Hotel Gioia

We had to stay in Florence an extra night because of the airlines strike and had a challenge finding someplace to stay. This seemed to be the best option. I have to say, that with a little effort and a bit of investment this could be a pretty cute boutique hotel. But that's not what it is now. It does have 24 hour desk coverage which is good. It seems to be a family run operation, and the common areas are servicable, though a bit run down. The room was not good. it was musty and felt humid, which is not a good combination with gel-foam mattesses and pillows. Everything felt slightly moist. Our room had no view at all. The AC unit was mounted near the ceiling with strict instructions not to touch the controls. When running it blew directly and vigorously onto the bed making it miserable. A $5 deflector would solve that problem, but I just don't think anybody cares. My wife was creeped out the whole time we were there. The bathroom looks like it had been recently re-done, but the shower drain was not funtioning well, and with only a tiny lip around the base, running the shower for more than a minute would cause an overflow. The location is not bad... you can walk to most things for sure, but the area is not very interesting. For someone who just wanted a budget base camp to explore and sleep this may work, except that we paid over $300 EU for the night, and you can do way better for that price if you book ahead.

Location great. Rooms were modernized. Lobby not on ground floor but take up elevator yet there was persisting faint foul odor of apparent sewer gas at ground level. Rooms OK but excessive mosquitos. Breakfast horrendous with apparent powdered eggs and virtually uncooked bacon and rationed milk and juice. average. Might stay there again only if price is right.

Excellent location. Close to all Florence has to offer. Hotel very clean and tidy. Staff very helpful. Lift to floors, which was helpful as not too good getting up stairs! Breakfast, which was included, very good.

I was there for four days and three nights on July 2022. I have chosen it because it is very close to the center. It's a tiny hotel very clean and tidy. Very nice indeed. You should try it. Central position.