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Reviews of Hotel Alba Palace 3 stars

Via della Scala 22, Santa Maria Novella, 50123 Florence, Italy

#121 of 380 hotels in Florence

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 940 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    9.0
    Huge, quiet room and lovely breakfast in convenient location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Our room was amazing and huge with a jacuzzi bath, the staff were lovely, and it was in a great spot - an excellent place to stay if you want a bit of luxury while visiting Florence!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    9.0
    Convenient Florence
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing was the shower, which was in the bathtub (I have limited mobility in one leg, so getting out of a wet tub is difficult).

    Super clean, balcony over courtyard, very quiet.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    10
    We have no regrets with this stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Occasionally the American tv channels would freeze & buffer but it was nice to have BBC, CNN fast, ABC, NBC. This hotel went out of their way to have a ½ gallon of distilled water available on arrival for husbands cpap machine.

    We enjoyed the staff; helpful anytime of day. The occasional happy hours were a nice touch.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    9.0
    Lovely accommodations, breakfast and service!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Closer to train station that I would have preferred but still good distance away.

    Service and amenities

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    10
    Had a very lovely stay. My room was good sized and loved the location of the hotel. Nice staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Well, I am American so I would have liked to have a wash cloth!

    I arrived at the hotel around 11am and liked that they checked me in right away. It is a short walk from the train station on a small street. Since my room faced the street I thought it would be noisy, not at all, very quiet at night.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    9.0
    Excellent stay for the money. I would return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location (5 min walk from train station, within 10-15 for all other major sites). Many little restaurants around. Very clean. Lovely breakfast. The only drawback is that my room was very small. But comfortable twin bed and good linens and towels.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The host who did check-in was not very friendly. He was not rude though

    The room was nice with some authentic ambiance from the past time. The furniture does not look old, though. Everything is quite well organized. Very clean bathroom. Silent rooms. Breakfast is fine, although the was no big choice of the principal meals.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    10
    Wonderful location and amenities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rustic architecture, a wonderful (free) happy hour on select days, and a quiet, convenient area…all in one package!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful hotel in a perfect location to explore Florence!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    8.0
    Convenient location. Rooms have everything you need. Staff was lovely.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints

    Convenient location. Rooms have everything you need. Staff was lovely.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    10
    Perfect stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice hotel close to the main touristy places but in a quiet area. Staff very friendly. Breakfast very good with lot of options.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    9.0
    Great room and excellent experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Beautiful hotel with friendly staff and a wonderful room that accommodated three adults. Large bathroom was great! Very close to sites and the Monti district is a fun, safe area but still close to train.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    9.0
    Had a wonderful and relaxing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was clean & spacious. Breakfast was good and overall the facility was great. The lobby has a nice bar with free Aperitivo.Location is walking distance to the train station.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small bathroom

    Very kind and helpful staff, clean room.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    8.0
    Excellent.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location. Very good breakfast. Friendly staffs.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    Breakfast, location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    10
    Enjoyed our stay at the Hotel Albal Palace where shopping and museums, and the train station are a short walk away!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    While the location was very central to shopping, and museums the street it was on was very busy.

    This property was easy to find, and within walking distance of the Duomo and the Uffizi museum as well as the Mercado Central. The room was set up nicely for 3 people, very clean and my sister had her own small suite upstairs. They served a nice breakfast every morning which was also a bonus. Overall a very nice place to stay.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    9.0
    Lovely little hotel with friendly staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    I can't think of anything that could have been improved as we really enjoyed our stay!

    Our room was big enough for myself and my husband. The ensuite was lovely, only minor problem was that the shower tended to flood the bathroom however as we were provided with a large number of twoels it was never a problem. The TV didn't have any English speaking channels again not a problem for us though it did have Netflix. Breakfast was suberb with a choice of any type of coffee you wanted, plentiful and kept permanently well stocked. The lady on breakfast duty was charming and always very helpful. The location was great as not too far from the train and tram stations and a 20 minute walk to most of the major attractions. There was a free cocktail (Happy Hour) on one of the evenings with nibbles and finger food.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing place!! Very clean, amazing breakfast, excellent room and bedroom, all clean and working very well, excellent bathroom. Silent at night, very well located. And it has a beautiful breakfast backyard. Excellent!!!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    10
    Would definitely stay there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can’t think of anything

    Excellent location - 3 min walk from SMN train station, < 10 min from Duomo. Our initial room was facing a busy street and it was noisy at night. The staff graciously moved us into a room facing the courtyard

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    8.0
    Good location if you travel by train and want to see the Florence for one day.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    8.0
    It was clean and in a good location but I though it was overpriced for what you got.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Staff at front desk could have been more helpful with recommendations for restaurants, general questions. The towel heaters didn't work.

    The breakfast was what I expected based on the reviews I read when I was booking. The staff at breakfast were great and thee assortment and quality offered was good.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing location, great place to stay!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    8.0
    Satisfactory
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Trash collection trucks were noisy at early morning.

    Close to the center of the old city, tram stops and the train station. Good breakfast. Very friendly atmosphere.

    Stayed in April 2024

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