Reviews of Hotel Alessandra 2 stars
Borgo SS Apostoli 17, Santa Maria Novella, 50123 Florence, Italy

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Reviewed: 7 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewVery central & decent sized rooms
Lots of stairs to reach our room
Reviewed: 7 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewLocation was amazing, and staff were very accommodating and friendly.
Standard of the room was a bit disappointing, but was clean. Accessibility to rooms is difficult for anyone with hip, knee or back issues as you will need to climb a very long, steep set of stairs upon entry and then another easier set of stairs to the room
Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe staff - every one of them! - was so friendly and helpful. They helped me avoid a major mistake (going to the wrong bus station) and made sure my trip ran smoothly.
The water temperature in the shower was tepid at most, but that was actually fine with me since I worked up a sweat every day. Another issue that wasn’t a problem for me, but might be for someone with mobility issues, is that the elevator only worked sporadically. They were getting it fixed so may not be an issue going forward, but a good question to ask before booking if you can’t climb stairs.
Reviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewFantastic location. Extremely helpful and friendly staff.
Dragging luggage up flights of stairs to lobby. Room was noisy.
Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe team at the hotel were very welcoming and looked after us nicely. The room was great for our purposes and the location was ideal. They kindly stored our luggage for a few hours too.
There are many stairs to the reception. This was fine but could be an issue for some. There was a lift after the first flight of stairs.
Reviewed: 13 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation is amazing, walkable to Duomo, the Accademia and other landmarks, Florence is really beautiful and the hotel allowed us to explore it very easily
The reception desk is at the second floor which requires hauling your luggage to the first where there is a small elevator which can fit only 2 people, they should have some bellhops for tired travelers to help with the luggage movement
Reviewed: 13 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewAmazing location, staff was the best and very helpful.
Reviewed: 7 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewEverything was perfect! This was such a wonderful stay in the heart of Florence, I was given a free upgrade to a spacious room with a view of the river, and the owner and all the staff were so friendly and helpful. There was plenty of variety for breakfast too. I would definitely come back!
Reviewed: 2 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewStaff were lovely. Room was clean and spacious.
None
Reviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe staff makes you feel right at home the second you arrive. The rooms are gorgeous and super clean. If you need a place to stay in Florence, please stay here, you won’t regret it!!
Nothing, there are some stairs to climb but the building is not modern so it was to be expected.
Reviewed: 10 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful old Italian theme and feel! Loved it and the old fashion elevator.
The stairs, there are a few steps you must take to get to the office.
Reviewed: 7 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReally friendly and helpful staff, giving plenty of recommendations. The location is also ideal, as close to the historic centre as it's possible to be.
Reviewed: 5 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewPerfect location. Perfect for us.