BEST WESTERN Hotel Rivoli
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The BEST WESTERN Hotel Rivoli was a Franciscan convent dated back to the 14th century, the hotel, located in the historical center, offers a charming hospitality taking care of each single client.
The Best Western Hotel Rivoli is nowadays an excellent 4 stars-superior hotel, where guests can breathe the famous historical atmosphere of ancient residence in the city. The perfect location in the
very heart of Florence, just a few minutes' walk from the main historical sites. The BEST WESTERN Hotel Rivoli is a 4 stars superior hotel with 80 rooms, divided into classic, superior, junior suites
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Via Della Scala, 33
50123 Firenze
http://www.hotelrivoli.it
The hotel in general
The Best Western Hotel Rivoli was a franciscan convent dated back to the 14th century, the hotel, located in the historical center, offers a charming hospitality taking care of each single client.
The Best Western Hotel Rivoli is nowadays an excellent 4 stars-superior hotel, where guests can breath the famous historical atmosphere of ancient residence in the city. The perfect location in the very heart of Florence, just a few minutes walk from the main historical sights.
Hotel location
In the historical centre of Florence. All the major florentine monuments are within a short distance of the hotel, 5 minutes walk will find you at : the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, the Uffizi Gallery, the church of Santa Maria Novella, the Academy of Fine arts with its renowned David by Michelangelo, and the city Theatre home to the famous “Maggio Musicale Fiorentino”
The Best Western Hotel Rivoli is very close to the prestigious & elegant shopping area of the city: Via Tournabuoni, Borgognissanti e Via della Vigna Nuova.
The Exhibition and Congress Centre of the city are only 350 metres far the hotel, meanwhile the main railway station Santa Maria Novella just around the corner.
Service at the hotel
The Best Western Hotel Rivoli is glad to present you its services, taylor-made on your journey reasons. The hotel personnel is dedicated to support clients on each request, even the smallest one, and our aim is to let you have an unforgettable stay in Florence and at the Best Western Hotel Rivoli.
For those who travel for leisure or business:
■Garage with valet parking service on the premises.
■Fitness Center free of charge just 150 meters from the hotel.
■Benedicta restaurant: Italian and Tuscan kitchen in additon to the best Italian wine list; the restaurant is really appreciated by florentine people. Visit its website: www.ristorantebenedicta.it.
■Garden Bar.
■Laundry.
For those who travel for leisure:
Located in the hearth of Florence only few steps from the major monuments, from the most famous street and from the suggestive Lungarni (Arno’s long rivers).
For those who travel for business:
Only 5 minutes walk from the Santa Maria Novella railway station and from the Airport shuttle-bus terminal. Only 250 meters from the Exhibition Centre and Congress Palace. You can easily reach every your florentine destination by foot, public transports or taxi.
Gastronomy in the hotel
Restaurant
Hotel room/Accommodation
The Best Western Hotel Rivoli offers precious Junior suites and suites in addition to its stylish furnished and spacious classic rooms.
The Best Western Hotel Rivoli is a 4 stars superior hotel with 80 rooms, divided into classic, superior, junior suites and suites; some of which have a private terrace and balcony; all are quiet and extremely comfortable.
Notice: This informartion is provided directly by the hotel. HolidayCheck does not assume any liability for the accuracy and completeness of this information.
Via Della Scala, 33
50123 Firenze
http://www.hotelrivoli.it
The hotel in general
The Best Western Hotel Rivoli was a franciscan convent dated back to the 14th century, the hotel, located in the historical center, offers a charming hospitality taking care of each single client.
The Best Western Hotel Rivoli is nowadays an excellent 4 stars-superior hotel, where guests can breath the famous historical atmosphere of ancient residence in the city. The perfect location in the very heart of Florence, just a few minutes walk from the main historical sights.
Hotel location
In the historical centre of Florence. All the major florentine monuments are within a short distance of the hotel, 5 minutes walk will find you at : the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, the Uffizi Gallery, the church of Santa Maria Novella, the Academy of Fine arts with its renowned David by Michelangelo, and the city Theatre home to the famous “Maggio Musicale Fiorentino”
The Best Western Hotel Rivoli is very close to the prestigious & elegant shopping area of the city: Via Tournabuoni, Borgognissanti e Via della Vigna Nuova.
The Exhibition and Congress Centre of the city are only 350 metres far the hotel, meanwhile the main railway station Santa Maria Novella just around the corner.
Service at the hotel
The Best Western Hotel Rivoli is glad to present you its services, taylor-made on your journey reasons. The hotel personnel is dedicated to support clients on each request, even the smallest one, and our aim is to let you have an unforgettable stay in Florence and at the Best Western Hotel Rivoli.
For those who travel for leisure or business:
■Garage with valet parking service on the premises.
■Fitness Center free of charge just 150 meters from the hotel.
■Benedicta restaurant: Italian and Tuscan kitchen in additon to the best Italian wine list; the restaurant is really appreciated by florentine people. Visit its website: www.ristorantebenedicta.it.
■Garden Bar.
■Laundry.
For those who travel for leisure:
Located in the hearth of Florence only few steps from the major monuments, from the most famous street and from the suggestive Lungarni (Arno’s long rivers).
For those who travel for business:
Only 5 minutes walk from the Santa Maria Novella railway station and from the Airport shuttle-bus terminal. Only 250 meters from the Exhibition Centre and Congress Palace. You can easily reach every your florentine destination by foot, public transports or taxi.
Gastronomy in the hotel
Restaurant
Hotel room/Accommodation
The Best Western Hotel Rivoli offers precious Junior suites and suites in addition to its stylish furnished and spacious classic rooms.
The Best Western Hotel Rivoli is a 4 stars superior hotel with 80 rooms, divided into classic, superior, junior suites and suites; some of which have a private terrace and balcony; all are quiet and extremely comfortable.
Notice: This informartion is provided directly by the hotel. HolidayCheck does not assume any liability for the accuracy and completeness of this information.
6 hotel reviews for BEST WESTERN Hotel Rivoli
Very good location directly in the town. The to the hotel belonging restaurant was very good and has a great selection of local delicacies.
Our room was already getting a bit old and in need of a renovation. The hotel is in the historical style. Beautiful small jacuzzi in the courtyard. For a city break an ideal hotel. Read more
in November 10,
Caroline, Age 26-30, Couple
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We stayed at the best Western Rivoli very felt at ease. Particularly recommendable is the attached restaurant. Unfortunately we could evenings not more in the jacuzzi to go. The rooms are partly in the meantime slightly worn. Here could once again what done will. Altogether the hotel was but a recommendation value. Read more
in November 10,
Klaus, Age 31-35, Couple
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The hotel deserves the four star Plus Hotel reviews. Around the hotel we felt very comfortable. This is due to the beautiful, tastefully near hotel, the staff very polite, the location, the city easily and explore the nearby bus, train and taxis for other activities. The breakfast is the usual standard, with a selection of hot breakfast items. We'll be back and we highly recommend the hotel to others. Read more
in July 10,
Dieter, Age 46-50, Couple
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The following are archived hotel reviews: These are not counted into the current average review rating, as the journey took place more than 25 months ago, or the hotel has completely changed.
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The hotel has atmosphere, that is to say you feel comfortable, if you want to check in the people are very accommodating and helpful. A beautiful inner courtyard, this hotel with a Jacuzzi. For wheelchair users this hotel is not suitable-is already disabled people are restrictions on the mobility announced. The hotel is in Via della Scala. Train station nearby as well as the Santa Maria novella-Pharmacie-women can hour long in offered ointments, powder, etc. stay. Very good food in the restaurant Paoli, via the Tavolini in a lovely room-beau... Read more
in October 09,
Reinhard, Age 51-55, Solo/single
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Hotel in general
- in July 11
Hotel very clean with unique public places. - in June 11
Front Desk Staff excellent Hotel is clean. - in March 11
Hotel is clean & very close to the city center, the breakfast is very good! - in July 10
We stayed in the Hotel Rivoli in July 2010 and found the hotel to be very clean and the staff helpful and friendly. - in October 11
The staff is very friendly, hotel was clean, very good location, 5 minutes walk from the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and 2 min from the train station Santa Maria Novella.
- in July 11
- in June 11
We enjoyed our stay and would reccomend this hotel. - in March 11
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Hotel Rivoli. - in November 10
We enjoyed our stay at the Hotel Rivoli. - in November 10
thoroughly enjoyed our stay, great location
- in June 11
- in July 10
We could walk to all the sites from the hotel and it was great to come back to a clean spacious room. - in June 11
A great hotel.
- in July 10
- lovely hotel
- in July 11
Simply brilliant, a beautiful little hotel, great service, great staff, nice atmosphere. - in November 10
Very nice atmosphere with excellent, friendly staff at a great location good value for money. - in October 10
the staff were very helpful there was a nice atmosphere with a lovely courtyard and trees which was a welcome relief as it was right in the middle of the town. - in August 10
Most of the hotel is old buildings, but well maintained, which gives a nice atmosphere.
- in July 11
- in August 10
The hotel was fairly nice and located close to the main train station in Florence as well as the Duomo and other attractions of the city. - in July 10
Very nice hotel.
- in August 10
- in June 11
Nice patio and sitting rooms. - in August 10
Comfortable room, bathroom complect for each person, you always have as cold as hot water; friendly, polite and helpful staff; nice patio with perfect barmen; garage for car; big jakuzi.
- in June 11
- much trouble for anyone
- tired feeling
Room
- in March 11
But we were pleased to discover a hotel with great charm, a very comfortable room, but the best part were all the wonderfulo people who work there who helped us with many details of our trip. - in August 10
Comfortable room, bathroom complect for each person, you always have as cold as hot water; friendly, polite and helpful staff; nice patio with perfect barmen; garage for car; big jakuzi.
- in March 11
- in October 11
Very large room for a European hotel - excellent service, helpful staff. - in June 10
Our room was large and we were very comfortable.
- in October 11
- large window
- lovely balcony
- in August 11
Our room was lovely and the hotel in a very central location.
- in August 11
- in October 11
Pleasant, quiet room with balcony over-looking courtyard. - in July 10
We had a room with a small balcony overlooking the jacuzzi - very nice.
- in October 11
- in August 10
hard pillows - could not get a soft one! - in August 10
The pillows on the beds are very hard and do not adapt to your head when laying on them.
- in August 10
- in August 10
Instead of a queen bed we had two smaller beds pushed together and they weren't great beds.
- in August 10
Service
- in June 11
Bar and patio service excellent. - in December 10
Service excellent, breakfast very good. - in August 10
Great hotel, excellent service , I will always return with great pleasure .
- in June 11
- in November 11
The staff are always friendly and helpful. - in September 11
Location The staff were friendly and very helpful - in November 10
The staff were friendly and helpful. - in August 10
The staff were all so friendly and helpful and the whirlpool in the courtyard was lovely to relax in after a long day on our feet at the museums. - in August 10
Very friendly and helpful staff. - in July 10
Friendly and helpful staff, fantastic breakfast, beautiful and spacious room (i had horror stories of teeny tiny rooms), anything and everything i could ask for they provided. - in June 10
The staff were very friendly and very helpful. - in November 11
The staff are always friendly and helpful. - in September 11
Location The staff were friendly and very helpful - in November 10
The staff were friendly and helpful. - in August 10
The staff were all so friendly and helpful and the whirlpool in the courtyard was lovely to relax in after a long day on our feet at the museums. - in August 10
Very friendly and helpful staff. - in July 10
Friendly and helpful staff, fantastic breakfast, beautiful and spacious room (i had horror stories of teeny tiny rooms), anything and everything i could ask for they provided. - in June 10
The staff were very friendly and very helpful.
- in November 11
- in November 11
Staff are very friendly - in October 11
The staff is very friendly, hotel was clean, very good location, 5 minutes walk from the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and 2 min from the train station Santa Maria Novella. - in May 11
) Friendly staff. - in November 10
Very nice atmosphere with excellent, friendly staff at a great location good value for money.
- in November 11
- in July 10
Staff were very helpful and extremely friendly - especially with our 13 month old daughter. - in May 10
very helpful and friendly Staff, clean and spacious room, quiet and very central hotel. - in September 11
The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. - in August 11
The staff was really helpful and friendly. - in May 11
Very helpful and friendly staff. - in March 11
Staff: very helpful and friendly. - in July 10
We stayed in the Hotel Rivoli in July 2010 and found the hotel to be very clean and the staff helpful and friendly. - in July 10
Staff were very helpful and extremely friendly - especially with our 13 month old daughter. - in May 10
very helpful and friendly Staff, clean and spacious room, quiet and very central hotel. - in September 11
The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. - in August 11
The staff was really helpful and friendly. - in May 11
Very helpful and friendly staff. - in March 11
Staff: very helpful and friendly. - in July 10
We stayed in the Hotel Rivoli in July 2010 and found the hotel to be very clean and the staff helpful and friendly.
- in July 10
- in October 11
Very large room for a European hotel - excellent service, helpful staff. - in October 11
Friendly, helpful staff. - in September 11
The staff were helpful. - in September 11
staff very helpful. - in June 11
The hotel was in a great location and the staff was very helpful.
- in October 11
- in June 11
Staff was nice. - in July 10
Very nice stay at Hotel Rivoli, informative, friendly staff at the desk, nice room, great breakfast with nice staff.
- in June 11
- curt staff
- in May 11
Not very friendly staff, not very impressive entry, with very worn out carpets.
- in May 11
Location
- in August 11
Our room was lovely and the hotel in a very central location. - in December 10
Location of hotel very central but off the main route so not too busy even though so close to train and bus station. - in July 10
We were very pleased with the cleanliness of the hotel, the central location and the friendliness of the staff.
- in August 11
- in October 11
Convenient location. - in September 11
ver convenient location. - in September 10
The convenient location made it accessible to everything. - in July 10
Breakfast was very good and the location (a very brief walk from the train station) was very convenient.
- in October 11
- in September 10
The location is excellent - the breakfast is also very good - in July 10
Excellent location for arriving by train and then enjoying the sights of the city by foot. - in May 11
Also the hotel has excellent location with good proximity to the raliway station (5 min walking) and also it is located in the city centre.
- in September 10
- in March 11
Kind and helpful staff, very good location for a turistic visit to the city. - in December 10
Room good and location good - in October 10
the location is good - in September 10
An oasis from the bustle of Florence, good location, walking distance from main attractions. - in September 10
Good location.
- in March 11
- good location hotel
- in May 11
Beautiful hotel with the great location (5-15 min to the most popular sights. - in November 10
Very nice atmosphere with excellent, friendly staff at a great location good value for money. - in November 10
Friendly staff, great location. - in November 10
thoroughly enjoyed our stay, great location - in August 10
A great location for Florence. - in July 10
great location, only 10 min from the main Duomo and downtown area.
- in May 11
- in June 11
The hotel was in a great location and the staff was very helpful.
- in June 11
- in January 11
Very good hotel, very well located, quiet and comfortable
- in January 11
- not charming area around hotel
Gastronomy
- in August 11
Breakfast is excellent and weather permitting you can have it in a lovely garden. - in March 11
Breakfast: excellent. - in October 10
The breakfast was excellent.
- in August 11
- in August 10
Good breakfast and comfortable rooms. - in August 10
Breakfast good and of course Florence is a wonderful place especially for eating and shopping. - in November 11
Nice and clean room, very good breakfast. - in May 11
Breakfast was very good, with very polite waiters. - in March 11
Hotel is clean & very close to the city center, the breakfast is very good! - in December 10
Service excellent, breakfast very good. - in September 10
The location is excellent - the breakfast is also very good - in August 10
Breakfast on the rooftop is good.
- in August 10
- in July 10
Very nice stay at Hotel Rivoli, informative, friendly staff at the desk, nice room, great breakfast with nice staff.
- in July 10
- in June 11
A very nice breakfast and friendly restaurant staff.
- in June 11
- acceptable and not cheap food
- acceptable breakfast
- acceptable Breakfast buffet
- cold eggs
- drawback was the breakfast
Sport & Entertainment
- Inviting pool
- in August 11
Breakfast is excellent and weather permitting you can have it in a lovely garden. - in August 10
Very nice and friendly, spa pool was very relaxing, lovely garden and atmosphere.
- in August 11
- lovely jacuzzi
- in July 10
We had a room with a small balcony overlooking the jacuzzi - very nice.
- in July 10
- in August 11
During the hot summer days the whirlpool was really refreshing.
- in August 11
- in August 10
Very nice and friendly, spa pool was very relaxing, lovely garden and atmosphere.
- in August 10
- in October 10
the gym is well equipped not in the hotel but just around the corner and doesnt open until 10am and not at all on Sundays
- in October 10
- closed pool
- in October 10
the pool is not very big good for a dip but not a swim.
- in October 10
