Hotel Balestri
Florence
At a glance
Located at Piazza Mentana, Hotel Balestri is a refined boutique hotel offering a prime position along the Arno River in Florence. Embracing its historic surroundings, the hotel is housed in a charming period building and provides guests with a sense of elegance and comfort. Well-suited for both romantic getaways and family vacations, the property is strategically located, allowing easy access to renowned attractions such as the Uffizi Gallery. Guests can enjoy thoughtfully designed accommodations that focus on light and comfort. Rooms offer beautiful views, particularly of major landmarks such as the Duomo and Palazzo Vecchio, inviting visitors to soak in the architectural wonders of Florence from the comfort of their room.
The décor is understated, featuring soothing palettes and furnishings that blend seamlessly with the heritage of the locale. Accommodations vary to suit different preferences and needs, including options such as superior rooms, deluxe rooms with river views, and junior suites with private balconies overlooking the Arno or offering vistas of the Duomo. Catering to family travelers, the hotel provides rooms with additional luxuries ensuring a pleasant stay for all visitors.
For those exploring the culinary side of Florence, Hotel Balestri presents an inviting space to begin or conclude the day. Guests can expect a range of dining options that emphasize local flavors and produce, with the hotel providing a comfortable setting to enjoy meals during the stay. While the hotel does not have an on-site restaurant that serves lunch or dinner, its proximity to a variety of local dining establishments in the 'Oltrarno' area makes it an ideal spot for those wishing to immerse themselves in the vibrant food scene nearby.
Hotel Balestri embodies an appealing blend of classic and contemporary elements, making it an excellent choice for travelers seeking an authentic Florentine experience. Its location, combined with its comfortable amenities, creates a perfect base for both leisurely vacations and exploring the cultural richness that Florence provides.
Reviews
A Wonderful hotel. Highly Recommend the rooms with a balcony or a view. Its located so centrally to so many things in Florence, essential steps from the Uffizi and the Ponte Vecchio amongst other Florentine landmarks. The hotel itself is beautiful. The staff are incredibly accomodating. I'd stay here again.
Very nice, immaculate throughout. The breakfast each morning was fabulous and we enjoyed the bar for evening cocktails. Location is great for walking to major sights and restaurants.
We had an excellent stay at the hotel, friendly staff, good rooms and easy to get to all the sights of Florence. Bar in the hotel excellent for cocktails and drinks, but only opens in the evenings 6pm to 1am, but staff were super on top of their game.
I stayed for a few days, everything from the room to the service was wonderful. Is very centric and walkable to the museums and the whole town. Will definitely come back.
Florence was the first city of our trip to Italy and I am so glad we decided to go with a full service hotel. The breakfast was fresh, had good options and service was good. Items on the buffet were constantly replenished. The onsite bar/restaurant was popular as well, we enjoyed a few late night cocktails here upon our return to the hotel. Our room was small but beautiful and clean. We stayed in the Premium Delux Signoria View room, which had a great view of the Duomo and french doors leading to the upstairs deck. One star off because the beds were rock solid and the pillows were empty. I got terrible sleep here. This was the most expensive of the four hotels we stayed in while in Italy and had by far the worst sleeping conditions.
