SPIRIT OF FLORENCE Boutique Rooms

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about SPIRIT OF FLORENCE? It’s actually right on Piazza Santo Spirito, which honestly feels like you’ve stumbled into the real Florence that most tourists never see. I mean, this square is where locals hang out in the evenings – there’s this amazing church (Brunelleschi designed it, but it’s way less crowded than the Duomo) and the whole vibe is just… authentic. The hotel sits right in the middle of all this, but somehow manages to feel like a quiet refuge.

The rooms themselves are what you’d expect from a boutique place that’s clearly put thought into every detail. Everything feels intentional – the lighting actually works for reading, the bathroom has proper water pressure (trust me, this matters in Florence), and the beds are genuinely comfortable. What I really appreciated was how they’ve managed to blend modern comfort with that old Florentine character. The building itself has history in its bones, but you’re not sacrificing your back to sleep on some antique mattress, you know? And the soundproofing is surprisingly good – even though you’re right on the piazza, I barely heard the evening crowds gathering around the fountain.

Location-wise, this is where things get interesting. You’re in Santo Spirito, which is across the Arno but only a five-minute walk to Ponte Vecchio. The thing is, this neighborhood has personality. There’s a morning market right in the piazza (Mondays), and Via Maggio – one of Florence’s most beautiful streets – is literally around the corner. Plus, you’re close enough to walk everywhere important but far enough from the tourist chaos around Santa Maria Novella. The staff actually knows the area too, which sounds basic but honestly isn’t always the case. They pointed me toward this tiny restaurant on Via Sant’Agostino that I never would have found otherwise.

The only minor thing I’d mention is that if you’re traveling with huge suitcases, the historic building means no elevator – but the rooms are spread across just a few floors, so it’s not like you’re climbing a mountain. Also, parking isn’t right at the hotel (this is Florence, after all), but there’s a garage about ten minutes away that they can arrange for you.

What really sets this place apart is the attention to detail that comes from being genuinely small-scale. Check-in felt more like being welcomed into someone’s home than processing through a hotel lobby. The 9.4 rating makes sense when you experience it – it’s not trying to be everything to everyone, just really good at what it does. And honestly, after spending a few days here, you start to understand why people fall in love with Florence. It’s not just about the museums and monuments – it’s about sitting in that piazza at sunset, watching the neighborhood come alive, and feeling like you’re part of something bigger than just another vacation.

Rooms

• Double or Twin Room with View with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for 2 adults, 1 child
• Triple Room with View with 1 single bed, 1 extra-large double bed and 3 single beds for 3 adults, 2 children
• Two-Bedroom Suite with 1 large double bed and 1 extra-large double bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• Economy Triple Room with 1 single bed, 1 large double bed and 3 single beds for 2 adults, 2 children
• Superior Triple Room with 1 single bed, 1 extra-large double bed and 3 single beds for 2 adults
• Triple Room with City View with 1 single bed, 1 extra-large double bed and 3 single beds for 3 adults
• Double or Twin Room with City View with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for 2 adults, 1 child
• Double Room with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child

Reviews

• Valentina from Serbia (10/10)

  I was very happy with the quality of the mattresses and pillows. You can tell they’ve paid special attention to this by providing 2 types of pillows (soft and firm) , mattress it self was extremely high quality and this for me is the highest value of this property, besides the location which is very central and close to everything. any the apartment itself which is situated in a historical old building but refurbished and updated to the highest modern standards. All recommendations for this property!

• Tim from United States (8/10)

  Good support from staff. Location was interesting as it was on the less tourist side of the Arno.

• Hilary from United Kingdom (10/10)

  Everything was perfect. So rare to find two double bedrooms in an apartment. Spacious, fresh and clean in an amazing location. Gregorio and Filippo were incredible hosts, with great help and advice.

• Sheila from United States (9/10)

  Room was very comfortable, good location!

• Samd86 from Australia (10/10)

  Fantastic room size! Lovel high ceilings, great pressure in the shower. Such a lovely square that it's located on! Great place to stay!

• Stewart from Australia (9/10)

  Despite looking out over a busy piazza, the excellent soundproofing on the windows meant that one could hear as much or as little as one liked. Santo Spirito is a lively area south of the Arno, a bit less overcrowded than the central city, but close to the Pitti Palace and an easy walk to the centre. Plenty of restaurants and bars nearby, some good (we recommend Monaconero). We were on the third floor and the stairs are steep so the (tiny) elevator was a blessing. Room was comfortable and clean, air-conditioning, wi-fi and hot water all worked fine. Filippo and the other hotel staff were friendly and helpful. We drove there and used one of the recommended parking garages – Fosi – where the staff were helpful, but one warning: do not use Google maps to find your way to the garage as you will take an unintended tour of some very busy areas. The staff at the hotel told us this is a known problem so it might be useful to mention it beforehand.

• Loran from Canada (10/10)

  The room was in a lovely square with many restaurants and gelato stands nearby. It was easy to access in a walkable location to other sites in Florence. The rooms were individually beautifully curated and it had a exceptionally large bathroom.

• Karen from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Beautiful apartments in a fabulous location
  
  Filipe was very helpful

• Peter from Australia (10/10)

  Great location above a vibrant square and close to all sights

• Lucy from United Kingdom (9/10)

  The host gave us a great welcome
  The location of San Spirito
  Very comfortable room

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