Italy - Florence hotel

Hey guys,

No nearby Hiltons in Florence. Since I'll be paying cash I'd like to try something unique. 2 adults and 2 kids so I'd need a Quad room. I'd like it if it included a breakfast but not mandatory. What IS mandatory is being walking distance to everything. I hope not to get in a car much if I dont have to.

I saw the PMT which seemed really cool but a little out of my price range. I'm hoping to get 4 nights for $1000 or so. I'll pay more for a great place but there are so many options I am totally overwhelmed.

Thanks in advance! :)

Wow, 27 views and not one response? Was it something I ate? Anyone here have a favorite hotel in Florence??

we did a stay in a VRBO and had a great experience. Close to the Doumo and center of city ..try their web site

Wow, 27 views and not one response? Was it something I ate? Anyone here have a favorite hotel in Florence??

everyone is trying to be polite. there are very few quads in italy. you can use venere.com to check for any. at the bottom of their page, look into B&B and things like that.

decent double rooms in florence for €200/ are about the norm.

if you are doing florence, do not get a car. everything worth seeing is within walking distance. car and parking will cost you probably half of what you want to spend. maybe more.

If you want a unique experience, go here and see if Casa Guidi is available for your dates:

www.landmarktrust.org.uk

The former home of Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning, it will sleep 6 and has a full kitchen.

Thanks for the responses, I'll check out your suggestions. (VRBO and venere.com) I did find a couple of hotels that did allow 4 to a room. I think they were called "executive suites" or something and they were in town. I'll make sure to stay in town.

Thanks for the help! :)

venere has changed format. after florence, choose accomodations all types, and dig in there. make certain when you book you book for 4.

we once had a suite in the danieli. we brought in guests for a cocktails and snacks. about an hour, thee was a knock on the door. it was a room people counter from the hotel.

everyone is trying to be polite. there are very few quads in italy.

The lack of quads in Italy was explained to the OP in this thread: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilton-hhonors/1266698-need-advice-using-hhonors-italy-france.html

Hopefully he's been able to find something in Florence to suit his needs.

The lack of quads in Italy was explained to the OP in this thread: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilton-hhonors/1266698-need-advice-using-hhonors-italy-france.html

Hopefully he's been able to find something in Florence to suit his needs.

i did not see an explanation for lack of quads in that link. it was quite long, and i may have missed it.

A ROOM MUST BE LICENSED FOR 4 PEOPLE TO HAVE 4 PEOPLE IN IT. yeah caps. now in that link post, there were comments about children age waivers to make the 4. i do not know about that. i presume hilton knows more about italian hotel rules than i do, however, after years using the starwood web site, i would not accept anything they said as law........

I did end up just booking now. I went with a boutique hotel that was highly recommended on TripAdvisor.

Hotel: PonteVecchio Suites
Address: Via De' Belfredelli, 9 Florence (FI)

I mapped it out and it's about a 10 minute walk to the statue of David, so I figure I'm pretty close to about everything then. It was an "Executive Suite" that had two rooms. They had a family special where they add two beds with the executive suite. So, they know I have four people coming and that's what the room is for.

I think I'll be happy based on the reviews. Thanks guys for your input. ^ :)

From one of my trip reports on Florence:

Two excellent dinners –

Baldovino
Via di San Giuseppe, 22
055 241773

Aqua al 2
Via dell'Acqua
055 284170

Two GREAT finds for sandwiches

The Oil Shoppe
Via S.Egidio, 22R
055 200 1092
They have a deal for a sandwich, fries and a water bottle for 5€ that can’t be beat. You order by the type of bread and assorted combinations, each more tempting than the next. An easy walk from the Duomo and a great find.

Antico Noe
Volta di San Piero, 6-red
055 2340838
A little harder to find, under an arched tunnel between two streets. Look for the VINO sign above the door, When we got there, the skies opened without warning and it began to pour! We could sit at the tables infront of the shop protected by the tunnel until the rain stopped. The #9 (with extra sundried tomatoes) could be the best sandwich I have ever had.

Thank you FrAAmer, I will check those place out when I go! Sounds delicious!

You are staying "oltrarno" and in a very cool area. You are also walking distance to:

Mama's Bakery
Via della Chiesa, 34-red, 50125 Firenze, Italy
+39 055 219214 ‎ · mamasbakery.it

A wonderful place!

If the weather is nice, the Boboli Gardens are a great too - as is the Piazza Michelangelo which has spectacular views of Florence.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/RobMarkoff/Excelsior%20Florence/900px-Firenze_-_modified.jpg