Name: Casa Howard Firenze - Residenza d'Epoca
Address: 18 Via Della Scala, Florence, 50123, IT

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

anthony

This property is a Gem. Small and personal in a great location yet a quiet street. Close to everything you may want to walk to and near very good restaurants.the staff was excellent and very helpful. Breakfast was sensational served either in your room or on a secluded patio..your choice. Highly recommend

Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

ALEJANDRO

Beautiful stay at this charming hotel just blocks away from the Santa Maria Novella station, great service and attentive staff with great attention to detail including the Santa Maria Novella products that I like so much .

Would recommend this place.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Michael

The staff was excellent. The concierge was friendly and very helpful. The breakfast was one of the best hotel breakfasts I have had. I would highly recommend Casa Howard Firenze.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2026

Carlo

The welcome by the staff was very friendly , they help us in everyway, the room was clean and confortable and breakfast was very delicious .
We were very happy and we recommend this Hotel to our friends and family.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2025

Julie

Unique and friendly boutique hotel

We had a wonderful stay at this lovely boutique hotel within walking distance of most major museums. Casa Howard was very clean, and the breakfast-to-order served to the room every morning was extraordinary. We had 2 rooms - one with a lovely little balcony. Our room had a large bathroom with a shower. The second room only had a large bathtub with a handheld shower. We were traveling with an older family member and it was very difficult for him to get in and out of the bathtub. Otherwise we loved the hotel and especially appreciated the great suggestions and assistance from the concierge. They arranged taxis, recommended restaurants, and were happy to chat. We felt well looked-after. We will be back!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2025

Elizabeth

We were thrilled to

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2025

Nerija

We stayed in the Double Zebra Room and it was honestly one of the most beautifully designed rooms. Super clean, spacious, and full of personality. Breakfast in bed was a lovely touch - arrived right on time and really good. I also loved that they use Officina Profumo toiletries, such a nice detail. Overall, a really special stay in Florence.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2024

glen

Comfy and convenient, polite staff.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2024

laura

The decor, the staff, the hospitality and the morning breakfast were all impeccable! Such a beautiful place to stay - great location!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2024

Erin

Casa Howard truly exceeded my expectations in every aspect. Firstly, the convenient location made exploring the city a breeze. Easy walk to the Uffizi and Duomo!

The hotel's beautiful decor created a charming ambiance, and the unique room designs added a touch of character. We ended up upgrading our room halfway thru our weeklong stay to try out another room with a tub.

However, what truly stood out was the incredibly helpful staff, who went above and beyond to ensure my comfort throughout my visit. I highly recommend Casa Howard to anyone looking for a memorable and enjoyable stay in Florence.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Oct 2023

Susan

Very convenient to train station. Bed was hard and uncomfortable although decor was beautiful. Breakfast was delicious and arrived very timely. Staff was not very welcoming and tried to charge us a late fee although arrived before 10pm.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

13 Sep 2023

David

We stayed 4 nights at Casa Howard. The property is conveniently located in the heart of the historic center with easy walking access to all the main attractions. We stayed in the camel room and it was fairly spacious. Our main concerns was that we had a leaking AC unit that was not fixed and so we had to lay a towel on the ground to soak up the water everyday. It also made a loud dripping sound that echoed in the room at night making it difficult for any light sleeper. It is also very loud in the morning due to breakfast service, so if you like to sleep in you’ll be woken up at 8-9am everyday. We didn’t try any of the food on their in-house menu but it looked good. Overall, the location was the best part of the stay and I would check out other neighbouring options before rebooking here. It is also worth noting that none of the rooms have a safe, so if you have valuables that you’d prefer to store in a safe while you’re gone that won’t be possible. If you have a car, parking is offsite but very close by (3 min walk).

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2023

Barbara

This guest house captures the romance of Florence. The Library is beautiful, quiet and comfortable. Chic decor throughout the property. The breakfast is delicious! Hotel staff are friendly and helpful. Close to transportation, shopping and dining.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2022

Tom

Unique small guest house with no two rooms alike. Great scrambled eggs and fresh fruit. Staff could not have been friendlier or more helpful! We will definitely stay here again if we make it back to Florence!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Jul 2022

Drew

Booked this last minute from a flight cancellation. The staff was great and very accomodating with recommendations and stowing our luggage long after check-out. The room itself was so-so: had a smell, air conditioner made the room humid, no hand towells, and missing outlets left open for some reason. Rated a 4 star online, but in Italy all 4's are really 3's. All-in-all, it served it's purpose and was close to the train station. ✌️

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jan 2022

Kevin

Lisa-Florence

Rooms too small, smelled old, bathroom small.
Staff very friendly and helpful

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2021

Charles

Always a joy, a home away from home, with the friendliest staff

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Lovely hotel, conveniently located, with a beautiful terrace. Incredibly kind and helpful staff. Would be nice to have a small fridge in the room for fresh water on those hot Florence days!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

What an amazing find! I would strongly recommend staying at Casa Howard. Staff was very nice and the rooms are amazingly large with a hint of classic appeal while incorporating modern luxury. Awesome!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

We have a tiny room! Staff were aggressive towards us! There are better room I understand however money we Paid room was poor

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2019

Mónica

The palazzo is stunning and the way the owners have put it together it makes it work as a home away from home.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Beautiful and unique boutique guest house, run by a family. Absolutely wow bedroom - the \"drawing room\" - one of the suites. Only niggle is that this is a first floor room overlooking the main street, above the entrance to the property and beside the reception area - so it does get quite a bit of disturbance, esp if other guests are not quiet as they come and go. Cannot be helped. But still blown away by the room. Attention to detail and artistic flair throughout Case Howard. Lovely breakfast. Staff very helpful. Delicious supper club style dinner by arrangement with the owner - who is the chef! Loved it! Would recommend.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Christy, bent over backwards to reserve tickets for museums in Florence prior to our arrival. Looked into an opera, La Traviata which was showing in Florence whilst we there and sent us the link to enable us to book tickets. Nothing was too much trouble. The Fireplaces suite room was quirky but beautifully decorated, it was light and airy and spacious and tea & coffee facilities were available in the room. The bathroom was beautiful too. Casa Howard was conveniently located, close to Unica Tram Stop which is at the end of the line - 10 mins walk max and takes you within steps of the airport entrance for a mere Euros 1.50. As for Florence, it is simply like stepping into a museum - amazing.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Great unique location - stayed in the play room. Everything about this hotel was great except for the internet in our room. It had poor reception and the staff did their best to help.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

The rooms were uniquely designed. The staff was friendly. They deliver breakfast to you door every morning. Good location, easy walk to attractions and train station.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2019

Dan

Great 3 night stay

Great location, minutes walk from the train station. Breakfast was taken to the room which was really nice. All the rooms have different configurations and they were able to accommodate us in a room with a stand-up shower and not all rooms have one. The staff are very helpful and nice.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Our room was well equipped and comfortable though the electricity went out

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2018

LOM

Location close to train termini, amenities in the areas, all scenes within 30 mins, staff polite and nice, will high recommend to travellers.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2018

george

Could I stay forever, please???

What an amazing experience! Creatively decorated rooms - each lovelier than the other. Welcomed by fabulous staff as well as owner - lots of information and recommendations. Breakfast served in your room at your desired time. Owner has opened a tiny restaurant for a very interesting experience - if you have time and he has space -- do it.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2018

Robert

Excellent stay!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

30 Aug 2018

Giuseppe

Great location, clean, nice breakfast served in room on time. Staff not very friendly or helpful. Was \"upgraded\" to room with spiral staircase. Having to climb up and down from bedroom to bathroom was not appreciated. Would have preferred the smaller room I had originally booked.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2018

adam

Excellent hotel.

Excellent hotel.
Breakfast was incredible
Staff brilliant.
Would recommend to anyone.
5*

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2018

J&B

Our experience at the Casa Howard was delightful. The rooms are clean and the service is impeccable. Christie and Boni made us feel at home, accomodated an impromptu last minute request to learn how to make delicious pasta. They also helped us book tickets to restaurants and various sights in Firenze. We highly recommend you to stay at Casa Howard. J&B

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2018

Alan

Great and caring staff

We book on the train enroute to Florence. On our arrival we found the Hotel had been overbooked. The hotel staff worked very hard to find us another hotel in the area, even assisting with luggage and speaking directly to the other hotel's staff in person. In spite of considerable language and telephone challenges the staff at Casa Howard got the job done. We were extremely impressed...

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 May 2018

Joel

Casa Howard electric vibe wins!

Love this space.... the trim was so eclectic and my room reminded me of an upper west side apartment. The breakfast service was great the staff were very friendly and accommodating. The only down fall is the WiFi was not the best. WiFi is a necessity when traveling from another country it keeps us informed and knowledgeable with our surroundings. Pleaseeeee look into a better WIFI. The place was still my favorite hotel from my travels in Italy.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2018

Doris

Florence central

Convenient location, good breakfast room service

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Central boutique guesthouse

Stayed in library room - amazing! Loads of personality and comfy, lovely shower products from the Sta Novella next door. Air con. Breakfast to room. Just a tiny bit noisy at night from the street.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Feb 2018

Ryan

Great quality and location!

Although a bit hard to find, Casa Howard exceeded expectations in quality for price, location, and attentiveness. Highly recommended if you’re looking to get bang for buck. If we come back, we’ll probably stay again.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2017

mike

Great hotel

Amazing hotel with a great staff, the only place to stay in florance

2/10

Poor

24 Dec 2017

Lisa

It was the worst room I have ever stayed in. It looked like straight out of a horror movie. The room I booked with a court yard view was given to someone else so after calling hotel.com the staff agreed to upgrade. They put us in the creepiest room ever! A rock climbing wall a creepy teddy bear old books, very strange pictures on the wall. I would never recommend anyone stay there

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Nov 2017

Chris

boutique style guest house

Nice quirky and comfortable rooms, great location close to station and the main tourist areas.

Partner

2/10

Poor

24 Nov 2017

Verified traveler

Very good at making rooms look wonderful in pictures, look not good in reality. What a shame.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2017

Verified traveler

I had such a fantastic stay there! The staff are very considerate and kind and the rooms are so lovely!

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2017

Penelope

Just wonderful

What a beautiful hotel! Casa Howard is in a great situation - so close to the train station and yet it seems far removed from the hassle of the crowds of travellers. Cristina is an excellent host, very well-informed and professional, yet relaxed and easy-going. I think that our room must be the most beautiful we have ever stayed in, and we are frequent travellers. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys a hotel with a sense of individuality and wonderful design.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2017

Marienne

Lovely guest house, \" not a hotel\"

Lovely, quaint place to stay while in Florence. Within walking distance to all the sites, cafes and shopping. Friendly staff who went out of their way to be helpful

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jun 2017

Verified traveler

For the price, it's has location.

The room is clean and little bit old. When we got to the room, the lock of the door to the patio is broken. It can't lock. And they try to fix it and no luck.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2017

David

Fabulous!

Great room, position & super friendly/efficient staff.
Will definitely stay there again and very happy to recommend them.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 Apr 2017

asif bandeali

Ok place

expected a hotel. got a guest house. guess we didn't read the fine print. nice friendly staff.

2/10

Poor

18 Apr 2017

doreen

this is not a hotel in Florence

this casa howard in Florence is not a hotel . There is no sign at the entrance, very difficult to find the place. room is dusty, and displayed with ritual or religious setting. very disappointed and wasted.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2017

Verified traveler

Good location

Very cozy and clean place. Highly recommended.

Partner

4/10

Poor

16 Mar 2017

Verified traveler

Cheap and convenient location

The place was a little dark, dingy, smelly, and scary. The staff during check-in were very nice, helpful, and responsive. But I wasn't sure if anyone was around \"after hours.\" Not a typical hotel stay. I guess the experience was commensurate with the low cost.

8/10

Excellent

13 Mar 2017

Chung-Yi

Nice stay in CASA Howard again.

Cleanliness of room. Good Hotel location.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Nov 2016

Mona

A boutique, private stylish guesthouse!

A true private guesthouse! You feel you're home. The staff are helpful and speak fluent English. The room is very comfortable and spacious. You get your own key to the building and room; so very private. I love enjoying breakfast in bed :)

8/10

Excellent

16 Sep 2016

Mike

Great rooms

Good location close to the train station, great rooms, breakfast was a bit basic

6/10

Pleasant

01 Aug 2016

Cindy

Good for the price but sort of stange.

Disappointed there was no shower, only a tub.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2016

Tami

Great find

Booked last minute while on the train from Venice to Florence... Great place for hopping on and off the train and visiting major sites like the Effizo. Wonderful service, fun room, nice in room breakfast. Great find.

Family

8/10

Excellent

28 May 2016

Lise

Nice B&B close to the train station

Generous and very good breakfast served to your room every morning. We had mosquitoes in our bedroom and that was the only problem and very annoying since we had to keep the windows closed. I would highly recommend this place.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Mar 2016

Bryan

Great location!

Loved our stay at Casa Howard. No, it's not the quietest place and you can hear taps from other rooms occasionally, but if you're not a light sleeper, this place is great. The ladies running the place are super nice. Breakfast is served in your room at whatever time you like, and the location is fantastic, especially if you're coming/going by train. There's a fantastic restaurant just down the street that serves the freshest pasta, as well!

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2016

Ian

Much better than looks from outside

Whilst doesn't look too promising from outside, rooms were excellent, particularly given low cost. Huge and very well decorated and equipped.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2015

ngo

very happy stays in Casa Howard

We love this boutique hotel with only 1 super helpful staff,the room was very clean and very nice shampoo & shower gel ,hotel location was very near to SMN train station and all shopping & sighseeing place .overall was very happy stays in this hotel,no other choose ,definitely Casa Howard ..

Family

8/10

Excellent

31 Oct 2015

Verified traveler

Good value!

Great location, good value

Partner

4/10

Poor

30 Oct 2015

Michael

Creepy

Partner

4/10

Poor

25 Oct 2015

Verified traveler

Hard to find/funky smell!!

The pictures that you see on hotel.com are nothing like the place. We stayed in the garden room and to get tho said room, you go thru a sitting area, this area has a nasty, horrible smell. The room is tiny, the decor is very odd. The bed was comfortable but there was mosquitos in our room. breakfast is served in your room. Location is good and the staff was very nice.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2015

Michael

A Very Special Place In Florence

We loved Christina & Eduardo. The husband wife duo really make Casa Howard feel very special. Fabulous location. Highly recommend.

Mike & Margie Kane
Roswell, Georgia

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Sep 2015

Cynthia

Quaint and different

Stayed in studio room on first floor. Quaint and interesting boutique hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2015

Ian

Great Hidden Gem

Absolutely incredible place. You'd never know it was a hotel from the street - just a big wooden door. But if you get to stay on the ground floor, especially the studio, it's a two-storey apartment with a huge bathroom and claw-foot bathtub. You can also walk out to a private courtyard where your included breakfast is served. Steps from the main railway station and walkable to all major attractions in Florence.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2015

Ian

Amazing Almost Hidden Gem

Wonderful boutique style hotel steps from the main train station and walking distance to all major attractions in Florence. We had two rooms, both on the ground floor and they were like a private apartment, with a private courtyard where they'd deliver breakfast each morning. Highly recommend it.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2015

Nadine

Amazing find in superb location

Great place, I was apprehensive based on some of the reviews but the negative ones weren't representative of my experience at all!

6/10

Pleasant

26 Aug 2015

Holly

Nice hotel in a great location

The hotel entrance was a bit confusing, there was no clear signage telling us to go to the first floor to check-in. The woman who checked us in was not the friendliest but overall checking-in was an OK experience. The room is great, we had the studio room. It had a beautiful terrace and was very nice. The lighting was a little dim for my liking. The place was decorated beautifully especially the bathroom, the only downside was the tub in the bathroom, it was elegant and nice but was a bath that did not have a shower head (that you didn't have to hold).

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jul 2015

Pia

Cool and Private

I really loved this place. The service was friendly and prompt. The room was adorable and clean. I loved the access to the patio/garden area off of my down stairs room. The AC was very cool and efficient, the wifi worked great, and the common area living room was very cozy. I feel like I got a good value for the money, under $100/night in Florence, great safe locate, close to everything, in the height of season. The only issue I have is this. If you are advertising that you can watch movies in the common room, have the equipment hooked up so people can use it, or mention at check in, \"If you would like to watch movies, please let us know so we can hook up the equipment for you\". If you adverse on hotels.com that you have a rooftop terrace, people expect that they will be able to use it, not that it is private for 1 room only. think people feel a little cheated or let down when they don't get what they are led to believe they are getting.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2015

Nick

Great enough to seek of Casa Howard locations

My girlfriend and I arrived well past check-in time and the staff were fantastic with getting us situated. After a long drive from Venice, the beautiful room, shower and accommodations were a welcome comfort.

We enjoyed our initial stay so much, we booked an additional night and we're out in the downstairs loft that was one of the best places I've stayed anywher.. The downstairs loft had a claw foot bathtub wit amazing bubble bath soap that can be bought from a renowned apothecary not from the guest house (we picked some up and it retailed for about $25 USD).

The staff and accommodations made the stay an incredible value, and truly made our time in Florence better.

We were told they also have a location in Rome, which we will definitely look into.

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jul 2015

Verified traveler

Converted rooms in an old building - not a \"hotel\". Very small elevator - not good if you have much luggage to haul up and down. Staff very pleasant. To get into the bathroom you had to step up - very dangerous at night if you forgot, because it was approximately an eight inch drop. There were supposed to be TWO beds in our room - there were not. There was a sofa that they put sheets on for a bed. Thank goodness the person that slept there was small.

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jul 2015

Carmel

We were charged twice; once at hotel and once a couple of days before our stay - be warned. Otherwise a remarkably good, and surprising hotel in this price range. Would stay again.

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2015

John

Conflicted

I am conflicted over how many stars to give this hotel. It met all of our requirements and the staff were INCREDIBLY hospitable and accommodating. But, the pictures on the website overstate the quality of the condition and appointments in the hotel. Units were fashioned out of existing rooms in an old grand house. Some of the work was sloppily done. We booked with the understanding that the room was accommodate a third, our teenage daughter. The \"sofa bed\" was not a true sofa bed. The amenities are oversold. After reviewing the website we were under the impression that the hotel had onsite laundry facilities for guest. When we enquired, We were told no. Bottom line: Would I stay here again? Yes. It's a convenient location to the Train station and a rental car office. The room is spacious. And, again, the staff is wonderful.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jun 2015

TravelMore

Make sure you know what you are booking!

The pictures are not accurate. We booked the garden room. It was small and not worth the money. We saw the suite that was connected by a family room since it was open (I have no idea why). That room was nice. If you are going to stay here is should be in the suite. Otherwise- don't bother.

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jun 2015

Hogla S.

Mom and I trip

The location was great, the hotel need more cleaning, everything was very close to the hotel the train station was one block from the hotel the wi fi was bad.

Family

8/10

Excellent

26 May 2015

Verified traveler

Nice staff and excellent location close to the train station. We had a loft, two story room which was cool. The shower situation though was difficult as it was a tub with a hand held shower head.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2015

Verified traveler

Great hotel with a reasonable price

Thé roon and staff was nice, a bit trouble on the stairs where we have to carry our luggage up n down, close to major attraction, great adorable price

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Dec 2014

Wing Cheong

Convenient location from the rail terminal

Stayed for 2 nights. Short distance from the rail station. Pleasant and spacious.

Partner

2/10

Poor

02 Dec 2014

Shermz2

Disappointing stay

This was surprisingly disappointing as I had booked based on some positive reviews I saw for this hotel.

We had an extra bed request that would not be accommodated for and we were being unnecessarily charged 30 Euros for the extra bed request we originally put in when we booked. If I had been contacted by the hotel the after my booking went through, I could have made better accommodations. However, I wasn’t told until I got to the guesthouse and a woman was rudely snapping at me and telling me that we couldn’t stay in the terrace room we had originally booked. I asked to speak to a manager and she refused to let me talk to him, saying “he won’t talk to you”. She refused to give me her name or talk to anyone that could give us proper customer service.

Eventually given another room with an extra bed, but the rudeness of the lady turned me off from the guesthouse and felt downright insulting. Entire building had a smell about it, too. Room were cold. Only positive is that it's about 10 min walk from the train station. Not worth a stay if you're looking for a decent guest-house/b&b experience,

Never planning on going near this hotel again.

Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Nov 2014

ana iza

address to remember

Small cozy place, clean and comfortable. Good location close to train station, next to store Santa Maria Novella, 10 min foot distance from the main center. I had a quiet room on the ground floor, giving to inner court yard. perfect for a short stay where most of the time visiting the city. Price for the days I was there was amazing for a city like Florence and the quality and good taste of the place.

4/10

Poor

20 Oct 2014

d.jones136

Be sure to arrive within their timeline!

We were on our honeymoon and doing some sight seeing, so we took some extra time in pompeii, and consequently our drive to florence took longer than anticipated. We ended up arriving at the hotel around 7am the morning after our intended arrival date. We were promptly met with a bad attitude asking why we didn't call them and let them know we would be late. Apart from not having a phone to use while in italy, I've never thought it to be necessary to have a designated arrival time for a service I'm paying for.

Read the booking notes. If you want to check in outside of the 2pm-8 pm window it could cost you an extra 100 euros.

The room was nice, the bed kind of hard, and The wifi service didn't reach the room.

I will seek out different hotel accommodations for my next trip to florence.

Partner

2/10

Poor

25 Sep 2014

Raymond

Horrible place to stay

The photo and descriptions of the hotel on the advertised web page are misleading, the place is very dirty, you can't use the shower as it's tiny and very dirty. We stayed one night and next morning when packing my luggage there was a spider over my luggage, I had to leave the place first thing in the morning as thus was worse place I ever stayed at.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2014

chris

Great hotel by SM N train station

Wonderful quiet, clean and comfortable hotel. Within 10 minutes from all the sites and a few minutes to the Santa Maria Novella train station. Highly recommended!

8/10

Excellent

18 Sep 2014

Mouse$whippet

Near Train station and easy walk to everything

Location was good as arrived late at night. Not so in love with the room as was in the playroom which is nothing flash. All ok but compared with the photos was a bit of a let down. Would probably not stay again

2/10

Poor

25 Aug 2014

Melvin

Terrible hotel, terrible experience

Buyer Beware. I would advise all potential customers to avoid this hotel. The room pictures on expedia did not match the room that we actually stayed in and the customer service was a terrible. The room was very dated, with old elephant wallpaper and random VHS movies on the bookshelf in the bedroom, and the remains of a rock climbing wall in the main living space. The carpet was old and had a musty smell which filled the air of the entire hotel room. The front desk attendant was very disorganized and he was very hard to get in touch with. On the day of we were informed by email that there is a late policy where you would be charged at least 100 euros if you do not notify the hotel that you will be checking in after 7pm. Very convenient for guest who are traveling and may have limited access to a phone or the internet. My guess is that the front desk attendant is not always at the hotel in the evening because when we arrived to check in we couldn't get into the property or reach him. Also when we returned to pick up our bags the following day around 7:30pm (he held them for us after we checked out) we had to wait 15-20min for him to return from who knows where. Overall I was very disappointed by the service, the hotel check in policy, and the appearance of the entire facility. SPEND YOUR MONEY ELSEWHERE!!!

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2014

Verified traveler

Great Overall Experience

We stayed 2 nights in Casa Howard, and we had a nice time there. It is quite hard to find the hotel as it didn't have any signage that you can see from afar. The building itself is quite old, (old style elevator), but it is still clean. The room is spacy, and the internet works fine in the room. Good location to the city center and very close to the train station.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2014

Seah KH

Cozy Hotel

The apartment is about 10 mins walk from the railway station. There were many restaurants, supermarket, minimarts and laundry shop around the apartment. The apartment exterior was old but surprisingly, the interior was clean and neat. The apartment room was clean and spacious. And each room had its own design. The staff were very helpful and generally able to communicate in English. The hotel also provides free WiFi in the room.

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2014

Michael

Great Stay

Unique place to stay if you are looking for an alternative to a hotel.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Apr 2014

Verified traveler

2 nights at Florence

The guesthouse was near the main train station...turn right when you reached the end of the platform...then turn left and cross over to the other side of the road and turn right...as you continue walking you will probably see or hear people playing games (basketball or volleyball) indoor...at the end of the road turn left at Dia vella Scala and continue to walk approx 50m and you will find the guesthouse. Didnt give rating till 5 coz in the playroom we stayed there were too many cushions lying on the floor which could have been the reason for mosquitoes during springtime...didnt sleep well on the first night but there were bais for us to use hence 2nd night was fine. Nespresso was not replenished and when requested they said had not bought and will buy later but we would have checked out. Overall the stay was good despite the above mentioned...the reception was helpful too...a very nice restaurant when you continue walking and turn right into the first lane (via del porcellana)...continue in this lane you will bypass a restaurant at the small cross junction but continue walking till you see a small restaurant (Trattoria Sostanza) on yourleft...may try your luck if u did not make a reservation. ..the guest house reception can assist you to make one.

Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Mar 2014

European 30th Bday

Unique, Enjoyable Stay

Great location, fantastic if traveling by train as the hotel is only a few blocks from the station. The feel is though you are staying at your own residence in Florence. Each room is unique so explore them online and select your favorite.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 Oct 2013

Patti W

A little disappointed

When I reserved this room I saw nice size rooms in the pictures posted, but arrived and was told I reserved the Hidden Room. It was only about a 10 x 10 room with the shower and sunken tub right next to the bed. We were climbing ver top of each other and our luggage, the TV remote did not work, but the sweet couple running the place came at 10 PM and fixed it after about a half hour of being in our cramped room with us.....AWKWARD! In addition, I ordered breakfast but it never arrived. Breakfast is served in your room....they could not find my breakfast order. Sweet people but not real organized and room rediculously small.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Oct 2013

Jay

B

Great location. Ok room. But a bad smell in room.

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2013

Andrea R.

Great value in the heart of Florence

The owners were very accommodating, helpful and friendly. This was an awesome location, walking distance to everything and just yards from the train station. Highly recommended!

4/10

Poor

10 Mar 2013

Eka the World Traveller

Okay hotel

Every rooms has different therms, which is nice, if the a/c, wifi and tv works properly. The hotel manager/ front desk/ cleaning lady/ room service, a Filipino lady, was very friendly and helpful. I don't like the location and the house # is very small. You will miss it if you blink. Will not return

Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Nov 2012

Mumsie

Fantastic traveller's location

Excellent location for train, and close to many of the wonderful experiences Florence has to offer.

Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Oct 2012

Anonymous

Good location

My room the hidden room was pretty small.no space for 2 medium suitcases.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Feb 2012

AmandaX

A Lesson in Doing Your Homework

Let me preface what I am about to say by letting you know that I did not necessarily have a bad time here, but I did get a completely different experience than what I was expecting. I read only a few reviews and looked briefly at their website. I thought, for the price and location, and based on the good reviews I read, that it would be perfect. And by no means was the CHGH flawed in any way, it was just a complete surprise. Here are the facts:
This is NOT a hotel. It is more like a themed bed and breakfast.
The \"Play Room\" has a rock wall (awesome) and pictures of clowns on the wall of the bedroom (alarming).
All the rooms have a theme.
It is perfectly clean and comfortable (once you take the pictures that make you uncomfortable off the wall and stow them safely away in the corner, facing the wall)
Best shower I have ever used in Italy.

Think that sums it up. Just make sure you know what you're getting into when you walk in to the Casa Howard. They are friendly and super accomodating, but it is a different kind of experience. The location is amazing though, and they even have bottles of wine available for purchase on every floor. Drink up!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2011

Verified traveler

Our favorite place we stayed!

Casa Howard is a delight! The proprietors were so friendly and helpful and our room was drop-dead gorgeous. After staying in hotel rooms where my husband and I were squished we had a beautiful spacious room with two beds (the drawing room). Love how it's personal and truly a guest house; however it felt very private and we didn't even see any of the other guests while we were there. Our favorite thing about Florence was staying at Casa Howard! Highly recommend!!!

8/10

Excellent

11 Jun 2011

Gus

Casa Howard Florence

Very convenient for all the sights in Florence and the railway station. Very quiet. We were made to feel very welcome and the facilities and room were fine. Only criticisms were that there was no lift to the floor we were stopping on and I got badly bitten by mosquitos first night because the anti mosquito equipment had not been refilled and switched on.