Expert reviews
“This three-star hotel in San Marco redefines elegance with its majestic ceilings, chic oyster-grey colour scheme and contemporary furnishings, offset to perfection by the historic palazzo in which it languishes.”
What guests liked
- Friendly staff
- Clean rooms
- Great breakfast
- Boutique style
- Comfortable beds
- Central location
All you need to know
This fine four-star hospitality haven is located on 30 San Marco Via San Gallo in the famous Santissima Annunziata district of the city. The hotel offers posh and lush accommodation options for visitors in the city while the excellent location of the hotel premises makes it the perfect departure spot for tourists looking to get the best Florence adventure. Famous and notable places of interest such as the Ponte Vecchio are located within a 20-minute walk away from the hotel. The famous Duomo is located a 10-minute walk away from the hotel.
The hotel is also located close to some of the city’s busiest transportation system; the widely used Santa Maria Novella Train Station is just 1 km away from the hotel’s front door.
The hotel rooms are spacious and well-ventilated and provided with adequate lighting necessary for a comfortable stay. The Hotel Orto de’ Medici guarantees a satisfying stay within the hotel with its elegant rooms and latest hospitality facilities.
The rooms feature modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi for high-speed internet access, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and air conditioning. The private bathroom includes conveniences such as a hairdryer, bathroom slippers, and bathrobes. Some of the rooms in the hotel offer a view of medieval roofs or the beautiful garden. The hotel rooms come with a well-stocked minibar which has the best drinks and cocktails available to guests.
Guests can make use of the lounge which has antique furniture that is both exquisite and relaxing.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
6 May 2024
Stepping into Hotel Orto de Medici is like embarking on a journey through time, where every corner holds a piece of Flor
Hotel Orto de Medici is a delightful find near Florence's key attractions. Conveniently close to the train station, its charm captivates. The staff is exceptionally courteous, always ready to offer helpful advice. The hotel manager pleasantly surprised us with a room upgrade, ensuring a memorable stay. The food is tasty and also includes all options for those with allergies. We'll certainly return to this exceptional gem.
If you use hair conditioner or love to greet the morning in a dressing gown, remember to bring these with you. In the room, you will find beautifully scented soaps, slippers, shampoo, shower gel, and body lotion. The lack of a wardrobe in the room isn't much of an issue as there are always hangers and shelves for suitcases available. Coffee enthusiasts should visit local cafes, as the coffee served at the hotel breakfast isn't the Italian delicacy we adore.
3 May 2024
Great home in Florence
The staff were exceptional. Everyone bent over backwards to be helpful and to make us comfortable . Mariel was particularly helpful. Young bartender also very nice
The room was smaller than expected
3 May 2024
We would definitely come back.
The room was clean and comfortable, the staff was extremely friendly, and the location was convenient.
1 May 2024
Beautifully restored hotel in a quiet location within walking distance of the main tourist sights.
Lovely small hotel with excellent friendly staff. Everything was well maintained and clean.
We would have liked a bar in the hotel but it’s opening was seasonal and commenced in early May.
30 April 2024
Loved it and would stay there again!
Staff was so friendly and the accommodations were extremely comfortable.
27 April 2024
Brilliant hotel, fantastic staff and great location
Spacious, clean light and modern. Staff are amazing very friendly and helpful. Will definitely recommend to family and friends and would love to return one day.
We found nothing to dislike our only disappointment was the roof garden wasn’t open but that was due to the timing of our visit and no fault of the hotel.
25 April 2024
Expensive but comfortable
Location
No variation in breakfast entree Very few English news channels. Need Fox News
25 April 2024
Fantastic
The breakfast was very good with many choices. The staff were attentive and polite. The garden room was spacious and comfortable.
15 April 2024
Friendly staff, room size
Staff members were all nice, Judith & Ana (reception) & the very nice, jolly lady at the breakfast place. Room size was good, we were a group of 3 and there’s enough space for us and luggages.
A bit far from SMN Station. If you plan on walking from SMN to the hotel, a little challenging as the streets are a bit tight
13 April 2024
Fabulous
Size of room and cleanliness, good location for walking to train and attractions
13 April 2024
Most enjoyable in a very beautiful place.
Breakfast was good and staff very helpful.
The bathroom good have benefitted from a box of tissues and a hook/bar to hang clothes.
11 April 2024
Amazing
Amazing place a stones throw from the main attractions in Florence. Breakfast was incredible, staff were accommodating and the garden was beautiful!
Beds weren’t the most comfortable. Room was hot and no air con although we were given a fan upon request.
8 April 2024
Our stay was enjoyable, and we hope to return some day.
The staff was the best part of our stay - from the front desk to the breakfast room to the bar and cleaners, everything about the hotel was lovely and enjoyable.
Not sure how we would improve it maybe promise a senior citizen discount!!! We liked everything.
5 April 2024
This hotel is renovated, central, and a great value for the price. Great Staff!
The room was renovated and comfortable. The staff was very attentive and professional. The hotel was very clean, and breakfast was delicious.
1 April 2024
Elegant stay in the center of Florence
Beautiful building and nice rooms. Very nice breakfast. Beautiful common area. very central location
nothing
31 March 2024
Fabulous
Stylish decor and well appointed rooms with excellent bed, linen and towels. Friendly and attentive service by all of the staff. Super location only minutes from great restaurants and the major sights.
Shame the bar isn’t open during the off season.
31 March 2024
Nice place to stay around key tourist attractions
Clean, heritage look, helpful staff
Room size and shower
29 March 2024
Excellent stay
Very professional and dedicated staff
Everything was good
27 March 2024
Fabulous stay
The rooms were clean, modern and the breakfast was delicious.
The room was exceptionally warm, even when the air conditioning temperature was changed to try cool it down. I'm not sure if I used it correctly though so may be my fault!
26 March 2024
Fabulous
Location was rather central to many attractions.
Breakfast was the same everyday. No variations at all.
22 March 2024
Very good
Very centrally located. Only 15min walk to Duomo. Close to many restaurants and shops. Staff were very friendly. Breakfast was good too.
Room was smaller than advertised in the picture on booking.com
21 March 2024
Lovely hotel for a trip to Florence
Location, quiet, spotless
Nothing
13 March 2024
Enjoyed the feeling of the place, and the services. All first class.
Loved Alanze at check in. So helpful and happy.
No tissues in room
13 March 2024
Exceptional
Modern room, nice breakfast, very pretty common areas, nice staff, location is great to walk into the main area and lots of great food options around
The mattress was extremely firm.
Hotel facilities
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Shared lounge/TV area
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service
- - Daily housekeeping
Food & Drink
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
Parking
- - Parking garage
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
Activities
- - Walking tours (additional charge)
- - Bike tours (additional charge)
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
- - Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
- - Cooking class (additional charge)
- - Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Miscellaneous
- - Key access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available
8 May 2024
we had a pleasant, fun and absolutely satisfying stay
hotel interiors and design was very classy and modern, airy and clean at all times, staff was very accomodating, cheerful and have very excellent customer service, special mention to ms judith at the front desk, breakfast choices of food was just right but can be improved by adding a little more, special mention to the lady in-charge, she made sure we had everything we asked for, had a very pleasant stay here. we forgot some personal belongings in the hotel but when i emailed, staff were quick to respond and arrange for how we can retrieve our items
none that i cold think of