Hotel Berchielli

"This hotel sits on a square just back from the Arno River and a stone’s throw from the Ponye Vecchio. It’s quiet and has two lifts. Our room was spacious with large windows. The only negative was the breakfast buffet which looked good but the ingredients were of inferior quality. On this trip we have travelled all around Italy and France with hotel breakfasts being a highlight with fresh tasty breads and pastries. The breads and croissants and pastries here disappointed over three days. The bread was tasteless. The croissants were not crispy. The fruit salad was watery and probably old. This really let the hotel down. Everything else was great, the warm staff, cleanliness and efficiency of the front desk."

"I stayed in this hotel in 2019, and had intended to return in 2020, but Covid intervened. On my first visit I was very impressed, a superb hotel, lovely accommodation, friendly efficient staff, and location. The location is perfect for exploring the town, it fronts on to the river, beside the Ponte Vecchio, with a side entrance that affords a short cut, walking distance to the major tourist attractions. Lots of eating places near it. Staff are still friendly and efficient and the accommodation is still very good, the entrance and bar area is stylish and modern. Breakfast is good, and there are very acceptable nibbles available at the bar early evening. Very efficient lifts. Slight niggles this time - kettle available on request, but paper beakers? Why, in Italy, are there so few cheeses available for breakfast? And why such poor info in the room? I had to ask cleaning staff where breakfast was served, I had a vague recollection from last time it was first or second floor. But, all in all, an excellent base for a stay in Florence. I would recommend."

"Our family of 4 had the most amazing stay at this luxurious property - we loved the location which cannot get more central - just a few steps from Ponte Vecchio. The staff went out of their way to help us park our car, book restaurants, tours and especially to help my mother who uses a wheelchair."