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Castello di Montalbano

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Front of property – evening/night
1 bedroom, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished
Breakfast, dinner served; Italian cuisine, garden views
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub
Front of property – evening/night

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

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via di Montalbano 8, Florence, FI, 50135
  • Place, Arno River
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Villa Gamberaia
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Uffizi Gallery
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Executive Level

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Executive Level

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite, Jetted Tub, Garden Area

Luxury Suite, Jetted Tub, Garden Area

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Exclusive Double Room, Jetted Tub, City View

1 bedroom, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Exclusive Double Room, Jetted Tub, City View

  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Reviews

Castello di Montalbano Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 80 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid

Not as expected, very misleading re bar and restaurant. You have to track down someone and ask if there is food and the bar is a wine list. Lots of stairs, if they ever finish the renovations it could be a nice place. Best thing is the view. But sorry to say I would not recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The property was pretty, the views were great, our room was huge, and, the bed was comfortable with a jetted tub. For those who travel here, it is great if you have a car or taxi as it is a 1/2 mile up a steep long driveway. I also suggest that guests bring snacks and beverages as there are none on the property and it is hard to find staff if you have questions.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Yolanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s an old castle, there wasn’t an elevator for all our luggage’s and the shower was hot or cold. The food was really good and the staff was super nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
It was ok but in renowation
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Raquel

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel room doesn’t look like the pictures they advertise. There is no restaurant/bar or Pool and the staff is non existent. We heard the noise of dripping water from the toilet all night. It was almost impossible to get a taxi from this hotel. Will not stay here again and definitely don’t recommend.

6/10 Okay

Noga

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Terri

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Based on the pictures and description of the property, we were expecting a well appointed property and room…..bit of luxury. As someone mentioned, this place is not as advertised! There is no restaurant, no bar., no pool and no spa services that we could see. The property needs some TLC, the ‘bar’ is non existent, the tables etc in the breakfast area are old and there are no comfortable chairs to sit in the garden. The rooms on the ad were taken at night with lots of candles on purpose….to make the rooms look way nicer than they are! There are some nice touches but the rooms come off as ‘kitschy’. There was no shower curtain on our tub that had a shower…no privacy. One last thing is that the description needs to have specific info on what to do when you arrive. The plate at the driveway does not have the name of the actual hotel and you need to ring a bell to get in. Two positives are that the bed was comfortable and staff were friendly (although hard to reach when you needed them).
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Alyssa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful property/views and the host was so kind! The room was overall comfortable. I would say the only downside of the place was that the bathroom was not private. The shower was all glass and open to the entire room. The hot tub also did not work properly, when you turn the bubble jets on, pieces of dirt came out.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas G

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very hospitable hosts

This family run manor is a charming small hotel. There is a lovely view of Florence from the roof top patio and the breakfast room. The service and welcome was warm. The rooms are set up for romantic stays. Our story though, after we had checked out we discovered our rental car key fob was dead. Enie, the owner of Montalbano spent hours helping us by calling the car rental company, being on hold, waiting for a callback, waiting finally for the tow truck. He brought us to the dining room to wait and served us cappucinos and biscuits, while he waited outside for the call from the tow truck. We were no longer guests of the hotel, yet Enie was so kind to us. This hospitality is the sign of true service.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Adam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice, it’s what to expect from a castle. We didnt have a shower in our room just the jacuzzi bath but the staff informed us when we got there about it. The staff was very nice and tried to give as much info as possible about the room and everything. There are no elevators so we had to carry our luggage up the stairs. It was expected though because of the age of the establishment. I does say they offer 24hr room service but when I asked about getting food or drinks they told me to walk to the town and there would be places open. Also if you plan to take a taxi out of there make sure you book it a day in advance as they said they were all booked when we tried to leave and we ended up having to walk to a nearby bus station. Overall it was a nice stay and as long as you know what you’re getting it’s a nice place to stay

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is gorgeous place if you want to experience a medieval stay this is a great place and the front desk attendants are so kind

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome experience
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Stephan, Brooklyn

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Don't be fooled by the picture of beautiful facade at night. This is not what you get. There is a long staircase leading to second floor (no luggage help - but we realized why later). Small rooms with a Jacuzzi as the focal point right in the room. Rooms smell like toilet deodorant, cheap furniture. The attendant was surprised when she saw us, carrying luggage, having booked the place for 2 nights. Why? Because this is a dating hotel for a night without luggage. Our room was full of pictures of a "famous prostitute". In the hallway was a couple having wine. The woman was cheating on her husband with this man - we overheard her phone conversation. Crazy stuff! We did not stay, even though the attendant refused to help get a refund - she said it was not possible. However, if you bring a prostitute or you are cheating, this place is great, very secluded, private gait, no signs - full privacy. But if you are a vacationer, stay away.

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The most beautiful castle I’ve ever stayed in

This was exactly what we were looking for. The property was exceptional and incredible. We also learned from an article in the room that Michelangelo had stayed there while Florence was being erected.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness
Very difficult to find. No signage at all. Not really staff on site, so you have to schedule your arrival so someone can let you in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Charron

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Horrible property, would not recommend to anyone. Staff rude. And left us as we were the only ones booked in. No glass or cups in room and could not get assistance because nobody was at the property. Would not recommend actually I would like a refund
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marlena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a most charming experience! Dinner with a view of the city & Basilica was delicious. The staff was friendly and helpful with ordering our taxi too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great setting in historic castle overlooking Florence.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Basic amenities, wifi was not working. Place needs upkeep.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Grant

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I suggest this hotel be delisted on Expedia.This place was not as advertised on Expedia. It had no expected services such as restaurant, or any any food services, the room was were assigned was third class at best and the hotel was much les from city centre. We did not check in or stay at the hotel after arriving and had to find other accommodations for our stay in Florence
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
We were very excited about this place but after a long day in the museums of Florence it was difficult to find someone after letting ourselves in the front gate and trying numerous doors. They didn’t have our reservation. Because our reservation couldn’t be located, we didn’t get our requested room. Windows couldn’t be opened and we were hot. After a bath, our feet were black upon getting in bed because the floor was so dirty. The rooftop terraces have a wonderful view of Florence at sunset. Our reservation was eventually located but it was an uncomfortable and disappointing experience overall. I can’t recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Baruch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Midieval castle!!

Totally unusual hotel - inside a small castle. Very romantic but not for spoiled tourist. Do not expect a lift or ice vending machine. Still it is a great experience!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Florentine Castle

It was lovely staying in an actual castle. Located on the outskirts of Firenze it would have been better with a car. The rooms were decorated with a theme associated with people who have stayed there. Eg Mussolini . There is a meal supplied but only if you book 24 hours in advance. A pizza shop is apparently walking distance from the B&B. When it is fully renovated it will be a lovely venue but only for a stopover. Staff were friendly but not always available.

6/10 Okay

AHMED, saudi arabia

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

poor breakfast

if you like to stay in place with nobody you will like this hotel

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome experience, Great View!

Very Fun experience to have while visiting Florence! room was small, but view was great of Florence lit up at night! Easy to get to if you have a car, I suppose a bit of a pain if you are relying on Public transportation. I would recommend this place to anyone headed to Florence!