Marignolle Relais & Charme – Residenza d’Epoca

Hotel Description

So I’ve stayed at quite a few places in Florence over the years, and honestly, Marignolle Relais & Charme kind of surprised me. It’s tucked away on Via di San Quirichino – which, let’s be real, you’re probably not going to stumble across accidentally – but that’s actually part of what makes it special. You’re still technically in Florence proper, but it feels like you’ve escaped to this quiet residential pocket where locals are walking their dogs and the morning espresso ritual happens at a slower pace.

The thing about this place is that it’s what they call a “residenza d’epoca,” which basically means it’s housed in a historic building, and you can feel that the moment you walk in. The rooms have this authentic Tuscan character – I’m talking exposed beams, terracotta tiles, the works – but without feeling like you’re sleeping in a museum. The restoration work is really well done; they’ve managed to keep the old-world charm while making sure the Wi-Fi actually works and the shower has decent pressure. I mean, I’ve stayed in “historic” places where historic apparently meant “the plumbing hasn’t been updated since the Renaissance,” but that’s not the case here.

What I really appreciate is how they’ve struck this balance between intimate and comfortable. It’s not huge – you’re not going to get lost in endless corridors – but the common spaces feel inviting rather than cramped. The breakfast area has these lovely garden views, and in the mornings you can hear the church bells from nearby San Quirico (hence the street name, I suppose). The staff knows your name by the second day, which is refreshing after dealing with those massive chain hotels where you’re basically a room number. Parking can be a bit of a puzzle – this is Florence, after all – but they’ll sort you out with directions to nearby spots, and honestly, once you’re settled in, you’ll probably want to walk everywhere anyway. The Oltrarno district is just a pleasant stroll away, and you know what? Sometimes the best part of staying slightly off the beaten path is discovering those little neighborhood trattorias that don’t have a single tourist in sight. That 8.9 rating makes sense to me – it’s the kind of place that does the fundamentals really well without trying to be something it’s not.

Rooms

• Deluxe Double Room with Patio with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Triple Room with 1 single bed, 1 extra-large double bed and 3 single beds for 3 adults
• Junior Suite (2 Adults) with 1 large double bed for 2 adults
• Superior Junior Suite (4 Adults) with 2 single beds and 1 large double bed for 4 adults
• Deluxe Double or Twin Room with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for 2 adults, 1 child

Reviews

• Michelle from Philippines (9/10)

  Beautiful property set in such a beautiful and peaceful setting.❤️ Service was exceptional. Breakfast at the gazebo was something we looked forward to every morning. Rooms were impeccable and very very comfortable. After a busy day of doing touristy things, it was a wonderful feeling to come home to peace and quiet set in such a charming and beautiful place. We would definitely come again!

• Asher from Spain (8/10)

  Very good and clean .
  Only one think:
  No mineral water in the room , no expreso machine .

• Jennifer from United States (9/10)

  gorgeous

• Meir from Israel (8/10)

  Clean and quite

• Christian from United States (9/10)

  Absolutely wonderful
  Service great
  People formidable

• Kim from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Very comfortable and the staff were excellent. Good food and accommodated my partners gluten free requirements very well.

• Tracy from Australia (8/10)

  About 10 minutes out of Florence
  Need a car
  Beautiful room
  pool in garden was great

• Radu from Canada (9/10)

  This is a beautiful property with a nice pool.

• Lucie from Norway (9/10)

  Near Florence but very relaxing especially in hot days

• Piyush from United Arab Emirates (9/10)

  We just love this property. It is so near to Florence, just 10 mins by car or taxi

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