Great location and rooftop views, but disappointing overall experience
We stayed at Hotel Torre Guelfa for one night. Unfortunately, despite its great location, I wouldn’t choose to stay here again.
The best part of the hotel is undoubtedly the rooftop terrace, which offers beautiful views of Florence. The service up there was also great, and the lady attending the terrace was very friendly and welcoming.
Unfortunately, the hotel itself feels very outdated and poorly maintained. I understand it is an older property with historic character, but the overall appearance felt rather gloomy and not particularly clean. The rooms are spacious but dated, while the bathroom was extremely small and impractical. Even flushing the toilet was frustrating, as it required pumping several times.
Breakfast was another disappointment. The selection looked unappetizing and didn’t appear particularly fresh, so we didn’t really enjoy it.
The hotel is pet-friendly, which is a plus, and the location is excellent. However, the beautiful rooftop views and convenient location weren’t enough to make up for the hotel’s condition and overall experience.