Hotel degli Orafi

Amazing location, steps from the Ponte Vecchio, the room, services and amenities were FiveStar. The staff was helpful, efficient and friendly. Rooftop bar and breakfast buffet room were both spectacular! Two elevators is a critical bonus. The bathroom was the best I experienced in ( tub/shower floor was a bit...

Amazing location, steps from the Ponte Vecchio, the room, services and amenities were FiveStar. The staff was helpful, efficient and friendly. Rooftop bar and breakfast buffet room were both spectacular! Two elevators is a critical bonus. The bathroom was the best I experienced in ( tub/shower floor was a bit slippery). The bottle of Rose sparkling upon arrival was classy. Sono molte grato!

This hotel was a great find. Located right on the river near the Ponte Vecchio Bridge. They upgraded us to a suite which was large with a comfortable bed and sitting area. They even provided night shirts. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. One of the best features was...

This hotel was a great find. Located right on the river near the Ponte Vecchio Bridge. They upgraded us to a suite which was large with a comfortable bed and sitting area. They even provided night shirts. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. One of the best features was a bar located on the top floor. I had an outdoor seating area with a view of the skyline, absolutely beautiful. It was also an easy walk to the train station. My only regret is that we didn’t stay here longer.

This was our second stay in Hotel Degli Orafi - both December 2024 and December 2023. Each visit was superb. Of course, the location is so convenient to the Uffizi and the Ponte Vecchio. We found the staff to be excellent, very professional and very accommodating. The building is fun...

This was our second stay in Hotel Degli Orafi - both December 2024 and December 2023. Each visit was superb. Of course, the location is so convenient to the Uffizi and the Ponte Vecchio. We found the staff to be excellent, very professional and very accommodating. The building is fun to explore and discover its history. We loved spending time in the evening in the rooftop lounge with its magnificent views. Breakfasts were wonderful, plenty of coffee made to order. We will happily return next time we are in Florence.

We enjoyed our stay at the Hotel Degli Orafi very much. The staff was very friendly and courteous. Our room was very spacious and we had an incredible view of the Ponte Vechio bridge and the Arno River. This hotel is centrally located to the Florence city center which makes...

We enjoyed our stay at the Hotel Degli Orafi very much. The staff was very friendly and courteous. Our room was very spacious and we had an incredible view of the Ponte Vechio bridge and the Arno River. This hotel is centrally located to the Florence city center which makes walking everywhere very easy.

We stayed in a room with a view over the river Arno and the Ponte Vecchio. We were not disappointed the view was great. The executive double room was reasonably large. The double room was formed from a twin room and so one consequence was that there was only one...

We stayed in a room with a view over the river Arno and the Ponte Vecchio. We were not disappointed the view was great. The executive double room was reasonably large. The double room was formed from a twin room and so one consequence was that there was only one bedside table. This was annoying but could easily be remedied by the hotel putting an extra bedside table when the room is used as double. The ensuite is long and thin. There is a single shower with adequate water pressure. However the shower compartment did not seal properly and so there was a lot of water on the floor after a shower. The rooms are serviced every day and they mopped everything up so it was not a major problem Room service was good-every day in the morning and again in the evening if you were out. There was one bottle of water and 1 bottle of wine free anything else from the mini-bar you had to pay for. The decor and carpets were a little tired. For us this was compensated by the fantastic view from the room. Breakfast was great and served in a beautiful room. You are seated and you order coffee or tea then you help yourself to food. Great fresh bread is provided which you can toast. My wife is gluten free and they always had gluten free bread for her. Hot food options were scrambled egg, bacon or sausage. These were great though the sausages were too strong for me. The cold food options were extensive and excellent quality. No other food is served for the rest of the day. However, there is a rooftop bar with brilliant views over Florence. This serves snacks such as lasagne, a plate of meats with bread and tuna or turkey salads. The bar was quiet during the week but got very busy at the weekend. The location of the hotel next to the Uffizi gallery is perfect for exploring Florence. Staff were friendly and helpful. Overall we are happy to recommend this hotel.

Great location right on the river and adjacent to the Ponte Vecchio. The decor is 1950's. Carpets need cleaning. Furnishings old but serviceable. Bed comfortable. Bathroom good. Staff seemed OK until I tried to extend stay. They claimed "no rooms." went on Booking.com website and there were multiple rooms available....

Great location right on the river and adjacent to the Ponte Vecchio. The decor is 1950's. Carpets need cleaning. Furnishings old but serviceable. Bed comfortable. Bathroom good. Staff seemed OK until I tried to extend stay. They claimed "no rooms." went on Booking.com website and there were multiple rooms available. They may been reacted negatively to us being an interracial couple. Nonetheless we left and booked elsewhere.

We stayed in one of the modern suites - at first I was disappointed that it wasn’t an old fashioned authentically Florentine room, but we actually really enjoyed the space and having a bed each! The Wi-Fi was so much better than in other hotels and the quality of the...

We stayed in one of the modern suites - at first I was disappointed that it wasn’t an old fashioned authentically Florentine room, but we actually really enjoyed the space and having a bed each! The Wi-Fi was so much better than in other hotels and the quality of the rooms and bathrooms was superb. I like a soft bed and once I’d asked for a topper it was perfect. We’ve stayed in quite a few hotels and this had the most gorgeous room for breakfast with chandeliers and a painted ceiling with a lovely view of the Arno. The breakfast itself was one of the best hotel breakfasts I’ve ever had with the most deliciously cooked cherry tomatoes and lovely fruit. The staff were polite and friendly. No complaints whatsoever, we‘d definitely stay here again and hopefully in the room with a view next time.

We enjoyed staying at this hotel during our honeymoon to Italy. The daily breakfast had a variety of American food items, and the dining staff were so friendly. The reception staff were helpful, printing out our tour vouchers and calling taxis. The 5th floor restaurant/bar is super cute. The room...

We enjoyed staying at this hotel during our honeymoon to Italy. The daily breakfast had a variety of American food items, and the dining staff were so friendly. The reception staff were helpful, printing out our tour vouchers and calling taxis. The 5th floor restaurant/bar is super cute. The room was clean and had everything we needed. The location is right on the river, very close to Ponte Vecchio, and walkable to major tourist sites.

Booked here because of a foot injury and wanted to be as close to the Uffizi as possible. What a fabulous hotel. Great accommodations, great staff, great location. Located right near the Ponte Vecchio, it was perfect. I loved the hotel toiletries - smelled divine, and I rarely wear scent....

Booked here because of a foot injury and wanted to be as close to the Uffizi as possible. What a fabulous hotel. Great accommodations, great staff, great location. Located right near the Ponte Vecchio, it was perfect. I loved the hotel toiletries - smelled divine, and I rarely wear scent. The rooftop lounge is beautiful with an amazing view of the city. We will return.

Amazing hotel with kind, attentive staff located in historical center along the Arno river. The hotel is a decorated in lovely classic style, with clean and comfortable well-appointed rooms. There are beautiful common areas including a cozy library, rooftop bar with scenic outdoor terrace, and amazingly beautiful breakfast ballroom. The...

Amazing hotel with kind, attentive staff located in historical center along the Arno river. The hotel is a decorated in lovely classic style, with clean and comfortable well-appointed rooms. There are beautiful common areas including a cozy library, rooftop bar with scenic outdoor terrace, and amazingly beautiful breakfast ballroom. The breakfast buffet offers a very large and varied selection of delicious food sure to please and they make excellent coffees. The breakfast staff is very attentive and work hard to ensure a nice experience. We have stayed at this hotel numerous time and always all of the hotel staff have been kind, attentive, and friendly. They helped us with a room situation and we greatly appreciate their kindness. We have enjoyed our stays very much and we thank Hotel degli Orafi and Staff very much!

|Nice hotel, best central location. service was good. Room/suite was spacious. One comment. The first room offeret to us was not pleasant. Once we requested to change it - the alternative was very good.Rooftop bar was great. Breakfast was very good. most of the staff was helpful and friendly

|Nice hotel, best central location. service was good. Room/suite was spacious. One comment. The first room offeret to us was not pleasant. Once we requested to change it - the alternative was very good.Rooftop bar was great. Breakfast was very good. most of the staff was helpful and friendly

Perfect location, good clean and comfortable rooms, friendly and professional staff, nice breakfast buffet. We chose this hotel because of the reviews and weren't disappointed. The room on the fourth floor had a lovely view overlooking the Uffizi, Duomo and tower. You can hear the church bell ringing at 7am...

Perfect location, good clean and comfortable rooms, friendly and professional staff, nice breakfast buffet. We chose this hotel because of the reviews and weren't disappointed. The room on the fourth floor had a lovely view overlooking the Uffizi, Duomo and tower. You can hear the church bell ringing at 7am but with earplugs we were fine.

Beautiful hotel, very comfortable, excellent location close to everything so easy to walk from famous location to location. Staff friendly and helpful. Great breakfast in beautiful dining room. The roof bar is a real bonus. Would definitely recommend.

This hotel is in a very old building which is common with Florence hotels. However, the carpet in the rooms was very old and appeared to be dirty. The bathtub / shower is also old and because of its curved shape difficult to stand making it unsafe. The room furniture...

This hotel is in a very old building which is common with Florence hotels. However, the carpet in the rooms was very old and appeared to be dirty. The bathtub / shower is also old and because of its curved shape difficult to stand making it unsafe. The room furniture was old and looked dated and the mattress was hard and low quality. The room did NOT have a coffee maker and because breakfast does not start until 7:00 AM no coffee was available. The front desk offered to bring hot water and INSTANT coffee if we wanted it earlier than 7. There is no turn-down service which would be expected from a hotel of this class. If you’re on the lower floors facing the river the view is nice but doesn’t make it from the noise of the crowds on the street. The breakfast is sub par and I would avoid it unless it’s free. The hotel staff were polite but not overly friendly. Again, very surprising considering the level of this hotel. The age of the hotel was again reflected in the elevator operation. Very, very slow to the point you’re better off using stairs. The only upsides of this hotel is the rooftop bar which has amazing views but the drink prices are very expensive when compared to Florence pricing. The location is also good but be prepared for lots of noise because of the proximity of the busy street. One final note, when we checked out for an early flight we asked if we could somehow get coffee and were told no because it was before 7. We happened to see that the breakfast area was prepping to open so we asked the “manager” if he could get us some because it looked like they were getting ready. He reluctantly agreed but suggested we TIP him for his efforts (which we did) even though our room rate included breakfast. Overall this hotel is not as advertised and the room pictures are very misleading. I definitely would not recommend as there are many nicer options in the same price range. Lastly, when we checked out the front desk didn’t ask anything about how our stay was which pretty much summaries the attitude of the staff.

The streets to the hotel were packed on Saturday, but once we arrived the held our luggage as we walked around Venice. Down the lane beside the hotel are numerous places to eat, and when you get to the square there is even more to see and places to eat....

The streets to the hotel were packed on Saturday, but once we arrived the held our luggage as we walked around Venice. Down the lane beside the hotel are numerous places to eat, and when you get to the square there is even more to see and places to eat. I think the location was a good one to see the major attractions.

We did not want to leave. This such a charming stay. Our room had a stellar view of the river. The staff is extremely professional, knowledgeable, and kind. Everything was clean and tidy. Breakfast downstairs is picturesque with a view. 5 stars

We stayed in the “Room with a View” -suite 414 - a bucket list item for me as I adored the 1986 movie that included some scenes from this room. We had waited 7 years to stay here, as we first contacted the hotel in 2018 when planning our dream...

We stayed in the “Room with a View” -suite 414 - a bucket list item for me as I adored the 1986 movie that included some scenes from this room. We had waited 7 years to stay here, as we first contacted the hotel in 2018 when planning our dream Europe trip. Unfortunately Covid struck in 2020 when our trip was booked for. Health reasons prevented us from taking this trip until 2025. So you can imagine our excitement & emotion when we saw our room for the first time. The balcony with views of the Arno River and Ponte Vecchio bridge was spectacular! (It’s the only room in the hotel with a balcony). The fragrant jasmine growing on the balcony was just beautiful. We couldn’t fault the suite, the hotel, or the staff. All were wonderful! Loved the rooftop bar, and the amazing dining room where an extensive breakfast is served. Nothing was a problem for all the staff, from the cleaners to the reception staff. The location was so central to all the iconic and historic buildings and galleries etc. While the central city was very busy, we always found our suite to be a peaceful sanctuary from the busy-ness outside. And at night, we had restful, peaceful sleeps. So thank you to Barbara Toscana for her great communications over the years - we loved every minute of our long-awaited special stay!