Plus Florence

Facilities: I was quite surprised by how large this hotel is; it has two buildings, a pool, and a gym. However, it's essentially set up like a youth hostel. The room had a balcony, but it was connected to the adjacent room, which meant a lack of privacy. Environment: It's located by a road, with a bar across the street that stays open quite late. It can get a bit noisy with young people gathering there. Service: Check-in is after 3 PM, and check-out is at 10 AM. You can't check in early if it's outside these hours, and there's a charge of 3 euros per piece if you want to store your luggage after check-out. Cleanliness: Generally acceptable! It was cleaned daily. Florence isn't a large city, so most places are within walking distance. It's very close to the Central Market, which is convenient for grabbing a bite to eat.

The room is great and new, and the bathroom is very comfortable. The only downside is that it's right next to the driveway, so it was incredibly noisy at night with cars passing by every two minutes, making it impossible to sleep.

The hotel is not far from the train station, safe and clean. It's a one-minute walk to the nearby supermarket, making its location absolutely fantastic. It's also within walking distance of the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and Uffizi Gallery, among other attractions.

The front desk staff were all very polite, and I was pleasantly surprised that my room had a view of an iconic landmark. They even lent us an umbrella when it rained. The location is pretty good too.