across the street from hotel Torre Guelfa was booked and so my husband and I stayed here for 2 nights. What a upgrade. Not only was it less expensive but this hotel has more charm. Our room was huge with vulted ceilings and our bathroom was even bigger. For breakfast we sat in a indoor... more

I have stayed at Hotel Torre Guelfa in 1995, 1996 and again in September, 2008, and the wonderful experience remains the same. Location: It is built in a 14th(?) century Palazzo right in the heart of Florence. It is 2 blocks from the Ponte Vecchio and the Uffizi (my wife took a bathroom break to the hotel while we were... more

My wife and children were in Italy for three weeks, from July through early August. The hotels we stayed in during our trip ranged from decent to surprisingly nice EXCEPT for the Torre Guelfa. It is not that the hotel did not seem quaint when we first walked into the "tower" where the hotel was located, but it was after... more

The Hotel Torre Guelfa was in a perfect location for first time visitors to Florence and for those who had visited before. Easy to see the important sights and sites from this ideal location and the price was reasonable. The rooms were large and had simple but comfortable furnishings. The breakfast was more than adequate. The staff was efficient and... more

Great experience. Fabulous location..just 2 blocks from the Ponte Vecchio and 4 from the uffize. Wonderful desk help...especially the gray haired afternoon gentleman. Yu could not do beter if you truly want an Italian style hotel and not a Westin. Gong to the tower is a must. more

Overall the hotel was okay... just okay. Our breakfast was decent. We booked our room at the last minute and the hotel concierge told us that there was an apartment available owned by the hotel just across the street. We were led into some dark, desolate building next to some offices. The hot water wasn't working for some reason and... more

I stayed here over Christmas 2006 and Christmas 2007 on family vacations. It's a lovely building, but the rooms are a bit small considering the price. What makes it unique it that it's the tallest private building (apparently) in the old part of Florence which makes the roof something truly special. Location-wise it couldn't be much better and the service... more

We stayed at this hotel because we were booked with our Rick Steves tour group. After reading the variety of reviews here, we decided to keep an open mind prior to our trip. We did our homework prior to our stay and learned that this building has been around since the 13th century. For those who love vintage experiences, this... more

We just returned from a two-night stay here. Our room was fairly large but had limited storage. There was no view, but that wasn't a problem as we weren't expecting one. Everything was clean but the carpet and furnishings seemed worn so the room was not very cheerful. The bathroom sink and tub leaked. It was quite warm and there... more