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Hotel Relais Il Cestello

3.0 star property

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Triple Room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Piazza Di Cestello 9, Florence, FI, 50124
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Ponte Vecchio
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Uffizi Gallery
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Deluxe Room

Superior Deluxe Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Single Room

Classic Single Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Superior Vista Arno Room

Superior Vista Arno Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Executive Room

Standard Executive Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Florence

With a stay at Hotel Relais Il Cestello, you'll be centrally located in Florence, steps from Historic Centre of Florence and 10 minutes by foot from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella. .This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Uffizi Gallery and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Ponte Vecchio.

What's nearby

  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ponte Vecchio - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Pitti Palace - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Alamanni - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop - 11 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 12 min walk
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Winter Garden by Caino - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪L'OV Osteria Vegetariana - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Berberè - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Piazza Del Carmine - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Le Volte - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Relais Il Cestello

Riverwalk hotel with a coffee shop and a bar
Hotel Relais Il Cestello offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 8 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On the riverwalk

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:30 AM and 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 6.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 8 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:30 AM and 4:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Hotel Relais Il Cestello Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 241 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 241 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 241 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 241 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 241 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Craig

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy, Glenfield

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel location just a little walk out of the business of central Firenze. Lovely, helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Laraine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy, Fredericksburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in Florence for one night. Friendly staff with easy checkin. Air conditioning was excellent too with the hot days.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

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

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 .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zahra

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Hetal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay. Would book this hotel again. The staff were very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fung Yi Amy

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

Discovering True Luxury

Staffs are helpful, friendly, care people. Full of artistic atmosphere inside out.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place was great and the staff was WONDERFUL!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

mary holland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
simple and very comfortable and a good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Imitiaz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Business traveller
Staff was extremely sweet and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Melanie

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible place

Terrible - great location and it ends there. Overpriced for a closet with hard beds in an unmanned lobby at night and front doors don’t work - anyone can manually push doors open… No one is there after 7-8 pm. Party of 5 or 6 people came in and made lots of noise for an hour! This hotel is awful! The two receptionists were lovely. If I wanted to complain or had an issue - there was no one to talk to. I was not going to get up and ask those loud people to leave - so I was awake all night. I would like a refund for the last night! The shower is so tiny and awkward - at $300 a night I expect more. You have to carry your own luggage up two flights of stairs - everything is wrong and no Italian charm…too bad.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Edwina was very helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Giora, Woodland Hills

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

S

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Antonio, Guatemala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service from the owner, for the price is the best option in Florence.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022