€226.36 Avg/night
Rate and special offer based on Check-in 25 May 2013 Check-out 26 May 2013

Degli Orafi Hotel Florence

4 stars
Lungarno Archibusieri, 4, Florence, 50121
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.5
out of 5
24 reviews
Great place

Wonderful place, great location, can't get any closer to Ponte Vecchio. The room was a loft type... See full review

  • Anonymous
  • 15 Apr 2011
Nice little hotel, right next

Nice little hotel, right next to Ponte Vecchio on one side and the Ufizzi Gallery on the other.... See full review

  • Anonymous
  • 4 Oct 2010
Oscar-winning setting in an ancient Florentine building
The elegant Degli Orafi Hotel Florence, the setting for "A Room with a View," is a renowned four-star property housed in an ancient (13th Century) Florentine building. A polished, professional staff assures everyone's stay is productive and first-rate. Guests are encouraged to savor a celebrated Chianti vintage and beautiful city views from the rooftop terrace. The hotel boasts a superb location in the city center along the river, just steps from Ponte Vecchio and Uffizi Gallery.
Highlights
  • The setting for James Ivory's film "A Room with a View"
  • Situated in a 13th century building
  • Prime location steps from Ponte Vecchio and Uffizi Gallery
Rooms

Rooms at the Degli Orafi Hotel Florence are spacious and elegant and richly furnished with period pieces and modern conveniences. Bathrooms are richly adorned in marble, with many rooms offering two sinks. All rooms (classic, executive, and junior suites) include air conditioning, a direct dial phone, mini-bar, satellite TV, and a safe. For those willing to splurge, request the celebrated "Room with a View," the room where James Ivory shot memorable scenes from his 1985 Oscar-winning film, and which offers a coveted view over the Ponte Vecchio.

Features

Perhaps the only Florence hotel that served as the setting for a film that won an Oscar ("A Room with a View") for best set design, the Degli Orafi Hotel Florence is a four-star luxury property situated in a 13th century Florentine building.

Overlooking the River Arno and steps away from the Ponte Vecchio and Uffizi Gallery, it is a privileged starting point for exploring all of Florence's treasures, yet a welcome retreat and local destination in its own right.

Rooms are spacious and elegant and furnished with the finest period pieces, yet teeming with the amenities of the modern day.

A sumptuous buffet breakfast is served in a grand ballroom that overlooks the Arno River, while a rooftop terrace bar is the ideal setting to savor a delicious Chianti wine.

A richly appointed library is the perfect place to relax with a good book or perhaps catch up on correspondence at a computer workstation.

Transportation
  • Florence Airport (5.3 mi/8.5 km)
  • Santa Maria Novella train station (0.8 mi/1.3 km)
Attractions
  • Piazza del Duomo (0.5 mi/900 m)
  • Galleria degli Uffizi (436 ft/130 m)
  • Ponte Vecchio (380 ft/110 m)

Degli Orafi Hotel Florence Rooms

Standard Double Room
This room offers one king/ one twin beds including air conditioning, alarm clock, color TV, ensuite/ private bathroom, hairdryer, heating, mini bar, non smoking rooms, safe in room and telephone.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
No smoking rooms/facilities
Concierge
Elevators
Dining
Bar/Lounge
Room service
Services
Business centre
Laundry service
Safe deposit box
Currency exchange
Internet
Wireless internet
Parking
Parking
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities
Wheelchair accessible elevators

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Hotel Map

43.7681 11.2546
Area served
Florence.
Nearby airports
Florence International Airport.
Area description
Florence.

Nearby points of interest

  • Santa Maria Novella Train station: 0.9 km

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1600
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (24)

Ratings and reviews for Degli Orafi Hotel Florence

Overall score

4.5 / 5
24 out of 24
Amenities:
4.5
Room cleanliness:
4.8
Hotel staff:
4.7
Room comfort:
4.4
Location:
4.9
Value:
4.3

92% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
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11 Jun 2009

the hotel has an excellent location

the hotel has an excellent location as its near everything and its very suitable for lone travellers . The cleanliness is very good and the small details in the room that show elegance make the difference .The breakfast room with the high ceiling full of paintings which looks over the Arno river is very elegant and pleasant. The prices are quite high especially during the summer I will strongly recommend it

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Review of Degli Orafi Hotel Florence

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5
Anonymous
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1 Apr 2009

great hotel and perfect location.

great hotel and perfect location.

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Review of Degli Orafi Hotel Florence

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5
Deborah
Not Provided
19 Aug 2009

the room overlooked the Arno

the room overlooked the Arno river and was lovely with the bedroom upstairs and lounge and bathroom downstairs we had American breakfast which everything you could want plus the best pastries! I highly recommend this hotel and will definitely be returning

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Review of Degli Orafi Hotel Florence

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5
Anonymous
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4 Oct 2010

Nice little hotel, right next

Nice little hotel, right next to Ponte Vecchio on one side and the Ufizzi Gallery on the other. Short walk to leather markets. Beautiful rooftop restaurant\bar with views to Arno river on one side and Il Duomo on the other. Would stay here again should we revisit Florence.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
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5
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5
Hotel staff:
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5
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Review of Degli Orafi Hotel Florence

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5
Ronald
Not Provided
5 Jun 2009

A fine hotel with a great location

A fine hotel with a great location and an exceptional breakfast.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
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5
Room cleanliness:
5
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5
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5
Review of Degli Orafi Hotel Florence

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Los Angeles, CA
20 Jul 2007

Great Location

The stay here was probably the best one in my entire trip. The hotel staff was very helpful, answering any questions we had. The location was very good too, by the River Arno and almost in the center of town. The hotel also had a room to use the internet, and great breakfast in the morning. I would highly recommend it.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

All shopping was nearby.

Review of Degli Orafi Hotel Florence

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Texas
31 Aug 2009

Great stay on the Arno

The location was the best. Having not been to Florence before, randomly picking a hotel was a bit of a gamble. But I was pleasantly surprised!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Nightlife tip: Long walk from hotel

Michaelangelo Piazza

Review of Degli Orafi Hotel Florence

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
ponte vedra florida
14 Jun 2010

"Beautiful common rooms and fab location

It was located in a very convenient spot to the Arno River and basically next door to the Uffizi Gallery. Never felt that we were in the middle of it all. The staff made great recommendations for restaurants. one out of two were excellent. The staff also made reservations at the galleries. The breakfast room was beautiful and the food great. As was the rooftop terrace bar.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
3
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

Ask hotel to make reservations for major museums.

Review of Degli Orafi Hotel Florence

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Not Provided
15 Apr 2009

Rooms at the front of the hotel

Rooms at the front of the hotel are affected by the pedestrian and road noise. Staff very friendly and helpful

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
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3
Room cleanliness:
4
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4
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3
Review of Degli Orafi Hotel Florence

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4
Anonymous
Cleveland, OH
20 Jul 2011

Great Hotel on Arno!

The hotel is beautiful and well-located and we had a gorgeous room on the arno, big, spacious, well-appointed with bathrobes etc. There is beautiful roof deck bar with great views too, and the front desk was always wonderful and helpful. Two cons: 1. They charge for internet! That's a ripoff. 2. Breakfast was disappointing. Room was hot and noisy and service is slow -- coffee doesn't come till you are done eating, frequently they are out of eggs or glasses. Need more staff. Otherwise, fabulous!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Money-saving tip: Not Applicable

We should have gotten a Florence Card but didn't know about it in time. It costs 50 euro for 3 days and lets you in to all museums without a reservation and also busfare. If you are going to a lot of museums, as we did, it is well worth it.

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