10/10 Exceptional
The location, accessibility, cleanliness, and comfort were all excellent.
SEMA
SEMA, 1-night trip
Essence Hotel
Hotel within easy reach of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
In the heart of downtown, Essence Hotel offers a comfortable stay with free in-room WiFi. Guests appreciate the smoke-free premises and convenient luggage storage, while enjoying nearby attractions like Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Uffizi Gallery.
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking
Main amenities (4)
- Daily housekeeping
- Luggage storage
- Limited hour front desk
- TV in a common area
Feel at home (6)
- Private bathroom
- Daily housekeeping
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Elevator
- Soundproofed rooms
- Hair dryer
CA $89
CA $118 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
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Double or Twin Room
Exceptional
Highlights
Soundproofed
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
In-room safe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Twin Beds
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, City View
Exceptional
Highlights
Soundproofed
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
In-room safe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
- City view
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Twin Beds
Deluxe Triple Room
Highlights
Soundproofed
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
In-room safe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
- Sleeps 3
- 3 Twin Beds
Family Quadruple Room, City View
Exceptional
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
In-room safe
Desk
- City view
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area
19 Piazza della Indipendenza, Florence, FI, 50129
About this property
Essence Hotel
Essence Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Fortezza da Basso. Also, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Piazza del Duomo are within a 15-minute walk. Public transportation is just a short walk: Fortezza Tram Stop is 5 minutes and Strozzi - Fallaci Tram Stop is 6 minutes.
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Essence Hotel Reviews
Exceptional
9.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Amenities
9.8
Staff & service
9.6
Property conditions & facilities
10/10 Exceptional
Nice, clean, big room and friendly staff.
Eui Jin
Eui Jin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Very nice and great hotel , oustanding views to the Duomo and all of the city of Florence, room was impecable , very clean, espacious , modern , great Location , very friendly and kind staff that made our Florence experience great ,will definarelly recomend it
Claudia
Claudia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Fantastic accommodations, great location and Raphaela was fantastic! She provided great recommendations and suggestions! Would definitely stay there again!
Gina M.
Gina M., 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Good room, sub-prime location
Christopher
Christopher, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
It is very well located, the staff is very attentive and the rooms are very clean and comfortable.
Guadalupe
Guadalupe, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
I stayed at the Essence for 3 nights. I received a free upgrade from Raffaella when I checked into the hotel. She was very helpful and made a dinner reservation for us. The hotel was clean and in a good location. My room was also very comfortable. I would definitely stay here again.
Ruben
Ruben, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Pleasant stay
Small sized hotel on 2 floors located in a likely converted apartments
Cool and clean rooms
Friendly receptionist
Interesting/ archaic lift ☺️
Farzana
Farzana, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Very nice
Juan
Juan, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Beautiful room. Great location. The owner gave us wonderful recomendations that enhanced our trip. Really couldn't ask for any more.
Patrick
Patrick, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great small hotel close to centre of Florencr
Very comfortable, clean, well equipped small hotel. Conveniently situated for exploring Florence on foot.
Quirky old fashioned lift.
Definitely recommend
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Florence
Nice quiet location on the park. 15 minute walk to Duomo.
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Close to dining
Jose J
Jose J, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
New and fresh hotel
Lily
Lily, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Beautiful property near dining within walking distance. Quiet and safe.
Barbara
Barbara, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great attentive staff. Clean room and location. Good service recovery when needed. Thanks!
Zhi
Zhi, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Essence hotel makes good sense
We had a great stay at the Essence Hotel. It is in a quieter part of town but still close to everything. The room we stayed in was clean and modern. Most major attractions in Florence were within easy walking distance. We'd be happy to stay here again next time when we come back to visit Tuscany.
Yantian
Yantian, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Close proximity to SMN train station and easy walking distance to city centre. Lovely check out experience and bag storage option.
Jessica
Jessica, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
All the staff was very helpful and accommodating.
The rooms were extremely clean, updated, and smell fresh. We would definitely stay with our family again.
Thank you for everything!!!!
Marcial
Marcial, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Started in an access room which was at the rear of the hotel. En suite floods a little as no shower door. When we told them. They moved us to an upper floor room at the front. Amazing room and views. They also put out a light breakfast. Which was a welcome surprise. Great location too.
simon
simon, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Raffaella at the reception was one of the most wonderful people we have met on our entire trip. She helped us out with everything and was such a joy to be around. The place was incredible, brand new everything. Quiet and comfortable rooms. I would recommend to anyone to stay here
Tristen
Tristen, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Small but clean and nice. only issue was elevator wasnt always working
Kimberly
Kimberly, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Lovely host, very welcoming and helpful. Modern, clean and spacious room with a beautiful view of the city. Very secure building. Would definitely return.
Grete
Grete, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
It was not hard to find the property. The room was nice and clean. However the property was in the middle of the building. It was somewhat hard to find the room. The elevator looked ancient and scary. It was so small that it was barely fit all our luggages.
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Property centrally located, park/city view, walking distance to important sights. Friendly welcoming. Totally ultra modern remodeling, floors, lightning, paint, bathroom fixtures (Atomic bidet! )
My experience is 5 star stay.
Ciao
Carlos
Carlos, 4-night trip