Wonderful building, a beautifully modernised palazzo once owned by the Medicis, in an unbeatable location. Very good staff. Price exceptionally reasonable. I’d be very happy to stay here again, except…

No breakfast a minor thing. I scored with a shower next door to the room, but most would not. No air conditioning almost a deal breaker. Temperatures at the beginning of my stay hit almost 40 degrees, and I did seriously consider moving hotel. Even with a fan on and the windows open (which might explain my half dozen insect bites) temperatures at night were at times very nearly unbearable.

We had a double-aspect room, which had a glimpse of the Duomo; likely to be the best room in the hotel. I knew the floors were tiles, the ceilings high - very high - and so had expected to be frozen most of the time. I could not have been more wrong - the heating worked very well, so much so that we didn't even need the slippers we had brought. What their energy bill must be like I shudder to think.

Not having a lift - and where could they have put one - made the climb to the second floor a bit of a challenge; but in every sense, worth it. Also, although there was a shower in our room, we were obliged to share a toilet. Although not a problem - we felt sure the Firenze nobles that would surely have lived there would have had a far less civilised facility.

Located in the very heart of Florence in 500 year old Medici palazzo Bavaria hotel is extreme value for money. Great contact with the stuff, spotless clean, ancient wooden ceilings and frescoes on the walls, three minutes walk to the cathedral and less than ten minutes to all major sights. If you can accept that there is only private shower in the room and you have to use shared toilet (cleanliness is 10/10), you will hardly find better place in Florence for that price in such location. Highly recommended.

There was nothing to complain about. Hotel is at the second floor of old palace, so there is some stair climbing (no lift) to get there, but it's part of the charm.

Location was brilliant, near the centre. Staff are friendly and Vincenzo was very accommodating of my late check in time. Bed is very comfortable. Shared bathroom (there's actually two bathrooms with showers for the bottom floor to share!) but I only once needed to use at the same time as someone else so was absolutely fine. Would absolutely stay again if I was in Florence.

Some noise from people coming in front door as my room was right at front of the hotel, but nothing that can't be covered by earplugs.

Charming very old palazzo. Nice building overall, quiet, distinctive, very conveniently placed. Nice staff. Coffee (just coffee) facilities in the morning, you can bring your own pastries. Good supermarket very nearby. Close to cathedral etc.

Must know: no lift, second floor which is more like a modern 3rd or 4th. Just 2 bathrooms (windowed and aired) for all rooms. We didn't have any problem with that, although upkeeping of the shower areas (which are not very well designed) seemed to depend on who was in charge at the moment. Overall I would certainly recommend provided you are fit and don't mind sharing bathrooms.

The location of Hotel Bavaria is excellent. It is in the very hard of the city. Also the place has areal character since it is in an old palazzo. Our room had beautifull frescos on the ceiling. The rooms are furnished in a simple but very functional way. Beds were very comfortable. We had a room with bathroom. Some rooms have shared bathroom in the hallway, but all of the bathrooms are very clean. We were very happy in the hotel. The staff was very helpfull and d friendly. They do not serve breakfast but guests can make coffee and tea for free in the reception area. Our rooms were cleaned every day. If I come to Florence I will stay in this hotel again. It is real value for money place.

We liked everything.

This hôtel is in a traditional, beautifully kept building, and the location is fantastic - all the major tourist attractions within walking distance. Also, it is perfect if you just want to enjoy walking around Florence and take a rest in the afternoon before heading off out again. The staff were so helpful and friendly. We had a lovely room with its own shower but shared a toilet. The hôtel's standards of cleanliness were fautless, so this worked out fine during our stay. Breakfast is not provided, so another big plus is access to the breakfast area where there is a coffee machine, fridge, etc., with very good bakeries and food shops nearby.

Communication with host was exceptional. Check-in was painless. Room was large, and comfortable. Very quiet location. Mosquitoes initially were a wee bit of a problem, mosquito plug in was available. It was known in advance that there was a bathroom in our room. Towel warmer was very welcomed. As some rooms do not have private bath. It was also known in advance there was no breakfast. There was a refrigerator, coffee bar, tea and so forth set up for 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. daily. Vincenzo made cab arrangements for a 4:30 AM departure. He asked several times if there was something else he could help us with.

Unfortunately, the steps are many and with luggage is difficult for older legs. (It was known there was no elevator) . Electrical plug ins were at a minimum. Could have used extension cord to use with lap top as well as phones and hotspot charging. One issue in bathroom, the shower base is shallow and the water does spill over onto the floor. Was quite chilly 1st of 2 nights. We could have used additional blanket. Blankets were provided in the armoire along with extra pillows but could have used another. We did not ask for any additional from our host. I'm sure he would have provided had we asked. Vincenzo, a lovely gentleman.

The absolutely beautiful old building was an expirence in and of itself, the furniture and interior design was thoughtfully selected to create the maximum ambiance. It has all the romance of the Renaissance era with the welcome exception of the modern (yet still beautiful) bathroom. The charming older man who showed us to our room was sweet, helpful, and endearing, and obviously so proud of his hotel. The location was convenient, very near the Duomo yet still quite with no street noise, and the view was incredible. Absolutely wonderful experience, I would certainly encourage you to give it a try. Best place I've stayed in Florence.

Our bathroom had beautiful marble floors and a glass shower, which, while aestheticly stunning, did make my nervous about slipping on the wet floor, so do be cautious. Lastly, given the age of the hotel we were given physical metals keys to open our doors which, while charming, did seem to stick a little in the old locks.

Amazing value for a room! Il Duomo is just around the corner (5min walk), as well as many restaurants and cafes. The neighbourhood is quiet, although you can hear a bit of noise from other rooms/corridors, especially when people are leaving in the morning. My room was with a shared bathroom, but I had no trouble using it, it was very clean (and they have 2 bathrooms). No breakfast available, but provided with tea/coffee, there was a kettle in the room as well. Made me feel like I am staying in a Medici palace back in 16th century... (in a good way)