From:Venere.com date of hotel review: Jul 17 2007
Guest type: Took my son on HS Grad trip |
The owner/manager was SO helpful. She always had a smile and was willing to help with just about anything to make your stay more comfortable. We were only there from about 8:30 PM to noon the next day but we felt like we were family. It was a nice refreshing change coming from France.
Guest name: Butera Donna
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From: Tripadvisor.com Cli22, Ireland Jul 18, 2007
Florence: Hotel Colomba: "Excellent accomadation" |
Excellent accomadation, perfect location for exploring the city of florence, really helpful and welcoming hotel, breakfast was perfect, very clean spacious rooms with air con and satellite TV.
Really excellent location, right between St. Marcs square and the Duomo, really couldn't have been better, could not recommend it more.
Perfect for a stay in florence!!!
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From: Tripadvisor.com WashingtonWanderer, Washington, DC Jul 19, 2007
Florence: Hotel Colomba: "Great Place" |
This is a family-run place in the heart of Florence. As you walk out the front door, 100 metres to your left is a McDonald's, and 100 metres to your right is the Palazzo Medici Riccardi, built in the 1400's by the powerful Medici family. What more could you want? The hotel is actually all on the floor above street level. We had a corner room at the back, which was so quiet I thought I was in a morgue. The bathroom was a bit small, definitely not for someone 6 feet 4 or obese. But it was fine for us. The wife in the family is Australian and extremely personable and helpful. The continental breakfast was also quite good, especially the "Bravo Multivitamin" fruit juice and the cappuccino. The internet (in the hallway) was free, and we had little problem getting access to it. Just remember that Florence/Firenze is considered one of the most expensive places in Europe.
This TripAdvisor Member:
Liked: Close to everything
Disliked: Small bathroom
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From:Venere.com date of hotel review: Jul 23 2007
Guest type: Young couple |
Hotel Columba is run by a very nice couple. The staff was all very friendly and helpful. The location can not be beat (5 minute walk from Duomo, museums and restaurants ). In the morning we would go see some sites, have some lunch and in 5 minutes be back at the hotel for a rest. The only draw back is that there is only one very small and slow elevator so if you can't climb stairs you might be inconvenienced. If you drive into Florence the hotel can arrange for a parking garage to come to the hotel and pickup/deliver your car for 23 Euro per day. In Florence this is a wonderful option because streets are one way, narrow and parking spaces tight.
Guest name: Lee John
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From:Venere.com date of hotel review: Jul 24 2007
Guest type: Young couple |
My husband had a wonderful stay at the Hotel Colomba during our very first visit to Florence. The hotel was very centrally located and very close to Duomo and The Accademia Gallery. We went on this wonderful Artviva One Day Tour of Florence and it was excellent! My husband and I fell in love with Florence. The owner of the hotel, Rosanna, was very helpful even willing to book in advance for us tickets for the Uffizi and the Accademia. Breakfast at the hotel, was by far the best. They have a wonderful spread to choose from. I really felt like we were living with a family for a short while, they were very attentive and warm. We will have lovely memories of Florence for years to come, and can't wait to go back!
Guest name: Martin Rena
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From: Tripadvisor.com Catherine2007, Ireland Jul 25, 2007
Florence: Hotel Colomba: "A little gem" |
I enjoyed my stay in this excellent hotel with my 21 year old daughter recently. We were very impressed by the friendliness and efficiency of the proprietors. On our arrival we were presented with a map of Florence and the major tourist attractions as well as the location of good restaurants were pointed out to us. The bedroom and en-suite bathroom were spacious,clean and nicely decorated. A nice buffet breakfast was provided.
Hotel Colomba is located in the heart of Florence, within walking distance of the train station, important sights and beside shops and the San Lorenzo market.
If you are looking for a very good hotel in Florence with a friendly atmosphere then Hotel Colomba is a little gem.
Catherine Buckley, Ireland
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From:www.tripadvisor.com 24/08/2007
Florence: Hotel Colomba: "Hotel Colomba was wonderful!" |
| Did a two-week European whirlwind tour this summer with wife and three kids (16, 12, and 8). The Hotel Colomba made our two nights in Florence wonderful. The rooms were very nice, very clean...my wife and two daughters were in the suite, which was spacious and comfortable. My oldest daughter also appreciated the easy Internet access. Absolutely no complaints, and if we come back to Florence, this is where we'll stay! |
From:www.tripadvisor.com 28/08/2007
Florence: Hotel Colomba: "Fantastic Holiday!!! October 2007 |
Last October my boyfriend and I decided to go on our first holiday together and spent ages reading through reviews on Trip Advisor before stumbling upon this hotel. It took some persuading to book it but it seemed to be in a central place, great price and just what we looking for. On arrival, it was a small, hidden away hotel but check in was completely pain-free and Rosanna was a fabulous host straight away. Although it was just me and my boyfriend we were given a triple room which was fantastic as it meant extra space and our window had a lovely view over the street and of the Duomo and despite being on a main road, was amazingly quiet at night.
The hotel was right in the heart of Florence, and at the end of the street was the Duomo and the bustling Florence streets. It was easy to find as we came from the train station on arrival, and Rosanna was constantly willing to book attraction tickets for us. One day we decided to travel to Pisa to see the Leaning Tower and she was so helpful explaining to us the way the trains operated and even printed us out a timetable.
The continental breakfast included in the room rate was lovely and fresh every morning and kept us full up until the afternoon. Rosanna even fed and watered us on a morning that we were up late and would otherwise have missed the breakfast! We even had a few items from the mini bar in the room and Rosanna didn't charge us but being good people, we paid nevertheless!
Over all, a fabulous hotel, in a great location, more than value for money and possibly the best host a hotel could have!!! |
From:www.tripadvisor.com 07/09/2007
Florence: Hotel Colomba: "Wonderful hotel in Florence" |
| I booked this hotel after reading the reviews on Trip Advisor. My family of three was not disappointed. We were forewarned by other reviews that the ground floor entrance was not beautiful, but the hotel itself is lovely. The rooms were spacious, well maintained , meticulously clean, beds very comfortable, great air conditioning , a perfect location in the center of Florence...and at a great price! The hotel owners are extremely gracious and helpful and the free internet is a bonus. Breakfast was fine as well...European style. I would recommend this hotel to anyone who is looking for nice accomodations at a reasonable price point. If you are looking for 5 star opulence then this hotel is not for you. My family is "picky" about accomodations and we were extremely pleased with our choice of Hotel Colomba. |
From:www.tripadvisor.com 13/09/2007
Florence: Hotel Colomba: "Oasis in the City" |
| What a relief to check into to this highly clean, quiet, and conveniently located hotel after a long trip from California to Florence. This family-owned property meant caring support and help throughout our time there. The breakfast was lovely, and included cappucinos, lattes, etc. Having free internet access during our stay was a real help in letting the folks back home know we'd arrived safely. I would stay here again anytime. |
From:www.venere.com 08/09/2007
Guest type: Family with older children |
| This is the first time we have stayed here and hopefully we will come back again. Our plans changed and we had to change our booking from a triple room to 2 double rooms at the last minute and when I rang this was not a problem, in fact nothing was a problem. We were close to everything in Florence - in fact everything is just a walk away in Florence and then to come back to the hotel where the people were so helpful was a delight. |
From:www.tripadvisor.com 04/10/2007
Florence: Hotel Colomba: "Loved this Hotel!" |
| Rosanna and her family take the best care of you in this hotel! From the spacious rooms to the wonderful breakfasts, my family was treated like royalty here. The hotel is located by the train station - you can walk to the hotel but we chose to take a cab given our luggage (cab ride was not very expensive). The hotel is also located on a quiet street. Rosanna made dinner reservations for us, and made several recommendations on the various sites in the city. You can't go wrong with this hotel! |
From:tripadvisor.com Jan 6, 2008
Just like home”Hotel Colomba florence |
I have stayed a number of times at Hotel Colomba. It is clean, safe, very central and Rosanna, her family and the rest of the staff are wonderful. It feels like a little bit of Aussie in the middle of Italy. The rooms are large and airy and the bathrooms are huge (certainly compared to other hotels in Italy)! The breakfast was amazing- a great way to fill up for a busy day sight seeing. I have recommended Hotel Colomba a number of times to family and friends visiting Florence. It is perfect for all travellers from singles to families and honeymooners. It is well priced and that makes it convenient as well as value for money. I will always stay there when I visit Florence. There is just no other choice!
This TripAdvisor Member:
Liked — friendly owners and staff and central location
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From:TripAdvisor Jan 7, 2008
“Best value in florence”Hotel Colomba |
This was our third stay at the Colomba in 17 years and it it just gets better every time. The hotel has been refurbished so that the bedrooms, bathrooms, breakfast rooms are spacious, clean, comfortable and represent excellent value for a 3 star hotel. The breakfast is great and cappucinos just kept on appearing at our table. The location is convenient as it is only 5 minutes to the Duomo, markets, major museums and galleries and only slightly further to the train station, Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Vecchio and much, much more. Last but certainly not least, the hosts, Rosanna and Micele are just wonderful people. They went out of their way to assist us and did so with a genuine smile. I cant wait to visit Florence again and when I do I know the accommodation is taken care of!
This TripAdvisor Member:
Liked — room size
Disliked — all good
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From:TripAdvisor Jan 7, 2008 TonySydneyAustralia
“Hard to Fault”Hotel Colomba Florence |
We recently stayed at the Hotel Colomba in Florence. Traveling with two teenage children throughout Italy, it was difficult to find genuine Quad rooms that were beyond cramming 2 bunk beds into a standard room; however we found the Quad room at the Hotel Colomba to be a spacious and comfortable room. The service offered by Rosanna and her team was great and the advice given on Florence was valuable. The breakfast was very good and they also provided access to the internet which our children loved.
The genuine hospitality, convenient location and the standard of the room made this stay the best of out 6 weeks in Italy.
This TripAdvisor Member:
Liked — Convenience and size of rooms
Disliked — Small Access Lift
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