My husband and I stayed here for 4 nights and thought it was a very nice hotel. The people at the front desk were helpful, the breakfast was good, and the room was large and nicely decorated. It also has an excellent location. The only problem was that the bed was not super comfortable (and rather than being a large... more

Porta Faenza's website and staff contact (via email) are excellent. The Trip Advisor reviews are extremely enthusiastic. So I had high expectations, but frankly the reality did not fully meet my expectations, especially at 150 Euro/night. Having said that, there are several good things about PF: location is ideal. I had no idea how touristy Florence would be (even in... more

We stayed here for one night on two week trip to Tuscany. The staff were very friendly and extremely helpful. There is free internet access in the lobby and the breakfast buffet was great. The room was a little small but was clean. The room had satellite TV (including BBC world) and the bathroom was nearly was big massive. The... more

We stayed 2 nights in Florence at Porta Faenza. This place is worth every penny! Here is why: - Location: Very close (3 min. walk) to the Central Train Station without being in a dangerous area. - Staff: Extremely helpful and recommends great restaurants. - Room: Good size, courtyard facing rooms are very quiet, bathroom is clean, TV is available... more

We wanted a hotyel which was not like the usual tower blocks offered for this price, something which had character but that was clean and safe at the safe time. The hotel Porta Faenza was exactly this! The hotel was modern with a rustic twist, i loved the red walls in reception! The bed rooms are spacious and comfortable, with... more

We have just returned from a delightful holiday in Florence. The hotel was a small local hotel with very high standards. Our room was very spacious with high ceiling and beautiful wooden floor. We had 2 large shuttered windows over-looking a courtyard. The bathroom had an over-bath shower,basin, toilet and bidet, with blue and white wall-tiles and terracotta floor. The... more

My husband and I had the pleasure of staying at the Porta Faenza Hotel in Florence in April of this year. The hotel is on a quiet street close to everything. We had a front room and the room was very quiet. The people at the hotel were exceptionally nice and helpful. The hotel has a great breakfast room and... more

We had a nice time in Porta Faenza Florence. Location is very nice. We could walk from the SMN train station and to all major sites. Very close to Duomo Church, Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio. Front desk personel was very helpful and kind. They have a PC in the lobby with free internet access. Room and bathroom were... more

This is a really nice hotel - more than a "bed and breakfast" that my girlfriend and I expected. Room was relatively spacious, clean-clean-clean. Nice firm queen-size bed as we requested. Air conditioning great. Bathroom also -- nice thick towels. Very helpful staff - my girlfriend broke a wheel on her suitcase on the cobblestone street, and the desk person... more