Hotel California - Florence

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Hotel California - Florence
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Overview

Featuring 92 rooms, the charming Hotel California is located near the shopping district of Florence and only 300 metres from Piazza del Duomo. The 4-star hotel boasts views of the cathedral and offers Wi-Fi throughout the property.

Location

The property is perfectly nestled in the Florence Historic Centre district of Florence, really close to Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. This Florence hotel is approximately 10 minutes' walk from Via de' Pucci bus stop and about 5 minutes' walk from Galleria dell'Accademia. Visit Fortezza da Basso - Gardens, approximately 5 minutes' drive from the charming accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of Italy. Along with other cultural attractions Museo Opificio delle Pietre Dure is nestled within walking distance of Hotel California.

For those travelling from afar, Peretola airport is 15 minutes' drive away.

Rooms

The en suite rooms at the California Florence are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, some of them feature sound-proofed windows. They have a comfortable interior. A shower and a spa bath, along with such amenities as hair dryers and a shower cap, are also at guests' disposal.

Eat & Drink

Breakfast is provided in the restaurant. The lounge bar is ideal for a relaxing drink. Trattoria Za Za serves a good range of Mediterranean food and lies 6 minutes' stroll from the hotel.

Leisure & Business

A terrace and various recreational opportunities are also featured at the California.

Licence number: IT048017A16TVJUW4T

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:30-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Public parking is possible at a location nearby at EUR 28 per day.
Wireless internet is available in for additional charge.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel California provides visitors with a free full breakfast. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Italian, Arabic
Building
Number of rooms:92
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Rooms and availability

Triple Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    Sleeping arrangements for 3 persons1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
Guest Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Queen-size bed1 King-size bed2 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Heating
Quadruple Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    Sleeping arrangements for 4 persons1 King-size bed2 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Heating

Facilities

Main facilities

Paid Wi-Fi

Parking

EUR 28 per day

Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Lift

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Children

  • Cots

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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Essential information about Hotel California

💵 Lowest room price 121 C$
📏 Distance to centre 400 m
🗺️ Location rating 9.6
✈️ Distance to airport 9.7 km
🧳 Nearest airport Peretola, FLR

Location
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Address
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Via Ricasoli 28-30, Florence, Italy, 50122
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Via Ricasoli 28-30, Florence, Italy, 50122
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
  • Hotels nearby
Square
Piazza del Duomo
290 m
Church
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
320 m
Museum
Galleria dell'Accademia
270 m
Landmark
Campanile di Giotto
390 m
Museum
San Marco Museum
360 m
Museum
Riccardi Medici Palace
200 m
Museum
Museum of Opera of Saint Maria of Fiore
410 m
Church
Battistero di San Giovanni
380 m
Square
Piazza della Repubblica
590 m
Church
Brunelleschi's Dome
310 m
Museum
Medici Chapel
510 m
Museum
Leonardo da Vinci Interactive Museum
370 m
Restaurant
Trattoria Mario
480 m
Restaurant
Oliandolino Pizzicheria Fiorentina
290 m
Restaurant
56 Rosso
210 m
Restaurant
La Menagere
340 m
Restaurant
Gelatarium
290 m
Restaurant
i' Grullo
410 m
Restaurant
Trattoria Camillo Cavour
300 m
Restaurant
Gelateria Brio
290 m
Restaurant
Il Desco Bistro
240 m
Restaurant
Rosalia salad gourmet
410 m

Reviews of Hotel California

7.7 /10
Very good
879 reviews
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Historic hotel near the Duomo with spacious rooms, rooftop bar, and complimentary breakfast.

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Guests rate the Location 9/10

Categories:

Rooms and cleanliness7
Here's what guests said:
“Spacious rooms with unique views of the Duomo; cleanliness noted, minor wear observed.”
Location9
Here's what guests said:
“Three-minute walk to the Duomo; quick access to Accademia and Uffizi Gallery.”
Dining7
Here's what guests said:
“Breakfast includes pastries, cold cuts; rooftop offers drinks with Duomo views.”
Price and service8
Here's what guests said:
“Offers competitive pricing; staff assists with transportation and provides really good service.”
Our guests’ reviewsWrite a Review
  • G
    Graham
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 05 Dec
    Great
    8.0

    Clean and pleasant place, has beautiful views over the Cathedral. The small room is compact and has central heating, a work desk, and television. The bathroom is newly renovated. The hotel offers marvellous and particularly good location to the important sites of Florence. You can relax at Finnegan's Irish Pub, located nearby.

  • C
    Chris
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 05 Dec
    Great
    8.0

    The staff was amazingly nice and affable, offered very good services. Small room was with central heating, a work desk, and television...

  • E
    Eric
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 30 Nov
    Great
    8.6

    The air conditioner isn't working well, it's not. Breakfast is tolerable.

  • J
    Jay
    United States
    Wrote a review on 18 Oct
    Very good
    7.4

    Favourable, beautiful location in the historic area. Pretty and great hotel, 0.5 miles from Peretola airport. Good bed, spacious bathroom and central heating, a safe, and multi-channel television in the room.

  • K
    Kenneth
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 13 Oct
    Perfect
    9.8

    Everything was just right!

    No notes!

  • C
    Chester
    United States
    Wrote a review on 12 Oct
    Very good
    7.0

    It had a marvellous and incredible location - within walking distance of a medieval cathedral. The staff were welcoming and nice and offered guidance.

  • Wrote a review on 28 Sept
    Perfect
    9.2

    Very good location and nice rooms

    The bathroom bin wasn't emptied when we first entered in the room. Also no shower gel or shampoo in the bathroom.

  • Wrote a review on 23 Sept
    Perfect
    9.6

    Great location near to all main city attractions, nice equipment of the hotel and the room, cleanliness.

    The breakfast has been very poor. In all other prospects the hotel can be considered as good value for money.

  • Wrote a review on 31 Aug
    Perfect
    9.8

    Wonderful situation. Very nice room and panoramic bar.

    To go to the hotel with a car is really a mess

  • Wrote a review on 26 Aug
    Needs improvement
    5.0

    close to city centre, but does not look like a hotel

    breakfast is really bad, did not provide enough food...does not worth for the money. I paid 140 euro per night but it is not at all worth.the fridge does not work at all.

  • Wrote a review on 20 Aug
    Perfect
    9.0

    Tarihi mekanlara olan yakinligi, konumu

    Park yeri olmamasi

  • Wrote a review on 14 Aug
    Great
    8.0

    We loved this Hotel. It was the best Hotel for the price of any that we stayed in Italy. The staff was friendly, courteous and helpful. The room was clean, bright, well decorated and had good air conditioning. It had a good breakfast. The location was fantastic. It was near the Duomo. Originally we had booked the room for one night but it was so nice we stayed for three nights.

  • Wrote a review on 04 Aug
    Perfect
    9.4

    Great value for a comfortable hotel in a convenient location close to to the Duomo.

  • Wrote a review on 01 Aug
    Very good
    7.2

    The location was good, very close to duomo cathedral.

    Rooms were dirty, they did not even tidy the sheets in second day. Breakfast was very very poor, must be enriched.

  • T
    Thomas
    United States
    left 14 reviews
    Wrote a review on 25 Jul
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service8.0
    Dining7.0
    9.0
    spacious room
    cozy lounge

    We loved the spacious triple room, perfect for my family with two adults and a baby, and we had a great time enjoying the cozy lounge and relaxing by the small pool area. We also appreciated the breakfast options, though there could have been a bit more variety.

    Triple Room

FAQ about Hotel California

Which attractions can we visit during our stay at Hotel California hotel?
You can always visit one of the highly rated attractions, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, placed 350 meters from Hotel California hotel. Other sights that are worth your while are Ognissanti Church (1.2 km the property) as well as Museum of Opera of Saint Maria of Fiore (just 5 minutes' walk away).
Which landmarks are closest to Hotel California?
Guests of Hotel California can visit Galleria dell'Accademia (around 5 minutes' walk from the accommodation), or the cathedral-flanked square "Piazza del Duomo" placed 5 minutes' walk away.
Can we park our car at the Florence hotel?
Yes, at the Florence hotel there are parking spaces provided nearby.
What are the recommended dining options during the stay at the charming 4-star Hotel California?
Guests of the charming 4-star Hotel California can dine just outside the property in a highly rated-9/10 according to reviews-restaurant Trattoria Za Za offering Mediterranean cuisine.
Can I eat breakfast at the 4-star Hotel California?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the 4-star Hotel California.
What is check-in and check-out time at the charming 4-star Hotel California hotel?
Guests of the charming 4-star Hotel California hotel can check in from 14:30 to 23:59 and check out from 11:00.
How much does a room in the hotel cost?
In the Florence Historic Centre district of Florence, 4-star hotels offer an average nightly rate of €212. Rooms at the hotel are €106 cheaper than the city average at only €106/night.
What payment methods are accepted in the charming 4-star Hotel California?
At the charming 4-star Hotel California, guests can pay using сash, Visa, and American Express as well as other payment methods.
What room types does the charming 4-star Hotel California hotel comprise?
The charming 4-star Hotel California hotel offers such room types as Budget Queen Room, Quadruple Room, and Triple Room.
Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the hotel?
Specific suites at the hotel boast views of the cathedral and feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safe box for security reasons.
Is the 4-star Hotel California equipped with amenities for persons with disabilities?
Yes, the 4-star Hotel California provides rooms with accessible facilities, accessible bathrooms, and wheelchair access to improve the experience for the guests with special needs.
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