About Hotel Paris
The 67-room pet-friendly Hotel Paris offers spacious family accommodation, set in a 17th century Florentine palace, right in the heart of the old city and close to the Medici Chapels and Firenze Santa Maria Novella Train Station.
The rooms feature in-suite climate control, plasma TV with satellite service, and free Wi-Fi. Other amenities include a telephone, minibar and electronic safe. In addition, the private bathroom has a hair dryer, shower and courtesy kit. The larger suite offers canopy beds and a 17th century fireplace.
Hotel Paris has a 24-hour front desk, Wi-Fi in public areas, laundry and tour desk. International newspapers are available in the lobby, and covered parking is available with valet service. Child care and dog-sitting services are available on request.
Breakfast is available daily, and guests have access to partnered restaurants adjacent the property. There is also a 24-hour bar service on-site.
The Market of San Lorenzo is nearby.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Helpful and courteous staff
Many guests say that staff is helpful and assists guests with luggage, reservations at restaurants and tour planning. Others add that staff is accommodating to families with young children and pets, and appreciate the friendly attitude of the manager.
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Splendid location
Several guests note that several historic monuments, popular museums, and classic art exhibitions are easily reachable by foot, and say that the famous Piazza di Santa Maria Novella is also close by. Others add that the Palazzo dei Congressi and Palazzo degli Affari are steps away, with convenient and safe pedestrian access.
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Ornate and historic building
Many guests appreciate that the property's architecture preserves fascinating features from its past, such as the frescoed vaulted ceiling in the breakfast room, glass mosaics and an elegant terrace with a refined stone balustrade. Others love the Venturi coat-of-arms in the hotel lounge, adorned with three golden rooks on an azure background, and say that the exquisite facade of the property has a unique mannerist style.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Air-conditioning is not effective
Some guests say that the air conditioning units in the lounge and breakfast room do not work efficiently during the day, and say that the hallways feel stuffy in the hot months. Others add that the air-conditioning units in the rooms are noisy, and mention that the climate control settings need adjustment.
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Poor TV reception
A handful of guests comment that some premium channels are not available, and dislike the poor reception. Others add that there are just a few English language channels available, and note that the satellite service is frequently down.
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Limited amenities
Some guests say that the laundry does not offer urgent service, and dislike that the operating hours are not convenient. Others add that the property does not have a spa or fitness centre.