Palazzo Ruspoli

Italy , Florence
FLORENCE, Via De Martelli, 5
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50 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2020

Melissa

Nice stay

We loved it

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Jun 2019

JuliaReyes

The staff and the location, when we had an issue , they were exemplary! Alessandro was super helpful!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2019

Shelli

Superior B&B

This was the best b&b stay I’ve had in Italy in 19 years of traveling here. Service and Dailey breakfast was superior. The location is beyond superior. Views of Duomo. Best views from rooms 301-303. Great restaurant across the street. Order local popular dishes indicated in the menu. Also two great cafe’s right next door.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2019

Kelly

Lovely B&B

The location is great and very walkable to most sights. The breakfast was good and the rooms were efficient. There is one downside... if you are a light sleeper (be forewarned that there will likely be a nightly musician outside your bedroom window that you will hear very clearly) however, they did leave earplugs on the nightstand which we did use and helped.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2018

Bea

The hotel is very central, almost in front of the Duomo, the Cathedral. Staff were all very friendly and helpful. There is a quaint snack shop right next door, opens early and closes late.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2017

Patrick

Lovely room with a view of the Duomo

Comfortable bed
Clean
Staff friendly and helpful
Beautiful view of the Florence Cathedral
Easy walk to most attractions

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2016

Scott

Wonderful location!

Location was great and rooms were very spacious.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Oct 2015

ANTHONY

Good stay at Palazzo Ruspoli

Pretty good. Good location. B&B are ok but the fact that the desk is not 24 hours (alà USA) makes it a bit more difficult.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Sep 2015

kazem

my stay in plazzo rouspoli

hotel is good every thing ok except the hotel is closed every day up to 2p.m so if you arrive earlier there is no possibility to leave your laugages in the hotel

Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Aug 2015

Oleg

Excellent location

The only downside is the lack of aircondition. That is pretty important when temperature outside is 39C.

Also, hotel is locked after 11pm, so if you arrive late then you'd be required to check in and pick up the keys in other location which is in about 500m away. That is not a problem, but families with small kids must take that in consideration.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2015

Laura

Wonderful Experience

The location was central and easy to access major landmarks. The service at the desk was wonderful;quick check in, baggage was held and placed in our rooms and recommendations to restaurants, sights and entertainment was most helpful. This hotel was charming, characteristic and a pleasurable experience.

Family

8/10

Excellent

21 May 2015

robert

RUSPOLI BED AND BREAKFAST

It was very comfortable not the best but really quite adequate for the stay as all we wanted was a bed. SO SO central one could pop back when we wanted to. bit noisy one night on Saturday evening but only to be expected but you can people watch from the window. Shower very adequate does not have all the thrills of luxury but it worked and not complicated. Breakfast fine for the day so simple.

Right by the Duomo how easy is that

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2015

Colin

Unbeatable location for Florence City break

Superb location 200 metres from the Duomo in a genuine Florentine "stately" home was a great choice if you only require a B&B service from the hotel.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

16 Feb 2015

Verified traveler

Hotel in great location but more like a hostal then a hotel

6/10

Pleasant

20 Nov 2014

good location

location is perfect but hotel is old....
reception hours is awful

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2014

Katherine

Great location literally steps from the Duomo.

Great hotel in a great location. We enjoyed our stay.

8/10

Excellent

28 Oct 2014

Susan

Location is Key

Great location ... close to Duomo and all sights are easily within walking distance. Having breakfast included was wonderful. Guiliana was extremely helpful and assisted us when airline lost the luggage. Downsides are noise at night when windows are open if kids are hanging out at the Duomo but this generally stops around midnight and dated bathrooms. No frills like restaurant, bar, etc. but Florence is just outside your door to provide these services. We would stay again.

Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Oct 2014

Janice Cates

Hotel dar

Great location, friendly staff, good breakfas, comfortable beds. The very best part of the hotel is its location -Steps away from the astronomical clock and the square of old town.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2014

Jarrell

Great location 5 minutes from train station

Don't know why this is not rated higher, the only thing I didn't like was the shower. It was a stand-alone shower which had walls that needed to be put into position every time you needed to use it. Very small so not much room to move around.

5 minute walk from the train station and a 10 minute taxi ride to the airport. Had an excellent centrally located location with numerous shops and restaurants. Opened our window over looking the Duomo Cathedral; very impressive.

Staff was very helpful recommending restaurants as well as getting us a taxi to the airport. Breakfast was more like a brunch; very filling and satisfying. This is a very old building (from the outside) with a huge solid wooden door and a key which lets you in the main entrance then another key to let you to your wing of the hotel. Safety was no concern. It has been completely updated while having the history of a castle upon entering.

I highly recommend this hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2013

Verified traveler

Nice hotel, very close to Duomo!

The hotel is very beautiful. The view from our room was to the Duomo. The rooms are large, comfortable bed. The breakfast serve a good coffee, it includes bread, ham, croissants and juice.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2013

Kay

Facilities: Distinctive; Value: Great deal; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Spotless;
great breakfast

Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Oct 2013

Nicole

Cant beat the location- amazing view!!

We had a great stay! The office hours were a little goofy but it really wasn't a big deal, they have them posted everywhere and let us know when we reserved and when we checked in. We got the keys to the building and the room so we could come and go as needed. They told us if we needed anything during off-hours that we could go to their sister hotel across the square. Front desk person was very nice and helpful, spoke English, showed us where the breakfast would be served and showed us our room. Lobby is a bit run down but whatever, we were barely in there. The room itself was huge and the decor was cheerful. The bathroom was outdated but everything was clean. Big towels. The bed was very comfortable. The best part was our view- we opened the windows and was looking at dome! Unreal!!! It was fab. The location is perfect for sightseeing, close to everything, like 50 steps to the Duomo. Because its in the center of town it is noisy at night. If you're looking for a quiet place, stay somewhere out of the main area. There was a festival with singing and dancing that we could watch from our window after we retired from the square. I read some mention of a sewage smell in previous reviews but it was not an issue for our stay- the city must have taken care of it (thank God!!). There was maid service and they made up the bed and gave us fresh towels in the am. Breakfast had a pretty decent selection. Overall a great trip! Ciao!

Partner

2/10

Poor

30 Jul 2013

Stinky Room with no solution from the staff

The room was big by European standards and it was clean. The big problem was the stench coming from the bathroom. I guess we should have known something was up when all the windows were open and the A/C was on despite the temperature being hot outside. We left our stuff in the room and went out exploring the city. When we returned the room smelled like sewer gas. It was making us all sick. The problem is that no one was available to correct the problem (they have very limited hours). They do have a "sister" hotel that we called. Their solution was to pour some powdery stuff down the bathroom drains. I don't know if this helped or the fact that we kept all the windows open helped just enough to go to sleep. Needless to say the stench was back in the morning. We informed the staff at check out and their only response was that they would let someone know. Stay away from this place!

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2013

Russ

Good for the price - but no A/C

Palazzo Ruspoli B&B has a great location (100 feet from Palazzo Duomo!), and the rooms are really big and classic, and breakfast was very hood. But know what you're getting into. This isn't a true B&B, but guest rooms carved out of an office building (a nice, classic Florence building). There is hardly and public space, as the reception is tiny, and carved out of the 3rd floor of this building. Rooms are on the 3rd & 4th floor (maybe more?), but NOT AIRCONDITIONED. this may not matter much at certain times if the year, but in July, it was brutal. Also, parking was not close, expensive (€25/day +) and you have you have to park before you get to the hotel (ie, no bag drop off). Still, the price is good for the location; just be informed.

The B&B is apparently owned by the same group that owns the FABULOUS Hotel Brunelleschi. After finding no A/C, I asked and was moved to the Brunelleschi for a €100 surcharge, and was VERY happy. All staff was very kind and helpful.

Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2013

Gary

Facilities: Basic; Value: Acceptable price; Service: Lacking; Cleanliness: Clean;
Make sure you get there between 9 and 5. Forget about after hours. A girl from restaurant across the road said that guests were always stranded

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2013

Luis Gutierrez

Great place

This hotel is very good located, you can see the dome of the Florence cathedral from the window. The rooms were clean and nice.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2013

Europe forever

Perfect location right next to Doumo

We couldn't have found a better place to stay in Florence. Great views of Doumo from our room, we could practically reach out and touch it. The room was beautifully decorated, very spacious and clean. Very impressed with Palazzo Ruspoli will be staying here again on our next visit to Florence.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 May 2013

Matt

Great location and great hotel for the price

Hotel and service were good. The location is perfect for seeing all of Florence.

8/10

Excellent

26 Oct 2012

Pam

Convenient area of walkable Florence

We were very happy with the hotel and our 2-night stay. The front-desk person was very helpful, giving us suggestions for places for dinner. We went to both places she recommended, and were very pleased. The room was clean and comfortable. It did not have a computer available for internet, but did have wireless.

2/10

Poor

24 Oct 2012

duke

Rubbish hotel

If you like noise when sleeping, this is the right hotel for you.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2012

Verified traveler

Around the corner from the Duomo

I loved this hotel! The hotel is about a ten or fifteen minute walk from the train station and it is literally right around the corner from the Duomo. From our window you could see the Duomo. It was a great location! The room was very nice and the hotel was nice. It only has a few rooms and is a bed and breakfast. The breakfast is in a very pretty room and the food was good. The hotel staff was okay. The lady at the front desk was brisk but professional. I would recommend this hotel!

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2012

Rory

Sensational!

I have stayed here 5 times and it never fails to impress.Prime spot in Firenze with sight of the Duomo .Cant recommend enough

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2011

Ann

Exceptional Value in Florence

This B & B exceeded our expectations. The receptionist/hostess was very attentive, professional and friendly. It was really more of a hotel than a B&B atmosphere. I could look out of my room and see the Duomo. The location was magnificent. The breakfast room is charming and the food and coffee great. The rooms are clean and in keeping with the atmosphere of Florence in an old world charm. We had two rooms, to accomodate our family of five and they perfect and kept us in our budget.

Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2011

tom

viva la firenze

excellent location for a hotel in florence. imagine looking out your bedroom window each morning and seeing the duomo, like in your face close. convenient to all major sights of florence- easy walking distance. one of our favorites.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2010

Christopher

EXCELLENT location...I literally

EXCELLENT location...I literally opened the window and was looking at the Duomo. Great price with lovely spacious rooms. I loved the bells from the Campanile but if you are not as fond of loud bells ringing throughout the day you may want to consider the hotel's proximity to the Duomo. Nice breakfast...typical of Italian hotels.

4/10

Poor

01 Nov 2010

Ashley

Not impressed

Excellent location however we froze the whole time. They could not turn on the heat (central heating) and there was no hot water, so the shower was ice cold. The room was clean and the location was great, you can walk everywhere. However, I would not stay here again because of the heating issue unless it was going to be a warm summer month. The front desk is not staffed full time either.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2010

Catherine & Brett

A Taste of Italian Lifestyle

We had a fantastic time at Palazzo Ruspoli and would absolutely recommend it to anyone. The room was beautifully appointed with lovely furnishings and a gorgeous breakfast room with yummy food. An added bonus was its location - in the centre of the city a couple of metres from the Duomo and surrounded by the most exquisite boutiques, shops, markets and museums.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2010

Cindy

Huge room and great location

We enjoyed our recent stay at Palazzo Ruspoli - B&B. The hotel is located in the middle of Florence, less than a block from the Duomo and you could walk everywhere. The staff were very helpful booking museums for times that were not available on the websites and in recommending hotels. The room was huge with 15 foot ceilings and a window that opened to the Duomo. I would definitely stay there again.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

El desayuno es excelente y la atención del personal también lo es. El hotel está muy cerca de todos los puntos turísticos de Florencia.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

13 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Posizione.... ma le stanze senza aria condizionata per un albergo di tali cifre sono veramente invivibili ... bocciate!!!!!!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Excelente ubicación, fácil acceso desde la estación del tren. La persona de recepción muy amable y atención personalizada. Algunos problemas con la conexión de internet pero no es importante en este caso.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2019

Pilar

Maravilloso divino lugar en frente al Duomo súper céntrico todo caminando. La habitación increible

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2019

Francisco

Muy céntrico, a pocos pasos de todo lo que había que ver así como de la estación del tren. Habitación grande. El lugar ya es viejo pero cómodo.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2019

Gonzalo

Muy buena opción para B&B

Muy buen B&B, un detalle es el horario de atención en la recepción, de 8:00 a 11:00 y de 14:00 a 18:30, lo que es un poco incomodo si llegas en tren de la mañana o queres dejar las maletas un rato después de las 11:00 (nosotros nos íbamos a las 12:00), creo que mejorando ese detalle y las duchas en los baños (en nuestra habitación, si bien era de buen tamaño, la ducha no cerraba y se inundó con cada baño), levantaría mucho

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Me gusto la ubicación y no me gusto que el ckeck out sea a las 10am

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Nov 2018

FIRAT

Şehrin tam kalbinde her yere yürüyerek gidebileceğiniz sıcacık bir otel. Doğum günümüzde bize süpriz yapmaları çok hoştu.

Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Oct 2018

Junior

Hotel B&B agradável no centro de Florença

Estadia agradável em quartos amplos com bom atendimento.

8/10

Excellent

29 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Excelente ubicación , muy buena para ir caminando a conocer todo el centro histórico.
Restaurantes y tiendas cerca.
El desayuno muy bueno .
La limpieza buena.
Lo único uno de los colchones no se encuentra en buenas condiciones , está boludo.
La atención del personal muy buena

Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Jun 2018

Yasuaki

良いホテルです。

ドゥオモ至近で立地抜群でした。
フロントの方も親切でしたし建物も趣ありました。また利用したいと思います。

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Jun 2018

Elisabeth