From interacting with owner on email, to entering the amazing apartment for the first time, to our first breakfast with warm croissants made with olive oil, Velona's Jungle and the owner/host Veronica made for the perfect place to call home during our recent trip to Firenze! The living, lobby, dining, and suites are perfectly appointed with beautiful and comfortable furniture and fixtures. From the wall paper to the sinks to the flooring, we didn't want to leave the "Jungle." Veronica was beyond an accommodating host with a list of recommended restaurants and even almond milk cappuccinos every morning with the perfect foam! We cannot wait to return and have another amazing experience with Veronica and at Velona's! It's a must stay for vegans and vegetarians, and design-driven travelers!
This place is amazing! I have been to Florence many times and this was by far my favorite place to stay. The amount of value that you get for staying here is much better than staying anywhere else. The staff was very hospitable. They were so kind an helpful with anything that we needed. We were able to bring our dog (she is less than 15kg). the staff brought up a bed and food bowls for the dog. They have a delicious breakfast in the morning as well that is included. The hotel was very beautiful too! It is right in front of the park if you get confused on google maps. It’s a little hard to find but once you do it’s a hidden gem. The hotel has a beautiful courtyard, pool, gym, spa, really good air conditioning. The price was worth it for how nice the hotel was, how great the staff was and the location. I am so glad we stayed here and I can’t wait to come back.
It was my first time staying here and it was so beautiful, tastefully decorated and well designed right in the heart of Florence. The room was very clean and had cool art. My expectations were definitely exceeded. I’ll choose to stay here again.
A very special place to stay in florence. Beautifully decorated rooms in a charming context situated in a perfect location with a rooftop terrace that provides the best view in the city! Also the breakfast is fabulous and is served on a different lovely terrace with magnificent views over the Arno. Altogether a wonderful place to stay.
Fantastic location in the historical heart of Florence, beautifully spacious and clean rooms which mix a contemporary style with the unique historical feature of the building. Super kind and helpful staff! Absolutely recommended!
Beautiful place! The room was flawless. The people at the desk were so helpful! They gave us 3 three restaurants to try and they all were excellent! And of course the breakfast was amazing. The waitress went outside and picked a fresh orange to serve! I would definitely stay here again. The hotel is excellent!
Besides thin walls (can hear other guests) great, comfortable and clean with tasty breakfast and good friendly service, was a pleasent suprise how well this place turned out to be
Such a beautiful hotel - very friendly staff! Perfect honeymoon stop on our tour of Tuscany back in September 2019. Thinking of everyone over there in this difficult time. We hope to be back sometime soon!
Amazing small hotel. The perfect experience: we were contacted the day we arrived and informed well. Also they arranged a valet parking. The hotel is located perfectly, in the new town, but 5 minutes walk to enter the old city. 5 minutes from the hotel there’s a little square with winebars and a great restaurant. We
The hotel room was great, huge and walk in shower. When we came back from a long day there was cold peach juice and cookies. Letizia from the reception was very nice and helped us with all our requests.
I stayed at the student hotel for a few nights for business reasons and I must say that my stay was simply perfect. Let’s start from the front office staff: very welcoming and friendly, they made me feel at home and were always ready to help me with a smile. They also upgraded me for free to a more spacious room. I was really impressed by the modern and playful design of the building. I would only suggest an extra shelf in the bathroom where to leave toiletries. To sum up: a happy bubble in this challenging period!
Beautiful rooms and location. Huge bathrooms and stunning room. Great breakfast and very helpful staff. The concierge went out of his way to make us feel like family and gave us an outstanding dinner recommendation. We cannot recommend enough!
Gorgeous, clean room in a truly amazing location. The deck was lovely and we enjoyed coffee on there. Breakfast was okay. Friendly people working there. Minor gripes - nowhere to put soap/toiletries in the shower and I felt the price we paid was just a little bit too high for what it was (€390 for 2 nights).
A very lovely hotel (part of the RoomMate chain) and well located for all the sights. It is about 20 minutes walk from the main train station, 10 from the Central Market and 20 from the Duomo. The hotel is stylish and the staff are friendly and helpful and speak a range of languages. Some of the rooms on the 3rd floor have a view of the Duomo etc. Worth asking for one. Breakfast served until 12.
Centrally located. Steps from the train station and all the attractions.
The rooms were beautiful. Lots of amenities.
The service was amazing. The nightly "welcome drink" and breakfast was wonderful.
Little gifts with hand-written notes left in the room overnight was a wonderful touch.
Will definitely be back.
All for such an affordable price too.
It's an Italian fairy tail. A high class politeness of the staff, a comfortable bed and room, the cleanness and the delicious breakfasts. Is located in one of the best part of Florence in a calm and very beautiful place. 7 min by bus 37 from the station Santa Maria Novella. A magnificent hotel for staying in Florence❤
Clean, tidy, with decent food and drink for breakfast.
However, this is not really a 4* hotel, but a 4* B&B, which is a lot different.
Bed was very comfortable, but two singles pushed together to make a queen size. The bedding also gave it away. The room was a comfortable temperature.
The staff were all friendly, but housekeeping need to watch the clock; 7:30 is a bit early to be hearing them clattering around the corridors.
The walls are little thin, so hearing the neighbors is easy.
Everything is within walking distance from the hotel, the centre of Florence being around 10 minutes away.
The airport is a 15 to 20 minute drive from the airport, costing 22 to 24 euro's.
I can't imagine staying anywhere else in Florence. Fantastic room (they upgraded me to an apartment. Breakfast was served in an absolutely lovely dining room. Staff could not have been more friendly or more helpful.
And the location is perfect. Walking distance to virtually everything you'd want to see in the city of Florence and you can hire a guide to tour the surrounding areas in Tuscany.
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