Hotel Ester

Property class: 3
Central hotel connected to the convention center, within easy reach of Piazza del Duomo

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Hotel Ester offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. You'll have free perks like WiFi and wired internet. This Tuscan hotel is also within a 15-minute walk of Piazza del Duomo and Ponte Vecchio. Public transportation is just a short walk: Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop is steps away and Unità Tram Stop is 2 minutes.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
The current price is $135
$162 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 10 - Dec 11

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a chandelier, a painting, and a wardrobe.

Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a desk, and a bathroom with a mirror.

Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a small bedside table, a wall-mounted air conditioner, a painting, and a wooden floor.

Single Room

  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a mirror, and a wardrobe.

Superior Double Room

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a wardrobe, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Classic Double Room

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a window with a city view, a ceiling light, and a power outlet.

Panoramic Double Room

  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

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Largo Fratelli Alinari 15, Florence, FI, 50123

What's nearby

  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Basilica of Santa Maria Novella - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Central Market - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Fortezza da Basso - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 24 min drive
  • Florence Santa Maria Novella Station - 4 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 5 min walk
  • Porta al Prato Station - 16 min walk
  • Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop - 2 min walk
  • Unità Tram Stop - 2 min walk
  • Alamanni - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop - 5 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Alinari - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffè degl'Innocenti - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bar Tonarelli - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Livio - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria Bondi - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ester

  • Hotel Ester offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. You'll have free perks like WiFi and wired internet. This Tuscan hotel is also within a 15-minute walk of Piazza del Duomo and Ponte Vecchio. Public transportation is just a short walk: Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop is steps away and Unità Tram Stop is 2 minutes.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
2:00pm
CHECK-OUT
10:00am

Hotel size

    • 19 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

    • Uncovered onsite self parking (EUR 20 per night)
    • Onsite extended parking (EUR 20 per night)

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Hotel Ester Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location close to Duomo and Florence station. Room was very quiet and beds were comfortable.
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10/10 Exceptional

Close to amenities and good size for families
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8/10 Very good

Very convenient and close to the main train station. Walkable to all the attractions sights.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location close to train station. Great staff.
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8/10 Very good

Friendly staff and a spacious, clean room. walking distance to the train station. Other than the wifi issue, everything was great.
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4/10 Fair

Room was clean and spacious, but not enough towels for our guests, 1€ for additional towels. no extra cots or any sort of bed that could be brought to our room. Limited room availability for us to get one with enough beds. Front desk person had a horrible attitude and was very rude during check in for the price we paid for one night…
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10/10 Exceptional

Feeling cosy in Florence

Nice little boutique hotel just off the main street. on the right hand side. Both host and receptionist were very friendly and helpful. Room was small but comfortable. Old style lift was a little quirky. Great little place for those on a budget.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great and quiet room!

This hotel was better than what I expected. We only stayed for one night but I really enjoyed the room's cleanliness and the setup. This hotel is within walking distance to the train station and the staff is amiable, English-speakers and professional. I will go back to this hotel in the future.
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4/10 Fair

Is OK; but I expected more

This is an 3 star hotel; but compare with others, feel a little less. Have a very good location near to the principal train station and to Mercato Centrale San Lorenzo. The size of the room is OK, but it smelled damp when we entered on it. For hygiene reasons, I would have preferred a small new bar of soap to a used bottle in the shower.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, great location.
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6/10 Good

The location was great about 8 minutes walk from Florence main train station. The hotel is on the second floor and it was a little tricky to find it because the building had several other hotels. It takes time for the lift to move because it is very old. Check out was at 1000. You can leave your luggage at the reception area after you check out.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location near to train station clean tidy room and very spacious
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8/10 Very good

Good location, comfortable room

Convenient for Unità tram stop and historical centre. Comfortable room. Friendly and helpful staff.
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8/10 Very good

Very convenient location, but room are out of date, no blanket, staff are very nice!
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel ester is conveniently located beside the train station, which is exactly what I needed. The area around the building is not quiet, but that is expected. There was a grocery store nearby, which was great. The duomo was only a short walk away. The hotel room was clean and well maintained. The bathroom walls were the only ones that might need maintenance at some point, due to moisture buildup over time. Overall a nice convenient location.
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2/10 Poor

very poor facility

everything is so below the price
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2/10 Poor

Try to avoid staying in this place. The hotel is located seperately. The picture and reality is different. Also, when I asked for room change the attendant became rude. I has to calm him down. After that he was fine. But the initial lack of empathy reaction to my ask for a change and I gave the reason on why I need to change. I will never stay here again.
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2/10 Poor

this property inside the hotel room was extremely dirty. While the surface appeared clean when I drew back the fitted sheets, they were stains all over the mattress. On top of that there was very little toiletries in there. The door will not lock. The carpet and I use that word loosely on the stairs was coming up and half of it was missing. There was tape that they used on the stairs. This is not a three star property. This is a two star at best. The one good thing about this property was the view from my room as I saw the top of the cathedral. For the price it is not worth what you're paying. I didn't even stay the whole time. I left out of concerns for my own safety and cleanliness. The staff was cordial but cold. The area, however, was convenient for walking the sites
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4/10 Fair

The Hotel was not what my family of 3 Expected and the pictures do not accurately portray what this hotel looks like. You cannot see The Duomo from your windows! Complete false advertisement. Finding this place was kind of hard as you could walk past it and miss the entrance because they don’t even have a Facade! Just small lettering with 4 other hotels that you can’t even see from the other side of the street so we walked right past it. It was a bad sign when two local merchants had never heard of the hotel. Once inside the entrance is an ugly dungeon with a cranky 100 year old lift for your bags. The check in was fine and the Gentleman was nice but our room was completely separate from the hotel back near the ugly entrance . The room is 2 floors which I liked. The mini fridge had a freezer which most hotels do not so that was nice for making ice. And the Air Conditioning was excellent! The beds were fairly comfortable and the shower was nice. But there was no dresser to store your clothes so we had to stuff them in the night stand drawer or keep them in our suitcases. There were almost zero extras like shampoo stuff. The remote control for the TV was missing the cover for the batteries so they kept falling out which is just shows that they don’t even care. This is not a 3 star hotel. More like 2. It’s for young people backpacking around Europe and staying for a night or 2. I do blame myself for not researching the place better so you live and you learn.
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10/10 Exceptional

Ótima localização. Equipe atenciosa. Instalação reformada. Vale nota 9,0 na média.
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6/10 Good

Banheiro ótimo, quarto um pouco cheio de poeira, para quem é alérgico não recomendo
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8/10 Very good

Excelente localização, perto de tudo no centro

Excelente localização, foi o principal motivo da escolha. No geral o quarto estava limpo e bem conservado
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10/10 Exceptional

Excelente opção

Foi uma excelente escolha. Hotel bem estruturado, localização muito boa, staff simpático, sem dúvida tudo isso contribuiu para uma ótima primeira visita à cidade. Quando for novamente a Florença, pretendo me hospedar novamente no Hotel Ester.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excelente ubicación de la estación de trenes y de los lugares de interés