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Alessandra

Address: Borgo Santi Apostoli 17, Santa Maria Novella, Florence, 50123 | Map It
Phone: 055/283438
Fax: 055/210619
www.hotelalessandra.com

Price range: $-$$
Location: Santa Maria Novella to the Arno

Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.4/5

Fodor's Review:

The location, a block from the Ponte Vecchio, and the clean, ample rooms make this a good choice. The building, known as the Palazzo Roselli del Turco, was designed in 1507 by Baccio d'Agnolo, a contemporary of Michelangelo. Though little remains of the original design save for the high wood ceilings, there's still an aura of grandeur. Friendly hosts Anna and Andrea Gennarini speak fluent English. Pros: Several rooms have views of the Arno, the spacious suite is a bargain. Cons: Stairs to elevator, some rooms share bath.

Hotel Details: 26 rooms, 19 with bath; 1 suite; 1 apartment
In-room: safe, refrigerator, Internet, Wi-Fi.
In-hotel: laundry service, parking (paid).
Rate includes: Full breakfast
Credit Cards: AE, MC, V
Closed: Closed mid-Dec.

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Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by emarie22 from North Carolina on 5/20/08
The service was excellent; all of the staff were friendly. The location was also ideal, as others have mentioned. We were a bit disappointed in the room. We were also plagued by mosquitos in our room. The stairs were not so bad after you got there, but climbing them with our suitcases after a hot walk from the train station was stressful. A lift will take you up the last two stories after you climb the first.

Member Rating: 3.8
Ratings details: Room: 3.0 Atmosphere: 4.0 Service: 5.0 Value: 4.0

Reviewed by halfapair from Near Seattle, WA on 2/1/08
We spent 5 nights at the Alessandra arriving on December 30th. The staff was wonderful, making restaurant reservations and helping us with plans. The room was very comfortable and had a nice bathroom. The bed was comfy too! The location cannot be beat - we had no problem walking to all the sites in Florence.

At breakfast just ask one of the attendants for a cappucino and you'll get one with a chocolate happy face on it - what a great way to wake up!!