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3.7 out of 5

"Good location. Friendly staff. The room was a decent size and clean. " More

By a verified traveller on Sun 18 Mar 2018

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Hotel Description

Porta Faenza Hotel puts you in the heart of Florence, within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Central Market and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and Smart TVs.

At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities including food and water bowls and litter boxes. There's also the convenience of self parking.

Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this 3-star Santa Maria Novella hotel include Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella.

Classic Double or Twin Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
AU$411* Per night/room 8 May - 9 May

Standard Triple Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Quadruple Room

Bed Count 4 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Single Room

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Superior Double Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Double Room Economy Small

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Porta Faenza Hotel ratings based on 3 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.7 out of 5 3.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Porta Faenza Hotel

Everyone (3)
4 out of 5
Good location. Friendly staff. The room was a decent size and clean.

Posted by on 18 Mar. 2018

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Comment from Hotel Management

19 Mar. 2018 by Hotel Porta Faenza *** - Florence

We’re so happy to see that you enjoyed your stay with us! We hope to have you back as our welcome guest.

3 out of 5

Great staff but watch out for mosqitoes.

Very friendly and helpful staff ... much better than at Pension Pendini. Very close to railway and cheaper shops. Good breakfast. A good budget option for Florence.

Posted by , from Sydney on 20 Sep. 2015

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4 out of 5

Great hotel

Very good hotel. Fantastic room, but bathroom was small. This was manageable though.

Posted by on 16 May 2015

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Property Features

Porta Faenza Hotel offers its guests tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and concierge services. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. The business-friendly Porta Faenza Hotel also features laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and room service (during limited hours). Parking is available for a fee. This 3-star Florence hotel is smoke free.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Train station: Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) (0.9 km / 0.6 mi)
  • Metro station: Fortezza Tram Stop (0.3 km / 0.2 mi)
  • Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Porta Faenza Hotel offers 25 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 40-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Florence hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Smart television
  • Digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Electric kettle
  • Luxury bedding
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow options
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Bidet
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Desk
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Climate control (air conditioning)

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at anytime

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per night.

Pet Policy

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls and litter boxes are available

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • No lifts
  • Children stay free
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • One child stays free
  • Pets allowed (no fees)
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Children stay free - maximum age 2
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property follows regional sanitisation guidelines Safe Hospitality National Protocol (Italy)
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are available
  • Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global)

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 6.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 8 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • Self parking fee: EUR 28 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

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  • Porta Faenza Florence
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You should know

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.