About Hotel Cardinal Of Florence
Hotel Cardinal of Florence enjoys a prime city-centre location on a narrow, cobbled street just 650 metres from the famed Duomo di Firenze cathedral. Along with its enviable setting, this casual yet cosy hotel boasts a warm welcome and an attractive rooftop terrace with jaw-dropping views.
Straightforward guest rooms with tile floors provide flat-screen televisions and work desks, as well as mini-fridges and complimentary toiletries. Upgraded quarters offer sofas and wardrobes. Some rooms have balconies with Duomo views.
Amenities include laundry services and an airport shuttle (additional fee). Tour and ticket assistance is also available. Free Wi-Fi can be accessed throughout the property.
A continental buffet-style breakfast is offered in a sleek, informal dining area. There's also a modest rooftop bar. Nearby dining/drinking options include La Giostra restaurant and The Box bar, both just a few doors away.
Hotel Cardinal of Florence is around a ten-minute walk from the famed Uffizi Gallery, and a 15-minute stroll from the landmark, medieval Ponte Vecchio bridge.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Friendly and approachable staff
Numerous visitors to the hotel have praised the staff for their friendly and outgoing nature. They have been particularly impressed by the staff's willingness to help them settle into the hotel, as well as offer advice and information on attractions to visit within the city of Florence.
positive:
Conveniently located near tourist attractions
Placed a few minutes' walk away from some of the most popular attractions that Florence has to offer - such as the Uffizi Gallery, which is one of the world's oldest museums or the Battistero di San Giovanni, a baptistery that was dedicated to Saint John the Baptist - visitors have been pleased with the convenience that the hotel's strategic location offers.
positive:
Rooftop terrace that offers remarkable views
Moreover, guests of the hotel have praised the rooftop terrace that will allow you to be captivated by stunning views of the city of Florence whilst enjoying breakfast or sharing cocktails with a few friends.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Without a lift, access to the hotel is a struggle
Reviewers have complained that although the hotel is located on the third floor of a building, no lift is available to visitors that allows easy access to this floor. This has been particularly bothersome for the senior visitors. However, hotel employees are available to assist guests to carry their luggage up the stairs upon request.
negative:
Thin walls make sleep unpleasant
Some guests have also complained that although the soundproofed windows helped reduce noise from the streets outside the hotel, the noise coming from the opposite rooms could be easily heard and this would sometimes interfere with the visitor's sleep.
negative:
Rooms not very spacious
A few visitors to the hotel have noted that their rooms were too small or cramped. They were also disappointed about the small showers that did not allow easy movement and instead frustrated them.