Hotel Porta Faenza Florence
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Hotel Porta Faenza Review
Featuring a central location, Hotel Porta Faenza Florence offers views of the city, and is within a 6-minute stroll of Fortezza da Basso Convention Center. Staying here you can use Wi Fi throughout the property and private parking nearby.
The Porta Faenza includes a restaurant that is open for a buffet breakfast. Set nearly 8 minutes' walk from this property, the barbecue Chianineria Trattoria dall'Oste offers a Tuscan menu.
The positioning of the hotel in the heart of Florence ensures fast access to Via Faenza, which is less than a 5-minute walk away. Cultural sights in the area are the 15th-century Dominican church "Basilica of Santa Maria Novella" (0.7 km) and the Medieval Ponte Vecchio Stone Bridge (1.1 km).
Visit Fortezza da Basso - Gardens, just 8 minutes' walk from this 3-star hotel, and feel complete harmony with the nature of Italy. Hotel Porta Faenza is placed only a few steps from San Marco Church in Florence, while Airport Shuttle bus station is just a 5-minute walk away.
You can choose from one of the 27 non-smoking rooms with complimentary wireless internet and a satellite TV, and self-catering amenities like a mini-bar. Guests can use a bidet and a walk-in shower together with a hairdryer and towels. A bidet, a bath and a shower are available in private bathrooms. In addition, a guest room has elegant interior and welcomes guests with elegant atmosphere.
The accommodation is also near a railway station.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Nicely decorated traditional hotel in an Italian style building.
- Central location with Fortezza da Basso Convention Center an easy walk to the building.
- Nestled in a nice quiet area surrounded by a hill and a river.
- All rooms are well furnished and brand-new; have it's own little balcony, air conditioning and free WiFi.
- Some units with nice decor.
- Gluten free and savoury breakfast with a yogurt, a toast etc and a perfect made-to-order cappuccino included.
- Several dining options, including a delicious American fare.
- A lovely Irish bar serves soft drinks together with snacks.
- Excellent service; amenities are good.
- Rates are good.
- Some beds might be a little hard and could use an upgrade.
- For a few guests bathrooms seemed a little cramped.
Key Features
- private parking
- free wifi
- family rooms
- non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- elevator
- heating
- laundry
- tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- very good breakfast
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus Electric kettle
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Activities for Kids
- Cots
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence 1.37 km (4495 ft)
- Piazza del Duomo 760 m (2493 ft)
- San Marco Museum 650 m (2133 ft)
- Campanile di Giotto 670 m (2198 ft)
- Piazzale Michelangelo 2.00 km (1.24 mi.)
- Strozzi Palace 730 m (2395 ft)
- Riccardi Medici Palace 480 m (1575 ft)
- Piazza della Signoria 970 m (3182 ft)