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Hotel California

4.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Historic Centre of Florence
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
The price is AU$163
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2025

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 4 Single Beds

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
Interior

Borghese Palace Art Hotel

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Breakfast available
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (681)
The price is AU$122
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2025
Borghese Palace Art Hotel
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About the area

Map
Via Ricasoli 30, Florence, FI, 50122

What's nearby

  • Historic Centre of Florence - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ponte Vecchio - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Unità Tram Stop - 9 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 12 min walk
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Ménagère - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Caffé Ricasoli - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Twist Bistrot - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Osteria Giglio d'Oro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rosalia Salad Gourmet - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel California

Upscale hotel near Historic Centre of Florence
Located close to Piazza del Duomo and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Hotel California provides free continental breakfast, a rooftop terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site Italian cuisine restaurant, California (7:30-9:30 PM), features al fresco dining and dinner. In addition to 2 bars, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
Additional perks include:
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and a TV in reception
  • Tour/ticket information, a reception hall and a lift
  • Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel California include thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and baths or showers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Fridges, free infant beds and daily housekeeping

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • California (7:30-9:30 PM)

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Spring Break deposit: EUR 30 per night (for guests aged under 12 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 7.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights.

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

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

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 the 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

California Florence
Hotel California Florence
Hotel California Hotel
Hotel California Florence
Hotel California Hotel Florence

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel California pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel California?

As of 25 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel California on 19 Jan 2025 start from AU$139.36, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hotel California?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel California?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel California?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Hotel California provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A per vehicle fee applies.

Where is Hotel California located?

Located in Duomo, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Historic Centre of Florence, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Piazza del Duomo. Central Market and Piazza della Signoria are also within 10 minutes. Unità Tram Stop is 9 minutes by foot and Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop is 11 minutes.

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 209 out of 765 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 326 out of 765 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 765 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 765 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 765 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Steven

Disliked: Staff & service
Room looked nothing like the pictures. False advertisement. No hot water. Annoying staff and policies, insisting you leave them your key every time you go in and or of the hotel. Never saw this anywhere else. Also insisting on you paying *cash* for 21€ arbitrary “city tax” with no paper receipt. Threatened to call the police and hold on my luggage if I did not pay cash (I wanted to pay by card). Overall fantastic location, terrible management. Parking Michalengelo just underneath was 5-stars, these guys are professionals, fantastic service (not associated with the hotel)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super location, just a few minute walk from Palazzo Duomo. Lots of places to eat very close by and food was very good. Just a couple minutes walk from several attractions. Hotel was very clean, staff was very helpful, loved out room (except for the hard bed but this seems to be the trend in Italy so beware). Would def stay here again,.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location to many of the major monuments. Also ideal for walking to shopping areas and restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Marvelous location and spacious room. However, as a cuddly sleeper I didn't appreciate falling inbetween the crack of our "queen" bed which was just 2 twins pushed together.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Authentic Italian hotel with a good size room. The free breakfast had a really good selection. I would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location. Walkable to main attractions, dining,and convenient transportation to pick up locations for excursions.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Moises

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Well located, walking distance to maine visiting places,….ok price/quality ratio,
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am wondering how this hotel rated 4 stars. It is not even 3 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruben, Albuquerque

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mayra

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ewelina

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the nicest hotels I stayed in. Huge and beautiful room. Great breakfast and super nice staff. Walkable to main attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Carmela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and excellent breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

mariana

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to train station and most places to visit Uncomfortable beds, unclean sheets , they don’t provide toiletries every day , they don’t change towels daily. Lots of mosquitoes in the room , even dead mosquitoes in the walls , very unclean Very week WiFi They only provide bed sheets for covers no more They also have not options in breakfast Laundry service is 18 euro per kilo , that is insane
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Hyun Joo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is within walking distance
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

marzieh

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location but it was not a 4 Start hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This hotel is very convenient because it’s close to most of all the attractions in Florence. A couple of blocks from the David statue, like 5min walking from the Duomo and the rest. The breakfast was very good and the staff were friendly. The bathroom is big enough but the shower is too small, that’s the only thing I didn’t like about the hotel but besides that I have nothing else to complain. I would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eliane Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Buena habitación y ubicación
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Davide

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is located in the perfect spot to visit EVERYTHING !! But be prepared to leave your room key at the front desk every time you leave the hotel …
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The city tax has to be paid by cash, can’t use credit card. It is really not convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Beautiful Rooms
Check-In Time
2:30 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Nearest Airport
Florence (FLR-Peretola)