Hotel Grifone Firenze – Urban Pool & Spa

Hotel Grifone Firenze – Urban Pool & Spa Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to Hotel Grifone Firenze – Urban Pool & Spa, you immediately notice how it sits perfectly in this quieter part of Florence — close enough to everything but away from the tourist chaos. This four-star property has that modern Italian vibe going for it, and honestly, the fact that they managed to squeeze in both a pool and spa in the city center is pretty impressive. The entrance feels welcoming without being overly fancy, which I actually prefer when I’m dragging luggage around after a long travel day.

The Lungarno del Tempio Area

Here’s what I love about this location — you’re technically in the best-rated area of Florence (and couples seem to agree, rating it super high), but you’re not dealing with the crowds that swarm around the Duomo every morning. The Lungarno del Tempio gives you that authentic Florentine neighborhood feel, and you can actually walk along the Arno without bumping into tour groups every few steps. It’s maybe a 15-minute stroll to the main attractions, which means you get the best of both worlds — peace when you want it, action when you need it.

Your Room and the Pool Situation

The room I stayed in was well-designed with that clean, contemporary Italian style — nothing too flashy, but everything worked perfectly. What really sets this place apart though is that urban pool area. I mean, finding a decent pool in central Florence is like striking gold, and this one actually gets good sun during the day. The spa facilities are solid too, which comes in handy after you’ve spent hours wandering around cobblestone streets in less-than-comfortable shoes.

Breakfast and Practical Stuff

The breakfast spread here is honestly one of the better ones I’ve encountered in Florence — they’ve got Italian classics alongside American options, plus they actually cater to dietary restrictions with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices. The buffet setup flows well, and there’s enough variety that you won’t get bored if you’re staying several days. Oh, and they have private parking on-site, which is huge if you’re driving — trust me, finding parking in Florence can be a nightmare otherwise.

Why Guests Love It

What really works about Hotel Grifone Firenze is how it balances being a proper city hotel with those resort-style amenities you don’t expect to find in the historic center. The location gives you that authentic Florence experience without the constant tourist pressure, and having a pool and spa to retreat to after sightseeing days makes a real difference. The staff seems to understand that travelers want both convenience and a bit of local flavor — they’re helpful without being pushy, and they know the neighborhood well enough to point you toward the good stuff that’s not in every guidebook.

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Hotel Grifone Firenze – Urban Pool & Spa Accommodations

Reviews of Hotel Grifone Firenze – Urban Pool & Spa

• Luciano from United States (8/10)

  I like how everyone was nice and how easy it is to catch a taxi and also buy a bus ticket straight from the hotel I also enjoyed how close it was to the Dome!

• Craig from New Zealand (9/10)

  The staff were very helpful.
  Breakfast was first class.
  Rooms were attended to every day.
  Gym and early evening drinks were also a plus.

• Cliodhna from Ireland (7/10)

  Good facilities and good price

• Luiz from Italy (8/10)

  The hotel is located a little bit outside of the city centre, with a bus stop round the corner.
  The rooms were cleaned daily and very nice. I recommend it.

• Olga from United Arab Emirates (7/10)

  The hotel is clean and neat, the staff are very friendly and helpful. The location is out of the city but there is a bus direct from the train station and back so it was convenient. The bedroom window was large and let in a lot of light.

• Patrizia from Italy (8/10)

  Very nice hotel, clean and comfortable, good amount of parking behind the hotel… excellent breakfast, good variety including eggs, meats, yogurt and fresh fruit, plus plenty of pastries.

• Trina from Australia (7/10)

  Friendly helpful staff ,My friends stayed in this room.

• Trina from Australia (8/10)

  Lovely friendly staff

• Maisie-amber from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Matilde the receptionist was AMAZING!!! So friendly, gave recommendations and even helped us to get tobacco when we didn't understand the Italian system!

• Robyn from Australia (9/10)

  Staff at Hotel Grifone are lovely. Gloria and Matilde were so helpful with where to go and what bus to take and generally helpful. There is a bus stop 100 metres away and you can buy tickets at the hotel. The rooms were serviced every day which is great. Fresh towels etc, beds made and bins emptied and room cleaned. There is a great breakfast available to start the day in the dining room, room service and a restaurant attached next door that is open early until late. There is also a pool, sauna and gym. They kindly put champagne in our fridge on arrival for our anniversary and a congratulations note and rose petals on the bed. Thank you for everything!

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