Relais La Corte di Cloris

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Relais La Corte di Cloris? The name sounds way fancier than what you’ll actually find – and I mean that in the best possible way. This isn’t some stuffy, intimidating place where you’re afraid to touch anything. It’s got this warm, lived-in elegance that makes you feel like you’re staying at a well-to-do Italian friend’s place rather than a standard hotel.

The location on Via Masaccio is honestly perfect if you want to feel like you’re living in Florence rather than just visiting it. Campo Di Marte isn’t where all the tourists end up (they’re all crammed around the Duomo), but it’s got this authentic neighborhood vibe with actual Florentines going about their daily lives. There’s a great little market just a few streets over where locals do their shopping, and the walk into the historic center takes maybe 20 minutes if you’re not in a hurry – which, let’s be honest, you shouldn’t be in Florence anyway. The area gets quiet at night, which is a blessing after you’ve spent the day navigating crowds at the Uffizi.

What really won me over was the attention to details that actually matter. The rooms have proper reading lights (you’d be surprised how many hotels mess this up), and the beds are firm without being rock-hard. The staff genuinely seems to care about making your stay work – they’ll help you figure out which restaurants are worth your time versus the tourist traps, and they know the bus schedules better than the actual bus drivers do. Parking can be a bit tricky in this part of Florence, but they’ve got arrangements that make it less of a headache than it could be. The breakfast spread is what you’d hope for in Italy – proper coffee, fresh pastries, and none of that sad continental buffet nonsense.

I’ll be honest, it’s not the newest place you’ll find, and some of the rooms show their age a bit, but there’s something charming about the slightly worn marble floors and the way the morning light hits the courtyard. The 8.7 rating feels about right – it’s not trying to be a luxury resort, but it does what it does really well. If you’re the type who needs a pool and a spa, look elsewhere. But if you want to wake up in a real Florentine neighborhood, have a proper espresso, and walk to world-class art museums without feeling like you’re staying in a tourist bubble, this place gets it right.

Rooms

• Superior Double or Twin Room with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for 2 adults
• Double or Twin Room with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for 2 adults
• One-Bedroom Suite with Sofa Bed with 1 large double bed for 4 adults
• Single Room with 1 single bed for 1 adult
• Deluxe Double Room – Ground Floor with 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults
• Junior Suite with 2 × 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 3 adults
• Studio with Garden View with 1 large double bed for 2 adults

Reviews

• Denys from Ukraine (9/10)

  Excellent hotel. The room exceeded our expectations. Large, bright, clean. Huge and very comfortable bed.

• Thomas from Netherlands (9/10)

  – Room was clean and big
  – Comfortable bed
  – Beautiful building with elevator
  – Clean and comfortable bathroom
  – Cold refrigerator
  – Supermarket nearby
  – Short walk to the centre of Florence

• Mona from Israel (8/10)

  The room was very big and clean. staff is very nice. The hotel has a deal with a nearby parking which is very close and nice if you have car. The hotel is a 20-minute walk away from the center.

• Steffen from Switzerland (9/10)

  The accommodation's location is great. It is a bit outside of the centre and great to get away from the noise and trouble.
  There is a little garden to enjoy. The room was spacious and comfortable.

• Qi from China (9/10)

  The room was big and well decorated, the beds were comfortable. The room has a small kitchen. You can take a bus or walk to city center, it’s a bit far (~20 minutes) but still very walkable.

• Sanders from United Kingdom (9/10)

  A beautifully appointed room. Such a sense of past time elegance. Pleasant gardens to the rear of the property. Quirkily detached but the IT access works fine and the honesty service at reception delivered an excellent bottle of Chianti at a very reasonable price.

• Paola from Colombia (9/10)

  The place and the location

• Samuel from Australia (9/10)

  The rooms are comfortable, spacious, and have excellent amenities. There was a kitchenette and air conditioning in the room. The courtyard is also very pretty and has an excellent view. It was all in all an excellent value for money.

• Jarny from Australia (9/10)

  All the amenities were there and we were made to feel very comfortable. Clean and very well presented. I would highly recommend the property to anyone visiting Florence.

• Tatiana from Israel (8/10)

  Room is very large and ceilings are high. Very comfortable mattress. Locations is not far away from the center.

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