Hotel De Lanzi

We were with a pilgrimage group of 28 others in January 2026. Although our room was on the hotel's first floor, that was the building's third floor; taking the elevator made it easy to reach. The room was tiny, with barely space to walk around the bed, though at least the bed was big enough for both of us. There was a desk that worked well for putting on makeup, an armoire my husband used for his clothes, and space behind the door for our spare suitcases. We mostly lived out of our bags. The bathroom was simple, and opening the window helped when the room got too hot. It overlooked a pretty courtyard, stayed quiet, and we slept well. The food was just okay, though we appreciated having it. Staff were fine, nothing special. They tried to charge us for a towel, but dropped the fee after we explained. The location is the best part. I'd only stay here again if I were desperate, though I'm sure other places would cost more.

The room looked a little dated, but it was only a base and we didn't spend much time there. Breakfast was good, a typical continental spread. Staff were professional, friendly, and excellent. The hotel couldn't be better situated, and we stayed four nights, feeling it was worth every penny. We'll return if we're back in Florence. Just be aware the rooftop bar isn't part of this hotel, and its drinks are very expensive, though the nighttime view makes them worthwhile.

Room 101 is a bad choice if noise bothers you. It's beside a restroom and opposite a metal hallway door, the kind used for emergency exits. We heard people opening and closing those doors every few minutes, plus conversations at reception and someone typing incredibly loudly. The bedroom photos were misleading, and its walls were somewhat dirty, with what looked like mosquito blood on the wall and bedsheet. Towels were clean, but the furniture was really old. The location is great, a short walk from the Duomo. The rooftop bar had an incredible view of the Duomo, tower, and Cathedral, and its staff were wonderful, though I think it belongs to the hotel upstairs.

We visited the rooftop bar every day, it was a special spot. Breakfast was plentiful, and we really appreciated that it came with the room rate. The hotel was easy to walk from to pretty much everything, and seeing the Duomo from our room was exceptional.