We had numerous options before returning to Florence in July for a three night stay at Degli Orafi. We chose this hotel because we had stayed there once before and had a good idea of what to expect. Before you go, rent or buy the movie "Room with a View". The movie was filmed here....and like us, you can gain a better idea of what to expect. The location and views from the hotel are perfect!

We feel the breakfast is very good by European standards. Don't expect big fluffy pancakes or a ham and cheese omelet you would find in New York. You're in Florence! Expect scrambled eggs (always over-stirred in Europe during the cooking process), small sausages, bacon (also...always undercooked a bit in Europe for our taste) fresh fruit, cereal, salmon, fresh breads/rolls, vegetables, yoghurt and cheese. We love it! There is plenty of selection, and you can always find a healthy combination for a welcome start to the day. On top of this, the setting is perfect. Others have posted pictures of the ceiling and eating area, as well as the library

The bar on the 5th floor is a must visit. Massimo and Anna are simply a great team.....very helpful and always attentive. The views are absolutely perfect and the appetizers (which were excellent) can almost serve as meals. Highly recommended!

The recent remodeling in the entry area was extremely well done and made the entire area more expansive and comfortable. The front desk crew were also good. The credit card machines were broken down when we left and they were struggling to accomodate everyone waiting to check-out. Such is life! We also wanted a taxi to Pisa and they had some challenges with this request (I should have planned ahead), but I will give them a very high grade for effort. They managed to provide a car within 15 minutes. Again, I was probably the one to blame here....but, heck....I'm on acation and allowed to become a bit mindless for a few days.

This is not a business hotel. Don't expect a business desk in your room, Wi-Fi, numerous power outlets and a charging station. Frankly, I somewhat enjoy this, as I have a real excuse to say...."sorry, we were temporarily unavailable".

From our perspective, it really doesn't take much to find the inner beauty of this property. From the quaint, antique, main elevator and the difficult hotel entrance to initially find. There are no neon signs flying over this place! Perhaps it's somewhat like a treasure hunt.

Someone said it earlier. Reasonable people will sincerely enjoy their stay at Hotel Degli Orafi. Thank you Degli Orafi!

We will return!

My daughter and I just returned from a wonderful 4 night stay at the Degli Orafi. We LOVED this hotel and it's staff! It is perfectly located for easy walks to everywhere in Florence. Our room was on the second floor and was in a very quiet area of the building. The rooftop terrace was an absolute highlight of our stay here. Massimo and Anna took very good care of us as we enjoyed our drinks, appetizers and views every evening. Some nights we came back after dinner for dessert and wonderful ambience! The breakfast is by far one of the very best I've ever encountered in European hotels. Huge selection and all you can eat. The staff at the front desk (especially Giulio and Christiano)went out of their way to make wonderful restaurant recommendations and sightseeing options. If you can swing it, I highly recommend hiring a car and driver (done through the hotel) to take you to the Tuscan countryside. Another highlight for us! After reading another TA review of this hotel we almost didn't book it because of the comments about the hard beds. (I have a bad back). However, we took a chance and are so thankful that we did. The beds, while firm are not hard. My back actually loved the mattress. In our opinion you can't go wrong by booking here. You'll be glad that you did!

I stayed for 4 nights in June. It is the ideal base for all the sights
- everywhere is an easy walk away.
Room was adequate on 4th floor (top) with atmospheric views
over the rooftops.
Breakfast served in very attractive character room overlooking the river.
The best feature of the hotel was the rooftop bar where light meals
were served. I must commend the bar staff Max and Anna for excellent service in looking after us after a hard days sightseeing.
The worst feature of the hotel were the two small lifts - one an antique and one modern but malfunctioning.

A really sucky hotel. staffs are not helpfull at all, breakfast sucks. really hard beds. no internet access in your room. only one computer available on their so called business center. this is not a 4 star at all. No 24 hour maid service. lots of mosquitoes. Bad room service.LAZY AND RUDE STAFFS.
good location though