Ruby Bea Hotel Florence

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Ruby Bea? It’s actually got personality – which honestly isn’t something you can say about every hotel in Florence. The building sits right on Piazza della Libertà, and I mean right on it, so you’re watching the local morning routine unfold from your window while sipping espresso. The Campo Di Marte neighborhood isn’t where most tourists end up, but that’s exactly why it works. You’re living alongside actual Florentines here, not just other travelers hunting for the perfect Duomo selfie.

The whole vibe feels deliberately un-touristy, if that makes sense. The lobby has this sort of curated vintage feel – not the fake antique stuff you see everywhere, but pieces that actually tell a story. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward (no upselling, no twenty-minute spiel about spa services), and the staff seemed genuinely interested in helping rather than just going through the motions. My room had these beautiful terrazzo floors that stayed cool even during those brutal August afternoons, and the bathroom – well, let’s just say they didn’t skimp on the marble. The bed was properly firm, which I appreciated after weeks of too-soft hotel mattresses that leave you feeling like you wrestled with a marshmallow all night.

What really sold me on the place was how it connects to the rest of the city. The tram stop is literally a two-minute walk, and that tram will drop you at Santa Maria Novella station in maybe fifteen minutes – no dealing with taxi drivers who suddenly don’t know where anything is when they spot your luggage. But honestly, some of my favorite moments happened just wandering the neighborhood. There’s this incredible little osteria on Via Guido Monaco (maybe a five-minute walk?) where locals actually eat, and the morning market on Piazza Ghiberti has vendors who remember your face after day two. The hotel sits in this sweet spot where you can walk to Piazzale Michelangelo when you want that postcard view, but you’re not fighting crowds every time you step outside your door. Parking, by the way, is handled through a nearby garage – not cheap, but then again, nothing in Florence is. The area gets genuinely quiet at night, which was a relief after staying in places where street noise made sleep impossible. I’d definitely stay here again, particularly because it feels like you’re experiencing Florence rather than just checking boxes off a tourist itinerary.

Rooms

• Cosy Room with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Lovely Room with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Wow Room with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Loft Room with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Maisonette Room with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 1 child

Reviews

• Ben from Netherlands (9/10)

  Clean and sleek rooms with nice furnishings. Staff were friendly and the Bar/restaurant was nice for a drink. Shower is very good also.

• Di from Netherlands (8/10)

  I love the room we booked 230. Amazing rooms and style. Bed was comfy. I asked the reception to have the room cleaned everyday and they did.. amazing. Housekeeping was great and friendly.
  
  Great hotel and highly recommended and full of potential

• Mohammad from Saudi Arabia (9/10)

  Everything

• Giang from Singapore (9/10)

  Everything about this hotel is great. Good size room, very clean and cosy, staff is friendly. I greatly enjoyed my stay here! thanks a lot

• Eustachius from Uganda (8/10)

  Its location

• Rachelle from Canada (8/10)

  Nice and clean hotel. 15-20min walk to most attractions. Front desk staff we're really helpful and kind.

• Hala from Saudi Arabia (9/10)

  Decoration,
  Location to some extend, depending where you want to go.
  Staff is amazing, very helpful and friendly.
  Breakfast and tea quality is very good,
  The shower and quality of water is amazing.

• Henryk from Germany (9/10)

  great rooms, clean, spacious
  very friendly staff
  great bar

• Rothwell from United States (9/10)

  How clean it was

• Maria from Puerto Rico (9/10)

  very modern clean

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