I've stayed at the Ricasoli twice over 2006 and 2007 and both times it was exceptional.

The location is within easy walking distance to the most sought after areas of Florence, but is far enough away to avoid the bustling crowds outside your window.

The rooms are immaculately clean. The beds are very comfortable. The staff (especially reception) is always friendly and helpful. There is an internet access point right in the hotel itself. There is nothing negative I could think to say about this hotel.

I'd highly recommend the Ricasoli to anyone looking for a place to stay in Florence, and I plan to stay there on every subsequent visit.

I found this hotel to be of an exceptional value and excellence. I have stayed here with close friends and groups, both of whom were always treated to a magnificent stay. The rooms are incredibly spacious and immaculately clean, and the breakfasts are perfect for our American palates. The best part of the hotel: the staff and their willingness to go the extra mile. I would recommend this hotel to anyone.

Every year we take a group from the United States on a trip through Europe. For the last four years we have stayed at Ricasoli.

We have really appreciated the cleanliness, staff, and location. We would highly recommend Ricasoli-Firenze to any of our clients.

Sincerely,

Steve Schapansky
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We stayed here as part of our Trafalgar tour. We were in building 1, on the 2nd floor. We had a large clean room with a kitchenette. It felt almost like a dorm room with tile floors and bare minimum decoration. The shower is not for someone who likes small spaces. The breakfast that came with the room was one of the best of the trip. The location can't be beat. When you check in, there will be a book in your room that has a free map of Florence for you. Go out the front door, take a left and then the next right and just walk. You can't really get lost and you are within easy walking to everything. There is a laundry mat and down the street on the right is a grocery store. If you have read any of my other reviews you know we are all about shopping at a grocery for things like water and Diet coke as well as pasta's and items to take home. It is always cheaper. If you keep walking you will pass the $1Euro store on your left. It is their version of the Dollar Store. We had a blast in there.