California Hotel Florence
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Hotel Overview
I go there every time!
Excellent value, especially for Italy. Modern bathrooms, pleasant rooms, decent breakfast,...
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Frequent Visitor Also
- Feb 5, 2013
Excellent Hotel
I was very concerned about taking a chance with online booking, but I was so pleasantly surprised. ...
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Anonymous
- Apr 7, 2010
Classic Florentine boutique hotel steps from Michelangelo's David
With only 22 rooms, the Hotel California Florence is the very definition of Florentine intimacy. It's smart and polished boutique property, just steps away from Michelangelo's David Museum. Rooms are simple yet smart with modern amenities, and a complimentary breakfast is a welcome addition, especially when it is served on the hotel's garden terrace.Highlights
- Prime location: down the street from Michelangelo's David
- Breakfast (included) served on a garden terrace
- Bathrooms adorned in white Carrara marble
Rooms
The 22 rooms at the Hotel California are decorated in typical Florentine style, all with private facilities as well as telephone, satellite TV, safe, and air conditioning. Bathrooms are equipped with either a bathtub or shower, and all feature white Carrara marble. Some rooms offer coveted views of the Cupola of the Duomo or a private terrace.Features
- The Hotel California Florence, a self-proclaimed "small paradise in Florence," is indeed an intimate, boutique Florentine hotel located in a historic building just steps away from Michelangelo's David Museum.
- Decorated in classic Florentine style, many of the guest rooms and public spaces are adorned with authentic steel ornaments, frescoes, and stucco work reflective of the Renaissance period.
- Rooms are spacious and equipped with modern amenities, with some offering rewarding views of the Cupola of the Duomo.
- Breakfast is included and served on a spacious garden terrace, which is also the ideal spot for relaxing with a cocktail while admiring the facades of the neighboring buildings.
Transportation
Transportation
- Florence Airport (5.3 mi/8.6 km)
- Santa Maria Novella train station (0.6 mi/ 1 km)
Attractions
- Boboli Gardens (0.8 mi/1.4 km)
- Ponte Vecchio (0.6 mi/ 1 km)
- Duomo and Baptistry (0.1 mi/0.2 meters)
- Uffizi Gallery (0.6 mi/ 1 km)
- Michelangelo's David Museum (0.2 mi/0.3 km)
California Hotel Florence Rooms
- Standard Double Room
- The bedding option for the room is one double bed or one twin bed. Room offers air conditioning, alarm clock, bathroom amenities, cable satellite TV, color TV, hairdryer, heating, room service, safe in room and telephone.
Amenities
- General
- Pets allowed
- Dining
- Restaurant
- Room service
Hotel Map
- Area served
- Florence.
- Nearby airports
- Amerigo Vespucci International Airport.
- Area description
- The Hotel California is situated on the second floor of a historic building in a central street, via Rissole, the same street where is the Michelangelo's David Museum.
Nearby points of interest
- Duomo - Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore: 0 mi
- Duomo Museum (Museo dell'Opera del Duomo): 0 mi
- Piazza del Duomo: 0.1 mi
- Giotto's Bell Tower (Campanile di Giotto): 0.1 mi
- Laurentian Library (Biblioteca Medicea Laurenziana): 0.1 mi
- Centro Storico: 0.2 mi
- Medici Chapels (Cappelle Medicee): 0.2 mi
- Basilica di San Lorenzo: 0.2 mi
- Mercato Centrale: 0.2 mi
- Piazza della Repubblica: 0.2 mi
- Museo Nazionale del Bargello (Bargello Museum): 0.2 mi
- Galleria dell'Accademia: 0.3 mi
- Piazza della Signoria: 0.3 mi
- Museo di Palazzo Davanzati: 0.3 mi
- Museo di San Marco: 0.3 mi
- Duomo - Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore: 0 mi
- Duomo Museum (Museo dell'Opera del Duomo): 0 mi
- Piazza del Duomo: 0.1 mi
- Giotto's Bell Tower (Campanile di Giotto): 0.1 mi
- Laurentian Library (Biblioteca Medicea Laurenziana): 0.1 mi
- Centro Storico: 0.2 mi
- Medici Chapels (Cappelle Medicee): 0.2 mi
- Basilica di San Lorenzo: 0.2 mi
- Mercato Centrale: 0.2 mi
- Piazza della Repubblica: 0.2 mi
- Museo Nazionale del Bargello (Bargello Museum): 0.2 mi
- Galleria dell'Accademia: 0.3 mi
- Piazza della Signoria: 0.3 mi
- Museo di Palazzo Davanzati: 0.3 mi
- Museo di San Marco: 0.3 mi
- Church of Santa Maria Novella: 0.4 mi
- Uffizi Gallery (Galleria degli Uffizi): 0.4 mi
- Museo Galileo - Institute and Museum of the History of Science: 0.4 mi
- Corridoio Vasariano: 0.4 mi
- Santa Maria Novella Train station: 0.4 mi
- Basilica di Santa Croce: 0.4 mi
- Sinagoga di Firenze e Museo ebraico: 0.4 mi
- Pitti Palace: 0.5 mi
- Boboli Gardens: 0.7 mi
- Piazzale Michelangelo: 0.8 mi
- Basilica di San Miniato al Monte: 1.1 mi
- Museo Stibbert: 1.5 mi
- Baptistry (Battistero): 43.1 mi
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1430
- Check-out:
- 1100
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (22)
Ratings and reviews for California Hotel Florence
- All travelers (22) 3.7 / 5
- Business (1) 4 / 5
- Couples (11) 3.4 / 5
- Families (5) 4.2 / 5
- Friends (2) 3.5 / 5
- Singles (3) 4 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.4
- Hotel staff:
- 4.6
- Room comfort:
- 3.8
- Location:
- 4.8
- Value:
- 4.4
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Nice and getting nicer....
Very nice hotel in very good location. Renovations still in progress and it should be even nicer when complete. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Rooftop bar was a great surprise.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Time-saving tip:
Not Applicable
The hotel is in an area of many one-way streets and a great deal of tourists. If you drive, call ahead on best way to get to the hotel. (GPS could not find it)
Reviewer score
Would recommend
WalruSara
Location, location, location...
-Great staff, unbeatable location, beautiful hotel, decent room size for Florence. Great third floor bar with beautiful views of the Duomo. -Breakfast was so-so, but free with room rate, so that was a nice touch. Beds aren't terribly comfortable, but they are standard for Florence.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Franch_lace
Good Location
We were on vacation with the children and wanted to stay in a family friendly hotel that was also close to the places we needed to visit. This hotel was in a good location so we did not need to take cabs to get around.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Entertainment tip:
Short walk from hotel
Museums and shops are with working distance so we did not need to use any cabs or buses
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Enjoyed Our Stay
The location is excellent as attractions are mostly walking distance for up to 15 minutes, except Piazzale Michelangelo where we have to take the bus. The train station is also closeby that we only have to walk. Excellent staff service, provide us with maps and explain the attractions on maps.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
There is a budget dining option in the train station.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Yann italian trotter
séjour inoubliable
idéalement placé près du Duomo, au coeur du centre historique, cet hôtel est parfait pour des vacances touristiques ! Le personnel est très attentionné et vous guidera pour toutes vos excursion en Florence. Les chambres sont spacieuses et confortables, le ménage est irréprochable.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Time-saving tip:
Short walk from hotel
salon de "Coiffure pour Dames", coupe homme et femme, petit prix, une bonne raison de se faire beau en entendant de l'italien ! et le stagiaire est breton !!!