Monna Lisa

4 star hotel in the centre. Convenient for reaching the main destinations on foot. Pros: historic villa, friendly and helpful staff, clean rooms with very comfortable mattresses. Breakfast with a good choice of sweet and savory but, in a 4 star hotel, even include ginseng coffee or freshly squeezed juice among the extra drinks... Cons: the bathrooms, clean but in need of renovation. However, a good base in the city centre.

This is an excellent boutique hotel with Italian charm. The hotel was very well maintained, English spoken everywhere, the beds are comfortable and the bathroom sufficiently large enough for us North Americans. The courtyard was fantastic. What a great spot to just chill. The courtyard was nicely light at night. The breakfast which was included in our fare was very good and you could sit outside in the courtyard or look out unto the courtyard. There was also some personal service during breakfast. As a tip, best that you take a taxi from the train station as it's too long a walk with luggage. The hotel is central so walking to all the sites are easy.

Stayed at the Monna Lisa for 4 nights and it was delightful. The staff were very welcoming whether at reception, in the restaurant, or at the bar. Our room, number 35, was excellent and all that we could have wished for. The hotel was in an excellent location for numerous restaurants and the many cultural highlights that Florence has to offer. We would definitely stay here again.