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Hotel Laurus al Duomo: Traveler Reviews

4.0 of 5
Via Cerretani 54 / R, 50123 Florence, Italy (Formerly Best Western)
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Norwich, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“January in Florence”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 11, 2013

We spent 5 nights at the Laurus al Duomo and would strongly recommend it. Really good value for money (we booked with Expedia), clean and comfortable. The hotel is a short walk from the main station and only a couple of minutes from the Duomo. We were on the top floor and had a great view of the Cappelle Medicee and San Lorenzo from our window. One floor below us was the breakfast room, which also had great views. Plenty of choice for breakfast.
My husband found the bed a bit firm, but that is a personal thing. The room wasn't large, but fine for a few days. Despite being in the centre of the city, we did not find it noisy at night.
We would definitely recommend this hotel to friends.

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  • Stayed January 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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HotelLaurus, Responsabile reception at Hotel Laurus al Duomo, responded to this review
February 18, 2013
Dear Sirs,

thank you for choosing our hotel for your stay of 5 nights in our beautiful city!
Thank you also for the kind comments and for recommending us to your friends.
We really hope to welcoming you soon.

Kind regards
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Mexico City, Mexico
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“Excellent choice in Florence”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2013

We spent two nights at the Laurus al Duomo in January 2013. The hotel was clean, organized and very well located. A short walk from the train station and just two blocks away from the Duomo. Uffizi, Galleria and a plethora of interesting places are never more than 10 minutes walking. The room itself is very comforable, with soft beds and central heating, T.V. and little touches such as slippers. The breakfast was very good too. We would be back in a heartbeat, and strongly recommend it.

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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HotelLaurus, Responsabile reception at Hotel Laurus al Duomo, responded to this review
February 8, 2013
Dear Sirs,

we are happy that you recommend our hotel and that you consider it an excellent choice in Florence!

We hope to welcoming you soon!

Greetings from all the staff
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Sala, Sweden
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Perfect, renovated, central!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2013

This is an ideal choice - just 200 m from the Duomo, a newly renovated hotel, breakfast at the roof....!
Nice and clean rooms, modern bath, complimentary free wireless - we stayed a whole week arround Christmas 2012, and we never felt uncomfortable in this place! Absolutely recommended!

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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HotelLaurus, Responsabile reception at Hotel Laurus al Duomo, responded to this review
February 5, 2013
Dear Sirs,

thank you for recommending our hotel, and for the kind comments, we are happy that you enjoyed your stay with us a whole week!
Hoping to welcoming you soon, please accept the best greetings from all the staff!
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Brighton, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“clean, convenient and friendly”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2013

Lovely hotel, friendly and helpful staff.
Beds quite hard, but that's a personal thing.
Breakfast, typical continental fare.
Bedrooms spotless, regular clean linen.
Would stay there again, and again, would also recommend to all our friends and family.
Very central and close to the station.
Some comments about noise, it's right in the centre of town, so.....
The rooms are on the small size, but definitely more than adequate for a few days.

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  • Stayed January 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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HotelLaurus, Responsabile reception at Hotel Laurus al Duomo, responded to this review
January 30, 2013
Dear Sirs,

thank you for your kind review about our hotel and our staff and thank you for recommend us to your friends and your family!
We are waiting for you soon!

Greetings from the staff of your "lovely Hotel"
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36 reviews 36 reviews
19 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“Fantastic location and spotlessly clean”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2013 via mobile

We stayed at this hotel following a 2 night stay in Venice. we arrived by train and after a 5 min walk arrived at the hotel, we checked in which was smooth and quick, the receptionist offered to have our bags taken to our room which we declined but the offer was a nice touch.

We then went to our room which was spotlessly clean and very comfortable, the best thing about it was the view of the Duomo, we faced out to the front of the hotel and it was exceptional. The room had everything we needed and was ideal for our short stay

The location is perfect, literally a stones through from the cathedral and central to a lot of other attractions.

Breakfast was lovely with plenty of selection of fruit, cereals meat, cheese and bread with juice and coffee, perfect to start each day and the terrace gave a wonderful view of the duomo. There was also a little café attached to the hotel which was lovely.

Service cleanliness and location make this a lovely hotel to stay at and I couldnt recommend it highly enough, and all for the price we paid would definitely tempt us back should we be lucky enough to return to Florence.

  • Stayed January 2013
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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HotelLaurus, Responsabile reception at Hotel Laurus al Duomo, responded to this review
January 30, 2013
Dear Sirs,

thank you for choosing our hotel and thank you for the great comments about our rooms, cleaning, our staff and our breakfast!
We are happy that you loved your stay with us and we are looking forward to welcoming you soon!

Greetings from all of us!
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Also Known As:
Best Western Florence
Laurus Hotel
Florence Best Western
Address: Via Cerretani 54 / R, 50123 Florence, Italy (Formerly Best Western)
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Region: Italy > Tuscany > Province of Florence > Florence
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Free Breakfast Room Service
Hotel Style:
#25 Luxury Hotels in Florence
#48 Family Hotels in Florence
#69 Business Hotels in Florence
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The BEST WESTERN PREMIER Hotel Laurus al Duomo is located in the heart of Florence, just 70 meters from the Cathedral and 150 meters from the central train station Santa Maria Novella.The hotel is part of the cultural centre "Centro Congressi al Duomo", together with the Auditorium al Duomo, Cafe Astra al Duomo, Hotel Pitti Palace al Ponte Vecchio.Located in the historical via de' Cerretani, between the Cathedral and the Santa Maria Novella train station, the BEST WESTERN PREMIER Hotel Laurus al Duomo stays at a short walk from the most elegant shopping streets, and it is ideal for both leisure and business travelers. ... more   less 
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