Velona’s Jungle Luxury Suites

Velona’s Jungle Luxury Suites Overview

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first saw “Velona’s Jungle Luxury Suites” I thought it was some weird marketing gimmick. I mean, jungle suites in Florence? But walking into this place on Via Montebello actually made me stop in my tracks. They’ve somehow created this incredible tropical oasis right in the heart of Santa Maria Novella, and it works way better than it should. The lobby hits you with this lush, almost humid warmth that’s filled with the sound of water trickling and these massive plants that look like they belong in Costa Rica, not two blocks from the train station. You know what though? After spending a few days there, I get it – Florence can be overwhelming with all the marble and crowds, so coming back to what feels like a completely different world is actually pretty genius.

The suites themselves are where this place really shines. Each one feels like a private treehouse, which sounds cheesy but honestly captures it perfectly. My room had this incredible living wall of plants (real ones, not fake – you can tell because there’s this earthy, green smell that’s surprisingly soothing), and the bathroom… well, let’s just say showering under a rainfall head surrounded by tropical plants while looking out at Florentine rooftops is something I didn’t know I needed in my life. The beds are ridiculously comfortable – I’m talking sink-in-and-disappear comfortable – and the whole space just feels designed by someone who actually thinks about how people move through a room. Small thing, but there are enough outlets in useful places, and the lighting actually makes sense for both reading and getting ready.

What really sold me on this place though is how it fits into the neighborhood. Via Montebello is this quiet residential street that most tourists never find, but you’re literally a five-minute walk from Santa Maria Novella church and maybe ten minutes from the Duomo if you don’t mind the crowds. There’s this little alimentari around the corner where the owner, Giuseppe, will set you up with incredible sandwiches and local wine recommendations – he actually knows the hotel staff and they’ll sometimes arrange little picnic setups for guests. The 9.6 rating makes total sense once you’ve been there; it’s not trying to be the fanciest place in Florence, but every single detail feels intentional and thoughtful. I will say parking can be tricky since it’s in the ZTL zone, but the front desk team (who are genuinely helpful, not just going through the motions) sorted that out before I even had to ask. If you’re looking for something completely different from the typical Florentine hotel experience – something that feels more like staying at a friend’s impossibly cool apartment – this place delivers in ways I wasn’t expecting.

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Reviews of Velona’s Jungle Luxury Suites

• Would happily stay again 😁 – Amar from United Kingdom – 15 July 2025 (10/10)

  The whole team were amazing 😍, answered all questions, offered advice for places to go/visit. Very kind..
  Beautiful decor.
  Great location, close to the city but not too busy area.

• An absolute gem of a place to stay with wonderful service. – Michael from United Kingdom – 8 July 2025 (10/10)

  The staff were fabulous and very helpful in giving advice on places to go and things to see. They kept the room wonderfully clean.

• Exceptional – Abdlrhman from Saudi Arabia – 6 July 2025 (10/10)

  The staff, cleanness, location, even bar was free

• Clean and comfortable with a great team – Alia from United Kingdom – 3 July 2025 (10/10)

  The staff was great and helpful.
  Got an upgrade as well so had a very nice spacious room.
  The recommendations sent by the hotel for Florence were also a very nice touch
  
  What could be improved: The shampoo and hand soap is very watery

• Chic surroundings – Jennifer from United States – 25 June 2025 (9/10)

  The design is fantastic. I stayed in the Cousteau suite and easily could live there long term. Giulio is a terrific host.
  
  What could be improved: Very little.

• We think Veronica may be an angel! This was one of the best hotel experiences we’ve ever had. – Joshua from United States – 14 June 2025 (10/10)

  Exceptional attention to detail to make for a memorable experience. Warm and welcoming hospitality.

• Stunning hotel with excellent, warm and passionate service from a gorgeous team. – Lee from Australia – 13 June 2025 (10/10)

  The hotel is divine – so beautifully styled and the staff warm and knowledgeable and the epitome of good hospitality – we could have stayed in our beautiful room for weeks!
  
  What could be improved: No issues with the stay – only the extreme, unseasonal heat, which was beyond control.

• Great hotel, I will definitely go back to stay again. – Masashi from United States – 13 June 2025 (10/10)

  The location is perfect. It’s close to everywhere we wanted to visit. The room was clean, hosts were friendly, and breakfast was fantastic!
  
  What could be improved: Nono

• Best hotel experience of our trip to Italy! – Varun from India – 9 June 2025 (10/10)

  It’s a beautiful property made with lots of love and attention to detail. Veronica and her team were too kind and helpful throughout our stay. Would highly recommend anyone visiting Florence to stay with them.
  
  And bonus for anyone who appreciates good design – they were recently featured on the front page of Architecture Digest!

• Amazing place to stay and highly recommend – Rosina from United Kingdom – 5 June 2025 (10/10)

  Had an amazing experience staying here for our honeymoon. The rooms are impeccable, smell amazing and comfy. The staff are friendly and welcoming and provide a fountain of knowledge and places to try.
  
  What could be improved: Everything was great, it was just a little further out but still in walking distance to everything

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