Hotel Relais Il Cestello

Property class: 3
Hotel with bar/lounge, near Ponte Vecchio

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Hotel Relais Il Cestello offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Ponte Vecchio. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Basilica of Santa Maria Novella and Pitti Palace are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff and overall property condition. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Alamanni - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop is 11 minutes and Unità Tram Stop is 12 minutes.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Electric vehicle charging point

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Car rentals on site
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Refrigerator in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Laundry service

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside telephone, a framed picture on the wall, and a shower area visible through an open door.

Classic Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a small potted plant.

Executive Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double Room, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a kettle, a wardrobe, and a painting on the wall.

Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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A neatly made bed with white linens and towels, a wall-mounted lamp, and a framed landscape painting.

Executive Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Piazza Di Cestello 9, Florence, FI, 50124

What's nearby

  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Pitti Palace - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ponte Vecchio - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Basilica of Santa Maria Novella - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Piazza della Signoria - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 24 min drive
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 12 min walk
  • Florence Santa Maria Novella Station - 12 min walk
  • Porta al Prato Station - 15 min walk
  • Alamanni - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop - 11 min walk
  • Unità Tram Stop - 12 min walk
  • Porta al Prato - Leopolda Tram Stop - 13 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Ditta Artigianale - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪I' Brindellone - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Stellar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪NOF Gallery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria Del Carmine - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Relais Il Cestello

  • Hotel Relais Il Cestello offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Ponte Vecchio. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Basilica of Santa Maria Novella and Pitti Palace are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff and overall property condition. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Alamanni - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop is 11 minutes and Unità Tram Stop is 12 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 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 - 8:00 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; 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 6:00 AM 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 in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1990
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fireplace in lobby

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping (surcharge)
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 6.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 8 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in between 10:30 AM and 4:00 PM can be arranged for an extra charge
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 30.0 per day
  • All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property class

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Also known as

Relais Il Cestello

Relais Il Cestello Florence

Relais Il Cestello Hotel

Relais Il Cestello Hotel Florence

Relais Il Cestello

Hotel Relais Il Cestello Hotel

Hotel Relais Il Cestello Florence

Hotel Relais Il Cestello Hotel Florence

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Relais Il Cestello offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Relais Il Cestello does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Relais Il Cestello?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Relais Il Cestello?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.

Does Hotel Relais Il Cestello have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

What's the area around Hotel Relais Il Cestello like?

Hotel Relais Il Cestello is in Historic Centre of Florence, a short 10-minute walk from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and 12 minutes' walk from Ponte Vecchio.

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Reviews

Hotel Relais Il Cestello Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The hotel's restaurant recommendations were highly praised by guests who appreciated the local dining options and excellent suggestions from the staff. (4 reviews)
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8/10 Very good

Lovely stay. Would book this hotel again. The staff were very accommodating.
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10/10 Exceptional

The location is convenient to all the best areas of Florence including oltrarno, where the hotel is located, the station, and all the important monuments. My room had a view of the Arno, a great value for the price.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay in Florence for one night. Friendly staff with easy checkin. Air conditioning was excellent too with the hot days.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had such a lovely stay. The hotel itself was lovely but what made it so special was the wonderful staff. They were so helpful to us with recommendations and support with our travels. I cannot recommend this place enough!
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Costumer service. Great place to be, close to everyhting on foot.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel location just a little walk out of the business of central Firenze. Lovely, helpful staff
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10/10 Exceptional

My stay in Florence, Italy

Great place to stay. Close to all the historic area and shops. Great service, beautiful atmosphere. Friendly and helpful staff. I will definitely come back and recommend this place to all my friends and family.
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10/10 Exceptional

It's in San Frediano, the best little-known district in Florence. It's ten minutes or less to everything you want to do, including museums and the train station. Eduina, the manager, was friendly and helpful. I'll never stay anyplace else in Florence.
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10/10 Exceptional

Our stay was wonderful. We would recommend this property to anyone for amenities, accommodation and access. Alexandra & Edwina our hosts were outstanding and provided our every need. Hope you return. C. Ercolamento
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent property but who I have to give credit to is the receptionist Eduina who waited for me until I got to the hotel from train station. She was welcoming and gave me excellent recommendations on dining options around the hotel. As the initial face and representative of the hotel she demonstrated the high quality and excellent standards of Relais II Cestello. I will definitely stay there again on my next visit to Firenze. Thank you, Eduina!
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10/10 Exceptional

Discovering True Luxury

Staffs are helpful, friendly, care people. Full of artistic atmosphere inside out.
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10/10 Exceptional

I absolutely loved my stay here! It is convenient to the train station (maybe about 10 min walk) and it’s about a 15 min walk to the Ponte Vecchio, Uffizi, and maybe 20 min from the Duomo. It’s super convenient and ideal for local restaurants, gelato, and sightseeing. Eduina was amazing and helped me out with planning day trips and was super friendly and attentive. I would stay here again in a heartbeat! Can’t recommend enough for a small hotel feel in a local Florence neighborhood.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent experience

My stay was amazing. The room was excellent, comfy bed, clean with a window for air. What l liked best was that this unique hotel had a fantastic host Edwina who took care of me suggesting places to go see and authentic Italian restaurants. I loved the breakfasts and chats with her and others guests. A very positive energy with great service. Thank you for a memorable experience in Florence for the first time. I highly recommend this hotel .
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10/10 Exceptional

We were greeted at the door by an energetic young women named Eduina. She quickly took our suitcases into the hotel and checked us in for a four night stay. Each day she looked after us, She made sure all of our needs were met. Making certain our stay was comfortable. She, explaining EVERTHING there is to know and to explore the beautiful city of Florence. Thank you Eduina for a welcoming stay.
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8/10 Very good

Good hotel
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10/10 Exceptional

The place was great and the staff was WONDERFUL!!
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8/10 Very good

simple and very comfortable and a good location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was extremely sweet and helpful!
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10/10 Exceptional

good hotel in quiet area

the hotel was clean rooms a little dated but clean and functional and very quiet. Reception was very helpful gave a great recommendation for dinner. I would stay there again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service from the owner, for the price is the best option in Florence.
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8/10 Very good

Near downtown. convenient
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10/10 Exceptional

Edwina was very helpful!
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10/10 Exceptional

this is my third time at Cestello and I will be going back in few weeks. It's a good hotel that is run very nicely by the manager Valeria. Really great. Good wi fi , good breakfast. I m recommending it.
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8/10 Very good

Miss Eduina is the clear difference maker! Her overwhelming service, her ambition to provide the best customer experience and her problem solving skills made our stay a clear highlight in Florence. She gives the hotel a soul, without her it would only be a place.
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6/10 Good

Property was very clean and nice location. Staff were very friendly but didn't speak english so it was difficult to communicate. We weren't sure about where the breakfast was since it wasn't in the small reception area. Wifi didn't work in our room.