Lovely location in Florence, close to major sites and not too far from the train station. The free breakfast included whatever coffee you want and had a large variety for different styles and preferences of food. The tower of the hotel is really nice to visit at any time of day, with a great view of the city and valley. The bathroom was decadent with a double vanity, huge shower and double windows and bench.

The grandeur of the bathroom seemed to come at the expense of the bedroom itself, which was smaller than I would have expected given the square footage listed. This was compounded by having four side tables and a large wardrobe taking up floor space in the room. If two people have a decent amount of luggage (as we did for a multi-week trip), it will be tight to move around. The beds are also in need of replacing - the mattresses aren’t very comfortable. Only other complaint is that when I picked up my bags from the room / closet where they were stored prior to the room being ready, the entire bottom of my backpack was soaking wet. It wasn’t something in my bag, but seemed to just be water. It dried but was still an inconvenience.

My favorite was the fresh-made cappuccino every morning! Great variety of pastries, juices and breads. Cereal, yogurts, cheeses, meats, eggs provided a great variety! My only suggestion, fresh fruit would have been a nice touch instead of canned peaches. There was a bowl of fruit available but no bananas, melons or berries offered during our stay. Staff was friendly and attentive! We stayed in the Jr Suite which was spacious with a full and 1/2 bath. Perfect for families. Plenty of extra pillows and bedding for a chilly night. Sitting area was noisy due to street activity and vendor carts early in the morning. Bedroom was away from street and quiet. It’s an older building so don’t expect upgraded windows, insulation or fancy tiles/marble. It was clean and staff very friendly. Location was undeniable the best! Central to everything we wanted to see!

Bed was a little too stiff for my liking and maybe an upgrade to the pillows for different support needs. Locking and unlocking the door with a key was a bit tricky and I had to ask for assistance. Six locks on the inside was interesting!

Loved the character and the history of the hotel. A comfortable room, central for everything. Friendly staff and a good breakfast. Loved the tower which gave stunning views over Florence.

Room decor was a little tired and could do with some tlc. No information in the room. First night was wakened just after midnight with loud banging which was coming from the radiators. Walked down to reception no one was there and no contact numbers. Turned the radiators off and the noise finally stopped around 3am! Sorted the next day, however still could not use one of the radiators!

- Excellent location, located in the historical center of Florence, close to sights (Ponte Vecchio is 2 minutes away) and there’s a store right in front of the hotel which is very convenient - If you arrive by car, the hotel works with a garage close by that guarantees safe access to the ZTL restricted traffic area of the city, so you don’t get a fine. A driver comes and takes your car to the garage and you pay for parking when the car is returned. - The tower terrace is a nice perk that offers a beautiful 360 degree view over the city and it has a rooftop bar - The room was big, comfortable and clean and it didn’t face a main street, so it was very quiet. The stairs in front of our room led to another small terrace with tables and chairs and a nice view of the Dome and the Palazzo Vecchio. - The second sink in the room was helpful because it had extra counter space for your items and it was far enough from the bed - The air conditioning functioned properly and the elevator was helpful - Breakfast was delicious and fresh, with a good selection. We will definitely stay here again

This issue was particular to our room and it concerns the tiny bathroom. The shower was pretty small and, probably because of the space limitations, they had to install a shower curtain that only kept the water from spraying all over the bathroom walls, but a lot of water ended up flooding the floor. The sink counter space was limited, but there was a second sink in the bedroom, far enough from the bed, that was really helpful.

We had two favorite things we loved about our stay. First, the location was exceptional, and we could walk to all the sites and shopping we wanted. Second, the breakfast each morning was exceptional! There was such a wonderful variety of both hot and cold foods, the pastries were amazing, and the cappcuccinos were delicious. The setting for the fabulous breakfast was beautiful, and the wait staff were very attentive and kind. Honestly, it's the best breakfast spread we had during our two week tour of Italy! Thank you!!

We loved everything about Hotel Torre Guelfa! We traveled as a family with a 5 year old and this hotel was perfect. The check in and check out process was easy and quick. The breakfast was amazing every morning. The staff was friendly and Vivian was so kind every morning. The location was better than we expected!! Everything was clean and great. The front desk is very helpful. They were able to assist in our taxi ride to the train station. My family highly recommends this place!

The wifi was very spotty. We didn’t have full wifi in our room (4 out of 5 bars) and it would cut in and out. We were traveling from out of the country and rely on wifi so it became difficult at times with poor wifi. Additionally, I think having streaming service options on the tvs would be great! Like Netflix or Disney plus. The local tv channels were the only option on the tv. Just recommendations, overall everything was still great!

Location, location, location is the Key and it was great!!! The fact that it is very close to Ponte Vecchio and the Duomo added awesome features to the hotel. Also this Hotel has a Magnificent view of Florence especially at night. They have a tower that opens 24 hours a day with a bar. This make this hotel stands out. Its unique and charming. I would stay to this hotel again. Thanks to Rick Steves to recommend this hotel. The breakfast are wonderful. They have a lot of selections and more than enough for everyone. The Staff are so helpful and friendly. Vivian is so nice and love her scrambled eggs and Cappuccino.

We have a spacious room, just needs a little update in decorations.

The tower was amazing, breakfast was lovely, location was central to all of our needs. Truly enjoyed the classic and funky decor!

Only thing I can think of is: I wish they explained that despite the listed hours for breakfast, you can only sit once. I had a cafe and a cornetto, went up to the tower afterward (intending to come down and continue my meal after) and was told by staff that I had already eaten once and could not eat again. Wasn’t really a big issue but I wish I had known ahead of time.

Absolutely perfect location on a quiet side street right next to the Ponte Vecchio. Everything you wanted or needed to see was within a five minute walk. All of the staff were excellent. The breakfasts were over the top and the service was perfect. Don’t forget to go to the rooftop bar for one of the best views of surrounding old town Florence. Great bed, clean and a really nice bathroom and shower. Well ventilated and air conditioned

There was nothing we didn’t like

The hotel was centrally located which was super easy to visit the city with the family; 2 young kids (10 & 9). We only had to use a taxi to/from the train station to the hotel. Everything else was literally within walking distance. The room was very spacious for the 4 of us and the hotel was extremely nice. It is a historical landmark and the tower, which is easily accessible, provides fantastic views of the entire city.

There was nothing that I didn't like about this hotel! Everything was absolutely perfect! They even provided a separate room to store luggage after we checked-out so we could do a little more shopping!