My son and I really enjoyed our recent stay at Hotel Merlini. The rooms have a lovely character and charm, the family who run the hotel are very helpful and friendly, especially Rosario who doesn't hesitate in carrying your luggage up the stairs and makes a great coffee for you at breakfast! The location is wonderful, being a quick walk... More

The Hotel Merlini is located close to the train station in Florence. It is located at the top of a four flight staircase and at the top of my list of good, value-based accommodations. They have clean, comfortable rooms and a nice continental breakfast. The real gem here however are Rosario and Gabriela and the other family members that own... More

My most recent stay at Merlini once again proved the value of staying at a small family-run place. Located in the heart of Florence, the beauty of the breakfast room overlooking the Medici Chapels and Duomo takes your breath away! The family is kind, helpful, and accommodating. You will feel like a traveler at the turn of the century with... More

Loved the location of this hotel, very close to everything. Room was nice and the owners were great and super friendly. Breakfast room was also great and breakfast was tasty. You do have to go up 4 flights of stairs to get here, so its quite the work out with luggage but we didn't mind. However, this hotel was marked... More

We loved staying at this hotel. It is quaint, family owned, and in a great location (super close to the train station and close to the attractions). Our room was very tidy, clean, and had a bathroom attached with one of the best showers (pressure was great - nothing like other places where there's just a trickle). The shower was... More

It's about 5 mins walk from the train station, and within walking distance to the major attractions in the city. It therefore save on the trouble on transport arrangement and costs. The owner was a nice man, happily preparing good breakfast for us, despite on a cool morning, at an earlier schedule for us to catch with the first appointment... More

Family-owned and operated, you will be taken care of well here. I cannot provide any thoughts on breakfast as I opted out, but my room was charming and clean, and the staff is very kind. While some English is spoken here, it helps if you speak a little Italian, as well. A few issues I should mention: I had a... More

Ppl say it is on the third floor but effectively it is on the 4th because in italy, the first floor is 0. Locatiob is great. Family run and everyone is very friendly and patient. Rooms are big enough and they on the heater when the temperature dropped halfway through our stay. Were so happy that they on the heater.... More

I'm very particular when searching for great places when I travel. We only had one night in Florence so I had to get it right. And right I did! Perfect so long as you are fit enough to carry your bag up many stairs. But even the stairs have a grand charm. Top floor of a beautiful building. And it's... More