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Hotel Desirée

3.0 star property
Pet-friendly hotel with free breakfast connected to the convention center in Florence

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Superior Room, Balcony | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
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Near the historic heart of Downtown, Hotel Desirée offers a warm welcome with a free breakfast buffet and in-room WiFi. Unwind with laundry facilities, concierge services, and multilingual staff at your disposal. With tour/ticket assistance and express check-out available, you'll have more time to explore nearby landmarks like Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room, Balcony | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Superior Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Triple Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Economy Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Economy Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Historic Centre of Florence neighborhood, Hotel Desirée is connected to a shopping center. Uffizi Gallery and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Ponte Vecchio. Boboli Gardens and Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science are also worth visiting.
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Via Fiume 20, Florence, FI, 50123

What's nearby

  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Piazza del Duomo - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ponte Vecchio - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Uffizi Gallery - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop - 2 min walk
  • Florence Santa Maria Novella Station - 4 min walk
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bar Tonarelli - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Vyta - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tentazioni Cafè - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Desirée

Hotel near Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
A short walk from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Piazza del Duomo, Hotel Desirée provides a free breakfast buffet, laundry facilities, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Valet parking (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff, and concierge services
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Desirée offer perks such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • 22-inch HDTVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (EUR 32 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 7 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 6.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: EUR 32 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number IT048017A1X7A5KXY4

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Desirée Florence
Desiree Hotel Florence
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Hotel Desirée Hotel Florence

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Desirée pet-friendly?

Yes, Hotel Desirée allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Hotel Desirée?

Valet parking is available for EUR 32 per day.

What time is check-in at Hotel Desirée?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Desirée?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel Desirée located?

Located in Historic Centre of Florence, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Palazzo dei Congressi, Central Market, and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella. Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Gallery of the Academy of Florence are also within 15 minutes. Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop and Unità Tram Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

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Hotel Desirée Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 494 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 494 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 494 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 494 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 494 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anatoliy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice hotel at a great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sunil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant and convenient stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Samir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. We areived before the check in time and were able to store luggage in the hotel. Walking distance to all the attractions and dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eralda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome service 24/7. Our family loved the ambiance and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Elio

Ok for the budget
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Staff & service

Good place for a rest.

Good proximity to the station and walkable to local eateries. Friendly and helpful front desk clerks. Mattress a bit firm and shower small. Continental breakfast was good and staff in breakfast room friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhoda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay during your vacation. Location of the hotel is a plus factor, very near to the train station, as well as with the tour places.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice and Convenient

Nice clean friendly older hotel with a good breakfast. Convenient location to the train and attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint hotel close to the train station. Wonderful staff, delicious breakfast, lovely rooms, and walkable location. Would stay again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the train terminal (walkable) this hotel is older but very nice. The staff was great and there were quite a few places to eat close by. Breakfast buffet was good. The old fashioned elevator was a plus!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Frida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is good, close to the train station and not far from the main points of interest. The staff is great. Breakfast was ok, although limited. The property condition was under our expectations. The room that we were assigned (for three people) was ok, but the washroom was tiny and the distribution was very inconvenient. The room did not have a place to connect the Europe to North America plug adaptor, except for one in the washroom where there was zero space to put the phones, etc. Overall not a good value for money and way under our expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Amenities
Excellent. Great location, very easy to get everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My favorite hotel in Florence!!

Excellent location, very nice building, close to every important spot in Florence and to stores if you want shopping. I will use this hotel forever when going to Florence !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy Warner

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were comfortable, staff very friendly and accommodating. The location was close to The train station yet not at all noisy. Also close to all attractions. We would definitely rerun.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
classic elevator, unique. Needed facial tissues
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I would go there again.

All of the folks were very helpful and courteous. The wifi could have been better but it seemed to be dependent on the time I was using it. It was clean and had been recently renovated.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent person
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Hui

Liked: Staff & service
Very good location. Hairdryer is a bit dated and hardly does the work
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Evelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It needs a little TLC, but it serves the purpose for the amount of time that you spend in the room. Very close to the center of Florence.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Disliked: Staff & service
They were helpful enough, but the room decor was very strange. Additionally, the small room’s air conditioner didn’t work, and the bathroom was very cave-like, as you could tell it didn’t originally exist.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Muriel Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
You have to carry your bags up a flight if stairs before you get to an elevator.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jose Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cercano al centro, bien comunicado con aeropuerto y centro. Amabilidad personal. Limpieza.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo muy bien y muy cerca del aeropuerto, trasporte gratuito excelente.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desiree

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nettes Personal, gute Lage, saubere und charmante Zimmer. Optimal für einen Städtetrip!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

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