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Hotel Relais Il Cestello

3.0 of 5
Piazza del Cestello 9, 50120 Florence, Italy
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Hotel Relais Il Cestello
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Mineola, NY
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19 reviews 19 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

Relais Il Cestello, Piazza di Cestello www.relaisilcestello.it, on the square, just facing the Arno, in the Oltrano. Fantastically centrally located, only two bridges from the Ponte Vecchio, and easily reached on foot from the Santa Maria Novella rail station. Request a room in the back if you want a sound sleep, as in the evening the Piazza can become a... More

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Nice, France
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24 reviews 24 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2012

I selected this hotel due to its proximity to a friend's home but it turned out to be a perfect location for seeing all of Firenze. The hotel is on the river in a quiet square with easy access to the rest of the city. The manager Marco made me feel completely at home and was very helpful. The breakfast... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2012

September 2012 - There is nothing that makes this hotel stand out from any crowd but......... Visiting Florence for 24hours, we wanted a clean, mid-cost hotel, with easy access to both the old centre for a business lunch (Doumo etc was a gentle 10 minute walk) and Parco delle Cascine Park for an evening concert in the Eastern area of... More

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Tucson, Arizona
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40 hotel reviews
Reviews in 50 cities Reviews in 50 cities
119 helpful votes 119 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 September 2012

This hotel wasn't what I expected. The 10-15 min walk requires a few turns and crossing the River Arno. So, I thought it was far. In the hotel photo is diplays a small piazza. Open and inviting. It is actually a parking area. So, if you drive, this would be a plus. But on the plus side, and threre are... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2012 via mobile

Very friendly and accommodating staff, nice breakfast, and in a fantastic location for central Florence - just south of the river, which seemed much less touristy than the northern side, with more real bars and restaurents with real florentines in them. Rooms weren't amazing, but perfectly fine and comfortable, AC very nice to have in the hot weather, and tho... More

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Watford
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

We stayed for two nights from the 15th to 17th April 2012 and I can't speak more highly of the hotel. It is in a great location, we had a spacious and very clean room which was full of character, and the hotel staff couldn't have been more friendly and helpful. I would recommend it to anyone.

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Sheffield, United Kingdom
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

Very convenient (on the south bank of the Arno, west of the Carraia bridge, a 10-15 minute walk to the central tourist area). Clean, quiet room. Modernized bathroom with plenty of hot water. Internet access. Nice breakfast. Helpful staff. Don't be put off by the inconspicuous door - the hotel is upstairs. Press the button and say your name and... More

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London, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012

The hotel is really nice and the rooms are clean. The view is superb and the location is perfect for visiting Florence. The owner is very friendly and kind and the breakfast is good.

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Stockholm, Sweden
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 December 2011

We booked without knowing what to expect, we got lucky the extremely friendly owner Marco acted more like a friend than the relais manager/owner, the building is nice the room nice and on the top the rate was excellent we recommend the "inn" for a pleasent stay

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011

Travelling with a female companion, we rented a room each for 6 nights, but only stayed for 2. A complaint was made in a pleasant manner as to the cleanliness of my friends room but the man who we took to be the proprietor, over reacted in quite an extreme way. Although my friend had accepted the room quite happily... More

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Also Known As:
Relais Il Cestello Hotel
Relais Il Cestello Florence
Address: Piazza del Cestello 9, 50120 Florence, Italy
Region: Italy > Tuscany > Province of Florence > Florence
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Pets Allowed Room Service Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#50 Romantic Hotels in Florence
#145 Family Hotels in Florence
Price range (per night): 94 AUD - 200 AUD
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Florence Hotel Relais Il Cestello is conveniently situated in a tranquil yet central part of town on the south banks of the River Arno. The Hotel overlooks the charming Piazza di Cestello and is moments away from all the major sights of the Renaissance capital of the world.This stylish 3 star establishment with its spacious climate-controlled rooms is the perfect base whether travelling for business or pleasure. Within a short walk from this centrally located hotel you will find Piazza del Duomo - the heart and soul of Florence, the Uffizi Gallery, Michelangelo's David, Palazzo Vecchio and Ponte Vecchio. ... more   less 
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