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Grand Hotel Cavour is set in a historic building dating back to 1300. It has a majestic hall with colonnades and stucco. On the same floor are our Restaurant American bar where you can admire the frescoes by Galileo Chini. Our rooms, recently renovated, have hardwood floors and are equipped with a tea kettle, minibar, LCD TV, free WiFi, safe and hairdryer. Our suites, perfect for a romantic stay, can also easily accommodate a family of four. On the sixth floor, from our Divina Terrazza you will enjoy cocktails and treat yourself to the most beautiful city views (its opening time and availability are subject to change). We also have a small fitness center with turkish bath. Our location between Dome and Piazza della Signoria is unbeatable: we are right in the middle of the most famous city monuments. Just outside our door you will find dozens of dining options and the best Florence boutiques. Florence main station and the Congress and Fair Citadelle can be reached on foot in 15 min.
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HOTEL STYLE
Historic Hotel
Family
Languages Spoken
English, French, Spanish, German and 1 more
Location
Via del Proconsolo 3, 50122, Florence Italy
Name/address in local language
Grand Hotel Cavour
2,895 reviews
Getting there
Great for walkers
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Grand Hotel Cavour has earned a reputation for its excellent location in the historical district, with the rooftop offering breathtaking views that guests adore. However, opinions on service and room comfort are split, with some praising the helpful staff and well-maintained rooms, while others point out noise issues and an unresponsive service.
While the atmosphere is noted for its cultural resonance and cleanliness, many travelers feel the hotel does not provide good value, citing high prices and additional costs for services.
Location
Central
Atmosphere
Tranquil
Rooms
Uncomfortable
Value
Expensive
Cleanliness
Spotless
Service
Inconsistent
Amenities
Underwhelming
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We chose the Grand Hotel Cavour because of its perfect position and that turned out to be a good choice as it was the perfect base to walk around Florence. The disadvantage of the location is that it is in a restricted area for cars. If you arrive by car there is very limited temporary space outside to unload. Your car must then be taken to a parking garage (cost 75 Euro for 3 days) and cannot be left anywhere on the street. Because you have entered the control zone the garage have to inform the parking authorities or you can be fined. Best avoid arriving by car if you can! Reception at the hotel and all subsequent interactions with the staff were excellent. They are friendly, well-informed and very keen to help. The room was very good on a corner facing the streets in front of and at the side of the hotel. On the plus side the room was bright and it was great to see out onto the local area rather than the internal part of the hotel. On the negative side it was quite noisy as the there was no double glazing. At night it was possible to close shutters and the heavy drapes but that is not ideal if you like sleeping with an open window. On balance we enjoyed the room (212).
The hotel offered a 'free mini-bar' if booking made directly. We did but the fridge was empty. On being reminded the hotel sent up stock but only water and soft drinks!
The hotel breakfast was fairly typical for a hotel of this standard and served in accordance with Covid restrictions.
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Date of stay: September 2020
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We have just returned from a weekend break taking in Pisa and two nights in Florence. This hotel is in an excellent location within walking distance of many visitor attractions. We did upgrade the room as the trip was to celebrate a birthday and were very pleased with the result. It was on the third floor overlooking a quiet side street. The usual extras were present Robes, slippers etc. The staff, in particular, Angela who was very helpful and recommended a very good local restaurant. It has a great small roof bar which at this time of year had large umbrellas and plastic side screens together with heaters. From here you got views of the Duomo. They did various cocktails nice but not cheap 12euros but the location and views were worth it. The buffet had a large choice of good quality food
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Room Tip:Either upgrade or ask for a room at the rear
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This property is in a great location, proximal to the Duomo and all of the other spectacular attractions of Florence; easy 10/20 minute walks. There are abundant restaurants, grand shopping and local boutiques. The hotel is large, in excellent condition throughout. There is breakfast offered daily for additional charges. It would be better to book with the room rate (about 2/3 euro cheaper). The staff is professional, speak English, helpful, knowledgeable. I expressly want to thank the outstanding service we received from Angela at the front desk. Be sure to visit the Terrace bar for the drinks and view; at night there are wonderful pictures to be taken. There are a few things that disappointed us... the room sound proofing is almost not existent. Also, the gym needs attention; limited machines and not open until 7/7:30am. I suggest you call the front desk first to be sure it is available. Also, it is very easy to get lost trying to find your room, terrace bar and the gym.
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Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Ask for a room with a shower if that is your preference.
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Before traveling to Italy, I did extensive research trying to find just the right hotels for my family. I was traveling with my elderly parents, so location was very important. Furthermore, we needed to ensure walk-in shower for my parents. The rooms were beautiful, and the bathrooms fit our needs. I will say, I was disappointed that after reaching out to the hotel to ensure we would have walk in shower for my elderly parents, the rooms we had required steps to get to the rooms. While it was only a few steps, every time we came or left the room, we had to deal with the steps. Not a big deal for us but for my parents (one with a walker) it was a bit difficult.
The location of the hotel was quite perfect. We were situated a couple of blocks from the Duomo, Piazza della Rupubblica and the Ponte Vecchio and all directions! Upon arrival to the hotel, there was a designated parking spot out front to allow us to unload our car. The lobby was elegant and welcoming. The desk staff was very helpful with our bags and the entire check in process. Good size lifts and the suites we booked were quite lovely. We had a sitting a room with a pull-out queen size bed, good size bedroom and both rooms beautiful large opening windows. The bathrooms were large and well stocked. Because we had family sleeping on the pull-out couches, Room 539 was preferable as you could enter the bathroom from the hallway vs. Room 535 where we had to walk thru the bedroom to access the bathroom. The typical breakfast buffet was redesigned to accommodate safety due to the pandemic. The dining room was equally as beautiful as the rest of the hotel. Without a double the most amazing part of the hotel was the rooftop Terraza with views of Florence in every direction. We literally felt like we could reach out and touch the Basilica in one direction and the tower of the Palazzo Vecchio in the Piazza della Signoria and off in a little distance the Basilica of Santa Maria. We ended up having a nightcap each evening on the Terraza.
Based on the Terraza alone, not to mention the beautiful rooms and amazing location, we will be choosing the Grand Hotel Cavour the next time we visit Florence!
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Date of stay: September 2021
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Room Tip:Some rooms require a few steps down; we had specifically asked for a handicap bathroom, but we...
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Ok, if you come by car, it is a bit of a labyrinth exercise to get right in front of it (the navigation systems seems not be able to lead you there). But once you arrive, the hotel is perfectly in the center, a nice building with a super-friendly staff. They explain everything, take care of you. The rooms are not very large and don't really have any view, but you are in Florence to visit the beauty of the this town and not to stay in a room. They have a valet service where they pick up your car, take it to a private garage and then bring it back when you need it. The cost is the same as if you park it in a public space, so it is very good - remember Florence is one of the tougher place to get into on four wheels. The hotel has this amazing roof top terrace bar. It's small, so you need to reserve (or try your luck). No better place to enjoy a cool drink at sunset, after a long day visiting places and before a sumptuous dinner! Breakfast buffet is quite nice, the highlight is actually the dining area, feels like being in castle with the beautiful decorations on the ceiling and around. Warmly recommending this hotel.
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Date of stay: August 2021
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Stayed here for 4 nights between Christmas and New Year and could not have chosen a better hotel. A short walk after taking the tram from the airport, it is hard to find a better located hotel. A lovely lobby area and friendly reception staff greet you and check in took only a few minutes and we were soon in our room. A big comfortable bed, safe in the wardrobe, to on the wall and nice smelling toiletries make for a wonderful stay. At breakfast using disposable gloves means you can still serve yourself which works very well. Hot and cold selection on offer and tasty pastries help fill you up for the day. The roof top terrace is this hotel’s jewel in the crown. Even though it was winter and raining outside, the gazebo style roof meant that we could still enjoy a few drinks into the night and have a great time. A truly wonderful hotel which we will return to again soon.
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Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Beautiful Hotel set within a 14th century building, The photos presented are good portrayals of how lovely the main spaces of the hotel are. We were given a free upgrade that I believe meant we had a wonderful view out towards the Palazzo Vecchio- certainly not expected when I was booking on a tight budget! Rooms are lovely and cleaned daily as expected, and the staff were always available for extra amenities like milk. Not the quietest hotel after 8am , but I believe they were having some building works done- no issues with sleeping at night time.
The terrace was, of course, spectacular. As we were on a (not too strict) budget we went for the Prosecco which was €40 euros, but lasted our whole time on the terrace (cocktails are €15, beer around €10), and, really, you go for the view which feels quite exclusive.
The location is fantastic- I thought the taxi driver was trying to charge us more by showing all of the sites before we arrived at the hotel, but it turns out the Duomo is just down the road!
In all, I would have been happy to pay double the price for this hotel. I went for budget and central and got luxury for the same price.
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Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Book the terrace in advance just in case. Don’t forget about the tax put onto hotel stays- it was...
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An absolute gem in the centre of Florence. The staff were so friendly and cared about your stay and made you feel special.
Positives: Roof top bar is amazing and total gem. Great views. Book in advance. Rooms beautiful and spotless Communal areas beautiful and spotless Staff friendly Breakfast was plentiful, fresh ingredients and lots of choice. Beds very comfortable Centre of the city. Everything on your doorstep Negative If you have a room at the front of the hotel it is noisy Florence drain smell - this isn't the hotel. It is around the city in general
The negatives were not anything I would take a star off for though!
Had the best time at this hotel, would definitely return.
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Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Warm welcome on registering and a fabulous looking public area. Bedroom was a great size and though furniture was a little dated, had everything we needed. Though housekeeping isn't over generous with tea/coffee/milk, supplies are available at reception. Beds are comfortable and lovely smelling toiletries in the bathroom.
The restaurant and breakfast area are beautiful spaces and breakfast was fresh, plentiful and varied. We ate one night in the restaurant - Florentine steak and tiramisu, both were superb. I had a glass of wine, my granddaughter had water and we had roasted veg with the steak - came to 100 Euros.
All the staff in the hotel and restaurant were helpful, friendly and welcoming, some of the nicest hotel staff I've come across.
The hotel lost a star for two reasons - the noise outside the hotel (and we were at the back) goes on until the early hours of the morning. If you're a light sleeper then be prepared, I had ear plugs and still had problems. Not the hotel's fault but it was a problem. The second thing was the rooftop bar. On the email confirmation, I was told it would be 20 Euros each and we would get a cocktail and a cold plate (I assumed meat and cheese). On getting to the bar, the staff were polite, but I wouldn't say welcoming. The cocktail menu was limited. We ordered but got no cold plate, didn't even get a small bowl of crisps or nuts (which we got in every other place). The cocktails were mediocre and at 16 euros were a disappointment. My granddaughter and myself had been really looking forward to this and felt let down.
It's also in a great location, for the train station, walking tours and all the main attractions.
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Date of stay: October 2022
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The location is amazing. You are 3 minutes away by foot to the Duomo, in the heart of the city. The rooms are big and the staff is nice. There is a possibility to drive exactly in front of the hotel (although it is in a restricted zone) and to have a concierge pick up your car and park it in the nearby guarded garage. The service is 30 to 40 € per day, certainly comparable to a full day fee in a parking garage but it is safe and extremely convenient. The downside of being in the center in an old building is the noise of the city. The windows are isolated quite well but you can hear the elevator, staff and guests walking.
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Date of stay: September 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:There is a possibility to drive exactly in front of the hotel (although it is in a restricted...
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North Sydney, Australia53 contributions10 helpful votes
I don’t think so…. We did see a gym there but no signage for saunas or jacuzzis… maybe go to their direct online site and see if it says anything… I know there was advertising for a spa place in their foyer but it was for a place out in the country… sorry I can’t help ..
There are more places to choose from in the Florence area.
PRICE RANGE
S$178 - S$332 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
grand hotel florence
LOCATION
ItalyTuscanyProvince of FlorenceFlorenceDuomo / Florence Historic Center / San Giovanni / Centro Storico
NUMBER OF ROOMS
97
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