from 3 sources
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"Other than the water pressure, we would definitely stay there again so hopefully they will fix this." — source Hotels.com
"They forgot to clean my room one day but overall it was very nice." — source Hotels.com
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"The hotel and room were very clean and the staff were very professional." — source Hotels.com
"Clean room with air conditioning meets US standards." — source Hotels.com
"As well, the hotel was spotlessly clean and the staff went to great lengths to make sure everything was tidy and well-cared for." — source Expedia
"When we arrived, the floor of our room was sticky and dirty and I asked for it to be cleaned the next day (I wore my socks in the room and they were black from the filth). The front desk person seemed annoyed at the request, but the floor was cleaned as requested." — source Expedia
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"We particularly liked the breakfast service." — source Expedia
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"Hotel is good, but nothing outstanding, except for excellent location." — source Hotels.com
"A great location and a fantastic staff." — source Hotels.com
"The location was superb, just a couple of blocks from the Uffizi, Ponte Vecchio, Santa Croce and many of FlorenceÂ’s sites." — source Expedia
"Great location, relaxed and lovely." — source Expedia
"This Hotel is in a great location." — source Expedia
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"we were booked in a typical standard room but when we got there we wanted a view. we asked and were given a room on the 5th floor (a new addition) that had a patio overlooking all of florence and the bathroom overlooked the river." — source Hotels.com
"This hotel was affordable, the room was a good size, and we had a view of the river." — source Hotels.com
More information on Hotel Balestri
The Balestri-established as a hotel in 1868 is located in one of the edge points of the ancient roman and medieval Florence. Splendid location in the historical center of Florence on the right bank of the Arno river, few steps away from the Ponte Vecchio, Uffizi Gallery, Santa Croce Abbey and Pitti Palace. All sightseeings, tourist attractions and shopping streets are within easy walking distance. A hotel is expected by a visitor to be a temporary home and this is the way he wishes to be welcomed and the Balestri staff treats the guests in the same way. Amenities provided by the hotels are bar, concierge, conference facilities, currency exchange, dry cleaning, wireless Internet access, laundry service, lift/elevator, lobby, parking facilities at cost, pets allowed, reception, room service and safe deposit box.
Check-in Time:
1400Check-out Time:
1200Total Rooms:
46 rooms.46Total Floors:
4 floors.Rooms:
46Reservations
IB
Cancellation Policy
-48 hours, CANCELLATION POLICY: freecharge only with written notice at least TWO days before the scheduled arrival date. ANNULLAMENTO: nessuna penale sarà dovuta a condizione che ci pervenga nota scritta almeno DUE giorni prima dell'arrivo.
Directions
From Florence Vespucci Airport (FLR): Distance to Hotel Balestri is 12 kilometres, approximately 40 minutes' drive. Getting there. Taxis into the city centre cost approximately 15 EUR 16 EUR, and the journey time is 15 minutes. An airport bus departs for Florence's Santa Maria Novella Station every 30 minutes. Single tickets cost 6 EUR. Terravision coaches travel to central Florence and Pisa Airport. Tickets cost 12 EUR, and the price includes a one day pass for Florence's city buses. Taxis then take guests to the hotel. Prices are all subject to change. Getting around. The hotel is located on Piazza Mentana, 300 metres from the Ponte Vecchio bridge. Florence is compact and easily explored on foot. There are traffic restrictions in the city centre, and parking is expensive. Bright orange buses operate throughout the city centre. Tickets are available at vending machines or from tobacconists. Tickets are sold based on length of time, and are available for one, two or 24 hours. There is a taxi rank in front of Santa Maria Novella Station. Parking is available nearby (surcharge).
Area
Florence, Toscana, Italy
Attractions
Historical Centre, Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Vecchio And Many Other Tourist Attractions Are Within A StoneS Throw Cathedral Is Approx 600 Mtrs Palazzo Pitti About 500 Mtrs Almost All Attractions Can Be Reached By Walking
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