Best Western Hotel Rivoli
Medieval Florence
Retaining many of its original features such as vaulted ceilings, stone columns and exposed beams, this converted 15th-century monastery is two blocks from Santa Maria Novella Station.
See this hotel on a mapGarden hot tub
After a day of sightseeing, guests can soak tired limbs in the huge hot tub open all year around in the Tuscan villa-style garden, or relax with drinks in the lounge bar or on the terrace.
More hotel informationHigh ceilings
Airy guestrooms feature high ceilings and tall windows with slatted shutters and patterned drapes; all include satellite television, minibars, climate control and direct-dial phones.
More room informationHotel review summary of Best Western Hotel Rivoli, Florence Hotel
| Overall satisfaction | 96% of travellers (28 of 29) recommend this hotel | ||||
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| Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | ||
| 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.2 | ||
| Scores are based on a 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent) rating system. | |||||
Most recent reviews and ratings for Best Western Hotel Rivoli in Florence
All reviews displayed are submitted by customers who stayed at this hotel. Only the 3 most recent reviews are shown.
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
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| 4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Well worth considering
Great location and only a 5 minute walk from the train station. The hotel was lovely, although quite old fashioned in style. The breakfast area - and the outside courtyard was just lovely with very helpul and friendly staff. The breakfast itself was ok with a nice choice of pastries. The bedroom was a reasonable size although a bit gloomy with dark carpets, bedcovers etc. Not a hotel for those who like a modern contemporary look. Sheets changed daily which was lovely.
The Palazzo Pitti was a wonderful experience. You pay according to what parts you want to visit, exhibitions etc. You can easily spend a day here and worth every penny. The tour bus is a must and a good way to travel around and outside the city. We had some pretty disappointing meals the first couple of days so we then stuck to restaurants recommended in the guide books. Difficult in Florence but do try and avoid the touristy restaurants - you can get better pasta at home! Tuscan Wine Tour was just fantastic - the ones recommend by Expedia are great value for money and much cheaper than many others on offer.
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
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| 4 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 |
Excellent mid range hotel in Florence
The Rivoli was in a superb location if you travel by bus or train as it’s 5 minutes walk from the station. it is also only approx 10 minutes walk into the main area for shops and restaurants, of which there are many. The location was safe and had some character. All the staff were most helpful in every aspect and were very friendly with good english language skills. The rooms were of a good size and kept very clean. The breakfast is only average although a limited cooked option of scrambled egg, bacon and sausage is included , so not bad for a continental hotel although the breakfast room can get fairly busy at peak times. Overall a more than satisfactory choice for our stay in Florence.
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
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| 4 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Good hotel good location
A very nice hotel in a good location. Central for most sites and only 5 minutes from the railway station. Front desk were very helpful and requests were dealt with promptly. Clean, comfortable and well maintained. Only complaint was the bathroom is small.
Traveller's tip on recreational activities
Enjoy a soak in the jacquzzi
