I researched this hotel via Trip Advisor before deciding to book. It is only a 10min.walk from the Santa Novella Station, ideal for arrivals by train/airport shuttle bus - we took the Terravision bus from Pisa airport. The hotel is in a quiet side street adjacent to the Via Nazionale and within easy walking access of the Duomo, San Lorenzo... more

What a great place! My boyfriend and I stayed here at the end of March, 2008. Breakfast was included, a nice mix of cereal, fruit, pastries and coffee. Also, our room was really nice and clean, beautiful big bathroom with a tub! Also we had a little private balcony to relax on! The hotel is really nicely located, a couple... more

This was our cheapest stay But probably our most enjoyable! The price was a steal (70 Euro a night) & we informed the hotel that we were on our honeymoon. They were very helpful, courteous, informative & welcoming. They Upgraded us. Our room was beautiful, homey, and spacious. The view wasnt great but florence is a pretty packed city &... more

When I arrived here midweek after lugging my suitcase around the Eurostar and train station, I was surprised to see how close the hotel was from the train station! I could literally roll my unwieldy suitcase to it within 15 mins. And the best part - you don't hear any of the traffic noise once in the hotel. The front... more

All 3 hotels we stayed in during our visit to beautiful Italy (Venice, Florence and Rome) were wonderful thanks to some research on Tripadvisor and advice from fellow travelers; Porta Faenza in Florence would be rated #1 out of the 3! First of all, it is very close to the Santa Maria Novella train station-literally down the street-about a 10... more

Excellent location. Can walk from the main train station. Situated on a quiet street and we heard no traffic noise at all. You can access the whole city centre sites on foot form here. The rooms were very clean, sheets were changed every other day and towels daily. Beautifully decorated and very comfatbale. The reception staff were very helpful. Only... more

Porta Faenza lived up to the favourable reviews we read in Trip Advisor. We were not disappointed. Excellent location, easy walking distance from the Florence train station. Clean rooms small but adequate rooms with all necessary facilities. Good continental breakfast with a reasonable amount of choice. Very helpful desk staff. We would definitely stay there again. more

Excellent hotel, very clear, quiet and close to the city center. Very kind and efficient the guys at the reception... more

Very nice little hotel. Amazing price for Florence. Very clean. Staff very nice and helpful, helped us book tours. I must mention the shower pressure is not great, but the rooms are ok. Great location. more