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Reviews of La Residenza Il Maggio B&B

La Residenza Il Maggio B&B
Corso Italia, 13, Florence, FI

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 250 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 250 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 250 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 250 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 250 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Hassan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018
Response from Albina on 17 Oct 2018
Thanks so much.

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Florence gem.
A quiet older style apartment building, well located for me near Casine Park where I needed to be for several days. Host was helpful with regard to sights and tours to do. Easy walking distance to the city centre. Airconditioning in the rooms was wonderful. There was an electric jug in the communal cupboard which was great for a morning tea. Coffee machine also available.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dija

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Response from Albina on 10 Jul 2018
Thanks so much.

6/10 Okay

ceres, dublin

Simple but nice Good for budget travellers Bed is a bit small Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Response from Albina on 4 Mar 2018
Thank you for your stay here

10/10 Excellent

robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay
We had a Wonderful stay. Very comfortable, great staff and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Response from Albina on 4 Mar 2018
Thank you so much.

6/10 Okay

LG, Sydney, Australia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Extremely firm bed - not comfortsble
While Albina was friendly and helpful, and the room was clean, the bed was so hard they I woke in pain several times a night. I have never encountered such a hard bed in a B&B or hotell in the western world in 28 years of travel. It was like sleeping on the carpeted floor. The owner did swap the bed for another that was marginally softer, but still not comfortable. Good location, safe street near the station, restaurants and main attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2018
Response from Albina on 4 Mar 2018
I'm sorry for your problems with your back. I tried to make your stay more confortable as i could.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, comfy and convenient
Be sure to contact them 24 hours in advance if you plan to arrive during off-hours, so that you can get the door codes. The desk isn't staffed 24/7, and messaging via Hotels.com isn't always relayed in a timely fashion.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Reymundo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent, clean and comfortable. Very accessible to museums and restaurants. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
thank you for being our guests during your holiday in Florence.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Great all around. The location, the room, the bathroom, the staff was all great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Response from Albina on 8 Jul 2017
Thank you so much for your stay here. I'm so happy that everything was good. See you next time.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
pure classical experience
I thought it was a hotel but actually It is an apartment which its rooms are rented to tourists, so there were no staff there during the day and night (only in morning for breakfast). The rooms were quite clean and nice. The breakfast was small, simple and homemade. However in general I really liked it because it was a very old building, furnished in a completely classic way, so I could catch a real feeling of old Italian neighbourhoods and classical style of living.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

James, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value, close to railway station and river.
Great value, especially the breakfast at 2 euros / person. nice place to stay. Met our needs
Response from albina on 7 May 2017
Thank you for staying at residenza. Best wishes

10/10 Excellent

barbara

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

2/10 Terrible

SOON

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No regular window in the room. Breakfast time is about 9am. Do not expect real breakfast. Super Dirty walls and furniture. Lots mosquitoes and bed bugs. I got bit by them a lot. Towel change every 3 days. Bed smell from A/C. The room was humid so all towels were not dry. I reused wet towels. I dropped my towels on floor first day. They just hang up dirty towels in bathroom for reusing. Owner worked until 2pm and didn't response guest's request or emergency issue. They were not friendly. I choose here because of great reviews. I regret and it was nightmare for me. There was too dark from 1st floor to 2nd floor.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super clean and walking distance to cemtre of city
Loved Florence - a pleasure to walk the culturally rich streets - take hiking shoes - cobbles are hard on your feet. Felt safe and welcomed as a traveller. Great evening life in the centre and good food everywhere. Not a great experience for famillies with young children - great for young people and adults, art and culture lovers and romantics. I woud stay longer next time. Rome and Venice just an easy train ride away and Tuscany Coast would be easy to access if pre booked, Took a day trip to Venice - not a good idea - Venice was packed with people doing the same thing - way too busy to appreciate its obvious cultural beauty.
Response from Albina on 2 Sept 2016
Thanks for being here. Hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica, Ontario, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet street, close to transportation
This hotel was located within walking distance of the train terminal and was on a nice quiet street, but close to lots of shops and restaurants. Although there was no view of the river it was also very close to the river to allow for a nice walk along the river.
Response from Albina on 2 Sept 2016
Thank you so much.

8/10 Good

Alejandra

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Florence one sleep
just one night B&B staff were very accommodating of late arrival. just had to make arrangements for access. also stored my luggage until I could pick it up later I day.
Response from General Manager on 3 Dec 2016
Thank you for your stay. Best wishes Albina

10/10 Excellent

Micaela, Orlando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing! Loved it I felt like I owned my own little apartment! Close to everything

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
well below avarege
I wouldn't stay again in this hotel for few reasons. the bed was so uncomfortable it could only be compared to a wooden floor. breakfast was well below average. Although room were cleaned everyday towels didn't get changed. When we requested fresh bath towels we were told it they will get replaced. To our surprise and disappointment we found the wet towels (those we threw on a floor!! before leaving hotel for the day) hanging in the bathroom. We had to wait until next morning to get fresh towel as there was no staff on duty.

8/10 Good

Evan, Lutz

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value for independent travelers
Great place for rather independent and healthy travelers located in a quite and safe upscale neighborhood. Short walk from train station and on backside of building along the Arno. A 15/20 minute walk to most major sights. (Bargello Museum was our favorite)

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great location to main attractions
PROS: It is a great little place, close to all the main tourist attractions via a little walk, 20 mins max. Right near the river which is beautiful at sunset! The staff are very friendly and the area is very quiet so was easy to sleep. Oh, and the bathroom tiles are amazing! :) CONS: the only con I really have is the bed was way too hard and the ad says multilingual staff but only spoke to the owner (who spoke English) on the last day when we checked out. However, even though the gentleman who was there everyday to greet us for breakfast, he was very polite. A very enjoyable stay!

6/10 Okay

Cristian, Bucharest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Smell and looks like a hospital, very old furniture, near downtown, clean, too expensive for what is offering.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Value
The reviews are correct. No one was there to check us in/greet us. There was a note on the door off the street with a key. - Make sure to turn the key with some force as we could not get the key to work correct at fist. That being said, for the price this was an excellent value. The neighborhood felt safe and is close enough to walk to major attractions. Breakfast was adequate. When the staff was there, for breakfast and housekeeping, they were very friendly and helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Perry

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

6/10 Okay

J., Alabama

Liked: Cleanliness
Florence in Two DAYS!
The B&B was close to the train station, however since we did not know exactly how to get there we took a taxi less than $10.00. They left a note on the door with the key and directions for each door there after I was, a little concerned. Did not see anyone (other than the guy that served breakfast who spoke NO English) until the day we checked out. The neighborhood was safe so I guess their policy of leaving keys taped to the door was OK. The breakfast was seriously lacking, the room we had had no windows and ac not reliable (I think the guy was cutting it off when we left, which made for a hot room. IT was decorated nicely, the bed was like sleeping on concrete and the pillows were thin, very thin. This was our 3rd B&B to stay in on this trip so we were somewhat disappointed in the breakfast and the grumpy guy that served it.

8/10 Good

geraldine, singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
overall happy!!
my stay was good. the room is very clean, bed is very firm. i had my best shower and sleep in this place. breakfast was not too bad. wifi was good. it's a pity that it doesn't have a lift, we had to carry our heavy luggages up to the 2nd floor. the surrounding is very quiet, no amenities around. need to walk about 5-10 mins to get food or drinks.

8/10 Good

Alejandro, Atlanta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel wih access to everything.
This hotel has a great location near everything important in Florence. Train station is a few blocks away and close to important tourist places.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
simple B&B in a quiet neighborhood
This is a rather simple bed & breakfast, with five rooms in a big apartment on the (US-style) second floor of a residential building in a quiet neighborhood. The breakfast and the amenities are minimalistic, but the host (Albina) is rather nice. The main Florence attractions are within an easy walking distance, and going along the river is fairly relaxing. If you don't need much amenities, you should definitely check this place out.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good stay. But attendant was not available during check in time. That was frustrating.

10/10 Excellent

Richelle, Kelowna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value
The bed and breakfast was extremely clean and well taken care of. The room we stayed in was just wonderfully decorated and a really decent size. Breakfast was simple but all we needed to get going with our day. Thanks!

8/10 Good

Yuju, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice B&B place in florence
Room was nicely decorated. House interior looked nice. Thr lady at fromt desk was nice and helpful. The location is not far from the train station either. Very nice neighborhood.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location
Great location and reasonably priced. Firm mattresses and no lift, which was no problem for us but just good to know. B&B was very clean and had good facilities such as shower and AC. Walking distance from Santa Maria Novella station and Ufizi Gallery.

10/10 Excellent

Gerald, Calgary,Alberta,Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Value.
Stayed 7 nights. The room was a good size, quiet and well kept. Basically want we wanted was a good place to sleep, while being conveniently located [for a tourist] at a good price - that is exactly what we got. As a bonus we got a basic breakfast with friendly service. The owner was a young couple that did not live onsite. This leads to a unique self serve checking in. Look for a note addressed to you taped besides the door. You will meet the owner the next day at breakfast.

8/10 Good

Robert, Tasmania, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent location.
B&B is in an excellent location for walking to the major attractions in Florence. It is in a quiet location too. Breakfast is provided and there are two supermarkets, cafés and bars nearby.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel at walkable distance from station
We were reaching late but Albana who owns the hotel kept the key outside of our room for us attached with a welcome note.

10/10 Excellent

Greg, GA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything you need, nothing you don't.
A great place to stay if you are the kind of person who doesn't call room service every five minutes. Basically like you live in Florence and you have a nice mom who comes in and straightens up your room and fixes you a light breakfast. Fantastic place. The young lady who came in every day spoke clear English and had a good sense of humor.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Quiet area
Close to the Arno, 15 to 20+ minute walk to most visited areas. Quiet area. If you are expecting luxury this not the place for you. Clean room, hard beds :( small continental breakfast which she does not set up until 8 am but it was enough to start the day. Had to ask for clean towels after day 3. No elevator, 2 sets of stairs to carry your luggage. It is a good out of the way to sleep and stay. My daughter who is studying in florence saw the place and thought it was a nice place compared to other places she has seen. It should be noted there is only someone there in the morning at the desk. You can contact her by phone or email as needed. Wifi available.

8/10 Good

Betsy, New York State

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The accomodations were pleasant.
We were very pleased with our choice. We could walk easily to anything we wanted to see. I am glad that we arrived during the daylight, however, as it was on the second floor and would have been dificult to locate in the dark.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not a very nice location
Room was clean, bed was hard only one each pillow. Owner never there though did leave a contact number . Had to take pillows from another room luckerly not all were occupied. No where to get a drink no tea or coffee making facilities. Owner did after I complained leave kettle in breakfast area the next day. Had to walk for 15 mins to find somewhere to get a hot drink at 8 I clock at night. Spent second two nights in another hotel which we had to pay extra for.

10/10 Excellent

Kar, Atlanta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel for backpackers!!
Clean, simple, about 15 minutes walk from the Piazza Della Reppublica, and even closer to the train station, duomo, and Santa Maria de novella. It's right next to the US embassy by some of the most expensive hotels in Florence so you always feel safe and know you're in a good area. The B&B owner is extremely nice and helpful. It is very private and you almost feel as if you rented an apartment. Breakfast is more than enough and delicious, "light and healthy" (coming from a man) . The instructions to get in were left by the door for us since the owner wasn't home at the time but they were extremely easy to follow. I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to everyone.

6/10 Okay

Two travellers, Uk and Dubai

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place but a bit out of the way.
The hotel itself was fine. Clean, spacious and friendly receptionist. However it is set back a bit from the main area and will cost anything between 7-9 euros from the train station. It's also a good 20-30 mins walk to the main hustle and bustling area . When arriving at the hotel we were met with a note stuck to the door, this gave is instructions on how to enter the place supplying the main door key also. We arrived about 4.30pm opened the door and were met by darkness the light switch is just behind the door on the right. The hotel is situated on the second floor so you have a few stairs to climb. There is a code to enter to get into the hotel once inside you have a pleasant hotel. Our room keys were at reception with a map. Was a little strange not having anyone there to great you.

10/10 Excellent

John, Ascot, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly family run hotel
Smashing little B & B in the Diplomatic area of Florence - quite a comfort to have security at the end of the street! Corsa Italia runs parallel to the river and is about 10 minutes walk to Ponte Vecchio, the Uffici etc., slightly less to the better shopping areas and 15 minutes from the train station.

10/10 Excellent

Felipe

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Last minute booking not completely impressed
Large room with balcony. Wanted to wear sandles in the shower. Front desk with limited service. Unable to recommend winery in Chianti region. Average breakfast. Convenient location to train station and sight seeing.

6/10 Okay

D, Los Angeles

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
So So
Stayed in Florence for 5 days at this hotel/B&B. It's more of a B&B than a real hotel. The building is a little old but it's Europe, not Phoenix AZ or something so that's probably to be expected. There's about 5 rooms and if the place is full, it can make it a little noisy esp at night as people that come-in are likely jet lagged. The owner was very nice in her manner. Do expect to be asked to pay a little extra cash for your stay to cover Italian room taxes (I think it's like $2 Euro/person/day.

10/10 Excellent

Moni, Chile

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very helpful host.
Although a little out of town, once you know bus etc it is great... And a very helpful host, thanks...

8/10 Good

Tomte, minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant stay
Had a quick overnight in Florence. Location was good in quiet neighborhood not too far from the train station.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Host
This family run B & B is a rare find in Venice. The owner is helpful and friendly. We have a spacious 2 bedroom apartment with full kitchen and laundry machine. There is also air-conditioning in the living room which makes the stay really comfortable during the summer heat of Venice. Recommended for family.